# **Hackathon Project Requirements** - Participants will work in teams comprising both front-end and back-end developers. - The project development phase begins on March 1st, 2024. - All projects must be deployed on Arbitrum Sepolia and utilize front-end, back-end, and smart contract technologies. # **Project Domains** Participants are expected to work on projects within the following domains: - ReFi - DeFi - Gaming - Real-world use cases # **Additional Project Requirements** - Projects should be innovative, scalable, and original. - They must have the potential for massive adoption. - Projects should contribute to increasing the Total Locked in Value (TLV) on Arbitrum. # **Team Selection Criteria** - Teams must consist of a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 5 people. - Completed the Blockchain Innovation Hub X Arbitrum Bootcamp 2023-2024. - All team members must be available for KYC - Participants cannot belong to more than one team. # **Project Submission** Make sure to meet the deadline during the project development phase. No extensions will be granted. - All projects must be open-sourced. Submission Components: 1. A Video Presentation: A 3-minute video of the team members presenting their project 2. A Public GitHub Repository Link 3. A Working Demo URL 4. A Link to the Presentation Slide # **Judging Rubrics** Projects will be evaluated based on the following criteria: - Innovative use of Arbitrum Technology (30 points) - Originality (20 points) - Complexity (10 points) - Potential for mass adoption (20 points) - User Experience (20 points) # **Prizes for the Hackathon** - First Place - $1500 + $500 to attend a pitching event (including accommodation and flight/road). - The runner-up team - $1000. - The second runner-up - $500. # **Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Fraud Policy** To prevent fraudulent activities, the winning teams must: - Submit a Multisig wallet with all the team members and a 2/3 approval rate. - Must take part in the KYC verification. Please note that we (or our sponsors) reserve the right to publish/exhibit the names of the winners and projects. # **Hackathon Timeline** - Team Formation and Project Selection: February 25th to February 29th, 2024. - Project Development Phase: March 1st to March 22nd, 2024. - Project Submission Deadline: March 22nd, 2024. - Project Review: March 24th to March 28th, 2024. - Result Announcement and Presentation: March 29th, 2024.