Zero to Dapp Hackathon

Attention all innovators in the crypto world!

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting, this is your playground to redefine the boundaries of decentralised applications with the Internet Computer!

ICP stands unique in the blockchain universe, offering unparalleled capabilities for creating fully decentralised dApps. Free from the limitations of corporate clouds, insecure bridges, and expensive oracles, ICP is your ticket to truly autonomous and efficient web development.

Embrace the power of ICP's unique features:

• Direct Web Interaction from Smart Contracts: Build dApps that serve as interactive websites, directly accessible in browsers.

• Wallet-Free User Experience: Leverage the reverse gas model to create user-friendly dApps without the need for tokens or wallets.

• Internet Identity for Secure Authentication: Implement ICP's blockchain-based authentication system, offering anonymous and secure access with biometric authorisation.

• Unparalleled Scalability: Leverage ICP's ability to host an unlimited number of dApps and manage vast data storage, thanks to its ever-expanding network of subnets.

• Programming Flexibility: Flex your programming muscles with familiar languages like TypeScript, Python, and Rust, or delve into Motoko, the language tailor-made for development on the Internet Computer.

What you can build:

• Decentralised Social Network platforms where users genuinely own their data and interact directly with smart contracts.

• E-commerce dApp that utilises the reverse gas model and integrated ckETH and ckBTC.

• Cross-chain messages service that leverages the Internet Identity system for robust user authentication using biometrics or security keys.

• A real-time collaborative workspace that makes efficient use of the ICP’s scalability for extensive data management.

• A metaverse-based art gallery dApp that leverages ICP's on-chain capabilities for minting, trading, and interacting with NFTs.

Find more inspiration here:

• ICP Grantee Showcase

• Projects on the ICP Ecosystem

• Requests for Startups

• Hackathon Cheat Sheet

• Developer Journey

🏆 Prizes:

🥇 1st place winner: 25k Developer Grant

◦ 1st milestone prize of 5,000 USD in ICP will be paid as a winner prize

◦ Rest of the 20,000 USD in ICP will be paid accordingly through the grant journey

🥈 2nd place winner: 5k Developer Grant

◦ 1st milestone prize of 2500 USD in ICP will be paid as a winner prize

◦ Rest of the 2500 USD in ICP will be paid accordingly through the grant journey.

The grant prizes will be disbursed progressively as you achieve the milestones outlined in your grant proposal, and successively for the multiple grant prizes, per the DFINITY developer grant terms and conditions.

🎖 Best Use of Juno

Participants who leverage ICP through Juno will have an exciting opportunity to win this prize!

If you are new to Juno, here’s a rundown: Juno is a groundbreaking Blockchain-as-a-Service platform that operates entirely on the blockchain itself! Juno takes the burden of intricate technicalities off your shoulders, handling the complexities of web and mobile app development, allowing you to focus solely on crafting the user-facing aspects. The icing on the cake? Juno achieves all of this while ensuring that you retain complete ownership of your data and work.

You can read more about Juno here.

🏆 Prize : 1,000 USD in ICP

🎖 Newbie Bounty

Beginners, Fear Not! We have a prize just for you!

Embarking on your journey in the ICP Hackathon as a beginner can be a bit overwhelming. That's why we've tailored a special bounty just for individuals like you who are taking their first steps into the world of ICP. Whether you're completely new to blockchain or just getting started with the ICP, we're here to ensure you feel empowered and confident throughout this exciting journey.

We'll provide resources, guides, and a supportive community to help you navigate this hackathon.

In case you missed it, please take a look at this education series to get you started.

Join us in this adventure and be a part of shaping the future of the web!

🏆 Prize: 1,000 USD in ICP

Leveraging ICP's native integration with the Bitcoin network at the protocol level, we encourage you to create innovative applications that seamlessly incorporate Bitcoin transactions and functionalities.

