At Stratis, our mission is to simplify the adoption of blockchain technology within existing computing environments. We have built a platform written entirely in C# and based on the Microsoft .NET Core framework to deliver on this mission.

The Build Stratis Platform Hackathon is Stratis' third virtual hackathon. The entry criteria is limitless, the only requirement is that your submission utlilizes Stratis Blockchain Technology.

What to build

There are no strict categories for submissions, anything can be submitted providing it utilizes Stratis Blockchain Technologies.

An example of some submission types can be found below:

Gaming

A gaming submissions should include an end-to-end game, incorporating Blockchain Technology in some respect. This can be through the employment of an earn to play model, the issuance of non-fungible tokens or utilizing Smart Contracts to offer a genuinely trustless experience for the gamer.

Stratis provides Software Development Kits for both the Unity Gaming Engine and the Unreal Gaming Engine to assist with the game integration process.

DeFi

A DeFi submission can focus on implementing a lending protocol, trade management solutions and anything related to financial services on the blockchain.

NFT

An NFT submission should focus on tooling around the management, creation and utilization of NFTs. As an example, an NFT Platform, NFT Creation Tooling and anything related to the management of NFTs. An NFT Collection can also be submitted but must stand out and be highly unique to pass judging criteria.

Tooling

A tooling submission must focus on bringing additional tooling to the Stratis Platform, such as an SDK that caters for an alternative programming language, or as another example, a wallet implementation.

The judges will be asking: does the tool provide a useful function, is it easy and engaging to use, is it doing something innovative, how well does the product function? Submissions can cover any kind of software application, such as the web, cloud, personal computer, mobile device or console, but they must utilise Stratis Smart Contracts in C#.

What to Submit

A demo video, completed submission form that includes a URL to the functional application (if applicable), AND includes a URL to the public code repository with a valid README containing the setups steps.

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An additional prize will be rewarded to those whose submission is applicable to the following areas:

1. A lending solution or protocol highlighting the efficiencies that can be achieved through the utilization of Blockchain technology.
2. A smart-contract based solution that focuses on ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria/scoring.

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An additional prize will be rewarded to those whose submission is applicable to the following areas:

1. An end-to-end Identity solution that incorporates verifiable credentials, adhering to W3C specifications. A proof-of-concept should focus on Date of Birth, Dress/Suit Size and Food Allergies properties of identity and demonstrate how such data can be requested and verified.

$85,000 in prizes

• Utility
  Does the entry solve a real-world problem? How well-identified is the potential audience or market for the contract? Is the entry a case where blockchain / smart contracts explicitly help? e.g. remove an intermediary, increase transparency.
• Usability
  Are the contracts readable? Are they easy to understand, audit and is it obvious what the different methods will do? What - if any - tools have been built to help interact with the contract(s) or show their real-world application?
• Creativity
  How innovative is the idea? Is this a new approach? If applicable, does the entry tell a story, build a brand or have some personal flavour?
• Functionality
  Do the core parts of the contracts behave correctly? How well-tested are the contracts? How optimised are the contracts? Do the methods generally consume the least possible amount of gas?