Doc: [https://docs.cortensor.network/community-and-ecosystem/hackathon/hackathon-4](https://docs.cortensor.network/community-and-ecosystem/hackathon/hackathon-4) Join Discord For Detail: [https://discord.gg/cortensor](https://discord.gg/cortensor) --- Hackathon #4 is designed to push **agentic applications** from “cool demos” into **usable, repeatable workflows** — where agents can delegate work, call tools, validate outcomes, and keep going. Hackathon Format (unchanged): Open-ended runs continue — variable inflow = high-value edge-case data. We’ll keep inviting outsiders to try agentic apps while hardening software, docs, and process. --- ### [](https://docs.cortensor.network/community-and-ecosystem/hackathon/hackathon-4#objective) Objective Build proof-of-concept (PoC) **agent applications**, agent frameworks, bots, validators, and developer tools that leverage **Cortensor’s decentralized inference protocol** as the execution + trust backbone. #### [](https://docs.cortensor.network/community-and-ecosystem/hackathon/hackathon-4#primary-focus-areas-agent-first) Primary focus areas (Agent-first) - **Agentic Applications (core track)** Agents that *do real work*: monitor, act, coordinate, transact, and report — with clear tool interfaces and repeatable flows. - **Delegation + Execution Loops** Demonstrate a full loop: *Agent plans → delegates tasks → Cortensor executes (redundant compute) → results returned → agent continues.* - **Trust & Verification (PoI/PoUW utilization)** Use **PoI** (redundant inference) and **PoUW** (validator scoring) where it adds credibility: - cross-model or cross-run checks - rubric-based scoring - evidence bundles / audit logs - “why trust this output” surfaces - **Agent Tooling & Templates** SDK wrappers, CLI scaffolds, starter kits for: - agent + tool calling - session management - logging + replay - evaluation harnesses - **Operational Agents (DevOps / Community / Monitoring)** Agents that keep infra and communities healthy: - router health checks, latency alerts - miner/model usage analytics - automated incident summaries - support triage bots with safe guardrails - **Public Goods Agents** Open-access bots that provide ongoing community value (free inference tier, limited quotas, or public endpoints). #### [](https://docs.cortensor.network/community-and-ecosystem/hackathon/hackathon-4#stretch-goals-bonus-points) Stretch goals (bonus points) *Note: ERC-8004, x402, MCP, and COR Prover are optional R&D surfaces — not required to participate.* - **ERC-8004 artifacts**: emit agent identity/validation artifacts for discoverability. - **x402**: pay-per-call rails or UI flows for usage-based access. - **Router surfaces**: integrate Router v1 (REST) with a `/validate` endpoint; prototype COR Prover surfaces; explore MCP-compatible patterns. --- ### [](https://docs.cortensor.network/community-and-ecosystem/hackathon/hackathon-4#prize-pool-in-usdcor-equivalent) Prize Pool (in $COR equivalent) - 1st: $1000 - 2nd: $800 - 3rd: $500 - 4th–5th: $300 each - 6th–7th: $150 each - 8th–10th: $100 each - 11th–20th: $50 each **Ongoing Support:** Top projects may qualify for monthly $COR grants for continued maintenance and improvements. #### [](https://docs.cortensor.network/community-and-ecosystem/hackathon/hackathon-4#important-notice-on-prize-payouts-eligibility-condition) Important Notice on Prize Payouts (eligibility condition) To align incentives with Cortensor’s long-term growth: if a prize-winning participant is **not** (a) an existing node operator running >20 nodes, or (b) a holder of $500+ $COR prior to kick-off, or (c) a participant with active staked tokens, then their prize will be split: - 50% allocated directly to Staking Pool #1 under their address - 50% distributed upfront as liquid $COR This ensures rewards both support winners and strengthen network security and staking participation. #### [](https://docs.cortensor.network/community-and-ecosystem/hackathon/hackathon-4#judging-and-awarding-policy) Judging & Awarding Policy - **Quality over rank:** Prizes are **not** awarded strictly by leaderboard order. Cortensor will judge qualified entries on **overall quality, impact, technical rigor, usability, documentation, and alignment with Cortensor’s roadmap**. - **Discretionary placement:** Judges may award a prize to any qualified entry at a given place (e.g., a lower-ranked but higher-quality project may receive a higher prize tier). - **No guarantee to fill all places:** Cortensor may **withhold or reallocate** any prize tier if submissions do not meet the quality bar. - **Ties / partial awards:** Cortensor may declare ties, split awards, or issue **honorable-mention grants** at its discretion. - **Compliance:** Entries must comply with all rules; violation may result in **disqualification** and forfeiture of prizes. - **KYC requirement:** Cortensor may require **KYC** verification for any qualified or prize-winning entry. If requested, successful completion of KYC is **mandatory** to receive prizes. --- ### [](https://docs.cortensor.network/community-and-ecosystem/hackathon/hackathon-4#suggested-project-ideas) Suggested Project Ideas #### [](https://docs.cortensor.network/community-and-ecosystem/hackathon/hackathon-4#new-and-emphasized-for-4-agent-apps) New and emphasized for #4 (Agent Apps) **1) Real Operators: agents that run workflows** - **Release Manager Agent** Watches repos, builds changelogs, drafts release notes, posts weekly dev summaries. - **Incident