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Winners!

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Over the past two months, we've witnessed an impressive turnout with 126 BUIDL teams from around the globe participating in the Data Economy Hackathon, delving deep into and building upon the Protocol Labs Ecosystem tech stack. This hackathon has served as a platform for the brightest minds to come together and push the boundaries of what's possible in web3. Without further delay, let's take a look at the winners!

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Filecoin

🥇 First Prize

DataNexus Marketplace

DataNexus Marketplace

DataNexus Marketplace - monetize data.

🥈 Second Prize

Monas

Monas

Monas aims to enhance data interoperability and user data sovereignty through a Decentralized Personal Data Store (PDS). This system leverages the encrypted data structure of Cryptree and the authenticity-guaranteeing technology of Blockchain as its core, allowing users to manage their own data while ensuring privacy and interoperability. Unlike traditional "solid-line data links," Monas introduces a new paradigm of data management through "dotted-line data links," directly reflecting the user's intentions. This approach creates a space in cyberspace that protects autonomy and privacy.

🥉 Third Prize

SciFiles

SciFiles

The problem that SciFiles aims to solve is the inefficiencies and limitations present in the current scientific publishing landscape. These include: Lack of Transparency: Many traditional publishing processes lack transparency, leading to uncertainty about the validity and reliability of published research. Censorship Barriers: Existing publishing platforms may impose censorship barriers, hindering the free flow of knowledge and limiting access to information. Limited Collaboration: Current systems may not effectively foster collaboration among researchers, impeding the advancement of knowledge. Inadequate Monetization: Authors and reviewers often receive limited or no compensation for their contributions to the publishing process, which may deter participation and reduce the quality of published research. Restricted Access: Access to scientific articles may be restricted by paywalls or subscription fees, preventing widespread dissemination of knowledge. Lack of Innovation: Traditional publishing methods may lag behind in adopting innovative technologies and approaches, limiting the quality and efficiency of the publishing process. By addressing these challenges through its mission, vision, values, and strategies, SciFiles aims to revolutionize scientific publishing and create a more transparent, collaborative, and accessible ecosystem for researchers worldwide.

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Dataswap

Dataswap

Dataswap is a blockchain-based Layer 2 project built on IPFS and Filecoin, functioning as a decentralized open data exchange platform. Its goal is to aggregate open datasets from various regions and industries globally, enabling the permanent storage of valuable human data. Additionally, Dataswap offers comprehensive and reliable services for data retrieval, downloading, and analysis. Through these efforts, it aims to facilitate data sharing and collaborative progress for humanity.

Merkle Assured Chunking (MAC)

Merkle Assured Chunking (MAC)

Merkle Assured Chunking (MAC) Data Economy tool created by Merkle Meta.

On-chain game

On-chain game

On-chain.

IPFS NSFW Detection

IPFS NSFW Detection

Detect NSFW content for IPFS

DeRAG

DeRAG

DataDAO-owned LLM AI with trustless, decentralized augmentation

anik - filecoin

anik - filecoin

Anik is a crypto economic trust layer for the Filecoin Ecosystem which uses Restaking to allow developers to launch trusted IPC Subnets and Storage Providers to provide trusted deals with the future goal of providing for all areas of Filecoin Ecosystem

Privacy and Agreement Protocol

Privacy and Agreement Protocol

Contracts, P2P, Businesses Legal Attestation, Agreement Management and Social Identity Protocol

FILHUB

FILHUB

The only data marketplace where it support the all data types such as videos, data sets as csv, images where creators can upload and other can buy without any fees, onboarding users through account abstraction

IPFS Huggingface Bridge

IPFS Huggingface Bridge

This allows people to download and host AI models and datasets via IPFS or S3, and resist government censorship.

Hermit

Hermit

A Secure MutltiParty Computation Collaboration Platform build on top of Filecoin to enhance AI privacy.

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InterPlanetary Consensus (IPC)

🥇 First Prize

IPUP - Interplanetary Utility Package

IPUP - Interplanetary Utility Package

A pack of IPC Custom Syscalls to take your smart contracts beyond native solidity

🥈 Second Prize

anik - ipc

anik - ipc

Anik is a crypto economic trust layer for the Filecoin Ecosystem which uses Restaking to allow developers to launch trusted IPC Subnets and Storage Providers to provide trusted deals with the future goal of providing for all areas of Filecoin Ecosystem

🥉 Third Prize

IPC Explorer

IPC Explorer

Browse and explore InterPlanetary Consensus (IPC) subnets

Runners Up

IPC PaaS

IPC PaaS

Platform for deploying and managing IPC subnets in a few clicks

ipc-ui

ipc-ui

A local web App to manage subnets

shady

shady

Our vision is to create a worldwide platform that transforms how individuals engage in predicting events, all with sub-second transactions using IPC and FVM technology.

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Push Protocol

Conditional Gating

RWA NFT IRL (Instant Real Liquidity)

RWA NFT IRL (Instant Real Liquidity)

Easily create a Real World Asset NFT with Instant Real Liquidity (IRL)

Runners Up

Push Curator

Push Curator

Our vision is to redefine news consumption through personalized Push Protocol Notifications, delivering up-to-date, curated content tailored to individual interests, trends, and on-chain activities. we empower users with a seamless, personalized news experience, ensuring they stay informed about what matters most to them, including the latest developments in both traditional news and blockchain technology. One notification at a time

Push Meets

Push Meets

Push Meets solves the problem of decentralized and secure virtual meetings by enabling wallet-to-wallet video calls and real-time communication features.

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Fleek

🥇 First Prize

NFTTaleToken-Fleek

NFTTaleToken-Fleek

Vision of TaleToken In the heart of TaleToken lies a vision to revolutionize the literary world by embracing the transformative power of blockchain technology. Our ambition stretches far beyond creating a marketplace; we envision a future where the written word gains new life and value in the digital realm, breaking free from the constraints of traditional publishing to forge a direct, immutable bond between authors and their audience. TaleToken is dedicated to pioneering a new ecosystem for literature—one where stories are not merely consumed but cherished as unique digital assets, each with its own identity and value on the blockchain. We aim to empower writers of all backgrounds to mint their stories as NFTs, providing them with a platform that not only safeguards their intellectual property but also offers a novel way to monetize their creative endeavors. At the same time, we seek to offer readers and collectors the opportunity to own a piece of literary art, to invest in the stories that move them, and to become patrons of the writers they admire. Our vision extends to fostering a global community of literary enthusiasts who are united by their passion for storytelling and excited by the possibilities of technology. We believe that by democratizing access to literary publishing and collecting, we can unlock unprecedented levels of engagement, creativity, and innovation within the field. TaleToken aspires to be at the forefront of this cultural shift, where every story has the potential to be discovered, celebrated, and preserved for future generations. At the core of TaleToken is a commitment to leveraging blockchain technology not just for its novelty but for its ability to transform how we perceive ownership and value in the context of literature. We envision a world where the blockchain serves as a new canvas for writers, a place where the narratives we love and the tales yet to be told can thrive and evolve in ways we’ve only begun to imagine. In this new era of digital literature, TaleToken stands as a beacon of innovation and a testament to the enduring power of storytelling. Our vision is bold—a literary renaissance fueled by blockchain technology, where every tale, no matter how small or grand, can find its token, its place, and its audience in the vast digital universe.