Empowering Developers with the Codex Hackathon Series 💻
Open Campus, the decentralized education protocol supported by various launch partners, introduces the Codex Hackathon Series. With prizes totaling US$1 million in EDU tokens, this initiative aims to inspire developers to create decentralized applications (dapps) on EDU Chain, the blockchain designed specifically for education.
Codex Hackathon Series Structure 📅
The Codex Hackathon Series consists of three semesters, each with a specific focus to build a robust decentralized educational ecosystem on blockchain:
- Semester 1 (July 8 – August 14, 2024): Emphasizes DeFi and infrastructure applications to lay the financial groundwork for the ecosystem.
- Semester 2 (Q3 2024): Centers on developing learning dapps to enhance educational opportunities.
- Semester 3 (Q1 2025): Focuses on education finance dapps and applications utilizing on-chain credentials for students to access earning opportunities.
Partnerships and Opportunities 🤝
The Codex Hackathon Series is co-hosted by DoraHacks and will run on the DoraHacks Hackathon Platform, the largest multi-chain developer incentive platform globally. The event aims to attract a broad audience, including over 20 million learners from the Open Campus partner network.
Prominent sponsors for the series include Animoca Brands, TinyTap, ForbesWeb3, ApeCoin, HackQuest, and Rise-In. Participants not only compete for prizes but also get the chance to showcase their skills to top Web3 firms.
Additional Benefits for Participants ✨
Winning projects will be part of a special developers cohort in the Open Campus accelerator program. This platform offers support such as funding, legal assistance, marketing, and developer support. Moreover, winners will be featured in ForbesWeb3, recognizing their contributions to the EDU Chain ecosystem.
Developers completing the accelerator cohort can apply for additional funding, further encouraging impactful and innovative contributions to the education sector.
Key Statements 🎯
Yat Siu, co-founder of Animoca Brands and member of the EDU Foundation Council, commented, “The Codex Hackathon Series provides developers with a unique opportunity to disrupt education. With a range of tools, prizes, and funding, this hackathon incentivizes impact and innovation in education through the decentralized features of the EDU Chain network.”
About Open Campus 🏫
Open Campus is a community-driven protocol for educators, content creators, parents, and students. Its goal is to decentralize decision-making in education, allowing teachers to customize materials to suit student needs and recognizing effective educators globally.
For further information, refer to the official announcement by Animoca Brands.
Hot Take 🔥
Get ready to unleash your creativity and innovation in education with the Codex Hackathon Series. Join the movement to revolutionize the way we learn and earn through decentralized applications on the EDU Chain. Together, we can shape the future of education through technology and collaboration. Are you up for the challenge?
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