Virtual Event
Midnight Virtual Hackathon
The challenge for developers is to consider creating DApps that solve real-world problems related to data privacy and security.
5th Sept
Midnight Hackathon
Event details
Your project can be either a specific use case or an example DApp that could be used for community members to learn key programming design patterns. Submissions that showcase Midnight’s zero-knowledge capabilities or Compact, Midnight’s smart contract programming language, will receive extra points.
Important dates
19th Aug: Registration opens | Kick-off call* 11:00 am MT
23rd Aug: Support call #1* 11:00 am MT
30th Aug: Support call #2* 11:00 am MT
3rd Sept: “How to pitch your project” session* time TBC
5th Sept: Submissions deadline | Registration closes
13th Sept: Project pitches and winners announcement, 11:00 am MT
* You are not required to attend these to participate in the Midnight Virtual Hackathon, but attendance is encouraged.
Prizes
1st: US$4,000
2nd: US$2,000
3rd: US$1,000
(all prizes will be awarded in ada equating to the US dollar value as of the date they are issued)
See the Midnight Virtual Hackathon Contest Official Contest Rules for more information about eligibility to participate, judging criteria and more.
Resources for participants
- Releases and Examples https://releases.midnight.network/
- APIs https://docs.midnight.network/develop/reference/midnight-api/
- Faucet https://faucet.devnet.midnight.network/
- Link to tutorials https://docs.midnight.network/develop/tutorial/