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<h2>🎃 Storacha Halloween Hackathon 2024 – 💀  Let’s Store Some Skeletons!  🔥</h2><p>You know the saying: <strong>"Everyone has skeletons in their closet."</strong> Well, at Storacha, we take that very seriously. We just store them differently—<em>in a fiery, decentralized storage network</em> to keep them safe and sound. 😈</p><p>Forget dusty, cluttered closets. We’re talking <strong>lightning-fast hot storage </strong>that keeps your skeletons (or, you know, data) safely tucked away, verifiable, and easily retrievable whenever you need them. We don’t care if you're building the next generation of decentralized apps or stashing away some spooky secrets, Storacha ensures that your closet is always open, fast, and totally secure.</p><p><br /></p><h3>👾 What’s in it for you?</h3><p>Glory, cash, and of course, ultimate bragging rights. We’ve got demonic $6666 on the table, with</p><p>9 PRIZES TOTAL and a whole stack of smaller goodies to ignite your creativity. No submission is too weird, too wild, or too rebellious for this hackathon.</p><h3>👻 What’s the theme?</h3><p>It’s the most wonderful time of THE YEAR. We are going straight to hell, our rooster RACHA is running away from the hut built on a (sic!) hen’s foot, as evil forces want to get into it’s HOT 🔥 STORAGE. But RACHA keeps everyone’s skeletons safe 😎 Now it’s your turn to store some data!</p><h3>🕸️ Where to catch us?</h3><p>In the secret realm of Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/ppnTA9uqWN" target="_blank">discord.gg/ppnTA9uqWN</a></p><p>Join us there in the #halloween-hackathon channels to cook something diabolical.</p><h3>👩🏾‍💻 What do you have to do?</h3><p>You’re gonna code. You’re gonna do 4S - sweat, swear, snack and STORE, but most importantly, you're gonna win. The challenge? Use Storacha’s blazing-fast, decentralized storage to build something jaw-droppingly cool. With seamless Filecoin integration, and hot storage that’s ready to scale, we’ve got the tools you need to make magic happen. 🔮</p><p><br /></p><h2>Goals</h2><p>Create innovative, Halloween-themed projects that show off Storacha's decentralized, verifiable, and lightning-fast storage. Whether it’s spooky dApps or clever data solutions, we want to see Storacha’s tech in action!</p><h2>Categories</h2><ol><li>THE G.O.A.T. - Greatest Use of Storacha Tech</li><li>Best Halloween Twist</li><li>Most Innovative Hack</li><li>Smoothest Experience - Easiest-to-Use Project</li><li>Best Team Hack</li><li>Lone Wolf - Best Solo Hack</li></ol><h2>Audience</h2><p>Open to all developers, hackers, and tech enthusiasts. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a newcomer looking for some ghoulish fun, this hackathon is for you. Teams and solo creators alike are welcome to compete from anywhere in the world!</p><h2>Deliverables</h2><ul><li><strong>Demo</strong> – Working prototype or video demo.</li><li><strong>Codebase</strong> – Link to GitHub or another repository.</li><li><strong>Project Description</strong> – Explain your project and how it uses Storacha.</li><li><strong>Documentation</strong> – Easy-to-follow instructions.</li></ul><h3>📅 Key Dates to Burn Into Your Brain:</h3><ul><li><strong>Start:</strong> September 30, 2024</li><li><strong>Registration ends:</strong>  October 13, 2024</li><li><strong>Submission’s deadline:</strong> October 27, 2024</li><li><strong>Winners:</strong> 🎃 HALLOWEEN October 31, 2024</li></ul><h3>Submission Examples </h3><ul><li>Telegram Mini App for storage + encryption/private data</li><li>Bluesky Backup tool with link to a reference (extend this tool: <a href="https://github.com/TimBurga/PDSBuddy" target="_blank">https://github.com/TimBurga/PDSBuddy</a> to use Storacha and store also blobs for images, videos, etc.)</li><li>An improved and user-friendly Storacha console view.</li><li>Halloween-themed Telegram mini game that uses Storacha.</li><li>Python client for Storacha</li></ul><p><img src="https://taikai.azureedge.net/aSairQ9XLbkkipJsSVTJ8EIy69XsMxLGZFuv45gptGU/rs:fit:800:0:0/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdG9yYWdlLmdvb2dsZWFwaXMuY29tL3RhaWthaS1zdG9yYWdlL2ltYWdlcy9lMTg1MzEyMC03ZjZkLTExZWYtODEyYS0wMTViM2M1OTgzYmVzdG9yYWNoYWZyYW1lXzIucG5n" style="width:1000px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" /></p><h2>Storacha Developer Resources for the Hackathon</h2><p>Kickstart your Storacha Hackathon project with these essential developer tools and resources:</p><h3>1. Storacha Documentation</h3><p>Access all the details about Storacha’s decentralized storage protocol, including setup guides and API references.📄 <a href="https://docs.storacha.network/" target="_blank">Storacha Docs</a></p><h3>2. GitHub Repositories</h3><ul><li>learnyouw3up: A tutorial-based repository to learn w3up by building projects.