Starknet Winter Hackathon

Starknet Winter Hackathon

Gear up for an exhilarating online Starknet Winter Hackathon on the road towards ETHDenver! 

Over three action-packed weeks, we invite developers, blockchain enthusiasts, and tech pioneers to dive into the dynamic world of Starknet projects, setting the stage for a thrilling exploration of decentralized technologies.

Categories - Ecosystem Projects Tracks

AVNU Track

Create something amazing for AVNU on Starknet. Enhance user trading, support dApps, or improve wallets. Get creative – past ideas include a terminal-based trading platform, a real-time dashboard, and even a Telegram bot. 

Argent Track

Create a user-friendly app tailored for the Argent mobile wallet. Ensure Argent users enjoy a seamless experience—easy connections and a mobile-friendly interface are the keys to success.

Braavos Track

Develop a dApp within the MOA framework, linking diverse wallet providers as signers with a unique signature scheme for seamless interactions, and enhance it by integrating Starkli support to set a new standard in blockchain account management, suitable for technical setups like CI/CD.

Dojo Track

Build a game using the Dojo engine. The best projects will demonstrate the unique capabilities of Dojo and provable games.

Giza Track

Create Verifiable ML solutions using AI Actions by Giza. Actions will allow you to use pure Python to build workflows with verifiability properties. Push the boundaries and build ML solutions that can elevate web3. 

Herodotus Track 

Craft a pioneering project utilizing the Herodotus API to enable cross-chain (ETH<>Starknet) or historical data access, unlocking new dimensions in decentralized ecosystems—from interoperability to dApp development.

JediSwap Track

Develop tools aiding JediSwap users, encompassing tools for concentrated liquidity providers, optimal route finding for users, incentive design mechanisms for concentrated liquidity positions, and a stacking contract for a univ2-style AMM.

Madara Track

In the Madara track, we invite hackers to devise creative use cases using our framework that leverage Madara’s unique features. Madara is our open-source stack for building scalable, modular Starknet app chains. The architecture of Madara empowers chain owners to make app-specific design choices concerning DA solutions, settlement layers, and more.

Nimbora Track

Scale L1 DeFi with the amazing engine of a Starknet powered by Nimbora. 

Pragma Track

Build new DeFi primitives leveraging Pragma Data feeds.

For detailed information on the bounties, kindly check the ecosystem projects tracks under the Categories tab.

Audience

The Starknet Winter Hackathon welcomes a diverse audience, encouraging participation from anyone passionate about decentralized technologies.

Whether you're an experienced Web3 developer, a skilled Web2 developer, or simply a blockchain enthusiast eager to explore the cutting-edge, this hackathon is open to all.

We invite individuals with varying levels of expertise, from seasoned developers to those new to the space, fostering an inclusive environment for learning and collaboration.

Regardless of your background, if you share a curiosity for blockchain innovation, join us in this hackathon to contribute, learn, and connect with a vibrant community shaping the future of decentralized technologies.

How to Participate:

Step 1: Register

• If you are a new user of the TAIKAI platform, click on the orange-colored "Log in to Join" button to create a TAIKAI account;
• Then, click on the "Join Hackathon" button and fill out the registration form;
• If you are already a user of the TAIKAI platform, you can directly click on the "Join Hackathon" button and fill out the registration form.

Step 2: Explore timelines

• Once registered, navigate to the "Important Dates" section of the Overview page and the Timeline tab to familiarize yourself with key dates and milestones.

Step 3: Onboarding week (Jan 21st to Jan 27th)

• Participate in the onboarding week, featuring three Cairo workshops and the Starknet basecamp start session;
• Optionally, submit an onboarding task to prepare for the Hackathon;
• Submission of the onboarding task will not be used as a criterion for selecting participants;
• By default, once registered, you are a participant and you can start hacking when the hacking window opens.

Step 4: Opening and introductions (Jan 28th)

• Join our opening introductions and ecosystem project intros on Jan 28th for a comprehensive kickoff.

Step 5: Team formation starts (Jan 28th)

• You will be able to see the "Create Project" button when the team formation stage starts in the Hackathon schedule;
• You can add your teammates to your project;
• You need to make sure that all your teammates are registered on the platform and Hackathon to be able to add them to your project.

Step 6: Hacking window starts (Jan 29th)

• The hacking window officially begins on Jan 29th;
• Get ready to dive into your chosen track and start building.

