Registration Now Open for Global Hackathon with $200,000 in Prizes
The Algorand Foundation has announced the opening of registration for Build-A-Bull, a global virtual hackathon with $200,000 in prizes. The hackathon, powered by Algorand Ventures and in collaboration with AWS, will run from October 18 through November 15, 2023. Registration is free and open to anyone.
Create Consumer-Friendly Applications on the Algorand Blockchain
Build-A-Bull is a hackathon aimed at creating consumer-friendly applications using the power and scalability of the Algorand blockchain. The four-week event offers developers and entrepreneurs the chance to conceive a business concept, accelerate its development, and present a final product to expert judges. Participants will receive matchmaking, tooling, support, and mentorship throughout the process.
“With Build-A-Bull, we expect to attract a new wave of promising builders to come into the Algorand ecosystem,” says Ryan Terribilini, EVP of Algorand Ventures. “We are looking for high-potential startups and founders to bring innovative projects to the Algorand blockchain.”
Five Tracks and Prizes
The hackathon includes five tracks: Defi (presented by Circle), Gaming (presented by Unity), Consumer (presented by Amazon Web Services), Interoperability (presented by Wormhole), and Impact (presented by Algorand Foundation). The winner of each track will receive $25,000 and will have the opportunity to pitch to investors on a ‘demo day.’ A public on-chain vote will determine an additional $10,000 Grand Prize.
About Algorand Foundation
The Algorand Foundation is dedicated to fulfilling the global promise of the Algorand blockchain. Designed by MIT professor Silvio Micali, Algorand achieves fast transaction speeds, immediate finality, and near-zero transaction costs. For more information and to register for Build-A-Bull, visit the official website.
Hot Take: Algorand Foundation Announces Build-A-Bull Hackathon with $200,000 in Prizes
The Algorand Foundation has launched the Build-A-Bull hackathon, a global virtual event that aims to attract innovative builders to the Algorand ecosystem. With $200,000 in prizes across five tracks, including Defi, Gaming, Consumer, Interoperability, and Impact, participants have the opportunity to create consumer-friendly applications on the Algorand blockchain. The winners of each track will receive $25,000 and a chance to pitch their projects to investors. Additionally, a Grand Prize of $10,000 will be determined through a public on-chain vote. The hackathon runs from October 18 to November 15, 2023. Register now for free to join this exciting event and bring your ideas to life on the Algorand blockchain!
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