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About

Polygon Labs is excited to invite you to participate in our upcoming DevX Tour India Hackathon, where developers can showcase their skills and create innovative solutions to improve the blockchain ecosystem. Polygon Labs is dedicated to developing Ethereum scaling solutions for Polygon protocols and engaging with other ecosystem developers to help make scalable, affordable, secure, and sustainable blockchain infrastructure for Web3 available.

In addition to the prize money, Polygon Labs provides a unique opportunity for the top 5 winners to showcase their projects at Polygon Connect, a premier networking event featuring top VCs, builders and experts in the Web3 space. Polygon Connect offers winners a chance to connect with Polygon Labs's founders and other industry leaders, learn from technical experts and professionals, and build relationships with like-minded innovators in the Web3 space. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to gain exposure and get feedback from top industry players, which could help you take your project to the next level.

List of Partners

  • Sponsors
    • Circle
    • ETH Global
    • Trust Wallet
    • Rally Protocol
    • Phala Network

Bounties

  • Polygon
  • Trust Wallet
  • Circle
  • Rally Protocol
  • Phala Network

Judges list

  • Sandeep Nailwal, Co - Founder Polygon
  • Mihailo Bjelic, Co - Founder Polygon
  • Jordi Baylina, Co - Founder Polygon zkEVM
  • David Schwartz, Co - Founder Polygon zkEVM

Mentors list

  • Tony Olendo, DRE Lead, Polygon
  • Steph Orpilla, Devrel Engineer, Polygon
  • ...

Judging Criteria

  • Technical Implementation: How unique is the technical implementation of the project? How well is it engineered?
  • Innovation: How original, creative, novel, and valuable is the project? Does it bring something new and unique to the ecosystem?
  • Usefulness: How helpful is the project for the intended users? Does it solve a real problem or pain point?
  • User Experience: How easy and intuitive is the project for experts and beginners?
  • Impact on the Polygon Ecosystem: How much does this project improve the ecosystem? Does it drive adoption, provide better tools, or improve the architecture?
  • Potential for Future Growth: How much potential does the project have for future growth and development?
  • Overall Presentation: How well is the project presented, including the demo video and documentation?

What if you win on Polygon?

Exclusive Access to the Invite-only Polygon Closed Dev Circle:

As a hackathon bounty winner, you will gain exclusive access to the Polygon Closed Dev Circle, an invite-only community of builders on the Polygon ecosystem. This community provides you with a supportive network of like-minded developers, entrepreneurs, and industry experts, fostering collaboration and innovation. Even if you're not able to win any bounties, and have a promising project, we're happy to add you to the army.

Support from the Marketing, Business Development, and Polygon Ventures Teams:

Winners will receive support from the Polygon Labs marketing, business development, and Polygon Ventures teams. This includes in-depth discussions about your product idea with the Polyong Labs business development team, who can provide valuable insights and guidance on market trends and potential partnerships. The Polygon Labs product management team can assist with product growth strategies, helping you refine and optimize your product for maximum impact. You will also have access to an extensive investor ecosystem, connecting you with potential funding opportunities to accelerate your project. In addition, Polygon Labs solution engineering support will be available to provide limited assistance with technical aspects of your project.

Polygon Village Vouchers from Top Polygon Ecosystem Solution Providers:

As a winner, you will receive Village Vouchers from top Polygon ecosystem solution providers. These vouchers can be used to claim services and resources from these providers, giving you access to valuable tools, technologies, and expertise to enhance your project's development and growth.

Opportunity to Participate in Deep Dives with Polygon Ecosystem Projects:

Winners will have the opportunity to participate in deep dives with other projects within the Polygon ecosystem. This will allow you to learn from other successful projects, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborations. These deep dives provide valuable insights and networking opportunities, helping you broaden your knowledge and expand your project's potential.

Overall, as a winner of the Polygon hackathon bounties, you will not only receive financial rewards, but also gain access to a supportive community, expert guidance, and valuable resources to accelerate the development and success of your project on the Polygon ecosystem.