Commander Agent** Monitors router/validator health → detects anomalies → opens tickets → posts a short incident report. - **QA / Regression Agent** Runs daily test scripts against endpoints, compares outputs, flags drift, and files issues with evidence. - **Community Support Agent** Triage questions in Discord/Telegram, routes to docs, escalates edge cases to humans. **2) On-chain & crypto-native agents (safe + verifiable)** - **Receipt Verifier Agent** Takes tx hashes/receipts → explains what happened → validates expected state changes → emits an attestation artifact. - **Treasury Watch Agent** Monitors balances/flows, posts alerts, generates periodic reports (with policy-based thresholds). - **Governance Analyst Agent** Summarizes proposals, finds risks/tradeoffs, and provides structured “for/against” reasoning (with sources). **3) Multi-agent systems and coordination** - **Coordinator Agent** Breaks a goal into subtasks, delegates to specialized agents/tools, merges results, validates final output. - **Disagreement Resolver** When two agents disagree, run multi-run validation + rubric scoring and return a structured arbitration bundle. **4) Memory & personalization (done responsibly)** - **Project Memory Agent** Maintains a structured memory store (decisions, constraints, TODOs), produces weekly deltas, supports “why did we decide X?” - **Knowledge Base Builder** Turns docs/issues into a searchable map, then answers questions with citations + confidence + validation. #### [](https://docs.cortensor.network/community-and-ecosystem/hackathon/hackathon-4#tooling-dx-ideas-still-highly-valued) Tooling / DX ideas (still highly valued) - **Agent Starter Templates** (TS/Python): tool registry, session helpers, structured logging, replay runner - **Evaluation Harness**: local scripts to run N trials across models/runs; generate validation reports - **Observability dashboards**: agent task success rates, latency, failure reasons, validator scores over time --- ### [](https://docs.cortensor.network/community-and-ecosystem/hackathon/hackathon-4#ongoing-support) Ongoing Support - Outstanding projects may receive monthly $COR grants for ongoing improvements. - Exceptional teams may be offered dedicated roles in the Cortensor developer community. --- ### [](https://docs.cortensor.network/community-and-ecosystem/hackathon/hackathon-4#how-to-participate) How to Participate - Join Discord: discord.gg/cortensor - Build openly in the community repo: [https://github.com/cortensor/community-projects](https://github.com/cortensor/community-projects) - Submit your final app with a clear README showing functionality and Cortensor integration: - Create PR as submission at [https://github.com/cortensor/community-projects](https://github.com/cortensor/community-projects) - Demo App/URL - Documentation / Video - Cortensor Session IDs & Router Endpoint (if you used web2 integration) - Post all of the above into Discord **#build-ground** #### [](https://docs.cortensor.network/community-and-ecosystem/hackathon/hackathon-4#deliverables-checklist-agent-focused) Deliverables Checklist (Agent-focused) - Public repo with permissive license (MIT/Apache-2.0) - README with: - quickstart + runbook - architecture diagram - tool list (what the agent can do) - safety/constraints (what it refuses to do) - Demo link (live URL or recorded video) + reproduction steps - **Agent runtime proof**: - sample transcripts / logs - structured outputs (JSON where relevant) - replay script or test command - **Verification** (recommended): - rubric prompt(s) / scoring policy - cross-run checks or validator usage - evidence bundle format (JSON + optional IPFS) --- ### [](https://docs.cortensor.network/community-and-ecosystem/hackathon/hackathon-4#timeline) Timeline - Kick-off: **TBD (Q1 2026)** - Submission deadline: **TBD (≈6 weeks after kick-off)** > If dates shift, we’ll announce updates in Discord. --- ### [](https://docs.cortensor.network/community-and-ecosystem/hackathon/hackathon-4#evaluation-criteria) Evaluation Criteria Mandatory: Working public demonstration during the hackathon (Discord/Telegram or designated channel). Projects not demonstrated will not qualify. Scoring rubric: - **Agent capability & workflow completeness** — 30% - **Integration with Cortensor** (sessions, routing, validators, staking/payment flows; PoI/PoUW where applicable) — 25% - **Reliability & safety guardrails** — 20% - **Usability & demo quality** — 15% - **Public good impact** (free access, docs, community value) — 10% Bonus considerations: ERC-8004 artifacts, x402 flows, MCP patterns, `/validate` usage, on-chain records, tests/benchmarks, observability dashboards. No Auto-Generated Submissions: Purely AI-generated entries without a working implementation do not qualify. --- ### [](https://docs.cortensor.network/community-and-ecosystem/hackathon/hackathon-4#terms-and-notes) Terms & Notes - Optional surfaces (FYI): COR Prover, ERC-8004, x402, and MCP are internal/WIP and not required. - Safety/Compliance: Projects must follow applicable laws and reasonable safety guidelines. - Transparency: Clearly mark any centralized components or paid services used. - Data: Use public or properly licensed datasets/APIs. - Contact: Questions and office hours will be posted in Discord. --- Hackathon #4 is about **agents that actually ship work** — with **execution you can rely on** and **results you can verify**. Let’s build agent apps that hold up in the real world.