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[REDACTED] Digest - Issue #5

Welcome to the fifth 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. October 2nd - Masa AMA with NEAR DevHub

2. October 3rd - DevHub x Masa Workshop on DevHub Live

  • Time: 4 PM UTC

  • Where: Livestream on X @NEARDevHub and Youtube

[REDACTED] City Nodes

We are thrilled to announce the [REDACTED] Hackathon City Nodes! These locations will serve as in-person hubs where developers can collaborate, receive mentorship, and participate in office hours while working on their hackathon projects. Each city node is a key part of our global initiative, leading up to the main event in Bangkok this November. Here are the cities hosting City Nodes:

  • Toronto, Canada

  • Lagos, Nigeria

  • Guadalajara, Mexico

  • Chiang Mai, Thailand

  • Chandigarh, India

These City Nodes will offer an exciting opportunity for local developers to come together, build innovative solutions, and get hands-on support throughout the hackathon. Stay tuned for more details on how to participate at your nearest City Node!

Ecosystem Bounties Highlight

This week’s spotlight is the Aurora Consumer Dapps Bounty, with $55,000 in prizes! Build easy-to-use, consumer-centric dApps that drive mainstream adoption by simplifying blockchain interactions. Focus on GameFi, DeFi, NFTs, SocialFi, and more.

Prizes:

  • 1st Place: $3,000 in $AURORA

  • 2nd Place: $2,000

  • 3rd Place: $1,000

  • Wildcard Pool: $4,000

Top 3 winners also get $15,000 in credits for an Aurora Virtual Chain.

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.

P.S. We revamped the Devpost page and made it easier to navigate. Check out the updated bounties section on Devpost and the new comprehensive bounties document.

Developer Resources

  • NEAR Copilot : Check out NEAR Copilot, an AI-powered chatbot designed to assist developers building on the NEAR blockchain.

  • near-fine-tuning-job: This GPT-4o model, fine-tuned for the NEAR ecosystem, excels at generating high-quality Rust, TypeScript, and JavaScript code, optimizing onchain agents' performance, and supporting the development of AI and Web3 applications, all while adhering to NEAR's coding standards

 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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