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[REDACTED] Digest - Issue #2

Welcome to the second issue of the [REDACTED] Digest!
This weekly newsletter is your go-to source for all the latest updates, events, and resources as we advance through the [REDACTED] 2024 Hackathon. Whether you’re an experienced developer or just getting started, we’re here to keep you informed and inspired.

Events This Week:

1. September 11th - AMA on X - NEAR AI

  • Time: 8pm UTC

  • Where: Livestream on X @NEARProtocol and Youtube

  • What to Expect:

    • Dive into NEAR AI with Alex Skidanov, exploring the latest AI bounties and tracks.

    • A deep dive into NEAR AI applications with insights from AI experts.

    • Have your questions ready for a live Q&A session.

2. September 12th - DevHub AMA (Teach a Dev)

New Ecosystem Bounties Added 

In this week’s issue, we’re excited to highlight several new bounties focused on AI Agent innovation, offering exciting opportunities for developers to build cutting-edge blockchain interactions. Here are the latest additions:

1. Bitte - AI Agent Plugins Bounty 

  • Overview: Create Agent Plugins for the Bitte AI Registry, enhancing the capabilities of the AI-driven Bitte Wallet. Developers are invited to integrate Dapps across any chain using the AI Agent API and Near Protocol Chain Signatures.

  • Prize: $15,000 allocated for in-wallet AI agents, up to $3,000 per accepted submission

2. Potlock - AI Agent Bounty 

  • Overview: Build high-quality AI agents with the potential to stack bounties across multiple frameworks.

  • Prizes:

    • $3,000 for the top funding agent

    • Two additional prizes of $1,000 each

3. PublicAI - On-chain Agents Bounty 

  • Overview: Develop on-chain agents leveraging PublicAI’s Data Infrastructure for multi-chain capabilities using Near's chain abstraction. Agents should demonstrate efficient data use, cross-chain functionality, and innovative AI applications.

  • Metrics: Data utilization, cross-chain interaction, adoption, and scalability.

  • Prizes: $7500 total. The top 3 projects will be awarded.

Don't miss these exciting opportunities to showcase your skills and win big. For more information on all bounties, visit the hackathon registration page.

Meet the New Judges We’re thrilled to introduce some incredible additions to our [REDACTED] 2024 Hackathon judging panel. These experts bring a wealth of experience across blockchain, AI, and product development, to ensure your projects are evaluated by the best in the industry:
  • Benjamin Kurrek – Co-founder | Keypom
  • Min Qian Lu – Co-founder | Keypom
  • Laura Cunningham – Head of Product | NEAR Foundation
  • Eric Weiner – CTO | Pagoda
  • Amie H – Co-founder | PublicAI
  • Bob Xu – Founder | Questflow
  • Jordan Gray – Director of Growth | Bitte
  • David Vilela Freire – Senior Software Engineer | Valory

... and more!

 Tips & Tricks:

  • Find Teammates: Remember to use the Devpost team matching tool to connect with other [REDACTED] participants with skills that complement yours. Collaborate to bring your ideas to life!

  • Utilize Office Hours: Take advantage of the mentorship opportunities available during DevHub’s weekly event streaming live at 4 pm UTC every Thursday. Add to your Google and iCal calendars.

  • Stay Engaged: Follow us on X and join the Telegram group to connect with other participants and get real-time updates

P.S. Don’t forget to bookmark the hackathon registration page for all the latest updates and resources!

That’s all for this week’s [REDACTED] Digest!
If you have any questions or need support, don’t hesitate to reach out on Telegram or during the upcoming AMAs.

Happy hacking!
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