Introduction

Connected 2023 is a Web3 social hackathon by decentralized social graph protocol CyberConnect in partnership with BNB Chain, the world’s largest smart contract blockchain in terms of daily active users. With over $50,000 in prizes, seed funding, and mentorship, Connected 2023 will run from Feb 7 - March 13 and is open to hackers around the globe.

Mission

Connected 2023 aims to empower a new generation of innovators by helping them bring their Web3 social ideas to life and then to market. With this event, co-hosts BNB Chain and CyberConnect hope to support passionate builders to kickstart their journey and grow their hacks into fundable companies.

Co-Sponsors

With an impressive lineup of co-sponsors, including Notifi, Lit,Livepeer, and XMTP, participating hackers will have access to a rich and diverse technology stack to draw from as they strive to incorporate cutting-edge Web3-native features into their decentralized social applications.

Dates & Timeline

Throughout the next month, hackers will also have an opportunity to attend a complete programming series, including dedicated workshops with each participating protocol, developer info sessions, team-matching sessions, and mentor hours with some of the most notable investors, builders, and visionaries in Web3.

  • Feb 7, 2023: Applications Open

  • Feb 20, 2023: Application Submission Deadline

  • Feb 21, 2023: Kickoff & Opening Ceremony

  • Feb 21 - March 9, 2023: Building Period

  • March 9, 2023: Project Submission Deadline at 10 PM PST

  • March 13, 2023: Demo Day & Closing Ceremony

Rules & Guidelines

  • Project submission due at 10 pm PST on March 9, 2023
  • All project submissions must utilize and interact with CyberConnect protocol and be deployed on BNB Chain. Just utilizing API and only reading data will not be counted.
  • One lead from each team is required to submit a registration application for the event. There is no need for each team member to apply. Only registered hackers are eligible to win.
  • There is no restriction on the number of team members you can have.
  • Hacking solo is permitted.
  • Each project submission must include a 4-5 minute demo video, and a functioning app/website.

Mentors & Judges

Mentors and judges from BNBChain, Multicoin Capital, CoinMarketCap, Sky9, IOSG, StepN, SevenX and more will join Connected 2023 to evaluate submitted hacks on a variety of key factors, including functionality, novelty, impact, business plan, etc.

Application Deadline

Applications are open and will be accepted until Feb 20, 2023, 11:59 PM EST. Rules and guidelines for Connected 2023 can be viewed here.

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