Hackathon Summary
The HackSecret 4 hackathon brought together 130 developers to focus on developing decentralized confidential computing applications using the Secret Network. The event involved 48 projects, each utilizing Secret's Confidential Computing Layer and interfacing with blockchains such as Cosmos, EVM, and Solana. The hackathon was divided into two main tracks: Cross-Chain dApps and Native Secret dApps, both highlighting Secret's privacy features.
Structured support was provided through workshops on deploying dApps and confidential computing for environments such as EVM, IBC, and Solana. Developer resources supported participants in learning about Secret contracts, especially for newcomers. The prize pool totaled $12,000 USD, awarded in SCRT and SEI tokens. Some notable projects included confidential voting systems, sealed-bid auctions, and private voting mechanisms.
The hackathon emphasized technical innovation and practical problem-solving within the ecosystem of decentralized applications. Through active participation and creative submissions, the event contributed to expanding the Secret Network's ecosystem and promoted confidential computing advancements in Web3 technologies.
Hackathon Winners
7,000 SCRT Prize Winners
- Private Acknowledge Receipt: A blockchain system designed for confidential information sharing using NFTs with encrypted private data, ensuring secure data access and notifications on-chain.
- Great Walk NFT Experience: Connects hiking trails with NFTs that evolve as users progress, utilizing Secret Network for privacy and featuring a user-friendly frontend.
5,000 SCRT Prize Winners
- On-Chain 2FA: Integrates two-factor authentication via Google Authenticator for improved security in smart contracts and accounts on Secret Network.
- SecretHacks: A decentralized platform using vote encryption to ensure unbiased project evaluations for community funding and hackathons.
3,500 SCRT Prize Winners
- Straw Hat Builds: Supports developers moving from tutorial learning to real projects using blockchain and Rust, with an emphasis on practical application.
- KittyMix: A cat collecting game that encourages community-driven NFT remixing, leveraging Secret Network for hosting pixel-art NFTs with unique attributes.
2,000 SCRT Prize Winners
- Saffron - Escrow: Provides secure digital asset escrow services in the CosmWasm ecosystem, enhanced by Secret Network's privacy features for token and NFT trades.
- Secret Password Manager: A decentralized credential management system using Secret Network's confidential computing, offering a secure smart contract and web interface for credentials.
For a comprehensive overview of all projects, visit HackSecret 4 on DoraHacks.
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Secret Network
Secret Network is a blockchain platform that emphasizes data privacy and secure computation, distinguishing itself with privacy-preserving technologies. It enables encrypted smart contracts, offering enhanced data confidentiality compared to conventional blockchain systems. Initiatives include privacy-preserving DeFi applications and partnerships to expand privacy utilities within the blockchain ecosystem. The current mission of Secret Network is to advance privacy protections, build a more secure and decentralized web infrastructure, and empower developers and users with versatile privacy features.