Overview

The Cosmos Hub is the first of many interconnected blockchains powered by the interchain stack: CometBFT, CosmosSDK, and IBC. Its primary token is the ATOM.

Cosmos Hub Africa is a community dedicated to fostering the growth and expansion of Interchain, the Hub, and AEZ in Africa, supported by Atom Accelerator!

Naija HackAtom - The Hackathon dedicated to accelerating the Interchain, Cosmos hub, and the AEZ into Nigeria’s web3 communities, nurturing local talent, providing essential resources, and facilitating the creation of value-driven, production-ready blockchain applications that utilize $ATOM through a series of events and Hackathon from January - March 31st.

The Atom Economic Zone (AEZ) is a revolutionary ecosystem within the Cosmos network, comprising a collection of partially sovereign blockchains. While maintaining their independence, these blockchains are intricately tied to and dependent on the Cosmos Hub and the $ATOM token. The AEZ’s primary objective is to foster collaboration and synergy among its member chains while ensuring that they benefit from the robust security infrastructure of the Cosmos Hub.

Atom Accelerator DAO (AADAO) is a governance-mandated DAO of the Cosmos Hub. We have been formed and mandated to drive value for the Cosmos Hub & ATOM, supporting initiatives that either directly create economic impact or produce value that can drive its growth. From this, our current primary mandates are public grants & venture grants.

Join Cosmos Hub Africa Community - https://linktr.ee/Cosmoshubafrica

Timeline

The workshops will be held IRL and Virtual

Prize Distribution

Total Prize Pool Value - $8000

  • Winner: $3000
  • First runner-up: $2000
  • Second runner-up: $1000
  • Unique Solution/Product (UI/UX, Community engagement, Atom utility): $500 each for 4 teams

Track

  • Interchain Security (ICS) is an open-source IBC application that allows Cosmos chains to lease their proof-of-stake security to one another. ICS allows anyone to launch a consumer chain using a subset, or even the entire, validator set from the provider chain. This way, provider chain validators start validating the consumer chain as well and so consumer chains inherit security and decentralization from the provider.

  • The Atom Economic Zone (AEZ) is a collection of semi-sovereign blockchains that all "rent" security from The Cosmos Hub, as well as align themselves & their own tokenomics with the $ATOM token.

  • CosmWasm The x/wasm module, the root of CosmWasm, is a Cosmos SDK module enabling smart contracts to execute on the CosmWasm virtual machine. CosmWasm itself refers to the whole ecosystem built around it with a mission to make smart contracts development easy and reliable. The focuses of the CosmWasm platform are security, performance, and interoperability. It is tailored for a tight integration with Cosmos SDK and to build IBC contracts.

  • ATOM Build anything that uses ATOM or that drives value to ATOM

Requirements for Submission:

  1. Project Relevance:
    • Your project must align with one of the specified tracks:
      • Interchain Security (ICS)
      • The Atom Economic Zone (AEZ)
      • CosmWasm
      • ATOM - projects that utilize or drive value to ATOM
  2. Project Development:
    • Prototype or MVP: A functioning prototype or minimum viable product (MVP) is required.
    • Code Repository: Submit a link to your project's public code repository (e.g., GitHub).
    • Documentation: Include a README file with setup instructions, usage, and any other relevant documentation.
  3. Submission Format:
    • Video Demonstration: Provide a 3-5 minute video demonstrating your project's functionality, explaining its use case, how it interacts with Cosmos technologies, and any unique features.
    • Project Description: A detailed write-up in PDF or similar format, detailing:
      • Project overview
      • Technical architecture
      • How it leverages Cosmos technologies (ICS, AEZ, CosmWasm, or ATOM)
      • Future plans or roadmap
  4. Team Information:
    • Provide details of all team members including their roles, contact information, and GitHub profiles if applicable.

Submission Expectations:

  1. Innovation and Utility:
    • Projects should demonstrate innovative use of Cosmos technologies, offering practical utility or solving real-world problems.
  2. Integration with Cosmos:
    • Clear evidence of integration with at least one of the Cosmos technologies mentioned in the tracks.
    • For AEZ, show how your blockchain or application benefits from or contributes to the Atom Economic Zone.
  3. User Experience:
    • Consideration for UI/UX will be evaluated, especially for projects aiming for the Unique Solution/Product prize.
  4. Scalability and Security:
    • Projects should be designed with scalability in mind and demonstrate an understanding of security within the Cosmos ecosystem, particularly for those in the ICS track.
  5. Community Engagement:
    • Projects that incorporate community aspects or enhance community interaction within the Cosmos ecosystem might be favored for the Unique Solution/Product award.
  6. Judging Criteria:
    • Technical Feasibility
    • Innovation
    • Impact on Cosmos Ecosystem
    • Presentation Quality
    • Potential for Adoption
  7. Deadline:
    • All submissions must be completed and submitted by 19th March 2025.
  8. Post-Submission:
    • Be prepared for a Demo Day on 26th March 2025 where you might need to present your project live or in a recorded format.

By adhering to these requirements and expectations, participants can maximize their chances of success at the Naija HackAtom event. Remember, the goal is not just to win but to contribute meaningfully to the growth of the Interchain, Hub and the ecosystem in Nigeria and Africa.

Developer Resources

Other Resources

Cosmos Hub RPC

Public Endpoint

Rate limited at 5 requests / second / IP

RPC: https://rpc.cosmoshub-main.ccvalidators.com:443

REST: https://rest.cosmoshub-main.ccvalidators.com:443

gRPC: https://grpc.cosmoshub-main.ccvalidators.com:443

gRPC UI: https://grpcui.cosmoshub-main.ccvalidators.com:443

Lava Network

Free public RPC (may require a free account)

RPC: https://cosmoshub.tendermintrpc.lava.build

Websocket: wss://cosmoshub.tendermintrpc.lava.build/websocket

REST: https://cosmoshub.lava.build

gRPC: cosmoshub.grpc.lava.build

Swagger: https://cosmoshub.lava.build

Project Ideas

  • Cross-Chain Remittance: A platform for low-cost, fast cross-border money transfers within Africa using Cosmos tokens.
  • Agricultural Marketplace: A decentralized marketplace for African farmers to sell directly to buyers using Cosmos technology, reducing intermediary costs.
  • Land Ownership System: A blockchain-based land registry for transparent and fraud-resistant property ownership verification.
  • Identity & Credit Scoring: A system to give unbanked Africans a digital identity and credit score based on mobile and blockchain transactions.
  • E-Learning Platform: Decentralized education focused on blockchain and Web3 for African students, with blockchain-stored credentials.
  • Talent Marketplace: A platform for African freelancers to connect with global opportunities, with payments in Cosmos tokens.
  • Voting System: A secure, transparent voting system for African elections, leveraging blockchain for integrity.
  • Energy Trading: A platform for trading renewable energy within African communities using blockchain for transactions.
  • DePIN, AI, DeFAI
  • Build anything