Hackathon | Build the Future of Gaming and Entertainment

Special Thanks to Showdown, Blockchain Gamer, and Mousebelt!Hackathon Prizes:1st Place$1,000 cash prize for team by MousebeltMeeting with AtariMeeting with QTUMPre-sale Atari VCS consoleMeeting with Draper Associates, Draper Dragon, and Draper U Ventures$6,000 scholarship to Draper University for non-DU students (each individual team member)One day free pass at Hero City (each individual team member)One hour free gameplay at Hero Hangout (each individual team member)2nd Place$3,000 scholarships for non DU students (each individual team member)One day free pass at Hero City (each individual team member)One hour free gameplay at Hero Hangout (each individual team member)3rd Place$1,000 scholarships for non DU students (each individual team member)One day free pass at Hero City (each individual team member)One hour free gameplay at Hero Hangout (each individual team member)FAQWhat is the challenge?The challenge is to build an application on QTUM that inspires the future of gaming and entertainment. While we want you to build something that is tailored to the above sentence, participants are free to build whatever they want. The judging and prizes will be based off of the challenge listed.What ticket should I get?All tickets are free because we want anyone interested to come. Choose what type of person you are based on the tickets listed. If you aren't any one of them, please choose the most relevant one. This just gives us an idea on who we can expect to come.What level of experience do I need to attend?Absolutely none! Although it's nice if you have some prior experience we do not require any experience to attend the hackathon. We want everyone and anyone interested to attend. Bring your friends as well!Do I need a team to attend?No, you do not need a team and don't need to know anyone! We will have plenty of time to meet people and form teams before the hackathon officially begins. Draper University is happy to announce its first public hackathon, the HEROthon, sponsored by QTUM with special guest Sickick.By getting involved you will be joining hackers, product developers, marketers, business leaders and Draper University entrepreneurs in reshaping the future of decentralized gaming and entertainment.The HEROthon is held simultaneously with Draper University's Spring Pre-Accelerator program.Challenge Build an application on QTUM that inspires the future of gaming and entertainmentDetailsJoin a Draper University entrepreneur in hacking and pitching within 40 hours. You must build on the QTUM blockchain. Teams will have a chance to pitch to Draper U Ventures, Draper Associates, and the QTUM team. Winning teams get prizes and will be published on Draper University and QTUM social channels. Must be over 18 to participate.QTUM Workshops and other opportunities to learnMentors available to help you with your projectPrizes given to winning teamsSnacks available throughout the dayQTUMQTUM is defining the blockchain economy.Qtum is an open sourced public blockchain platform, leveraging the security of UTXO while enabling multiple virtual machines including EVM and the revolutionary x86 VM. Qtum is PoS based and boasts a Decentralized Governance Protocol (DGP) allowing specific blockchain settings to be modified by making use of smart contracts. For instance, the block size of Qtum can be increased without the need of a hard fork.Decentralized Governance ProtocolAbstract Account Layerx86 Virtual MachineGlobal peer to peer networkWallet ecologyDevelopment resourcesFor developer resources and more information visit: qtum.orgSickickWith over 1.5 million followers, Sickick is quickly building his name and presence in the industry. His blend of musical genres creates an atmospheric, otherworldly auditory experience that so many fans have come to adore.The iconic mask represents his deepest and darkest of fears. Wearing this mask as a symbol allows him to overcome his fears and befriend his demons. Sickick uses his newfound confidence as a way to inspire his fans, known as the Sickick Army, to pursue their dreams and face their fears. With his increasingly populated touring calendar, Sickick continues to spread his message around the world:Everyone has a dark side, find the beauty in yours.Recommended that everyone new to QTUM goes to (qtum.org/en/developer) reads the whitepaper, goes through the source code, and goes through the Developer's guide.Schedule*Schedule is subject to changeFriday, April 19th4PM - 6PM | Check-in at Draper University - Networking and Games6PM | Opening Ceremony - QTUM Presentation7PM | Networking and Team Formation9PM | HEROthon Hacking Begins!9:30PM | QTUM PresentationSaturday, April 20th(Hacking all Day!)12AM | Midnight Snack9AM | QTUM Presentation3PM | Draper University Pitch PresentationSunday, April 21st12AM | Midnight Snack12:30PM | Submission Deadline1PM - 3PM | Round 1 Pitching (3 min pitches)2:30PM | Doors Open to Spectator Ticket3:00PM | Closing Ceremony - Announce Top 10 Teams3:15PM | Round 2 Judging (4 min pitches)4:30PM | Winners Announced4:45PM - 7PM | BBQ and Pool PartyIf you have any further questions please email [email protected] Looking forward to hacking!

April 19, 2019 - April 21, 2019

Draper University

Draper University, San Mateo, San Mateo

Prizes TBA