Layer 2.0

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**Open Track:**
No limits. No boundaries. Unleash your innovative and creative mind!

**Cryptography:**
Be the Bond. Dive into the intriguing realm of FHE, ZK Proofs, DID, dStorage, MPC, and more to crack the code on privacy, security, and innovation in blockchain technology! Get ready to encrypt, decrypt, and unlock the potential of cutting-edge cryptographic techniques, leaving no loose ends! *(Disclaimer: No RSA keys were harmed in the making of this hackathon!)*

**DeFi:**
Code the future of finance - Create accessible and inclusive financial systems powered by decentralized technologies, crafting decentralized lending to sculpting automated market makers, dive into concepts like flash loans and yield farming. 

**Social on Chain:**
Revolutionize Social Networking with blockchain technology -  Reshape how we connect and share. Power up your ideas with concepts of Metaverse, AR/VR, and immersive Social experience using AI. Shape the next generation of social networking here at Layer! *(Dont be the next Drake)*

Main Track

1st Prize

2nd Prize

3rd Prize

Shardeum

**Submission Requirements:**
Must be deployed on Shardeum Testnet
Public Github repository of the entire codebase
A Youtube video demo of the application (Recommended)

**Judging Criteria:**

**Innovation:** How does the Dapp introduce new or novel solutions for existing problems or create entirely new opportunities within the blockchain space?

**Impact:** The potential of the Dapp to attract users and retain them, along with its ability to contribute positively to the Shardeum ecosystem.

**Technical Excellence:** The quality of the code, including smart contract optimization, security measures, and efficient use of Shardeum’s layer capabilities.

**User Experience:** The ease of use, interface design, and overall user journey within the Dapp.

Shardeum Documentation: [https://docs.shardeum.org](https://docs.shardeum.org)
Testnet Faucet: [https://docs.shardeum.org/faucet/claim](https://docs.shardeum.org/faucet/claim)

Shardeum Tracks

Best Overall Dapp on Shardeum

Best DeFi Dapp on Shardeum

Best NFT Dapp on Shardeum

Pool Prize

PowerLoom Protocol

At the forefront of onchain data protocols, Powerloom serves the evolving needs of smart contract-based applications in sectors like DeFi, GameFi, and NFTs. Our approach incentivizes consensus on state transitions and event emissions, transforming raw data into a structured and easily accessible format.

Documentation: [https://docs.powerloom.io](https://docs.powerloom.io) 

Devnet Mint: [https://devnet-mint.powerloom.network](https://devnet-mint.powerloom.network) 

Discord Support: [https://discord.com/invite/powerloom](https://discord.com/invite/powerloom)

Powerloom Tracks

Build on Powerloom

Use Powerloom Data

Avalanche

Avalanche Tracks

Hackathon Project Bounty

Quiz Bounty

Scribblers Bounty

Wasserstoff

Grants

Polygon

Read about the bounty details and find code templates for Polygon here: [https://nsb.dev/polygon-bounty](https://nsb.dev/polygon-bounty).

Layer 2.0

Layer 2.0

Layer 2.0$2,800

Shardeum$1,500

PowerLoom Protocol$400

Avalanche$600

Wasserstoff$55,000

Polygon$200

ETHIndia$100

QuillAudits$4,000

SIMPX$620

PORFO$4,000

Layer 2.0

$2,800: Main Track

Shardeum

$1,500: Shardeum Tracks

PowerLoom Protocol

$400: Powerloom Tracks

Avalanche

$600: Avalanche Tracks

Wasserstoff

Polygon

$200: Polygon Track

ETHIndia

$100: Ethereum Track

QuillAudits

SIMPX

$620: Research

PORFO

Layer 2.0$2,800

Shardeum$1,500

PowerLoom Protocol$400

Avalanche$600

Wasserstoff$55,000

Polygon$200

ETHIndia$100

QuillAudits$4,000

SIMPX$620

PORFO$4,000

Layer 2.0

$2,800: Main Track

Shardeum

$1,500: Shardeum Tracks

PowerLoom Protocol

$400: Powerloom Tracks

Avalanche

$600: Avalanche Tracks

Wasserstoff

Polygon

$200: Polygon Track

ETHIndia

$100: Ethereum Track

QuillAudits

SIMPX

$620: Research

PORFO