Hack Vortex

Linea is a zkEVM rollup network developed by Consensys, a leading blockchain and web3 software company. Consensys was founded by Joseph Lubin, a co-founder of Ethereum, and has been a pioneer in the web3 ecosystem since 2014. The company has a strong background in blockchain technology and has developed various products, including MetaMask, Infura, and Linea. The success of Linea is attributed not only to its strong team background but also to the rich resources and extensive industry connections within Consensys. The company prioritizes security and compliance, and Linea has demonstrated tremendous potential and value in advancing blockchain technology.

Theme for this Track:

Design a consumer-facing Web3 decentralized application that fosters community, engagement, and utility through gamification, social interaction, or novel tokenomics. Innovation at the infrastructure and UX level of Web3 paved the way for significant strides in consumer crypto.

Innovation at the infrastructure and UX level of Web3 paved the way for significant strides in consumer crypto. This track explores how Web3 technologies and principles can be applied to create engaging and user-friendly consumer products. We're looking for solutions such as (1) SocialFi projects that combine social media features with blockchain technology to reward user engagement, content creation, or community participation, (2) GameFi projects that leverage blockchain technology to create a more immersive and rewarding user experience, (3) Tokenized ticketing and membership dapps that leverage NFTs or attestations.

GaiaNet is a decentralized computing infrastructure that empowers individuals and businesses to create, deploy, scale, and monetize their own AI services using proprietary data. Our mission is to unlock living knowledge systems, ensuring these AI services reflect the unique styles, values, knowledge, and expertise of their creators.
Decentralized AI needs active developer engagement to thrive. By decentralizing the infrastructure, GaiaNet reduces reliance on centralized entities, fostering innovation and ensuring data privacy. Developers are crucial in building and maintaining nodes, creating integrations, and driving the evolution of the protocol. Engaging with GaiaNet allows developers to be at the forefront of this revolution, contributing to a more open, secure, and innovative AI ecosystem.

• Build during the Hackathon: Projects must be created during the hackathon period to be eligible for a $100 prize pool.

• Understand the Requirements: Make sure to read more about the track details, judging criteria, and grading guidelines here.

• Mandatory Dual Submission: To be eligible for the prize pool, you must submit your project on both this hackathon and HackQuest platform. Registration and submission on HackQuest are MANDATORY to qualify for any prizes.

• Additional Prize Opportunities: Beyond the $100 prize pool for this hackathon, participants are also eligible for a $50K prize pool in the official GaiaNet Hackathon on HackQuest.