Hack With æternity at CodeBeam Europe 2024 – $23,000 Prize Pool
Build real-world dApps with æternity’s blockchain, Erlang, and Elixir at CodeBeam Hackathon
If you’re a developer, blockchain enthusiast, or AI innovator, the CodeBeam æternity Challenge: Elixir and Erlang Hackathon is calling your name. Running from October 14th to November 29th, 2024, this is your chance to create decentralized solutions using æternity’s advanced blockchain technology alongside Erlang and Elixir.
Project Submission Entry: Submission Link
How to Submit: Submission Guidelines
About the Organizers
The Code Beam æternity Challenge is co-hosted by Aeternity Foundation, Code Beam Europe, and DoraHacks. This collaboration brings together the best of blockchain technology and the Erlang and Elixir communities to foster innovation and real-world applications.
What is The Mission?
The aim is to empower developers worldwide to create innovative decentralized applications that solve real-world problems. This hackathon is part of a series of global events designed to promote the growth and adoption of blockchain technology within the Erlang and Elixir communities.
Event Overview
- Dates:
- Pre-registration: October 4th – October 14th, 2024
- Hackathon Lenght: October 14th – November 29th, 2024
- Location: Hybrid (Online & In-Person)
- On-Site Venue: The Estrel Congress Centre, Berlin (October 14–15)
- Online Platform: DoraHacks
- Secure your spot: CodeBeam 2024 Hackathon
Why You Should Join?
The CodeBeam æternity Hackathon is the perfect opportunity for you to bring your ideas to life. Whether you’re part of the Erlang and Elixir community or just getting started with æternity, this event will push you to build innovative decentralized applications (dApps) using AI, oracles, state channels, and middleware on the æternity blockchain.
You’ll work with Sophia, æternity’s smart contract language, and tap into the full power of Erlang and Elixir for backend and middleware development. Along the way, you’ll collaborate with like-minded peers to solve real-world problems, automate tasks, secure data, and create scalable solutions.
Here’s what you’ll get to do:
- Innovate: Your chance to build dApps that integrate AI, oracles, and state channels.
- Collaborate: Work with fellow developers and learn directly from experts in blockchain and Erlang/Elixir.
- Showcase: Show off your work to judges and key industry leaders.
- Win: Compete for a share of $23,000 worth of $AE Tokens.
You can register here and put your skills to the test alongside other talented developers.
What You Can Build?
Participants are expected to deliver a prototype that integrates at least one of the following, utilizing the æternity blockchain and Sophia, with special consideration for solutions using Erlang/Elixir:
- AI Chatbots: Build an AI-powered chatbot with blockchain-backed features such as secure identity verification or data privacy.
- Oracles: Develop a decentralized oracle solution using Sophia and Erlang/Elixir for backend processing to verify off-chain data.
- State Channels: Create a scalable dApp using æternity’s state channels for private, off-chain transactions. Erlang/Elixir may be used for middleware to manage high transaction volumes.
- FATE Compiler: Build a FATE compiler that compiles from a language other than Sophia to FATE. For example, you could create a compiler that translates Go, Erlang, Elixir, Lisp, Lua, or any other language to FATE, broadening the range of languages that can interact with the æternity blockchain.
If you already have an idea on what you could create, sign up and make it happen.
Is This the Right Opportunity For You?
If you’ve got skills in AI development, blockchain technology, UI/UX design, or backend development with Erlang and Elixir, this hackathon is perfect for you. You can join with a team of 2–5 members, or find teammates along the way. Here’s what you need:
- AI Development: Chatbots and machine learning
- Blockchain Development: æternity and Sophia smart contracts
- Backend Development: Erlang and Elixir
- UI/UX Design: Web or mobile applications
- Full-Stack or Frontend Development
Event Timeline
- Registration Opens: October 4, 2024, at 12:00 PM UTC
- Registration Closes: October 14, 2024, at 1:00 AM UTC
- On-Site Hackathon: October 12–13, 2024
- Submission Deadline: November 29, 2024, at 12:00 PM UTC
- Judging Period: November 30, 2024
- Winners Announced: December 1, 2024, at 8:00 PM UTC
What’s in It for You?
- 1st Place: $15,000 worth of $AE Tokens
- 2nd Place: $5,000 worth of $AE Tokens
- 3rd Place: $3,000 worth of $AE Tokens
- Additional Bounties: Various bounties sponsored by the partners, offering additional rewards for specific challenges.
Additional Benefits:
- Media Coverage: Winning teams will receive media coverage and interviews within æternity Ecosystem and Network.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with top industry leaders, potential investors, and like-minded developers.
- Fundraising Opportunities: Potential for seed funding or grants for outstanding projects.
Your project will be judged by experts from the æternity blockchain and Erlang/Elixir communities. This is your chance to make your mark and stand out.
