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Blockchain Hackathon Get together with experts in the industry and fellow developers to realize your blockchain idea and win prizes!
Our world is undergoing a massive technological transformation. Blockchain is a major technological invention of the last decade that creates unprecedented opportunities to re-think the way the world operates and interacts.
The Blockgeeks Lab Hackathon wants to enable a new generation of technology leaders creating startups that will disrupt existing business paradigms with a new way of thinking, organizing, collaborating, and creating through decentralized applications.
You have 38 hours to build a blockchain product from scratch, with 150 other participants, and compete for:
The hackathon is open to all developers. Space is limited, and selection preference will be given to those with previous coding experience; the entrance fee will be returned for those applicants not accepted. Participants will have the opportunity to work alone or in teams and will have access to blockchain and industry mentors throughout the weekend. On Sunday afternoon, all teams will present their final products to a panel of judges where the final winners will be selected.
1st prize: $5k
2nd prize: $3k
3rd prize: $1k
In addition to the main cash prizes, we are also taking an appreciative approach and will be distributing prizes throughout the event.
Bonus Prize: $15k – as selected by Polychain Capital
Deadline to register: April 19th
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An evening with Vitalik Buterin and special guests – Friday, April 21, 6:30-10:30pm
We are gathering some of the industries brightest minds and visionaries for a weekend of blockchain development and Toronto technology ecosystem building. Vitalik Buterin, a Toronto native, and the inventor of Ethereum, will be the keynote speaker on Friday night to kick-off the weekend hackathon.
Open to all technology enthusiasts, we invite you to come spend an evening with Vitalik to learn new and valuable insights and form meaningful industry connections.
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HACKATHON FAQ
Who can attend?
Blockchain Developers, Front & Back-end Developers, UX / UI Designers, Software Architects, Data wizards
How much Blockchain knowledge is required to take part?
Not much, but some will definitely help with the application process . Obviously, preparation gives you an advantage. There are 4 local pre-hackathon meetups that would be helpful. During the hackathon we will provide blockchain expert mentorship.
What should I bring?
A laptop and ideas. Be courteous and bring hygiene products such as a toothbrush, toothpaste and deodorant.
Can I bring animals to the event?
No.
Can I bring my mom / friends / neighbor to the event?
If they have registered for the event and are actively participating, yes. Otherwise no.
I am a minor, can I still join the event?
Yes.
Can I only join for parts of the event?
We recommend staying the whole weekend to get the full experience.
Can I leave early?
We do not advise leaving early, as working in a hackathon is a team effort.
How much is a ticket?
Tickets are $50. This includes food, beverages, mentorship, networking and the opportunity to win cash prizes all weekend.
I am a vegetarian/vegan/allergic, can I still join the event?
Yes. We will be offering vegetarian and gluten-free food options.
Will there be (enough) food?
You will be provided with breakfast, lunch and dinner and additional snacks. If you want to bring your own special snacks please feel free.
Are drinks provided?
Water, coffee, tea and soft drinks will be provided.
Can I bring my own food and drinks to the event?
Food and drinks yes, alcohol no.
Will you serve alcohol at the event?
Yes, only on Friday night, but bringing your own is not allowed.
Can I sleep at the event?
We are not providing any beds but there will be a relaxation room where you and your team members can lay down. Bring a pillow if you want.
Can I shower at the event?
No, the location does not have showering facilities.
Can I park my car?
Yes. Lot #340. This underground garage offers very convenient parking for MaRS, Toronto General Hospital and The Hospital for Sick Children, with entrance located on Elizabeth Street.
I am disabled can I still join?
Yes. please send us an email at [email protected] and tell us about your disability so we can help you take part in the event
How do teams form?
A team can present themselves as a team during the application process. If you are seeking additional team members or are you an individual looking for a team; we will be inviting all participants to a slack channel to curate all team formations.
I don’t have a team yet, what should I do?
Register yourself and then join the slack channel to chat and meet with other teams. Also, go to some local ethereum developer meet ups to meet others and form teams. Also, if you have an idea about what you would want to work on during the hackathon, create your own team in the slack channel and say that you are looking for additional team members.
What size are the teams?
Any size of team is ok. However, we recommend teams of 3 to 6 people. Larger teams are ineffective. You can work in a smaller team, but expect to get less stuff done.
What disciplines does a team need to have?
We recommend Front-end, Back-end, UX/UI, Data Wizard, Blockchain experience.
How does a team select a use-case to work on?
Teams can choose from the use-cases provided by our corporate sponsors or develop their own use-case.
Is it possible for multiple teams to work on the same challenge?
Sure. May the best one win!
How are roles assigned in each team?
That is up to you and the team you are in. Every team is a self-governed entity.
Will there be coaches or any other form of assistance?
There will be technical experts available for assistance on blockchain related issues throughout the weekend. A delegation from each corporate sponsor will also be present to give further background on the track and use cases. Furthermore, during the hackathon you can invoke the help of experienced coaches to smoothen any hiccups in team dynamics.
Who will own the team’s results?
The IP of everything that is produced, belongs to the team (or the team’s employer, in case of a corporate team, subject to your employment contract). Use of Open Source code, and sharing of results by means of Open Source licenses, is recommended.
How will the jury pick the winners?
We will explain at the hackathon. A few key criteria are quality, impact and contribution to the blockchain ecosystem. There will be bonus points for use of open standards and open source code.
What are the prizes?
First prize is $5000 CAD, Second prize is $3000CAD and 3rd prize is $1000CAD. There is also a potential special bonus prize of $15,000CAD rewarded by Polychain Capital. Details of this to be provided upon being accepted into the hackathon.
- There will be cash prizes throughout the hackathon
- Teams
and/or Individuals can also win a Hacker-in-Residence with
Blockgeeks Lab for a period of time
What will happen after the Hackathon?
That’s for the team to decide. Of course we hope that as many teams as possible will decide to continue their efforts after the Hackathon. But that is for the teams and the individual team members to decide. Many of the participants will have to go back to school or work on Monday. For your consideration:
- Please respect your fellow team members’ choices. We are all different.
- The team owns the IP of the weekend’s’ results. If your team chooses not to continue after the Hackathon, will it allow others to build on your results? We hope so.
Can we compete with an already existing product?
No, you need to build your idea from scratch.
Do you need to come with an idea to apply?
No, idea creation and team formation will happen from when you register right up until kickoff.
Why is there a fee?
To avoid no shows. You will get lots of value for your entry fee.
Which blockchains?
Any blockchain you want. We love ethereum and have expert mentors to help out.
Are there development tracks and use-cases available?
Yes. While you can choose an idea you like, try to find real-world cases and here are some potential categories: Insurance, Banking & Fintech, IOT & Networks, Supply Chain, Healthcare, Identity, Legal, Payments, Intellectual Property, Real Estate, Government Additionally, our corporate sponsors will be supplying real-world problems and case studies for developers to hack. These will be made available on slack between now and April 14th.