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[REDACTED] Digest - Issue #4

Welcome to the fourth issue of the [REDACTED] Digest!

Howdy Hackers,
We’re now halfway through the 6-week building session and already seeing the first submissions coming in! As a reminder, you can start your project page now and continue editing it up until the submission deadline on October 25th.

We’ll be awarding prizes to the top projects in various categories, including:

  • Best of AI: Projects that merge AI and Web3 to build a user-owned internet.

  • Best of Chain Abstraction: Solutions that enhance UX by simplifying cross-chain interactions.

  • Best Tech: The best tooling and infrastructure projects that benefit the developer ecosystem.

  • Best DeFi: Innovative solutions that push the boundaries of decentralized finance.

  • Honorable Mentions: Up to 10 projects that impress us with their creativity.

  • Chain Agnostic Track: For projects not built on NEAR or its adjacent ecosystems.

  • Hacker's Choice: Your project could win an extra $10k with community votes!

Explore the full bounty list for more details.

Events This Week:

1. September 26 - Proximity workshop with NEAR DevHub 

  • Time: 4 PM UTC

  • Where: Livestream on X @NEARDevHub and Youtube

Ecosystem Bounties Highlight

This week, we’re spotlighting more exciting bounties from across the ecosystem offering a range of opportunities to build innovative AI and Web3 projects. Here's a quick overview of what's up for grabs:

1. Valory - Autonomous Agents for On-chain Prediction Markets

  • Prize: $1,500 USDC + OLAS dev rewards

  • Challenge: Develop an autonomous AI agent tool or enhancement for Olas Predict, a leading on-chain prediction market. Use the Olas stack to iterate or extend agents and push forward Crypto x AI use cases.

  • More Info: Learn about Olas Predict

  • Details: To qualify for dev rewards, components must be registered on the Olas protocol.

2. Meta Pool Bounty

  • Prizes:

    • 1st place: $1,000

    • 2nd place: $750

    • 3rd place: $250

  • Challenge: Integrate the Meta Pool SDK and build a valuable use case to demonstrate its potential.

3. Edge City Bounty

  • Prize: $1,000 value  (Free ticket to AI x Crypto Week at Edge City Lanna)

  • Challenge: Innovate at the intersection of AI and blockchain to enhance community interactions or solve real-world problems. Winning this bounty grants a ticket to AI x Crypto Week (Nov 1-9, 2024) in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

  • More Info: Learn about AI x Crypto Week

  • Note: Travel and accommodation not included.

4. ZettaBlock - AI/Web3 Bounty

  • Prize: $500

  • Challenge: Build a dApp or use cases combining AI and Web3 data. Ideas include an AI-driven dApp builder, on-chain fraud detection using AI models, or a blockchain live news digest.

  • More Info: Example use cases are available for inspiration.

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

Developer Resources

  • Dive into this thread and blog on how Chain Signatures is revolutionizing the Chain Abstraction ecosystem

  • Don’t forget to tap into our growing collection of developer resources and join the conversation in the NEAR Dev chat for advice, inspiration, and support from the community.

 Tips & Tricks:

  • If you are planning to come to Bangkok, don’t forget to register on the official [REDACTED] site!

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

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

  • Make sure to watch the NEAR AI Office Hours videos for fascinating content on the opportunities and challenges in the convergence of AI and Web3.

  • 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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