About the Hackathon
# Overview
Join Router Protocol's **Nitrothon**, taking place from 15/5/24-1/7/24.
The **Nitrothon** aims to support Outstanding Projects and engage a wide range of Builders in Experimenting and Launching innovative Blockchain Solutions using Router Nitro.
With a Generous Prize Pool of **$2500**, the Winners of the Hackathon will get a Red-Carpet Entry to **Router Protocol's Dev Ambassador 2.0 Program** and upcoming Grant Program where we will be supporting Serious Builders with Grants.
# Important Dates
- **Submission Timeline:** Last Date 11 July, 2024.
- **Review and Judging:** 11/7/24 - 18/7/24.
- **Winner’s Project Demo/Closing Ceremony:** 27/7/24.
# Prizes
We are Offering Total Prizes of **$2500** for Nitrothon! The Winners of the Nitrothon will get a Red-Carpet entry to **Router Protocol's Dev Ambassador 2.0 Program** and upcoming Grant Program where we will be supporting Serious Builders with Grants .
- **First Prize:** $1200
- **Second Prize:** $800
- **Third Prize:** $500
# Workshops
- **15 June, 2024:** Basics of cross-chain
- **21 June, 2024:** A-Z About Router Nitro
- **25 June, 2024:** Building Cool Products using Router Nitro
# Requirements
The Hackers must use Router Nitro TS SDK or Path Finder API.
# Evaluation Criteria
- How well Router Nitro has been used.
- How Big the Project is and is there a Market for it? Could this become a Sustainable application or Business?
- Is your Idea Unique?
# Dev Resources
**Text Based Course - Cookbook (Recommended):** [Link](https://router-resources.github.io/nitrocourse/)
- **Router Academy:** [Link](https://routeracademy.framer.website/)
- **Dev Docs:** [Link](https://docs.routerprotocol.com/develop/category/asset-transfer)
- **Whitepaper:** [Link](https://global-uploads.webflow.com/61d1382fe0e915f2953f9500/63ecc619fa7285237ea184f3_Router%20Chain%20Whitepaper.pdf)
# About Router Protocol
A Secure, Scalable, Modular, Composable Framework for Cross-chain Interoperability! Router Nitro's Mainnet is now LIVE (https://app.routernitro.com/swap)
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