About the challenge

We are presently investigating the applications of gated NFTs in both the physical and digital realms. This encompasses a wide range of possibilities, from gated Discord servers and online communities to real-world gamification initiatives.

The Hackathon has been initiated by Andrew, a graduate student from Eastern Michigan University, and is aimed at students from Eastern Michigan University, Eastern University, Thomas Edison State University, and Oakland University—institutions he has attended—as well as Virginia Tech, which is associated with Trevor's alumni network.

Students beyond these universities are eligible to join, but they must be University students. Participation in this Hackathon is exclusively for university students, including those pursuing graduate studies.

Get started

Utilize the code devpost (in all lowercase) to obtain a Pro Plan valid until May 15th, specifically for the purpose of developing an application for this Hackathon, through the BitBadges website and API plans. Additionally, you may download any of the repositories or the BitBadges SDK to commence your work. It is also possible to create claims via BitBadges or access the test network. However, we prefer that final submissions be made on the mainnet.

Requirements

What to Build

Any usecase that enables multichain authentication or gated NFTs can be built. We don't want to tell you what to build, but just keep in mind what we are looking for in the judgement. Be creative!

What to Submit

For best chances?

Thumbnail + Screenshots + Pitch Video (Optional) + Repo and a Live URL.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$3,225+ in prizes
+ other prizes
Cryptocurrency logo$3,000 in crypto
$225
Grand Prize Winner
Cryptocurrency logo
$1,000 of $BADGE Credits
1 winner

Runner-Up
Cryptocurrency logo
$500 of $BADGE Credits
3 winners

The Creativity Prize
Cryptocurrency logo
$100 of $BADGE Credits
5 winners

Hobbyist Winner
$150 in cash
1 winner

Novice
$25 in cash
3 winners

Your choice of $25 in Cash or in Gift Cards.

Aspiring Developer (Pro Plan for 1 Year)
15 winners

Fifteen people are awarded a pro-plan for an entire year (API/Auth).

The Startup Prize
1 winner

Chance to enter the DigitalCPR Pre-Accelerator (Equity-free).

People's Choice
10 winners

Featured on the BitBadges Marketplace for a short time period.

Virality Prize
5 winners

Featured on the BitBadges Newsletter.

Best in Tools
1 winner

Featured on the BitBadges.io Marketplace for a Limited Time.

Best in Real Life
5 winners

Most impactful use case in real life gets to present at a BitBadges event (Virtual) or IRL depending on the sponsors.

PR Buzz
1 winner

Press release for most PR-worthy project.

Honorable Mention
1 winner

1 Month Basic Plan for Continued Development (API/Auth).

Tweet Worthy
25 winners

Project shoutout on the BitBadges X.com Account/Twitter.

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Trevor Miller

Trevor Miller
Founder and CTO of BitBadges

Andrew Magdy Kamal

Andrew Magdy Kamal
CEO and Co-Founder of BitBadges

Judging Criteria

  • Utility
    How much utility is provided, and value add beyond just "collectibles"? What are some real-world use cases?
  • Virality
    What is the potential for this project to go viral?
  • Creativity
    How creative is this project? How is the UI and UX experience? Is it beautifully designed?
  • Advocacy
    How does this project help with advocating for the usages of gated NFTs?
  • Originality
    Is this project original? What is its "unique" edge? How innovative is your project?

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