Aleo CodeSprint v4.0

Aleo CodeSprint v4.0: Build Zero-Knowledge dApps on Aleo Join CodeSprint v4.0, an elimination-style hackathon to create innovative zero-knowledge (ZK) decentralized applications (dApps) on the Aleo blockchain. Form a team of 1-5 developers, pick a category, and compete for a share of 50,000 Aleo Tokens! Showcase your skils, solve real-world problems with privacy-first solutions, and join the Aleo ecoystem. Registerby August 5, 2025, and start building on August 6 and submissions are due August 27! For additional guidelines please read our official documents here.   Competition Structure
Elimination Format: Teams compete to reach the finalist stage, with an X number of finalists selected.

Finals: Finalists demo their dApps on Discord (August 27, 2025), followed by voting via Aleo GovBot to select the top 3 winners.

  Reward Pool & Condition 1st Place: 20,000 Aleo Tokens2nd Place: 15,000 Aleo Tokens3rd Place: 7,000 Aleo TokensFinalists: 1,500 Aeo Tokens EachTotal: 50,000 Aleo Tokens   Conditions

Tokens require mainnet deployment and maintenance.

Paid within 30 days of August 29, 2025, with lockup period.

Participants should consult legal advisors; organizers are encouraged to ensure legal compliance.

Edge Cases

Ties in elimination voting are resolved by the judging panel.

If insufficient qualified projects, consolation prizes may be awarded at judges’ discretion.

Conditions: Timeline July1, 2025: Registration OpensAugust 5, 2025: Registration CloseAugust 6, 2025: Challenge BeginsAugust 27, 2025: Submissions DueAugust 28- September 1, 2025: Team Review and Finalist AnnoucementSeptember 3, 2025: Finalist Demos on DiscordSeptember 5, 2025: Winners Announced Categories Choose one of three (3) tracks to build your ZKdApp:

Private Compliance Stablecoin

Remittances and Cross-Border Payments

Family Remittances
Freelancer Payments
Cross-border Settlements 

Fintech Infrastructure

Payroll
Merchant Payments
Company Treasury
Savings

Verifiable Private States

Anonymous Membership
Identity & Credentials

DeFi

Lending and Borrowing Protocols
Stablecoin-Denominated DeFi Yields

Staking
Collateralized Loans
DEX Liquidity Providing
Yield Farming and Liquidity Mining
Dollarization and Inflation Heding

Note Submission Guidelines
Application Platform: Submia via Monday from here.

Submission Platform: Submit via Monday form here.

Testnet Tokens: Request testnet tokens for development.

Mainnet Tokens: Finalists receive mainnet tokens for deployment.

Requirements:

Build novel dApps on Aleo during the competition (August 5 to 27.)

Use any tech stack, but integrate with Aleo blockchain (see resources below).

Finalists must present a demo on Discord (September 3rd, 2025 to qualify for voting.

Credit all libraries/frameworks used; no pre-existing code/projects allowed.

Eligibility 

Open to individuals or teams (1–5 members).

All team members must meet eligibility criteria.

Projects previously funded by Aleo grants are ineligible.

Only new projects built during the competition are eligible.

Team changes: Report dropouts to organizers; no new members post-registration.

Resources

Aleo DevDocs: developer.aleo.org

Leo Language Docs: docs.leo-lang.org

zLearn Docs: zlearn.gitbook.io/zlearn

zLearn Videos: YouTube Playlist

Leo IDE: play.leo-lang.org

Testing Leo Programs: developer.aleo.org/guides/leo/testing

Token Standard: developer.aleo.org/guides/standards/token_registry

Universal Wallet Adapter: developer.aleo.org/guides/wallets/universal_wallet_adapter

Scaffolding Aleo App: developer.aleo.org/guides/sdk/create-leo-app/installation

Provable SDK APIs: docs.explorer.provable.com

Community Tools:

Amareleo (local devnet): developer.aleo.org/guides/amareleo/running

DokoJS (testing toolkit): github.com/venture23-aleo/doko-js

zkOracle (data oracle): docs.aleooracle.xyz

zPass (verifiable identity): docs.aleooracle.xyz

Awesome Aleo Resources: github.com/howardwu/awesome-aleo

Community Support

Aleo Discord (Engineering Channels): discord.gg/aleo

Aleo Telegram (Devs): t.me/+tS7UBLyd0co1Y2Zh

FAQ

Can teams change tracks? Yes, anytime before submission; only the final submission counts.

What if a team member drops out? Teams can continue with fewer members; report changes. No new members post-registration.

Tech stack restrictions? None, as long as it integrates with Aleo.

Can we use existing code? No, all code must be written during the competition. Libraries/frameworks allowed with credit.

How does voting work? Aleo GovBot facilitates final voting by ambassadors based on Discord demos.

What if there’s a tie? Judges decide tiebreakers.

What if there aren’t enough qualified projects? Consolation prizes may be awarded at judges’ discretion.

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