# Venom Hackathon 2023: Igniting Developer Creativity By [Venom Ecosystem](https://paragraph.com/@venomecosystem) ยท 2023-05-07 --- Venom Foundation is hosting an [online hackathon](https://hackathon.venom.network/) in collaboration with DoraHacks. The purpose of the hackathon is to onboard developers and encourage them to build on the Venom network. The hackathon has a prize pool of $225,000, which will be allocated to the winning projects. If you're interested in participating, you can secure your spot and start building on the Venom network. You can register: Last 24 Hours Opened! * * * ### Categories : Build your next dApp by choosing from one of the three available tracks. **1\. Web3, NFT & Gaming** \-Games \-Social Media \-Secure Messaging \- Metaverse 2\. Mobile Applications \-NFT Marketplace \-Soul Bound Tokens \-Carbon Markets **3\. DeFi & Stablecoins** \-Decentralized Exchange \-Lending & Borrowing platforms \-Data Analytical Platforms \-Decentralized Autonomous Organizations \-Asset Stable Coins \-Stable Coins \-Soul Bound Tokens \-NFT Marketplace \-Mobile Applications \-Carbon Markets \-Lending & Borrowing platforms \-Tokenized Assets \-Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) **4\. Tools & Infrastructure** \-Oracles \-Wallets \-Subscription Services \-Payment Solutions \-Storage Solutions \-Distributed Ledgers \-Cross Border Payment Solutions Participants can choose any of these tracks to build their dApp, depending on their interests and skills. * * * ### What to build : * * * Push the boundaries of innovation with Venom blockchain. Our team is dedicated to providing guidance and inspiration should you need any support.\*\*\* list of things that participants can build with Venom blockchain: * Lending: Build a lending platform that allows users to borrow and lend cryptocurrencies. * Derivatives: Build a platform for trading derivatives such as futures and options. * Perpetuals: Build a platform for trading perpetual futures contracts. * Yield Aggregator: Build a platform that enables users to earn yield on their cryptocurrency holdings by automatically investing in the most profitable yield generating opportunities. * Synthetics: Build a platform that enables users to trade synthetic assets, which are financial instruments that track the price of an underlying asset. * Options: Build a platform that enables users to trade options contracts. * Games: Build a game on the Venom blockchain. * Guilds: Build a platform for creating and managing guilds, which are groups of players who come together to achieve common goals. * DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations): Build a decentralized organization that is run by its members and operates on the blockchain. * Social Graphs: Build a platform that visualizes and analyzes social connections between users on the blockchain. * Land Ownership: Build a platform that enables users to buy, sell, and own virtual land on the blockchain. * Virtual Reality: Build a virtual reality platform that operates on the blockchain. * Augmented Reality: Build an augmented reality platform that operates on the blockchain. * Social Communities: Build a social network on the blockchain. * Cross-chain Bridges: Build a platform that enables interoperability between different blockchains. * Staking Services: Build a platform that enables users to stake their cryptocurrency holdings and earn rewards. * Liquid Staking Derivatives: Build a platform that enables users to trade derivatives based on staked cryptocurrency. * Name Services: Build a platform that enables users to register and manage domain names on the blockchain. * Oracles: Build a platform that provides reliable off-chain data to on-chain applications. * RPC Node Providers: Build a platform that provides reliable access to blockchain nodes for developers. * Blockchain Indexer: Build a platform that indexes and provides searchable data on blockchain transactions. * Blockchain Explorers: Build a platform that enables users to explore and analyze blockchain data. * Payment Providers: Build a platform that enables merchants to accept cryptocurrency payments. * Launchpads: Build a platform that enables startups to launch their own tokens on the blockchain. * Security: Build a platform that provides enhanced security for blockchain applications. * Non-custody Wallets: Build a platform that enables users to store and manage their cryptocurrency holdings without relying on a third party. * (Decentralized Exchange): Build a decentralized exchange that enables users to trade cryptocurrencies without the need for a centralized authority. * * * ### Judges: **Introducing our esteemed panel of judges, a group of experienced professionals eager to evaluate your project and provide valuable insights:** 1\. Christopher Louis: CTO of Venom Technology. 2\. Peter Knez: Chairman of Venom Ventures Fund. 3\. Mustafa Kheriba: Executive Chairman of Iceberg Capital. 4\. Daryll Netscher: CSO of Venom Technology. 5\. David Atkinson: Co-Founder of Holochain. 6\. Noah Jelich: Lead smart contract auditor at Hacken. 7\. Chris Zaknun: CEO of DAO Maker. 8\. Sergey Chernikov: CTO of Combot. These judges are all experienced professionals in the field of blockchain technology and will be able to evaluate the projects submitted in the hackathon with their expertise. * * * ### Hackathon Judging criteria! 1. Potential Impact: This criteria evaluates the level of impact the project could have on the Venom ecosystem. Projects that are open-source and have the potential to have a significant impact on the ecosystem will be given preference. 2. Project Sustainability: This criteria evaluates the feasibility and sustainability of the project plan. Projects that have a well thought out and realistic plan for development will be given preference. 3. Design: This criteria evaluates the user experience of the project. Projects that are designed to optimize user experience will be given preference. 4. Quality of the Idea: This criteria evaluates the uniqueness and competitive edge of the project. Projects that have a unique selling point that differentiates them from competitors will be given preference. 5. Technological Innovation: This criteria evaluates the quality of software development and integration with the Venom blockchain. Projects that showcase high-quality software development and integration with Venom will be given preference. * * * ### Hackathon Schedule! 1\. Opening Ceremony: The hackathon starts on the 8th of May with an opening ceremony. 2\. Workshops & Education: On the 9th of May, there will be workshops and education sessions to introduce developers to the Venom blockchain. 3\. Development Period: From the 8th of May to the 10th of June, there will be a five-week development period where participants will work on their projects. 4\. Judging Period: From the 10th of June to the 16th of June, there will be a one-week judging period where the projects will be evaluated by the panel of judges. 5\. Closing Ceremony: The hackathon will end with a closing ceremony on the 17th of June. * * * ### Hackathon Prize pool! Web3, NFT & Gaming: * First Place: $30,000 * Second Place: $20,000 * Third Place: $10,000 * Honorary Mention 1: $3,000 * Honorary Mention 2: $3,000 * Honorary Mention 3: $3,000 DeFi & Stablecoins: * First Place: $30,000 * Second Place: $20,000 * Third Place: $10,000 * Honorary Mention 1: $3,000 * Honorary Mention 2: $3,000 * Honorary Mention 3: $3,000 Tools & Infrastructure: * First Place: $30,000 * Second Place: $20,000 * Third Place: $10,000 * Honorary Mention 1: $3,000 * Honorary Mention 2: $3,000 * Honorary Mention 3: $3,000 * * * The first hackathon for developers hosted by Venom marks a crucial step in the growth of the blockchain ecosystem. The event provides an opportunity for developers to showcase their skills, collaborate on innovative projects, and build on the Venom blockchain. Furthermore, the hackathon highlights the importance of collaboration and innovation in the blockchain industry, and how hackathons can serve as a platform for driving progress in this space. --- *Originally published on [Venom Ecosystem](https://paragraph.com/@venomecosystem/venom-hackathon-2023-igniting-developer-creativity)*