11 months ago
And the winners are...
The judges have weighed in, and we're excited to share the news! Our winners are:
Dex (Decentralized Exchange)
First Place - GreenDEX
Second Place - XDC-Fi
DeFi - Stablecoin backed by XDC
First Place - XSyn Protocol
Second Place - xDAI Stablecoin
Ported dApp
First Place - Nomis <> XDC
Second Place - BlockFreight - XDC Blockchain parcel tracking
Honorable Mentions
Developer Forum MVPs
First Place - @dristpunk (from Synergy)
Second Place -@herik_rawal_444b44987fee5 (from XDCFlow)
Third Place - @AlexFedotovqq (from XRC-Swap)
Globiance Launchpad
Amazing work everyone! Please join us in…
11 months ago
Update about the winner announcement
Thank you all for participating in the XDC DeFi Hackathon and for building some amazing projects! We have completed an initial review of the submissions and are wowed by what you were able to accomplish.
The judges are diving in to score the projects based on the judging criteria. To give them more time with your projects, we are now planning to announce winners on January 24th, 2023.
Thank you all for your patience and best of luck with the judges! 
12 months ago
Get your project in
The XDC DeFi Hackathon is coming to an end.
If you built something on the XDC Network for the hackathon, get it submitted!
Deadline: December 19, 2022 @ 5 PM EST
You will need:
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Code. Submit your project code as a pull request to the XDC Hackathon repository here. You will also need to provide a URL to your open-source GitHub repository for judging and testing. Your code repository must be public and include an open-source license.
**You will also need to provide a URL to your live dApp for judging and testing. -
Video. Include a…
12 months ago
Final call for submissions
Only 3 days left to enter your submission to the XDC DeFi Hackathon!
Submissions are due December 19, 2022 @ 5 PM EST - save your first draft here
Submission checklist:
- Are you creating a working dApp on the XDC Network?
- Did you submit your dApp to the MainNet?
- Did you select which category your project falls into?
- Are all of your teammates added to your submission form? Remind them to accept the invitation so that they’re listed on the project submission!
- Have you created a submission video? Is your video public, coherent and shows your app working? Reminder…
12 months ago
How’s your project going?
Get ready to deploy. If you are already on XDC Testnet (Apothem Network) and satisfied - request XDC for deployment to mainnet by filling this form https://forms.gle/6nbRCS95w4K6hEcPA. If approved, XDC will be sent to you within 1 - 3 business days.
Fully submit your project early! Submit early so you know what to expect.
After you do, you will notice that your video will be a major component of your submission. Here are some helpful tips for you to plan, create, and publish a winning video.
Get organized. Write out a script of what you need to…
12 months ago
Reach for the stars
The Globiance Launchpad is one of the prizes that can help your project take flight.
When you submit your project you can also apply for the Globiance Launchpad Prize. Just be sure to also include how you intend to continue supporting and working on your project.
Globiance Launchpad Prize $2,000 in XDC
Check out the resources and get any technical help you might need on the xdc.dev forum. These resources are there to assist and may bring you one step closer to a winning project.
Don’t forget the developer MVP bonus prize
If you have a technical question, tips…
about 1 year ago
Do you have everything?
There are under 2 weeks remaining in XDC DeFi Hackathon Submissions are due December 19, 2022 @ 5 PM EST.
Start your submission now - here
Starting a submission is a good way to make sure that you have everything you need. There’s nothing worse than getting to the deadline, only to realize that you’re missing a key component.
Remember: once you submit a project, you can keep editing it as needed at any time prior to the submission deadline. Need a primer on how the submission form works? Head over to our submission form tutorial.
Submission checklist:
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about 1 year ago
Show off what you got
Get a shot at the Developer Forum MVP prizes 
We want to read about your technical implementations for your project on the XDC Developer Forum. Here are some topics to get you going:
- What technical issues have you run into?
- What tools are you using (or planning to use) to bring your project to life?
- Is there an implementation you are proud of or struggling with?
Also, if you have a technical question, tips or tricks, or any other technical guidance - it might help your fellow developer. Share it on the XDC Developer Forum
about 1 year ago
Got code?
We would love to see it! Start a pull request to the XDC Hackathon repository here. This is a submission requirement that you will not want to forget.
It is also required to provide a URL to your open-source GitHub repository for judging and testing. Your code repository must be public and include an open-source license.
Not ready to make a move yet? Take a free course this weekend and start building out your project.
Courses
Building
- SDKs and Examples https://docs.xdc.org/sdks-and-examples
- Set…
about 1 year ago
Which prize are you going for?
As if just building cool software solutions and taking your Blockchain knowledge to the next level wasn’t enough incentive for you, here’s a reminder of the prize potential for eligible participants:
Dex - First Place
• $15,500 in XDC
• Promotion on XDC social media handles
• Featured in XDC blog Dex - Second Place
• $7,000 in XDC
• Promotion on XDC social media handles
• Featured in XDC blog DeFi - Stablecoin backed by XDC - First Place
• $10,000 in XDC
• Promotion on XDC social media handles
• Featured in XDC blog DeFi -…
about 1 year ago
Join us for a developer workshop
We are super excited to see your project! To help you along, the XDC Community will be holding a Developer's Workshop hosted by Phill Menezes. Phill is an active XIP editor and large contributor to the developer portal. During we will be discussing the below:
- Introduction to XDCPay
- Integrating a Front-End to XDC using WalletConnect (XDPay and Metamask)
- Deploying a Smart Contract
- First Dapp on XDC!
Event Details
Tuesday, November 08
12pm EDT/16:00 UTC
https://joinentre.com/event/636530eaa90daf0017d42c9c
See you all there!
about 1 year ago
What are you working on?
Whether or not you know what you will build for XDC DeFi Hackathon, reviewing the categories can help spark a new idea or direction
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Dex(Decentralized Exchange): Build your dream Dex with great UI and safety. Add staking/farming options. Optionally check and use https://defiforxdc.vercel.app as DeFi base and add your code to the contracts. Bonus points for Stablecoin integration or using new created stablecoin (DAI type).
- DeFi - Stablecoin backed by XDC: Build a Stablecoin backed by XDC(DAI type stablecoin) and utilize the potential of the XDC Network.
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Ported dApps: dApps that are ported for any…
about 1 year ago
More prizes have been added!
Globiance has partnered with Inac Consulting to bring the Globiance Launchpad option to XDC DeFi Hackathon participants and add more $ to the prize pool!
The prize for first place in the DEX track has been increased to $15,500 in XDC and an entirely new Globiance Launchpad Prize of $2,000 in XDC is added.
Note: When you submit your project to the hackathon you can also apply for the Globiance Launchpad Prize. Just be sure to also include how you intend to continue supporting and working on your project.
Check out the resources and get any technical help you might need…
about 1 year ago
Don’t be scared
Ask your question or share your knowledge on the XDC Developer Forum
If you have a technical question, tips or tricks, or any other technical guidance - it might help your fellow developer. Share it on the XDC Developer Forum to help out and get a shot at the Developer Forum MVP prizes 
Take a look at the below examples and many more helpful articles that were already posted by developers working with the XDC network.
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How to use XinFin’s Open API to Build Your First DApp on XDC Network - by ruslan wing #api | #dapp |… |
about 1 year ago
Have you started yet?
Let’s start planning your XDC DeFi Hackathon project!
Planning
A little planning can go a long way toward a winning project. Check out our Tips for Planning Your Project and let us know where you are on your project.
Resources
Figuring out where to start with your project can sometimes be a hurdle. The Resources Tab can be a great place to find your footing and take advantage of the documents and other helpful tips.
We can’t wait to see your project!