<br />📂 <a href="https://github.com/storacha/learnyouw3up" target="_blank">learnyouw3up GitHub</a></li><li>w3up: Core Storacha storage protocol implementation.<br />📂 <a href="https://github.com/storacha/w3up" target="_blank">w3up GitHub</a></li><li>w3ui: JavaScript UI toolkit for integrating Storacha into web apps.<br />📂 <a href="https://github.com/storacha/w3ui" target="_blank">w3ui GitHub</a></li><li>w3cli: Command-line tool for Storacha interaction.<br />📂 <a href="https://github.com/storacha/w3cli" target="_blank">w3cli GitHub</a></li></ul><p>Additional Resources</p><ol><li><p>Storacha HackMD Explore deeper insights into Storacha’s protocol.<br />📄 <a href="https://hackmd.io/Kinw4kY0QyeDAsYIGJtpjQ" target="_blank">Storacha Overview on HackMD</a></p></li><li><p>Launchpad Tutorials by Protocol LabsGet hands-on experience with decentralized storage tech.<br />📄 <a href="https://pl-launchpad.io/curriculum/getting-started/objectives/" target="_blank">Launchpad Tutorials</a></p></li></ol><p>Blog </p><ul><li>Forget About Boring Tutorials and Try LearnYouW3Up<br />Learn how to master Storacha’s decentralized storage by diving into LearnYouW3Up, an interactive tutorial to guide you through building projects with Storacha’s tech.<br />📄 <a href="https://medium.com/@storacha/forget-about-boring-tutorials-and-try-learnyouw3up-f2e427197526" target="_blank">Read the Blog</a></li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Use these resources to build, learn, and create spooktacular projects for the hackathon! 🎃👻</p>

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<h2>Rules and Terms</h2><p>Before reading these rules, please review the<strong> General User Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy</strong> of the TAIKAI platform.</p><h2>1. ORGANIZATION OF THE CHALLENGE</h2><p>Storacha Network shall be considered the <strong>Organizer</strong> of the challenge.</p><h2>2. DEFINITIONS</h2><ul><li><strong>Prizes</strong>: Refers to the awards provided to the winners at the end of the challenge.</li><li><strong>Overview</strong>: Refers to the specifications determined by the Organizer, including deadlines, prizes, guidelines, and themes for contributions.</li><li><strong>Challenge</strong>: Refers to the hackathon event as described in these rules.</li><li><strong>Intellectual</strong><strong>Property Rights</strong>: Refers to all legal rights worldwide regarding designs, trade secrets, copyrights, software, patents, and more.</li><li><strong>General User Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy</strong>: The general terms for TAIKAI’s website and its Privacy Policy, accepted by Innovators upon account creation on taikai.network.</li><li><strong>Projects</strong>: Refers to all team submissions, original ideas, and materials such as code, documents, and videos uploaded by Innovators as solutions for the challenge.</li><li><strong>Backers</strong>: Refers to the jury responsible for evaluating and selecting the winning projects.</li><li><strong>Innovator</strong>: Refers to any person registered for the challenge.</li><li><strong>Registration</strong>: Refers to the process of registering for the challenge.</li><li><strong>Team</strong>: Refers to a group of Innovators created on the platform to participate in the challenge.</li><li><strong>Winner/Winners</strong>: Refers to the members of the projects ranked by the Backers as the winning teams.</li></ul><h2>3. PURPOSE OF THE RULES</h2><p>3.1. These rules define the terms and conditions for participation in the challenge, supplementing the General User Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy of the TAIKAI platform. In the event of any conflict, these rules will prevail.</p><p>3.2. Innovators are required to rely on their <strong>skill, knowledge, and creativity</strong>. The challenge is not a lottery or game of chance.</p><h2>4. CONDITIONS FOR ENTERING THE CHALLENGE</h2><p>4.1. Participation in this challenge is <strong>free</strong>.</p><p>4.2. Innovators must read and <strong>accept these rules</strong> before registering and participating.</p><p>4.3. Innovators guarantee that they will <strong>a</strong><strong>dhere to the rules</strong> throughout the challenge. Failure to comply may result in disqualification.</p><p>4.4.<strong> One entry per person </strong>is permitted.</p><p>4.5. Innovators and/or teams that fail to comply with the rules at any stage may be disqualified. If a prize has been awarded under non-compliance, the Organizer reserves the right to <strong>demand its return</strong>.