Build the Future of DeFAI

Unleash the power of DeFAI on Sonic's high-performance blockchain. Create autonomous agents that revolutionize how users interact with Web3.

With $295,000 in prizes, the hackathon invites participants to compete over four weeks to create novel AI agents that perform both social and on-chain actions, further accelerating the development of DeFAI on Sonic.

Learn more here.

Why DeFAI on Sonic?

• Lightning-Fast: 10,000 TPS and sub-second finality for responsive AI agents.
• Ethereum Connected: Seamless liquidity via Sonic Gateway.
• Developer Rewards: Share of transaction fees (FeeM) and potential share of ~200M S token airdrop.

About Zerebro & ZerePy

Zerebro is an AI agent that autonomously manages actions across domains like social media and blockchain, adapting based on experience to deliver highly personalized results. Its open-source framework, ZerePy, lets users deploy custom AI agents in minutes for a seamless, flexible experience.

Important Dates

• Submissions Open: Jan 21, 2025
• Submission Deadline: Feb 24, 2025
• Winners Announced: Early March 2025

Requirements

1. Eligibility<br> The hackathon is open to new projects. If you currently run an agent, you will not be eligible to participate as all projects must be new.

2. Focus on the Sonic Ecosystem<br> All projects must demonstrate a clear and meaningful connection to the Sonic blockchain ecosystem. Submissions should leverage Sonic’s decentralized tech stack ensuring alignment with the platform’s infrastructure and mission.

3. Compliance and Legal Requirements<br> All projects must adhere to applicable legal and regulatory standards. Submissions must respect intellectual property and third-party rights; any violations will result in disqualification.

4. Participation Requirement<br> Participants need to provide proper submission details explained below. Failure to participate may result in disqualification from receiving prizes

Judging Criteria

Technological Implementation<br> Does the integration with Sonic demonstrate quality software development?

Design<br> Is the project’s user experience and design thoughtfully crafted and intuitive?

Potential Impact<br> What is the potential scale of the project's influence on the blockchain industry?

Quality of the Idea<br> How creative and unique is the project?

A panel of industry experts will evaluate and judge the submissions, including Michael Kong (CEO, Sonic Labs), Seg (Developer Relations, Sonic Labs), birdmania (Sonic World) Jeffy Yu (Founder, Zerebro), Ayoub (Lead Engineer, Zerebro), and Daniele Sesta (Founder, Hey Anon). Additional judges may be announced before the submission deadline.

Submission Details

• Participants must provide a video (3 minutes) showcasing their agent. A YouTube link, Vimeo, or a Google Drive can be submitted.
• A link to the project's repo.
• Proper completion of the DoraHacks submission form.

Resources

• Sonic Docs
• ZerePy Docs
• HeyAnon Guide
• Technical Help with both Sonic and Zerebro DevRel's
• Community Telegram
• Sonic Discord
• Zerebro Discord
• Allora Network Docs & API Keys

More Info

Sonic is the highest-performing EVM L1, combining speed, incentives, and world-class infrastructure. Powered by the S token.

Ensure you have read the Terms and Conditions before participating. Learn more about the prize distribution.

Should submissions to the hackathon not meet an agreed quality level, Sonic Labs reserves the right to rollover part or all of awards to a future hackathon track.

Helpful Websites

• https://www.soniclabs.com/
• https://docs.soniclabs.com/
• https://zerebro.org/
• https://github.com/blorm-network/ZerePy