Embrace the synergy of ICP and Bitcoin:

• High-Functionality Bitcoin DApps: Create decentralised applications that extend Bitcoin's functionality. You could develop DEXs with BTC trading pairs or DeFi solutions integrating Bitcoin, all made possible by ICP's direct management of Bitcoin addresses and transactions.

• Chain-Key Security Mastery: Dive into the world of chain-key ECDSA technology, enhancing Bitcoin transactions' security.

• Inter-Chain Communication Breakthroughs: Explore the potential of seamless communication between ICP and Bitcoin. Propose solutions for managing Bitcoin UTXOs, optimising transaction flows, or integrating Bitcoin data in unique ways.

• ckBTC Innovations: Leverage the efficiency of chain-key Bitcoin (ckBTC) for fast, low-fee transactions.

• X-Chain Integration Wizards: Innovate in the realm of cross-chain functionalities, creating applications that not only bridge Bitcoin with other blockchains but also showcase ICP's unique capabilities as a multi-chain facilitator.

What you can build:

• Applications leveraging Metaprotocols like Ordinals, BRC20, or other cross-chain standards to enable seamless communication and asset transfer between different blockchain networks.

• Secure and user-friendly xChain Smart Contract Wallets that support both Bitcoin and other compatible blockchain assets.

• Essential infrastructure components such as blockchain explorers, decentralised storage solutions, or oracle services.

🏆 Prizes:

🥇 1st place winner: 25k Developer Grant

◦ 1st milestone prize of 5,000 USD in ICP will be paid as a winner prize

◦ Rest of the 20,000 USD in ICP will be paid accordingly through the grant journey

🥈 2nd place winner: 5k Developer Grant

◦ 1st milestone prize of 2500 USD in ICP will be paid as a winner prize

◦ Rest of the 2500 USD in ICP will be paid accordingly through the grant journey.

The grant prizes will be disbursed progressively as you achieve the milestones outlined in your grant proposal, and successively for the multiple grant prizes, per the DFINITY developer grant terms and conditions.

This track is your platform to innovate at the intersection of two leading blockchain technologies. We're looking for visionaries who can merge Ethereum's established capabilities with ICP's cutting-edge environment to redefine what's possible in the blockchain space!

Unleash the Power of Ethereum-ICP Integration:

• Ethereum-Enhanced dApps on ICP: Create dApps that harness Ethereum's smart contract capabilities within ICP's high-performance environment.

• Innovative Cross-Chain Solutions: Pioneer solutions that utilise the Ethereum API on ICP. Your projects could include advanced DeFi platforms, cross-chain NFT marketplaces, or new forms of DAOs that leverage the strengths of both chains.

• Optimised Ethereum Functionality: Utilise ICP's scalability and speed to enhance Ethereum's functionality.

• Interoperability Pioneers: Forge the path for true blockchain interoperability by developing tools and protocols that facilitate seamless interaction between ICP and Ethereum.

What You Can Build:

• Decentralised oracle network that leverages ICP to offload data processing tasks for Ethereum smart contracts.

• A yield farming protocol that optimises farming opportunities by utilising assets from both Ethereum and ICP. Users can stake assets on one chain and earn rewards from both networks.

• Cross-chain marketplace where users can seamlessly trade NFTs from both Ethereum and ICP, facilitating cross-chain asset exchange.

• Create a service on ICP that schedules and executes Ethereum smart contracts during periods of low congestion, optimising gas fees and ensuring timely execution.

🏆 Prizes:

🥇 1st place winner: 25k Developer Grant

◦ 1st milestone prize of 5,000 USD in ICP will be paid as a winner prize

◦ Rest of the 20,000 USD in ICP will be paid accordingly through the grant journey

🥈 2nd place winner: 5k Developer Grant

◦ 1st milestone prize of 2500 USD in ICP will be paid as a winner prize

◦ Rest of the 2500 USD in ICP will be paid accordingly through the grant journey.

The grant prizes will be disbursed progressively as you achieve the milestones outlined in your grant proposal, and successively for the multiple grant prizes, per the DFINITY developer grant terms and conditions.