Aurora Hackathon Announcement: Unleash Your Creativity and Innovation

Euclid Protocol
3 min readAug 21, 2024

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As we gear up for the launch of the Aurora Testnet, we are thrilled to announce the opening of registration for our upcoming Hackathon on DoraHacks! This event is a key feature of Aurora’s Developer Track, aimed at uniting developers from various backgrounds to explore and create innovative solutions using the Euclid Protocol. Get ready to showcase your skills, collaborate with like-minded innovators, and contribute to the next big leap in DeFi!

Hackathon Overview

The Aurora Hackathon is an exciting opportunity for developers — whether you’re a seasoned Web3 developer experienced in smart contracts or a Web2 developer eager to break into the Web3 space. Participants will dive deep into the Euclid Protocol, familiarize themselves with its unique capabilities, and develop cutting-edge projects. Web3 developers can explore smart contract development, while Web2 developers can leverage our APIs to build powerful applications. With access to valuable resources and guidance from our team, this hackathon promises to be a rewarding experience for all involved.

Key Dates to Save

  • Registration: August 18th
  • Hackathon Start Date: August 28th
  • Submission Period: August 28th- October 5th
  • Review Period: October 5th — October 12th
  • October 12th: Winners Announcement

Rewards and Incentives

Aurora Hackathon boasts a sizable prize pool of 680,000 $EUCL tokens (estimated $100,000) allocated at Euclid Protocol Mainnet to reward excellence and foster development in the DeFi landscape. We aim to attract top-tier projects that can continue to evolve and integrate with Euclid Protocol beyond the hackathon.

Here’s what’s in store for participants:

Major Awards:

  • 1st Place: 70,000 $EUCL tokens
  • 2nd Place: 50,000 $EUCL tokens
  • 3rd Place: 30,000 $EUCL tokens
  • 4th to 10th Place: 15,000 $EUCL tokens each
  • Special Awards: A total pool of 85,000 $EUCL tokens for outstanding achievements in various categories, including Best UX/UI, Most Innovative Solution, Best Infrastructure, and Fan Favorite.
  • Development Grants: A total pool of 340,000 $EUCL tokens to promising projects as additional funding to further develop and integrate their solutions with Euclid Protocol.
  • Additional Rewards: Stay tuned for announcements about additional rewards from our partners that will be revealed soon.

To be eligible for Aurora Hackathon prize, your project must be built on or integrated with the Euclid Protocol. We will reward prizes based on the completeness and functionality of your project, the tangible value it brings to the broader DeFi community, and how well it integrates with Euclid Protocol. We are looking for innovative and creative solutions that stand out and make a real impact.

Participant Support

We’re committed to participants’ success and ensuring an enriching hackathon experience. We’ll host regular workshops and live office hours to share valuable insights and provide personalized advice and feedback to guide project development. Our active community chats will allow participants to collaborate, ask questions, and connect with fellow participants and mentors. Additionally, we have envisioned a few interactive activities to spark creativity and foster networking, making the hackathon both enjoyable and productive.

Start Your Project Today

Join us in this exciting journey to revolutionize decentralized finance with the Aurora Hackathon. This is your chance to showcase your skills, collaborate with other talented developers, and create innovative solutions that will shape the future of DeFi. Register now to secure your spot and be part of a groundbreaking event.

We can’t wait to see what you build!

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