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Rules and Code of Conduct Before reading the Rules of this Challenge, we kindly advise you to check our General User Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy of the TAIKAI Platform. <h3>Hackathon Rules</h3>1. Team Composition<ul><li>Teams can have 1 to 5 members.</li><li>You can register solo and find a team via the TAIKAI platform or on-site coordination.</li><li>At least one team member must be present in Prospera (Roatán) to qualify for local-only bounties.</li></ul> 2. Project Requirements<ul><li>All code must be written during the hackathon (June 15–21).</li><li>Open-source submissions only – hosted publicly on GitHub.</li><li>A clear Project Description is required, with:<ul><li>Description of the problem solved</li><li>Setup instructions</li><li>Network State relevance</li><li>Live demo link (if applicable)</li></ul></li></ul>3. Chain &amp; Tools<ul><li>You can build on any chain, but we encourage use of Base, Optimism, or Solana.</li><li>Integrating relevant governance protocols, identity primitives, or public goods infra is encouraged.</li></ul> 4. Intellectual Property<ul><li>All submissions remain the intellectual property of the creators.</li><li>By participating, you agree to allow organizers to showcase your project (with credit) in recap materials, social posts, and potential follow-up programs.</li></ul> 5. Judging Criteria<ul><li>Relevance to Network States and decentralized cities</li><li>Originality of idea</li><li>Technical Execution and quality of code</li><li>UX/UI and usability</li><li>Real-world potential or long-term vision</li></ul> <h3>Code of Conduct</h3>This hackathon is a space for builders, not bad actors. We uphold the following standards for all participants, mentors, judges, and partners: 1. Be Respectful<ul><li>Treat others with kindness. No harassment, discrimination, or exclusion of any kind will be tolerated.</li></ul> 2. Be Collaborative<ul><li>Share ideas freely, help each other, and embrace feedback.</li><li>Plagiarism or copying another team’s work will result in disqualification.</li></ul> 3. Be Transparent<ul><li>Use open-source tools and give credit where due.</li><li>Clearly disclose any use of pre-existing codebases or boilerplates.</li></ul> 4. Be Intentional<ul><li>Build projects that reflect the values of decentralization, transparency, and empowerment.</li><li>No scammy tokens, ponzinomics, or malicious smart contracts.</li></ul> 5. Report Issues<ul><li>Any violations or disputes can be reported privately to organizers via telegram or email.</li><li>Violators may be removed from the event and banned from future participation.</li></ul>

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<h2>🏆 Prizes</h2>A total of $10,000 in prizes will be distributed to the top teams building the best project in each category.. Each prize will be comprise of 50% paid in USDC  and the other 50% in <a href="http://lives.money/" target="_blank">$LIVES</a> (Infinita City's Currency). <h2>🥇 Grand Prize — $4,500</h2>Awarded to the most complete and impactful project overall.Judged on technical quality, originality, UX, and real-world utility for Decentralized Sience. <h2>🥈 Category Prizes — $1,000 each (5 total = $5,000)</h2><ul><li>✌️ Funk the FDA</li><li>📦 Insurance in a Box – On-Chain Risk Markets</li><li>🎫 Tokenized Patient Access &amp; Sponsorship</li><li>✅ Verification &amp; Audit Trails for Science</li><li>🧬 Data Protocols for Longevity &amp; Health</li></ul>Each category winner receives $1,000. Projects may apply to multiple categories, but can only win one. <h2>🥉 Community Choice — $500</h2>Voted by hackathon participants and the public via the TAIKAI platform.The most loved project by fellow builders, regardless of technical complexity. Info on $LIVES:<ul><li>$LIVES is used for payments within Infinita City—covering everything from event tickets and housing to services and amenities.</li><li>It is a digital currency pegged 1:1 to the US dollar (1 $LIVES = $1 USD).</li><li>The currency is part of Infinita’s broader vision to create a crypto-native, innovation-driven city, leveraging the legal and regulatory freedoms of the Próspera Zone.</li></ul> 💰 Prizes are sent to the project owner listed on Taikai, and it is the team's sole responsibility to handle internal distribution; organizers are not liable for disputes between team members.

