Calling Developers to Build! Ethereum Communities to Host Bethink Shanghai Web3 Hackathon
The 21st century, home to both technological and societal upheavals, creates a rapidly-changing world of disruptive technological leaps. We, as human beings, are somehow trapped in a dilemma where the curiosity and concerns about unknown technologies always come hand in hand.
Although history has repeatedly proved that technological progress will always do good to the human society, it does not justify the current trust crisis led by frequent leakage of personal information and the monopoly of technology giants. The blockchain network, keeper of the cypherpunk spirits, is also criticized for being more and more centralized. That leaves us wonder: are we getting technology on the right track?
Building a resilient, robust network has long been Ethereum’s vision as the “world computer”, where technology means more than just increasing wealth and efficiency; it is about serving the common interest of humankind and building a fairer, safer, and more transparent society.
Hosted by DappLearning, ECN, ETHPanda, ETHPlanet, Panta Rhei, SCBC, and WTF.Academy (in alphabetical order), Bethink Shanghai Web3 Hackathon will take place from October 13 to 15 at Hongkou Technology Financial Building during 2024 Shanghai International Blockchain Week. Supported by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and International Art Science Research Institute, the Hackathon, with awards of up to 100,000 CNY, will focus on “Beyond Hacking — Technology for Good”, inviting the world’s top hackers and developers to develop solutions that will help rebuild trust, defend the system, and address privacy matters.
Hackathon Information
Application opens: September 6 — October 3, 2024
To apply: https://tally.so/r/mOY11K
Hacking time: October 13–15, 2024
Venue: 19/F, Hongkou Technology Financial Building, №463 Tanggu RD., Hongkou District, Shanghai
Host (in alphabetical order): DappLearning, Panta Rhei, WTF.Academy, SCBC, ETHPlanet, ECN, ETHPanda
Special support: Wanxiang Blockchain Labs
Art support: International Art Science Research Institute
Community support (in no particular order): ethpadthai, zkshanghai, secbit, openbuild, rebase, web3builder, learnblockchain, plankerdao, lxdao, Uncommons, GCC, antalpha labs, hackquest, tintin, builderdao, ethstorage, 706, Moledao, ethkl, ethtaipei
University support (in no particular order): PKUBlockchain, Beihang University Blockchain Association, BUPT Blockchain Association, Blockchain Association of Chengdu University of Information Technology, Northeastern University Blockchain Association, Fudan University Blockchain Association, Fudan MBA Blockchain Club, Blockchain Association of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Jilin Colleges Blockchain Association, Tsinghua University Blockchain Association, Shenzhen University Blockchain Association, Zhejiang University Blockchain Association, Peking University Blockchain Association
Three Tracks to Explore Technology for Good
The hack challenge will be announced at the ceremony of Bethink Shanghai Web3 Hackathon, with the main theme revolving around the following ideas:
Rebuild Trust
We encourage developers to think about how to rebuild social trust systems through technological means. Ideas include but not limited to privacy protection (zero-knowledge proof, AI, etc.), transaction freedom (DeFi and payment), credit/reputation systems, etc.
Defend the System
Tools or applications to defend our system, systems that promote open source and public goods, and fair distribution mechanisms (MEV mitigation, decentralization).
Human Verification
How do you define human and non-human? It seems to be a matter of society, ethics, laws, and technology. We encourage developers to explore the border of new technologies through solutions combining art with technology.
Hackathon Rules
1. Please submit the required materials online before application ends. The organizer will review all application forms and send confirmation letters to qualified applicants before 2pm, 10 October.
2. This is an in-person event where you’re able to freely team up with other contestants. 2–6 members are allowed in a team.
3. The intellectual property rights are reserved to participating teams. The source code of all projects will be open source after the Hackathon ends.
4. The hackathon encourages new ideas and projects. Judges will mainly evaluate your projects based on your work and efforts during the event.
Important Notice
1. Presentation arrangement might be modified in accordance with the number of finalists.
2. Presentation materials should be submitted before 10am, October 15 (UTC+8). No changes shall be made afterwards.
3. Presentation materials include slides, Demo, code, etc.
4. Please name your materials as “Bethink + Team name + Competition materials” and send them to contact@bethink.cc. Any team that refuses to submit the required materials to the designated Github repository will be disqualified.
5. Each team will have 10 minutes to present, including Q&A.
6. The registration is free of charge but participants should take care of their travel and accommodation expense during the event.
7. The venue will open from 6pm October 13 to 8pm October 15. You may bring sleep bags if you wish to have a rest or stay there overnight.
8. The right of final explanation of this event is reserved to the hosts.
The winning team will get two tickets to the 10th Global Blockchain Summit and a 10-minute presenting opportunity at the epic blockchain conference. Register now and embark on an exciting Web3 journey!
About the hosts (in alphabetical order)
DappLearning
DappLearning is an online open-source developer community focusing on Ethereum & Layer2.
EthereumCN
ECN, aka Ethereum Community Network, is currently focusing on #Ethereum education.
ETHPanda
ETHPanda, a group of Ethereum builders dedicated to facilitating Chinese-speaking network to deliver support for Ethereum.
ETHPlanet
ETHPlanet brings together Ethereum enthusiass, researchers and developers to serve various Ethereum online and offline activities.
Panta Rhei
Panta Rhei is a research-driven, open-source community, focusing on advancing the study of crypto-economics, particularly in the intricate protocol mechanism design within Ethereum and its related ecosystems.
Science BC
Science BC is a platform for blockchain researchers and enthusiasts, dedicated to disseminating and popularizing excellent research work in the field of blockchain both domestically and internationally.
WTF Academy
Web3 Open University for Web2 devs. Learn, test, and get certified at WTF Academy.
