Celebrating innovation and talent: Ekotek x Avalanche Hackathon 2024 recap

The curtains have closed on an incredible journey – Ekotek x Avalanche Hackathon 2024 has officially concluded, leaving behind a trail of inspiring ideas, groundbreaking solutions, and a renewed spirit of innovation. This coding competition, exclusively for Ekotek’s developers, brought together 10 exceptional teams who pushed the boundaries of blockchain technology to create problem-solving projects on the Avalanche chain.

The Ekotek x Avalanche Hackathon journey

Co-organized by Ekotek and Avalanche, the hackathon provided an exceptional opportunity for Ekotek developers to innovate on the Avalanche chain. Running from November 11 to December 17, the event featured a structured journey through 4 key phases: registration, Avalanche boot camp, intensive project development, and a final demo day. Participants collaborated in teams, leveraging Avalanche technologies to transform ideas into viable solutions, all while enhancing their skills through hands-on learning.

With a total prize pool of 48 million VND, the hackathon rewarded outstanding projects and fostered a spirit of creativity and collaboration. Winners not only received cash prizes but also gained valuable recognition within the tech community, showcasing their innovations to industry leaders. This event underscored Ekotek’s commitment to nurturing talent and advancing Web3 innovation.

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Recognizing the best

We are thrilled to announce the award-winning teams who demonstrated excellence and innovation in their projects:

First Prize

• Project name: LaunchCrypt
• Description: LaunchCrypt is a platform that enables users to create and trade tokens easily and efficiently, eliminating the need for advanced technical knowledge.

Second Prize

• Project name: Aletheia
• Description: A blockchain-based product authentication system designed for high-value goods like premium wines, ensuring authenticity and trust.

Third Prize

• Project name: Anvalan Lotto
• Description: A blockchain-powered online lottery platform that guarantees transparency, high security, and automation through smart contracts.

Encouragement Prizes

• Pizza project: A fractionalized NFT marketplace.
• AvalTrust project: A blockchain-based certification system.
• Fruicy Blast project: A Web3 game showcasing creative gameplay and blockchain integration.

Nice Try Prizes

• Efihub project: A GameFi platform.
• Gamehub project: A Web3 mini-game platform.
• NFTery Marketplace project: A C2C NFT trading platform.
• Lucky Spin project: A blockchain-based prize wheel application.

Each team displayed remarkable creativity, technical expertise, and a clear vision for their solutions. Congratulations to all the winners!

Distinguished judging panel

The event was graced by an esteemed panel of judges who brought their expertise and insights to evaluate the submissions, ensuring a thorough and fair evaluation of all projects:

• Laura Nguyen, Head of Vietnam at Ava Labs
• Hieu Mai (Mike), CTO of Ekotek
• Steve Nguyenn, Co-founder and CTO of Mirai Labs

Hieu Mai highlighted

“This hackathon was a great collaboration between Ekotek and Avalanche, offering Ekotek developers an opportunity to enhance their skills, strengthen teamwork, and foster community spirit. It also enabled Avalanche to expand its reach among potential users of its technology. We look forward to hosting more hackathons together in the future.”

Looking ahead

As we celebrate the success of this hackathon, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all participants, mentors, and judges for making it a memorable event. The creativity and dedication witnessed reaffirm Ekotek’s belief in the transformative power of technology.

We’re excited about what lies ahead and look forward to organizing more initiatives to nurture talent and drive innovation. Together with Avalanche, Ekotek is committed to building a future powered by blockchain excellence.

Join hands with Ekotek!

Creating Web3 products to solve real-world problems is a journey filled with innovation and obstacles. For businesses navigating this rapidly evolving landscape, having the right partner can make all the difference. Ekotek is dedicated to helping enterprises unlock the power of Web3 to innovate and scale. From developing custom software to creating decentralized applications, our expertise lies in building tailored solutions that drive tangible value. Whether you aim to optimize internal processes, enhance user engagement, or explore new revenue streams, Ekotek will guide you through every step of this journey.

Together, we can turn ideas into impactful solutions that not only solve today’s problems but also prepare your business for the opportunities of tomorrow. Let’s explore what’s possible with Ekotek! Contact us now