</p><h2>5. REGISTRATION AND ACCESS TO THE CHALLENGE</h2><p>5.1. To participate in the hackathon, each Innovator must<strong> create an account on storacha.network</strong> and open a user account on taikai.network by providing:</p><ul><li>A valid username</li><li>A valid email address</li><li>A valid password</li></ul><p>5.3. A confirmation email containing a confirmation link will be sent to the Innovator’s listed email address. Once their account is confirmed, Innovators can participate and complete their profiles.</p><p>5.4. Incomplete or incorrect registrations may result in disqualification.</p><p>5.5. By registering, Innovators agree to be contacted via email for matters related to the challenge.</p><h2>6. DURATION OF THE CHALLENGE</h2><p>6.1. The challenge will take place from <strong>September 30 to October 31, 2024</strong>. Specific timelines:</p><ul><li><strong>Registration</strong>: Sept 30 - Oct 13</li><li><strong>Coding</strong>: Oct 16-22</li><li><strong>Submission Deadline</strong>: Oct 27</li><li><strong>Project Selection</strong>: Oct 28-30</li><li><strong>Winner Announcement</strong>: Oct 31</li></ul><p>6.2. All dates and times refer to the <strong>Stockholm time zone (CET)</strong>.</p><p>6.3. The Organizer reserves the right to adjust the challenge’s duration, with reasonable notice.</p><h2>7. PRINCIPLE OF THE CHALLENGE</h2><p>7.1. Innovators must submit their deliverables in accordance with the requirements outlined in Section 8.</p><p>7.2. Submissions must be in <strong>English</strong>. Any non-English deliverables will not be reviewed.</p><h2>8. DELIVERABLES</h2><p>8.1. The <strong>required deliverables </strong>must include:</p><ul><li><strong>Project</strong><strong>Description</strong>: Brief explanation of the project and how it uses Storacha’s technology.</li><li><strong>Demo</strong>: Working prototype or video demo.</li><li><strong>Codebase</strong>: Link to GitHub or other code repositories.</li><li><strong>Documentation</strong>: Clear, easy-to-follow instructions for replicating or understanding the project.</li></ul><p>8.2. Additional files such as <strong>presentations</strong>, <strong>images</strong>, or <strong>diagrams</strong> may be submitted as attachments or links to external services (e.g., Dropbox, Google Drive).</p><p>8.3. Projects must consist solely of the team’s work. If a project contains third-party materials, proper credit must be given.</p><p>8.4. Innovators are responsible for ensuring the <strong>accessibility of their submissions</strong>. If the submission cannot be accessed or read, the Innovator must correct this before the deadline. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.</p><h2>9. SELECTION PROCESS</h2><p>9.1. Project selection will take place from <strong>October 28 to October 30</strong>.</p><p>9.2. Projects will be evaluated based on the following criteria:</p><ul><li><strong>T</strong><strong>echnical Execution</strong></li><li><strong>Innovation &amp; Creativity</strong></li><li><strong>Scalability &amp; Practicality</strong></li><li><strong>User Experience &amp; Design</strong></li><li><strong>Presentation &amp; Documentation</strong></li><li><strong>Halloween Theme Integration</strong> (bonus points)</li></ul><p><strong>Selection will not be influenced by factors such as race, gender, sexual orientation, or political opinions.</strong></p><p>9.3. The jury (“Backers”) will consist of experts appointed by the Organizer.</p><h2>10. IMAGE COPYRIGHT</h2><p>All images and media used in submissions must be free from copyright infringement. Innovators are responsible for ensuring the legal use of images, and the Organizer will not be liable for copyright violations.</p><h2>11. PRIZES</h2><p>11.1. Prizes will only be awarded if:</p><ul><li>The project meets the <strong>quality standards</strong> set by the jury.</li><li>The Innovator abides by the rules on <strong>intellectual property</strong>.</li><li>The Innovator agrees to the disclosure of certain information (e.g., name, photo).</li></ul><p>11.2. Prizes:</p><ul><li>1st Place: $1,666</li><li>2nd Place: $999</li><li>3rd Place: $666</li><li>Optional: Honorable Mentions (6x): $333 each</li></ul><p>11.3. Prizes are<strong> non-exchangeable</strong> and cannot be transferred or exchanged for cash.</p><p>11.4. Prizes will be paid via <strong>TAIKAI</strong>, and participants are responsible for ensuring their account details are correct.</p><h2>12. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY</h2><p>12.1. Innovators retain ownership of their project’s intellectual property.</p><p>12.2. By participating, Innovators grant the Organizer the right to <strong>reproduce, distribute, and showcase</strong> their projects for promotional and marketing purposes.</p><h2>13. CODE OF CONDUCT &amp; BEHAVIOR GUIDELINES</h2><p>The Storacha Halloween Hackathon adheres to a zero-tolerance policy against:</p><ul><li>Bullying, harassment, or hate speech (including racism, sexism, homophobia, or transphobia).