Join us for zKompete, an exclusive hackathon event held during SBC'24 as part of the Strobe Hacker House. This high-stakes competition is open only to approved members and guests, fostering a unique environment of innovation and collaboration.
1st Place: 30,000 in Aleo Credits
2nd Place: 15,000 in Aleo Credits
3rd Place: 5,000 in Aleo Credits
• Each Hacker House will have a 50,000 reward pool which will be distributed among the top teams.
• Credits 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.
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
August 6:
Project Starts: 12:01AM EST
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Leo & Proving Languages Workshop with Provable Engineer, Pranav
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM: Break
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM: Intermediate zkWorkshop with Pranav
12:15 PM - 2:15 PM: Office Hours with Aleo Network Foundation Engineers & DevRel Ambassadors
August 7:
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Advanced zkWorkshop with Pranav
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Office Hours with Aleo Network Foundation Engineers & DevRel Ambassadors
August 8-9:
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Office Hours with Aleo Network Foundation Engineers & DevRel Ambassadors
August 16:
Submissions Due: 10:00AM EST
August 23:
Winners Announced: 12:00AM EST
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 Strobe Hacker House SBC’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 August 16, 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 Credits (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
Email: [email protected]
Telegram: Aleo Events Group | Aleo Devs
Discord: Join our community
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
Aug. 6, 2024 - Aug. 16, 2024
Aleo
Warren St, New York, NY, USA
$50,000