How Your Project Will Be Judged
Your project will be judged based on these key criteria:
- Innovation and Creativity (25%)
- How creatively you leverage æternity’s blockchain (Sophia, state channels, oracles).
- How you apply Erlang/Elixir for backend or middleware solutions.
- Technical Complexity (25%)
- How well you integrate æternity’s blockchain with Erlang/Elixir.
- The quality, scalability, and documentation of your code.
- Impact and Feasibility (25%)
- How well your solution solves real-world problems.
- How scalable it is within æternity’s ecosystem.
- Presentation and Clarity (25%)
- How clearly you communicate your ideas and show your demo.
Final Decision
The final winners will be determined based on a combination of judges’ scores. Winners will be announced at the Grand Finale and Awards Ceremony.
How to Submit Your Project
To submit your project:
- Register on the DoraHacks platform.
- Create a Project Page: Provide detailed information about your project, including team members, project description, and goals.
- Submit Your Prototype: Upload your code to GitHub and ensure that it is accessible to the judges.
- Prepare a Video Presentation: Record a 5-minute video showcasing your project and its technical implementation.
- Submit Before the Deadline: All submissions must be received by November 29, 2024, at 12:00 PM UTC.
For detailed submission guidelines, visit the DoraHacks Submission Guide.
What You’ll Need to Submit
- A Functional Prototype: A working dApp built on æternity using Sophia (and Erlang/Elixir if applicable).
- GitHub Repository: Provide clear instructions for deploying your project on the æternity network.
- Video Presentation: A 5-minute video explaining your solution and technical implementation.
- Pitch Deck (Optional): Summarize the problem you’ve solved and your roadmap for the future.
Eligibility
Participation in the Code Beam æternity Challenge: Elixir and Erlang Hackathon (“Hackathon”) is open to individuals who are at least 18 years old or the age of majority in their jurisdiction, whichever is greater. Participants must comply with all applicable local laws and regulations. Employees, contractors, and immediate family members of the organizers, sponsors, and their affiliates are not eligible to win prizes but may participate in a non-competitive capacity.
Intellectual Property Rights
- Ownership of Submissions: By submitting a project (“Submission”), you affirm that your Submission is your original work and that you have all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to use any third-party content included. Submissions must not infringe upon the intellectual property rights or proprietary rights of any third party.
- Use of Submissions: Participants grant the organizers and sponsors a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display their Submissions (including source code and demo videos) for promotional purposes related to the Hackathon.
Open Source Requirements
If you choose to use open-source licenses for your project, you are responsible for compliance with all applicable license terms. Ensure that any third-party code or resources used are appropriately licensed and credited.
Prizes
Prizes are subject to all applicable laws and regulations. Winners are solely responsible for any taxes, fees, or surcharges associated with prize receipt and/or use. Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be substituted, except at the sole discretion of the organizers.
Disqualification
The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any participant or team that violates these terms, engages in unethical behavior, or fails to comply with the Hackathon rules. Disqualifications can occur at any stage of the Hackathon.
Limitation of Liability
By participating in the Hackathon, you agree to release and hold harmless the organizers, sponsors, partners, and their respective affiliates, officers, agents, and employees from any and all liability, injuries, loss, or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with the Hackathon, including but not limited to intellectual property infringement, personal injury, or property damage.
Privacy
Any personal information collected during the Hackathon will be used solely for the purposes of administering the event and in accordance with applicable data protection laws. By participating, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information as described in the Privacy Policy.
Modification and Termination
The organizers reserve the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Hackathon or any part of it at any time without prior notice. This includes the right to alter rules, dates, and prize allocations.
No Warranty
The Hackathon and all related services are provided “as is” without any warranties of any kind. The organizers disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Acceptance of Terms
By registering for the Hackathon, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
License Attribution
You’re encouraged to use open-source licenses for your project. You can choose from:
- MIT License: A permissive license allowing modification and distribution with attribution.
- GPL License: Requires modified versions of the code to remain open-source.
- Apache 2.0 License: Protects contributors from patent claims.
If you’re not using an open-source license, clearly state the terms in your project’s repository.
Useful Links and Resources
- Registration Page: Secure your spot at CodeBeam 2024 Hackathon
- Hackathon Submission Guide: Submission Guidelines
- æternity Developers’ Resources: Developer Resources
- Sophia Language Documentation: Sophia Docs
- æternity Forum: Community Forum
- Aeternity Foundation Social Media:
Ready to Make Your Mark?
This is your chance to push the boundaries of blockchain technology, learn from experts, and showcase your work to the world.
You’ll have access to mentors, cutting-edge tools, and the chance to contribute to the growth of the æternity ecosystem. Who knows, you might even secure a grant for future development.
Ready to get started? Register here.
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