Important: Teams can participate, create, and submit their project for multiple tracks. There is no limit to the maximum number of projects that a team can submit.

Step 7: Jam sessions with ecosystem projects

• Engage in jam sessions with our ecosystem projects on alternate days on Jan 29th, Jan 30th,  Feb 5th, Feb 6th, Feb 12th and Feb 13th;
• Exact session times and links will be shared closer to the dates, providing opportunities to learn, communicate with projects, and gather ideas.

Step 8: DeBugging sessions with ecosystem projects (Feb 11th)

Step 9: Project feedback sessions with ecosystem projects (Feb 15th)

Step 10: Submission deadline (Feb 16th)

• Ensure your project is submitted by the deadline on Feb 16th.
• Important communication regarding your projects - you can not use Sepolia, only Goerli server - no projects can be deployed on Sepolia

Step 11: Results announcement (Feb 18th)

• Stay tuned for the announcement of results on Feb 18th.

Prizes

Teams can win more than one track.

Prizes from StarkWare - Winning teams will be chosen from all tracks:

• 🥇 1st Place (1 winner): $5,000 
• 🥈 2nd Place (2 winners): $3,000 each
• 🥉 3rd Place (3 winners): $2,500 each
• 🏃‍♂️ Elite Runner-Up (4 winners): $500 each

Total prizes from Starknet ecosystem projects - Evaluation will be made by them

• AVNU Track - $2000
• Argent Track - $2000
• Braavos Track - $3500
• Dojo Track - $4000
• Giza Track - $4000
• Herodotus Track - $2000
• JediSwap Track - $2000
• Madara Track - $4000
• Nimbora Track - $4000
• Pragma Track - $2000

Deliverables

Project deliverables will vary based on the different tracks. Please refer to the Categories tab for detailed info about the deliverables for each track.

Important Dates

Week 0 - Participants onboarding week 

• Jan 21st, Sunday  - Cairo workshop 1    [more info here]
• Jan 23rd, Tuesday - Cairo workshop 2    [more info here]
• Jan 25th,  Thursday - Cairo workshop 3 and Starknet basecamp starts   [more info here]
• Jan 27th, Saturday  - Submission of onboarding task [More info coming soon]
• Jan 28th, Sunday - Introduction to the Hackathon and projects  [You can watch on Zoom (link sent by email), TAIKAI or Youtube]

Week 1 - Hacking begins and jamming sessions by Starknet ecosystem projects

• Jan 29th, Monday - Jamming sessions of Starknet ecosystem projects [links and details coming soon] + Hacking
• Jan 30th, Tuesday  - Jamming sessions of Starknet ecosystem projects [links and details coming soon] + Hacking
• Jan 31st, Wednesday - Hacking 
• Feb 1st, Thursday - Starknet course (Cairo coding session) - [links and details coming soon]
• Feb 2nd, Friday - Hacking 
• Feb 3rd, Saturday - [more details coming soon]
• Feb 4th, Sunday - Hacking 

Week 2 - Hacking in progress and jamming sessions by Starknet ecosystem projects

• Feb 5th, Monday - Jamming sessions of Starknet ecosystem projects [links and details coming soon] + Hacking
• Feb 6th, Tuesday - Jamming sessions of Starknet ecosystem projects [links and details coming soon] + Hacking
• Feb 7th, Wednesday - Hacking
• Feb 8th, Thursday - Starknet course [smart contracts]
• Feb 9th, Friday - Project feedback sessions by Starknet ecosystem projects
• Feb 10th, Saturday - Hacking 
• Feb 11th, Sunday - DeBugging sessions of Starknet ecosystem projects [links and details coming soon] + Hacking

Week 3 - Final week of hacking and results announcement 

• Feb 12th, Monday - Jamming sessions of Starknet ecosystem projects [links and details coming soon] + Hacking
• Feb 13th, Tuesday - Jamming sessions of Starknet ecosystem projects [links and details coming soon] + Hacking
• Feb 14th, Wednesday - Starknet course [links and details coming soon] + Hacking
• Feb 15th, Thursday - Project feedback sessions + Hacking 
• Feb 16th, Friday - Project submissions deadline
• Feb 16th, Friday - Voting begins 
• Feb 19th, Monday - Announcing winning teams and results