May 13 - June 30, 2024

XueDAO CONNECT Hackathon 2024

The XueDAO CONNECT Hackathon is the first student-only event in Taiwan, dedicated to showcasing the capabilities of Taiwanese students in web3 development!

About the Event

The XueDAO CONNECT Hackathon marked a historic milestone as Taiwan's first student-only hackathon. Under XueDAO's vision "Show the World that Taiwanese Students Can BUILD," this event brought together innovative minds to showcase Taiwan's next generation of tech talent in web3 development.

Virtual: May 13 | Sprint Camp: June 28-29 | Demo Day: June 30

Location: ARK Taipei (In-person events)

Eligibility: Current students or graduated within 2 years

Event Impact

200+

Participants

Projects Submitted

15+

Universities

10K+

Prize Pool (USD)

Bounty Tracks & Prizes

Cathay Financial Holdings

$2K Prize Pool

1st Prize:$1000

2nd Prize:$500

Others:$500 shared

Focus: AI + Blockchain, ZK, RWA, DID, ESG with financial applications

Zeus Network Olympic

$2K Prize Pool

1st Prize:$1000

2nd Prize:$500

Others:$500 shared

Focus: Bitcoin-Solana ecosystem synergies & general blockchain development

SUI Network

$3K Prize Pool

1st Prize:$1500

2nd Prize:$1000

Others:$500 shared

Focus: Applications integrating with Sui Network (mainnet/testnet/devnet)

BGA & Aptos

$2K Prize Pool

1st Prize:$1000

2nd Prize:$500

Others:$500 shared

Focus: UN SDGs - Security, Health, Sustainability, Education, Equality

Zircuit

$1.5K Prize Pool

1st Prize:$700

2nd Prize:$400

Others:$400 shared

Focus: L2 public goods, Account Abstraction, ZK, cross-chain liquidity

ETH Taipei Community

$500 Prize Pool

1st Prize:$300

2nd Prize:$200

Focus: EVM/ETH ecosystem projects and tooling

Event Timeline & Process

📝

Registration Process

Step 1: Individual registration with student email

Step 2: Team formation (2-5 members)

Step 3: Final submission by June 30

🏃‍♂️

Sprint Camp

June 28-29: In-person hacking at ARK Taipei

Location: No. 100, Sec. 7, Civic Blvd., Nangang Dist.

Purpose: Collaborative development & mentorship

🎤

Demo Day

June 30: Final presentations & judging

Format: 1.5-10 minute demo/pitch videos

Outcome: Winners announced & prizes awarded

Event Highlights

🏆 First Student-Only Event

Taiwan's historic first student-only hackathon, emphasizing fair competition and showcasing student innovation prowess across blockchain, AI, and sustainable technology domains.

🌉 Industry Bridge

The event served as a crucial bridge between students and the blockchain industry, offering resources, ideas exchange, and career opportunities including internships.

Event Completed Successfully

Thank you to all participants who made this hackathon a huge success! Stay connected with XueDAO for future opportunities.

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About the Event

Virtual: May 13 | Sprint Camp: June 28-29 | Demo Day: June 30

Location: ARK Taipei (In-person events)

Eligibility: Current students or graduated within 2 years

Bounty Tracks & Prizes

Cathay Financial Holdings

$2K Prize Pool

1st Prize:$1000

2nd Prize:$500

Others:$500 shared

Focus: AI + Blockchain, ZK, RWA, DID, ESG with financial applications

Zeus Network Olympic

$2K Prize Pool

1st Prize:$1000

2nd Prize:$500

Others:$500 shared

Focus: Bitcoin-Solana ecosystem synergies & general blockchain development

SUI Network

$3K Prize Pool

1st Prize:$1500

2nd Prize:$1000

Others:$500 shared

Focus: Applications integrating with Sui Network (mainnet/testnet/devnet)

BGA & Aptos

$2K Prize Pool

1st Prize:$1000

2nd Prize:$500

Others:$500 shared

Focus: UN SDGs - Security, Health, Sustainability, Education, Equality

Zircuit

$1.5K Prize Pool

1st Prize:$700

2nd Prize:$400

Others:$400 shared

Focus: L2 public goods, Account Abstraction, ZK, cross-chain liquidity

ETH Taipei Community

$500 Prize Pool

1st Prize:$300

2nd Prize:$200

Focus: EVM/ETH ecosystem projects and tooling

Event Timeline & Process

📝

Registration Process

Step 1: Individual registration with student email

Step 2: Team formation (2-5 members)

Step 3: Final submission by June 30

🏃‍♂️

Sprint Camp

June 28-29: In-person hacking at ARK Taipei

Location: No. 100, Sec. 7, Civic Blvd., Nangang Dist.

Purpose: Collaborative development & mentorship

🎤

Demo Day

June 30: Final presentations & judging

Format: 1.5-10 minute demo/pitch videos

Outcome: Winners announced & prizes awarded

Event Highlights

🏆 First Student-Only Event

Taiwan's historic first student-only hackathon, emphasizing fair competition and showcasing student innovation prowess across blockchain, AI, and sustainable technology domains.

🌉 Industry Bridge

The event served as a crucial bridge between students and the blockchain industry, offering resources, ideas exchange, and career opportunities including internships.