Breaking News: 2024 Hackathon Finalists Revealed in Singapore Round
As the 2024 Hackathon nears its conclusion, 25 projects have advanced to the final stage of the Singapore round. The event, which kicked off on July 11, will culminate in Demo Day in Singapore on September 17 and in Bangkok on November 16. A total of 279 developers participated, forming 69 teams and submitting 34 projects for review.
The selection process focused on technical difficulty, project completion, and standardization, with 25 projects making it past the initial review. The judging panel included industry experts like Substrate community developer Kaichao, PaperMoon Developer Relations Engineer Jun Zhou, and Nicolas Martin Hussein.
Among the finalists is WeTEE, offering decentralized computing power for the Polkadot ecosystem, and Enhanced Token Fortress (ETF.one), providing a zero-trust Web3 asset management platform. Other projects include iNFT, FlyAIMusic, Conduits, OpenAuth, and Bolarity, each offering innovative solutions in the blockchain space.
Despite market challenges, developer activity in the Polkadot ecosystem remains robust. The network now hosts 29,917 repositories, with weekly commits exceeding 5,500 and around 900 developers contributing each week.
Looking ahead, Polkadot Decoded Asia is scheduled to take place in Singapore later this month as part of TOKEN2049 Week. The conference will delve into the Polkadot ecosystem and various aspects of the Web 3.0 domain, with preparations in full swing.
Polkadot Decoded Asia is a crucial event for the Polkadot community, with a focus on the Asian market while attracting a global audience. Additionally, the Polkadot Mobile App, teased by Parity CEO Bjorn Wagner at Polkadot Decoded, is set to launch for select users in September 2024, introducing innovative features for seamless user experience.
In conclusion, the 2024 Hackathon finalists showcase the innovative spirit and technical prowess of developers in the blockchain space. The Polkadot ecosystem continues to thrive, with exciting developments on the horizon for both developers and users alike. Stay tuned for more updates on the latest advancements in the world of blockchain technology.
