Introduction
Hack With Sharp is a 2-day offline hackathon, in which participants have to Build a new functioning solution corresponding to the provided problem statements. They should be useful, easy to use, innovative, and capable of being applied across various industries. These include banking and financial services, international trade and commodities, supply chain, energy, identity, Internet of Things, government, healthcare and medicine, automotive, and gaming.
The judges will be asking: does the tool provide a useful function, is it easy and engaging to use, is it doing something innovative, how well does the product function? Submissions can cover any kind of software application, such as the web, cloud, personal computer, mobile device, or console.
REQUIREMENTS
- The solution should demonstrate the benefits of blockchain technology
- A link to one or more public GitHub repositories where developed source code is hosted.
- A text description of the Application.
- Submissions which, in Organiser’s sole determination: (i) adversely affect the reputation of Organiser or any of its personnel; (ii) are illegal under applicable laws; (iii) contain any viruses or malicious code; or (iv) contain any infringing, obscene, indecent or malicious material or information, will be disqualified.
- Participants shall develop a prototype of the smart contract application that is the basis of their Submission and commit its source code (and related technical documentation (all in the English language (or accompanied by a full translation) of a level sufficient to enable properly skilled technology developer to understand, develop and maintain that source code) in a public GitHub repository and license it under the open-source MIT license for Committee to review.
Judges
1. CK Nitin, Solution Architect
2. Debasis Saha, Project Lead
3. Rohit Gupta, Project Lead
Prizes to be Won
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Q. What are the judging criteria?
- Utility
Does the entry solve a real-world problem?
How well-identified is the potential audience or market for the contract?
Is the entry a case where blockchain / smart contracts explicitly help?
e.g. remove an intermediary, increase transparency
- Usability
Are the contracts readable?
Are they easy to understand, and audit, and is it obvious what the different methods will do?
What - if any - tools have been built to help interact with the contract(s) or show their real-world application?
- Creativity
How innovative is the idea?
Is this a new approach?
If applicable, does the entry tell a story, build a brand, or have some personal flavor?
- Functionality
Do the core parts of the contracts behave correctly?
How well-tested are the contracts?
How optimized are the contracts?
Do the methods generally, consume the least possible amount of gas?
- Design & Documentation
Is there a design document detailing the application?
Are there any possible attack vectors and have they been documented and mitigated?
Q. What will be the Problem Statements?
Answer: Participants can choose any of the problem statements from the following
Problem 1: As a user involved in the NFT space, I want access to an NFT Cost Calculator that supports different blockchains, allowing me to accurately predict the cost of minting NFTs on various platforms. This will help me make informed decisions about where to deploy, ensuring cost-effectiveness and strategic planning.
Problem 2: As a blockchain user, I need a Gas fee estimator for different blockchains to better plan and manage my transactions. By having this tool, I can make informed decisions on selecting the most cost-effective blockchain for my specific transaction needs, ultimately saving time and resources.
Problem 3: As an administrator, I want a Dynamic Certificate Generator to efficiently create and customize certificates for various achievements and events. This will enable me to streamline the certificate generation process, providing tailored and professional certificates promptly.
Problem 4: As a blockchain enthusiast, I require a Blockchain Realtime Notification System to stay updated on blockchain transactions in real-time. This system will allow me to monitor and react to transactions promptly, ensuring efficient management and timely responses to blockchain activities.
Problem 5: As an educator or content creator, I seek a Tech Quiz Generator to easily produce engaging and informative quizzes for my audience. This tool will enable me to create interactive and educational quizzes, enhancing user engagement and knowledge retention.
Q. What is the duration of the Hackathon?
Answer: The hackathon will start on Dec 22, at 9 am IST, and will end on Dec 23, at 1 PM IST. Participants have to make the final submission by Dec 23, 2023, 2 PM IST.
DAY 1
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Intro and breakfast |
| 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM |
Hack with Sharp - Development |
| 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM |
Lunch |
| 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM |
Continue with sharp development |
DAY 2
| 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM |
Breakfast |
| 10:15 AM - 02:00 PM |
Continue Hack with Sharp Development |
| 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM |
Lunch |
| 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM |
Pitching on PPT |
| 05:00 PM |
Results |
Q. When will the Result be declared?
Answer: The result will be declared on 23rd December 2023.
Q. Can an individual participate?
Answer: No, the minimum team size is 2.
Q. What is the maximum team size?
Answer: Maximum team size is 4 members (1 Team lead and 2 team members).
Q. What will be the Submission Format?
Answer: Submission should be made with the following details
- The solution should demonstrate the benefits of blockchain technology
- A link to one or more public GitHub repositories where developed source code is hosted.
- A text description of the Application.
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