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[REDACTED] Digest - Issue #6

Welcome to the sixth 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.

Deadline Extension

Good news, hackers! After listening to your feedback, the [REDACTED] Hackathon deadline has been extended to October 31, 2024. You now have more time to fine-tune your projects and push the boundaries of innovation. Take advantage of this extra time to build something truly remarkable! 

Events This Week:

1. Wednesday October 9th - Proximity Workshop with NEAR DevHub

2. Thursday October 10th - DevHub x Aurora workshop on DevHub Live

[REDACTED] City Nodes

Join the [REDACTED] Hackathon City Nodes now! 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. Register now to join a City Node close to you!

Ecosystem Bounties Highlight

This week, we're excited to introduce the Proximity Chain Abstraction Bounty! With $35,000 in prizes, this bounty challenges developers to create solutions using NEAR’s Chain Signatures to enable seamless cross-chain interactions. Build applications that let users manage assets and execute transactions across blockchains, including Bitcoin, all from a single NEAR account.

Prizes:

  • 1st Place: $20,000 in NEAR tokens

  • 2nd Place: $10,000 in NEAR tokens

  • 3rd Place: $5,000 in NEAR tokens

Innovate and explore onchain possibilities with ideas like DEXs, lending, or DAO actions on Bitcoin. Push the limits of blockchain interoperability!

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 Sandbox : An experimental tool that combines AI-assisted code generation with a secure execution environment, tailored specifically for the NEAR ecosystem. It's designed to help developers rapidly prototype, test, and build applications on the NEAR blockchain.

  • 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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