The Decentralized Identity Foundation (DIF) has just announced the sponsors and challenges for the 2024 Hackathon. This year's event is set to explore the forefront of innovation in decentralized identity, with challenges centered around education, reusable identity, and seamless travel experiences. ArcBlock stands out as one of the silver sponsors among a distinguished group of sponsors.
ArcBlock invites you to use its developer-friendly framework and tools (including the No-code AI Application Studio) to build Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) and VCs, creating privacy-preserving, secure identity solutions. Standout projects will have the opportunity to be showcased in ArcBlock's Blocklet Store.
ArcBlock sponsored Challenges and Prizes#
Dive into the world of decentralized identity (DID) and verifiable credentials (VC) with ArcBlock's technology stack. This track challenges participants to develop innovative applications that solve real-world problems, leveraging the power of DID/VC to enhance privacy, security, and user experience in practical scenarios. The application can be anything, the only requirement is that it must utilize DID/VC and the ArcBlock technology stack.
ArcBlock's Prize#
- 1st place - $3000 （1 winner ）
- 2nd place - $1500（1 winner ）
- 3rd place - $1000（1 winner ）
- Honorable mentions: $ 200 （ 10 winners ）
The prize will be distributed by the DIF in US dollars, subject to terms and conditions.
Additional Benefits#
- All participant will:
- receive a DID/VC based digital badge of “Proof of Participation”
- All winning projects will:
- receive a DID/VC based digital certificate of winning
- showcase in ArcBlock’s official blog, twitter and other social media accounts.
- projects that can actually be useful will be accepted into ArcBlock’s official Blocklet Store
Participants have the opportunity to receive rewards from various tracks and sponsors. With cash prizes totaling close to $70,000, participants will also have the chance to network with other decentralized identity builders and experts, participate in educational sessions, and receive public recognition.
ArcBlock Related Resources#
ArcBlock provides comprehensive tutorials, documentation, code examples, Q&A sessions, and office hours to help you succeed.
Educational Sessions#
- Thu Oct 3, 2024 10am – 11am (PDT) "ArcBlock and DID: A Suite of Frameworks and Tools for Building Applications with DID/VC"
- Fri Oct 4, 2024 10am – 11am (PDT) "Building Decentralized Identifier (DID) Applications: Demo and Quick Start with Coding and No-Code Tools"
All-in-one Resource Page#
Builders can find everything they need from this page:
Community Support and Q&A #
We have created a discussion forum to offer technical assistance, answer questions, and share ideas with the participants of the hackathon here:
Key Dates#
- Hacking Period: October 1, 2024 (6:00 am PT) – November 4, 2024 (3:00 pm PT)
- Educational Sessions: October 1, 2024 – October 10, 2024
- Sponsor-Run Office Hours: October 14, 2024 – November 1, 2024
- Judging Period: November 7, 2024 – November 17, 2024
- Winners Announced: November 20, 2024 (9:00 am PT)
How to Get Involved#
- Pre-registration is open now! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting event. Register here to secure your spot.
- DevPost Site Goes Live on October 1, 2024, where you’ll submit your projects and track the competition.
- Educational Sessions start October 1, with sponsors leading workshops to provide technical guidance.
- Office Hours will run from October 14 to November 1, offering participants the chance to ask questions directly via DIF’s Discord channel.
About DIF#
The Decentralized Identity Foundation (DIF) is a consortium of organizations and individuals working together to create open standards and interoperable technologies for decentralized identity systems. Its goal is to empower individuals to have greater control over their digital identities and personal data, promoting privacy, security, and user autonomy. DIF collaborates with industry leaders to build frameworks that support decentralized identifiers (DIDs), verifiable credentials (VCs), and other tools that enable trust in a decentralized digital world.
ArcBlock is a member of DIF since 2019. By participating in DIF working groups and projects, ArcBlock is able to stay at the forefront of industry developments and contribute to the creation of a more secure and user-centric digital identity ecosystem.