At the Closing Ceremony, each project was evaluated across five dimensions: Art & Visual, Music & Sound, Software, Hardware, and Wild Card factor, reflecting our commitment to truly multidisciplinary innovation.

Note: Prize payments are being processed - most teams have submitted their expense reports to cyberjam.art@gmail.com. If you haven't sent yours yet, please do so soon!

Securing our top Chainlink prize, TabDuel brilliantly combines woodworking craftsmanship with blockchain innovation. Players wager drinks via smart contracts while competing in a lightning-fast reflex challenge. Custom Arduino lighting, laser-engraved artistry, and clever contract design create an experience that perfectly embodies both Gaming and Governance themes.

Team Sparkey Aeronauts:

• Patrick Yoho (Hardware/Software Integration)

• Camilo Aguero Botero (Smart Contract Engineering)

• Garett Laugavitz (Team Lead, Marketing)

• Dan Tan (Hardware/Software Integration)

  

With an overwhelming 1,809 votes, VibeBox captured our community's imagination by transforming physical spaces through NFC-enabled fashion. This interactive ambient experience lets users control music, lighting, and décor through seamless integration of crypto payments, smart contracts, and IoT devices.

Team Tony:

• Diana Dambaeva (Wildcard)

• Allen Vandever (Artist/Creator)

• Yashwanth Medisetti (Code)

• Ceargio Bagenda (Team Lead)

• Kiran Nemani (Code)

In a unique turn of events, one project captured both our judges' and community's hearts, earning two second-place honors. What do you get when you combine a phone-booth with an AI ringtone generator and Chainlink Functions?

Chainlink Track ($500) & Community Choice ($200)

Harmony Hub's AI-powered music platform demonstrates the magic that happens when innovation gets room to breathe. Built live during setup and the first hour of our closing ceremony, this project's evolution inspired our Round 2 format at PS1. The team's ability to adapt and improve in real-time earned them 566 community votes and the judges' recognition for their "futuristic phone-booth" experience.

Team Styro-Bob:

• Tony Toyota (Hardware)

• XTINCT (Art/Wildcard)

• Alex Smagin (Team Lead)

• Morgan Culbertson (Web3/Security)

For their exceptional implementation of Chainlink Functions in creating dynamic smart contract experiences, The VibeBox System earned additional recognition. Their innovative use of oracle technology showcases the true potential of bridging physical and digital worlds.

Rumors are swirling about this mysterious team's innovative supply chain solution - a tamper-evident smart box that generates status QR codes. While they weren't ready for Round 1, they're gearing up for Round 2!

Team Duncan:

• LaDre Pierce

• Rishit Pallav (Team Lead)

• Joseph Shaul

• Aman D

While we wait for the prize payments to be processed, we want to encourage all our Jammers to Keep Building with a second round of Judging. Because it's taking so long, we put this together for you.

• When: Saturday, Nov 30 (afternoon) - Sunday, Dec 1 (afternoon)

• Where: Pumping Station One - Chicago's largest and oldest makerspace

• What: 24-hour showcase & continued building, with free parking nearby!

• Prize Pool: $1,000 across 5 categories

  • Best Trophy

  • Best Immersive Experience

  • Most Improved Project

  • Best Engineering

  • Most Artistic

• Extra Fuel: Late-night pizza provided by PizzaDAO (Like, comment and retweet below to help!)

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4:02 PM • Nov 11, 2024

New Features:

• Custom electronic voting system using PS1 member key fobs for improved judging

• Dedicated workspace for teams in the PS1 Lounge

• Security workshop by TOOOL

• Community judging by PS1 members
  

  

Want to join Round 2? Here's what you need to know:

1. If you are a Jammer, join Round 2 on HackQuest

2. OPTIONAL: Come to Pumping Station One for an Open House any Tuesday at 8pm

3. You'll need to sign PS1's required waiver (when you arrive)

4. Let us know if you need any specific equipment/resources

PS1 is a members-only space - all participants must follow PS1 guidelines and safety protocols.

Whether you're competing for the Best Trophy or aiming for Most Improved Project, Round 2 is your chance to refine, iterate, and showcase your work to Chicago's maker community.

If you want to support by volunteering, or sponsor this/future Cyberjam events, or with any questions, reach out to cyberjam.art@gmail.com!

Join us as we continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible when physical meets digital!

#CyberjamR2 #ChicagoMakers #PhygitalFuture