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<h2>DeSci Builders Hackathon</h2>Build the future of science without gatekeepers. From longevity to biotech, launch open, reproducible, and deployable projects inside the world’s most flexible health jurisdiction.Operate within Infinita and Próspera, a real-world jurisdiction designed for rapid biotech innovation, run alt-regulatory clinical trials, launch experimental clinics, build legal infra for biotech, and prototype care models in the wild. <h2>Event Basics</h2>🚀 Hack biotech’s future. Launch open science in the world’s most flexible health jurisdiction.🗓 Sep 14 → 21, 2025 (Winners announced on Sep 27th at the Hackathon Demo Day)🧠 Hybrid format (on-site in Próspera preferred, but not mandatory)🚨 Limited to 100 hackers and 30 projects, reserve your spot now🏆 Prize Pool of $10,000 (50% in USDC by Gitcoin &amp; 50% in <a href="http://lives.money/" target="_blank">$LIVES</a> by Infinita City) <h2>Themes &amp; Tracks</h2>Build solutions across core this pillars (<a href="https://taikai.network/en/infinitacity/hackathons/desci-builders/categories" target="_blank">details here</a>):<ul><li>✌️ Funk the FDA</li><li>📦 Insurance in a Box – On-Chain Risk Markets</li><li>🎫 Tokenized Patient Access &amp; Sponsorship</li><li>✅ Verification &amp; Audit Trails for Science</li><li>🧬 Data Protocols for Longevity &amp; Health</li></ul> <h2>🛠️ Participation</h2><ul><li>Open to all DeSci builders, web 3 devs, on-chain builders, and civic hackers</li><li>Free to join — registration starts Sep 21st</li><li>Tools: Base or Solana + bonus points if you build with <a href="http://lives.money/" target="_blank">$LIVES</a></li><li>Submissions: GitHub repo + demo video + project summary</li><li>Judging via the TAIKAI platform (judges vote using veKAI tokens)</li><li>Read the rules <a href="https://taikai.network/en/infinitacity/hackathons/desci-builders/rules" target="_blank">here</a></li></ul> <h2>👨‍🏫 Support &amp; Mentorship</h2><ul><li>Mentorship by Infinita City, TAIKAI, sponsors, and local experts</li><li>Open office hours throughout the week</li><li>Final demos reviewed and judged by experts from Infinita City, Próspera, and TAIKAI</li></ul> <h2>📣 Sponsor Benefits</h2><ul><li>Branding across all materials &amp; online platforms</li><li>Optional: Host a workshop or challenge</li><li>Community exposure in the Prospera &amp; Crypto Cities ecosystem</li></ul> <h2>🔧 Powered by:<a href="https://www.infinita.city/" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://github.com/" target="_blank"></a></h2><a href="https://github.com/" target="_blank">Gitcoin</a>, <a href="https://www.infinita.city/" target="_blank">Infinita City</a>, <a href="https://www.prospera.co/" target="_blank">Próspera</a>, <a href="https://taikai.network/" target="_blank">Taikai</a>. <a href="https://www.infinita.city/hackathon-grant" target="_blank"></a>

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<h2>❓ Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3>Who can participate?</h3>Anyone! Developers, designers, founders, policy thinkers, and creatives from anywhere in the world are welcome. The event is hybrid — remote participation is fully supported. <h3>Is it free to join?</h3>Yes. Participation in the DeSci Builders Hackathon is 100% free. <h3>Do I need to be in Infinita City to participate?</h3>No. You can participate remotely from anywhere.  <h3>Can I join solo or do I need a team?</h3>Both options are valid. You can register individually and either build solo or find teammates via the TAIKAI platform or <a href="http://infinita.city/hackathon-telegram" target="_blank">telegram group</a>. <h3>What can I build?</h3>Anything that aligns with the theme: building on-chain tools and infrastructure for biotech, longevity, and DeSci. This includes regulatory systems, health data protocols, patient access models, insurance primitives, or verification tools — plus any experimental idea that could realistically advance life sciences in a crypto-native city like Próspera. <h3>Can I use pre-existing code?</h3>You can use open-source libraries or frameworks, but the core of your project should be built during the hackathon period (Sep 14-21, 2025). <h3>Which blockchains or tools can I use?</h3>You’re free to build on any EVM-compatible chain, but we recommend using Base, or Solana based on our sponsor integrations. <h3>How do I submit my project?</h3>You’ll submit via the TAIKAI platform by Sep 21 (23:59 Pacific Time). Submissions must include a live demo, a GitHub repo, and a project description. <h3>Who will judge the projects?</h3>The judges are comprised by one representative of each involved entity Infinita City, Próspera, TAIKAI, and selected sponsors/partners. <h3>Are there prizes?</h3>Yes — $10,000 in total prizes across multiple categories. Please check the prizes section for more info. <h3>What is $LIVES and how is it used in the hackathon?</h3>$LIVES (Infinita City's Currency) is the digital currency used for payments within Infinita City, covering everything from event tickets and housing to services and amenities.It’s pegged 1:1 to the US dollar (1 $LIVES = $1 USD) and is part of Infinita’s broader vision to build a crypto-native, innovation-driven city.The hackathon prize pool includes rewards in $LIVES, especially for participants building locally in the Próspera Zone.

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