Join us for zKompete, an exclusive hackathon event held during DevCon '24 as part of the Aleo  Hacker House. This high-stakes competition is open only to approved members and guests, fostering a unique environment of innovation and collaboration.

Reward Pool & Condition

1st Place: 30,000 in Aleo Tokens
2nd Place: 15,000 in Aleo Tokens
3rd Place: 5,000 in Aleo Tokens

• Aleo Hacker House will have a 50,000 reward pool which will be distributed among the top teams.

• Tokens are conditional on the team completing and deploying the app by the mainnet launch and maintaining the application post-launch.

• 50% of the reward will be paid at the end of the competition (within 30 days of the competition end date).

• The remaining 50% will be paid if/when they launch on the mainnet.

Prizes and Recognition

The top teams will receive monetary rewards and gain the opportunity to compete internationally. Winners from each Hacker House will be invited to a final competition, where the top prize of $100,000 will be awarded based on votes from our Discord community. Prizes will be distributed in accordance with the rules and after verification of the winners’ eligibility and compliance with hackathon rules.

 

Event Schedule

November 9:

Project Starts: 12:01AM THA

November 17:

Submissions Due: 10:00AM THA

November 23:

Winners Announced: 12:00AM THA

 

Eligibility

  • Aleo Grant Recipients: Projects that previously received an Aleo grant are not eligible.

  • Novelty Requirement: Projects should be novel and new to the Aleo ecosystem.

  • Team Composition: Open to individuals or teams. All team members must meet the eligibility criteria if participating as a team. Participants must be approved members of the Aleo Hacker House Thailand’24 or approved guests.

  • No Pre-Built Solutions: Eligible projects must be built during the hackathon only to ensure fairness.

 

Project and Submission Requirements

Project Timeline: Work on projects can begin as early as November 9, 2024. All projects must be submitted via DevPost by the deadline.

Submission Components: Complete project, presentation, GitHub repository, and README file.

Code of Conduct (For In-Person Participation) A comprehensive code of conduct will ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all participants. This will be shared with all attendees before the event.

Legal Considerations Participants should consult their legal advisors to understand their rights and obligations. Hackathon organizers are recommended to consult a lawyer to finalize the rules and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Aleo Tokens (rewards) will be paid after the mainnet. All US residents will be required to have a holding period. Payments will be made within 30 business days of the hackathon end date.

 

Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

Innovation and Creativity

  • Assessing how the project introduces fresh ideas and solutions using zk proofs on the Aleo Blockchain.

  • Innovation in leveraging zk technology for novel applications.

Technical Implementation

  • Evaluating project functionality, security, and code quality, including its integration with the Aleo Blockchain.

  • Focus on robustness, efficiency, and scalability of the solution.

User Experience

  • Examining user-friendliness, accessibility, and the navigational ease of the project's interface, considering the time constraints of the hackathon.

  • Importance of intuitive design and seamless interaction.

Practicality and Real-World Use Case

  • Gauging the project's real-world applicability and potential impact on a global audience.

  • Relevance and potential for implementation in practical scenarios.

Bounty Implementation

  • Ensuring bounties are used correctly, in accordance with their rules and adequately explained to participants.

  • Proper utilization of resources and alignment with hackathon objectives.

zk Proof Usage

  • Analyzing the effective use of zk proofs for scalability, privacy, and computational efficiency.

  • Emphasis on innovative applications of zk proofs for enhancing privacy and security.

 

Get Started with Resources

Tools and Technologies: To kickstart your projects, you'll need to familiarize yourself with several tools and technologies:

  • Aleo SDK: The primary toolkit for building applications on Aleo. Download and setup instructions: Aleo SDK. Includes snarkOS and snarkVM.

  • Leo Programming Language: Aleo's native language, designed for writing zk applications. Learn more about Leo.

  • GitHub: All projects must be submitted with a GitHub repository.

Inspiration: Need a spark of inspiration? Check out this curated list of awesome Aleo projects and resources: Awesome Aleo on GitHub.

 

Contact Us & Support Channels

Our team is ready to assist you throughout the event, ensuring you have everything you need to succeed. We'll be offering remote office hours on discord enter any of the `engineering` channels and shoot a message that you're here for office hours support.

 

Additional Resource Links

  • Aleo Documentation: Comprehensive guides and tutorials. Aleo Developer Portal

  • Leo Introductory Course: A GitHub repository to help you learn Leo. Start Learning

  • zkHackathon Guidelines: Detailed information about the hackathon, including rules and submission requirements. Hackathon Page

Requirements

What to Build

Participants can choose to build solutions in one of the following cutting-edge categories:

Track 1: Private Voting for DAOs Develop a secure, private voting system specifically tailored for Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs).

Track 2: Business Financing Platform Create a platform where businesses can sign up and get loans from users, building a reputation based on repayment and agreed-upon interest rates.

Track 3: Supply Chain Verification Build a solution that allows companies to verify their supply chains, ensuring authenticity and compliance for manufactured or imported goods.

Track 4: Perpetual Dex Design a decentralized exchange that supports perpetual contracts, offering users the ability to trade derivatives with continuous settlement.

Application Requirements

To be considered for part of the 50,000 Aleo Tokens, please submit the following by November 17th at 12:01AM THA.

  1. Project Presentation

    • Duration: Maximum 5 minutes.

    • Content: Explain your project, its relevance to zk technology, and its potential impact on digital privacy and security. Highlight how Aleo is used and integrated into the project.

    • Format: Voice-over narration and/or subtitles in English are recommended.

  2. Project Demo

    • Functionality: Demonstrate your application or game in action via video or live demo.

    • Architecture: Describe the project's architecture and programming. Include a walkthrough during your demo.

    • Interaction: Showcase the user interface and unique features.

  3. Working Code

    • Accessibility: Provide access to a GitHub repository containing your project's complete source code.

    • Documentation: Include a README file with instructions on how to set up, run, and use your application or game. Ensure your code is well-documented and organized.

  4. Submission on Devpost

    • Project Description: Write a clear and detailed description of your project on Devpost.

    • Team Information: List all team members and their contributions.

    • Resources Used: Mention tools, libraries, or resources used.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$20,000 in prizes
1st Place
Cryptocurrency logo
1 winner

30,000 Aleo Tokens (ATs)

2nd Place
Cryptocurrency logo
1 winner

15,000 Aleo Tokens (ATs)

3rd Place
Cryptocurrency logo
1 winner

5,000 Aleo Tokens (ATs)

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Zack Xuereb
Engineering @ Aleo

Illia Hryzhenku

Illia Hryzhenku
Partners @ Aleo

Judging Criteria

  • Innovation and Creativity
    Assessing how the project introduces fresh ideas and solutions using zk proofs on the Aleo Blockchain. Innovation in leveraging zk technology for novel applications.
  • Technical Implementation
    Evaluating project functionality, security, and code quality, including its integration with the Aleo Blockchain. Focus on robustness, efficiency, and scalability of the solution.
  • User Experience
    Examining user-friendliness, accessibility, and the navigational ease of the project's interface, considering the time constraints of the hackathon. Importance of intuitive design and seamless interaction.
  • Practicality and Real-World Use Case
    Gauging the project's real-world applicability and potential impact on a global audience. Relevance and potential for implementation in practical scenarios.
  • Bounty Implementation
    Ensuring bounties are used correctly, in accordance with their rules and adequately explained to participants. Proper utilization of resources and alignment with hackathon objectives.
  • zk Proof Usage
    Analyzing the effective use of zk proofs for scalability, privacy, and computational efficiency. Emphasis on innovative applications of zk proofs for enhancing privacy and security.

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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