About the Hackathon
# **ChainOpera AI Hackathon - Building Decentralized AI Agents**
**🏆 $10,000 Prize Pool | 🌍 Global, Virtual**
### **🚀 The Mission**
ChainOpera is revolutionizing AI with a fully decentralized, open-source alternative to OpenAI—and we’re calling on builders to join us! In this hackathon, you’ll use **ChainOpera’s AI Agent Platform** to create powerful, innovative agents that solve real-world problems.
Think of this as your chance to:
- **Compete** for a $10,000 prize pool.
- **Showcase** your skills in AI agent development.
- **Shape the future** of decentralized AI.
### **🔥 Why ChainOpera? We’re Taking on OpenAI—Layer by Layer**
ChainOpera isn’t just another AI platform—it’s a **community-driven, open-source powerhouse** challenging OpenAI at every level:
**Layer****OpenAI’s Offering****ChainOpera’s Decentralized Alternative****End-User App**ChatGPT[AI Terminal](https://chat.chainopera.ai)**Agent Store**GPT Store[ChainOpera Agent Network](https://chat.chainopera.ai/discover)**Agent Development**OpenAI Assistant API[ChainOpera Agent Dev Platform](https://agent.chainopera.ai)**Models & GPU**OpenAI Models[ChainOpera Model Platform](https://platform.chainopera.ai)
### **💡 Hackathon Theme: Build *Useful* AI Agents**
We’re looking for **creative, efficient, and impactful agents** built on ChainOpera’s platform. Some inspiration:
- **Productivity boosters** (e.g., automated research, scheduling, code review).
- **DeFi/Web3 agents** (e.g., trading bots, smart contract auditors).
- **Creative tools** (e.g., storytelling, design, music generation).
- **Wildcard innovations**—surprise us!
### **🏆 Prizes**
- **🥇 1st Place:** $5,000
- **🥈 2nd Place:** $3,000
- **🥉 3rd Place:** $2,000
*(Bonus: Top projects may get featured on ChainOpera’s platform!)*
### **📅 Timeline (Pacific Time)**
- **⏰ Start:** **N/A**
- **⏳ Submission Deadline:** **N/A**
- **🏆 Winners Announced:** N/A
### **✅ How to Enter**
1. **Register** on [ChainOpera’s Hackathon Page](https://https://dorahacks.io/org/chainopera).
2. **Build** an AI agent using [ChainOpera’s Developer Platform](https://agent.chainopera.ai).
3. **Submit** your project (GitHub repo + demo) by the deadline.
### **⚡ Judging Criteria**
- **Innovation** (30%) – How unique is your agent?
- **Utility** (30%) – Does it solve a real problem?
- **Technical Execution** (20%) – How well does it leverage ChainOpera’s tools?
- **Presentation** (20%) – Clear docs & demo.
### **💬 Join the Community**
- **Discord:** [https://discord.com/invite/chainopera](https://discord.com/invite/chainopera)
- **Twitter/X:** [https://x.com/ChainOpera_AI](https://x.com/ChainOpera_AI)
- **Email:** [dory@chainopera.com](mailto:dory@chainopera.com)
**Ready to build the future of AI?** Let’s make OpenAI jealous. 🚀
