🎃 Storacha Halloween Hackathon 2024 💀: Let’s Store Some Skeletons!
Get ready to unleash your inner coding ghoul because Storacha’s first-ever hackathon is here — and it’s about to be spook-tacular. 🎃
Get ready to unleash your inner coding ghoul because Storacha’s first-ever hackathon is here — and it’s about to be spook-tacular. 🎃 We’re thrilled to introduce the Storacha Halloween Hackathon 2024, where the only thing hotter than the competition is our decentralized storage.
Forget the saying “skeletons in your closet” — at Storacha, we’ve got a new way of doing things. Whether you’re building the next-gen dApp or storing secrets even spookier than a haunted house, Storacha’s fiery fast hot storage network ensures your data is safely stored, verifiable, and always within your reach. We’re throwing open the closet doors — let’s store some skeletons! 😈
👻 What’s in it for you?
Glory, cash, and the ultimate bragging rights. With $6666 in total prize money and 9 prize categories on the line, this isn’t your typical hackathon — it’s a chance to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether your submission is weird, wild, or downright rebellious, we want to see it!
🕸️ What’s the theme?
This Halloween, we’re turning up the heat. Our mascot, RACHA, is battling dark forces that want to invade its HOT 🔥 STORAGE — your mission? Build something wicked cool using Storacha’s blazing fast, decentralized storage, and help keep the skeletons safe. Whether it’s a spooky dApp or a clever data solution, your project should showcase Storacha’s tech in all its fiery glory.
👩🏾💻 How to get involved:
You’ve got one job: Code. Sweat, swear, snack, and store. And most importantly — win. Use Storacha’s seamless Filecoin integration and decentralized storage to build something that’ll make our heads spin. 🔮
💀 Categories to Sink Your Teeth Into:
- THE G.O.A.T. — Greatest Use of Storacha Tech
- Best Halloween Twist — Spookify your project!
- Most Innovative Hack — Wow us with something totally unique.
- Smoothest Experience — Build something that’s effortless to use.
- Best Team Hack — Collaboration at its finest.
- Lone Wolf — Best Solo Hack
🕸️ Who Can Join?
This hackathon is open to all developers, hackers, and tech enthusiasts, whether you’re flying solo or teaming up with fellow ghouls. No matter where in the world you are, if you’ve got a passion for innovation and a taste for the spooky, this hackathon is for you.
💸 What’s at Stake:
Aside from the ghoulishly glorious $6666 in prize money, you’ll gain bragging rights as a Storacha legend. Plus, there are smaller prizes for those creative sparks that push the boundaries of decentralized storage.
📅 Important Dates:
- Kickoff: September 30, 2024
- Registration Ends: October 13, 2024
- Submission Deadline: October 27, 2024
- Winners Announced: HALLOWEEN 🎃 October 31, 2024
🕸️ Where to Find Us:
Join us in the secret realm of Discord. In the #halloween-hackathon channel, you can brainstorm, get inspired, and share your spooky creations with the community.
⚡ Submission Requirements:
- Demo — A working prototype or video demo.
- Codebase — A GitHub link or other repository.
- Project Description — Explain how your project uses Storacha.
- Documentation — Easy-to-follow instructions.
🛠️ Resources to Get You Started:
Is it your first time working with Storacha’s fiery fast decentralized storage? Don’t worry — we’ve got you covered! Whether you’re a seasoned dev or a newcomer, these resources will help you hit the ground running:
Explore these guides to learn how to integrate Storacha’s storage tech seamlessly into your project. We’re here to help you bring your most innovative ideas to life!
👾 Need Inspiration?
How about a Halloween-themed Telegram mini-game? Or a Python client for Storacha? The possibilities are endless, and no idea is too bizarre. Whether you’re encrypting private data, backing up with Bluesky, or building an enhanced Storacha console, we want to see you go wild!
Get your coding gloves on and get ready to store some skeletons! We can’t wait to see what wickedly wonderful projects rise from the dead at the Storacha Halloween Hackathon 2024. 👻