</li></ul><p>Any participant who feels uncomfortable or witnesses inappropriate behavior should report it to @<strong>theirlaziness</strong> on Discord or <strong>Amy</strong> on the TAIKAI platform.</p><h2>14. DISQUALIFICATION</h2><p>Participants may be disqualified for:</p><ul><li>Failing to follow the rules or code of conduct.</li><li>Submitting <strong>plagiarized</strong> or <strong>incomplete</strong> work.</li></ul><h2>15. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION</h2><p>Innovators are prohibited from sharing any <strong>confidential information </strong>disclosed during the challenge. The use of such information is limited to participation in the challenge.</p><h2>16. MODIFICATION OF RULES</h2><p>The Organizer reserves the right to modify the rules at any time. Innovators are encouraged to review the rules periodically for updates.</p><h2>17. APPLICABLE LAW</h2><p>The challenge is governed by Portuguese law, and any disputes will be settled by the Courts of Porto.</p>

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<h2>Storacha Developer Resources for the Hackathon</h2><p>Kickstart your Storacha Hackathon project with these essential developer tools and resources:</p><h3>1. Storacha Documentation</h3><p>Access all the details about Storacha’s decentralized storage protocol, including setup guides and API references.📄 <a href="https://docs.storacha.network/" target="_blank">Storacha Docs</a></p><h3>2. GitHub Repositories</h3><ul><li>learnyouw3up: A tutorial-based repository to learn w3up by building projects.<br /><a href="https://github.com/storacha/learnyouw3up" target="_blank">📂 learnyouw3up GitHub</a></li><li>w3up: Core Storacha storage protocol implementation.<br /><a href="https://github.com/storacha/w3up" target="_blank">📂 w3up GitHub</a></li><li>w3ui: JavaScript UI toolkit for integrating Storacha into web apps.<br /><a href="https://github.com/storacha/w3ui" target="_blank">📂 w3ui GitHub</a></li><li>w3cli: Command-line tool for Storacha interaction.<br /><a href="https://github.com/storacha/w3cli" target="_blank">📂 w3cli GitHub</a></li></ul><p><strong>Additional Resources</strong></p><ol><li><p>Storacha HackMD Explore deeper insights into Storacha’s protocol.<br /><a href="https://hackmd.io/Kinw4kY0QyeDAsYIGJtpjQ" target="_blank">📄 Storacha Overview on HackMD<br /></a></p></li><li><p>Launchpad Tutorials by Protocol LabsGet hands-on experience with decentralized storage tech.<br /><a href="https://pl-launchpad.io/curriculum/getting-started/objectives/" target="_blank">📄 Launchpad Tutorials</a></p></li></ol><p><strong>Blog</strong> </p><ul><li>Forget About Boring Tutorials and Try LearnYouW3Up<br />Learn how to master Storacha’s decentralized storage by diving into LearnYouW3Up, an interactive tutorial to guide you through building projects with Storacha’s tech.<br /><a href="https://medium.com/@storacha/forget-about-boring-tutorials-and-try-learnyouw3up-f2e427197526" target="_blank">📄 Read the Blog</a></li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Use these resources to build, learn, and create spooktacular projects for the hackathon! 🎃👻</p>

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<h2>Prizes for the Storacha Halloween Hackathon 2024 🎃</h2><p>Get ready for fiery rewards as we celebrate the most innovative and spooky projects in this year's Storacha Halloween Hackathon! Here’s what you can win:</p><h3>1st Place – $1,666 🐐</h3><ul><li><h3></h3>Awarded to the project that shows the most creative and effective use of Storacha’s decentralized storage technology. This is the top prize for the best overall project.</li></ul><h3>2nd Place – $999 🧙‍♀️</h3><ul><li>Given to the project that demonstrates strong technical execution and creativity, pushing the limits of Storacha's capabilities.</li></ul><h3>3rd Place – $666 🧛‍♂️</h3><ul><li>Awarded to a team or solo innovator who presents a solid project that embodies both technical skill and the Halloween spirit.</li></ul><h3>Honorable Mentions – 6x $333 🔮</h3><ul><li>We’re awarding 6 standout projects across different categories:<ul><li><strong>Best Halloween Theme:</strong> For the project that nails the spooky Halloween vibe while using Storacha’s tech.</li><li><strong>Most Innovative:</strong> The project that takes Storacha to new, unexpected places.</li><li><strong>Best Team Collaboration:</strong> Celebrating the team that works together seamlessly to create something awesome.</li><li><strong>Easiest-to-Use Project: </strong>The smoothest, most user-friendly project.</li><li><strong>Best Solo Hack:</strong> Awarded to an individual who builds an impressive project on their own.</li><li><strong>Community Choice: </strong>Voted by the community for the project that gets the most love!</li></ul></li></ul>

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