Hackathon Summary
The Taipei Blockchain Week 2024 - Hackathon concluded successfully, featuring 223 project submissions and participation from 475 developers. The event ran for over a month, culminating in both virtual and in-person sessions held from December 12 to 14, 2024. The central theme, "Onboard," emphasized advancing Web3 technology adoption, highlighting innovations within ecosystems such as Solana, Ethereum, and Bitcoin.
Participants engaged in various activities, including workshops and a demo day, which enabled them to showcase their projects and interact with industry experts, founders, and venture capitalists. The hybrid format intended to enhance project quality and networking opportunities.
Organizers reported that 500 selected builders participated, accessing detailed bounties and community connections via Discord and Telegram. The hackathon emphasized its role in establishing Taiwan as a hub for blockchain innovation, aligning with the broader objectives of Taipei Blockchain Week. It also underscored Taiwan's strategic importance, cultural diversity, and technological capacity, while highlighting its secure and well-connected environment for conferences and international collaboration.
Hackathon Winners
Avalanche Prize Winners
- Avax Blinks - Simplifies on-chain transactions on Avalanche through shareable links for payments and NFT purchases. Built with Next.js, the project emphasizes mobile-first design and enhances DeFi interactions on social media.
- Ava the Portfolio Managing Agent - Manages DeFi portfolios on Avalanche using AI for strategy optimization. The solution utilizes Next.js, TypeScript, and the Avalanche blockchain for comprehensive management.
0G Prize Winners
- echoX - A decentralized AI-driven trading aggregator that streamlines crypto management using 0G’s Service Marketplace, focusing on transparency and liquidity aggregation.
- DeCentraChat - Provides decentralized AI model inferences with secure blockchain storage, developed using Solidity and frameworks such as Wagmi and Next.js for robust platform interaction.
SOON Prize Winners
- Memecoooins - Simplifies crypto investments through mystery wallets containing meme coins, integrating SvelteKit, Solana, and Raydium for secure management and transactions.
- BasketFi - Manages token baskets on Solana, allowing seamless swaps and performance tracking, with integration from Jupiter and Solana's scalability features.
Zero Computing Prize Winners
- Ikkyu - Transforms meme coins through gamified interactions on Solana, employing ZKWASM and community engagement to promote cultural movements via mobile activities.
- Yaminogemu - Uses BONK tokens for GameFi and DeFi engagements on Solana, providing secure competition and income opportunities through a serverless architecture.
BNB Chain Prize Winners
- BNB-Voice - Offers blockchain-based invoicing on the BNB Chain, facilitating secure invoicing and analytics with Request Network integration for enhanced transparency.
- Income Trust - A decentralized trust fund on Binance Smart Chain, integrating DeFi for yield management with OpenZeppelin for security and flexible withdrawals.
Delphinus Labs Prize Winners
- zkGuess - Utilizes ZKWasm technology in a number-guessing game that emphasizes Web3 integration and intuitive user engagement within blockchain environments.
Genopets Prize Winners
- SolGame - A dungeon game on Solana implementing Play-to-Earn models, leveraging the Metaplex NFT Marketplace Protocol for decentralized gaming rewards.
For more details on all projects, visit DoraHacks.
About the Organizer
Taipei Blockchain Week
Taipei Blockchain Week is a significant event organizer in the blockchain sector. Following a previous successful event, which attracted over 2,000 attendees, the organization is hosting Taipei Blockchain Week 2023 from December 11-16, expecting more than 5,000 participants. The event aims to build, connect, and scale within the blockchain community, underscoring a commitment to fostering growth and collaboration in the industry. With a strong presence in the blockchain environment, Taipei Blockchain Week continues to promote initiatives and projects that enhance technological development and adoption.