- With a total prize pool of $50,000, the hackathon aims to fuel innovation
- Young participants will take on three captivating challenges in AI and blockchain
Crypto platform Bitget has launched its Under 30 Virtual Hackathon, a dynamic initiative under the umbrella of the Blockchain4Youth CSR program. Set to take place from August 12 to September 18, the hackathon is poised to channel young talent’s ingenuity towards AI and blockchain solutions.
With a total prize pool of $50,000, this hackathon aims to fuel innovation and provide emerging talent with a platform to transform their ideas into reality.
Technical backing by HackerEarth
The comprehensive technical backing for the hackathon will be furnished by HackerEarth, a platform with a global developer community of over 7.6 million members from 133 countries and over 450 universities.
Three unique challenges to rise to
Participants will take on three captivating challenges, each highlighting the merging of AI and blockchain capabilities. The first challenge involves building a secure artificial intelligence infrastructure with advanced security measures.
The second task is to craft an AI-enhanced gaming experience that uses AI for applications, content creation, and immersive gameplay. The third challenge is centered around designing an AI-powered marketplace for secure data exchanges, developer empowerment, and cross-market collaboration.
Prize categories
The U30 Hackathon will bestow $10,000 upon the winning team in each of the five categories:
· Contribution to the Blockchain Community: Awarding submissions that hold the potential to revolutionize blockchain’s perception and utilization.
· Creativity: Acknowledging teams that unveil imaginative, out-of-the-box solutions.
· Viability: Rewarding developers for practical, feasible, and commercially viable solutions.
· Design and User Experience: Celebrating teams that demonstrate an exceptional focus on user experience, interface design, and interaction.
· Blockchain4Her: A dedicated prize for the best female team with the best submission, emphasizing the power of diverse perspectives in the blockchain industry.
Other young talent initiatives
Bitget, continuing its commitment to nurturing young talent, recently introduced its Builders Program, aimed at training over 100 young talents in crypto, blockchain, and Web3. It also successfully hosted its inaugural Crypto Experience Day on International Youth Day (August 12).
This event provided attendees from nine countries with a comprehensive understanding of cryptocurrencies and hands-on blockchain insights, showcasing Bitget’s dedication to empowering the next wave of blockchain enthusiasts.
Gracy Chen, Managing Director of Bitget commented:
Young crypto users’ pivotal role in driving digital asset adoption cannot be underestimated. With Blockchain4Youth, we are harnessing their curiosity, creativity, and innovation to develop groundbreaking solutions that will foster market growth and advancement.
