<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dgvnuwspr/image/upload/v1750841493/xrcig0mdiyjzgpsjwn30.png" alt="" title="" id="h8zimqb3h" width="600" height="600" filename="NosanaBuildersChallenge02-live.jpg" filetype="image/jpeg"><h1 class="heading-node">🎯 Challenge Overview</h1>Build and deploy your first AI agent on Nosana! Learn to create intelligent agents with tool-calling capabilities using the Mastra framework and deploy them on Nosana's decentralized GPU network.<h3 class="heading-node">💰 Prize Pool: $3,000 USDC</h3><ul class="list-node"><li>🥇 1st Place: $1,000 USDC</li><li>🥈 2nd Place: $750 USDC</li><li>🥉 3rd Place: $450 USDC</li><li>🏅 4th Place: $200 USDC</li><li>🔟 5th-10th Place: $100 USDC each</li></ul><h2 class="heading-node">📅 Timeline</h2><ul class="list-node"><li>Start Date: Now</li><li>Submission Deadline: July 9, 2025, 12:01 PM UTC</li><li>Winners Announced: Jul 17, 2025 12:01 PM UTC</li></ul><h2 class="heading-node">🚀 What You'll Build</h2>Create an AI agent that demonstrates real-world utility. Examples by difficulty:Beginner Level<ul class="list-node"><li>Calculator: Math operations with explanations</li><li>Todo Manager: Daily task tracker</li></ul>Intermediate Level<ul class="list-node"><li>Crypto Tracker: Price monitoring &amp; alerts</li><li>GitHub Reporter: Repository statistics</li></ul>Advanced Level<ul class="list-node"><li>Blockchain Monitor: On-chain activity tracking</li><li>Trading Bot: Automated strategies</li><li>Deploy Manager: Nosana app deployment</li></ul><h2 class="heading-node">📋 Requirements</h2>1. Technical Requirements<ul class="list-node"><li>Fork and build from the <a class="link" href="https://github.com/nosana-ci/agent-challenge" target="">https://github.com/nosana-ci/agent-challenge</a></li><li>Implement at least one custom Agent</li><li>Use <a class="link" href="https://mastra.io" target="_blank">Mastra</a> framework for agent development</li><li>Include proper documentation</li></ul>2. Deployment Requirements<ul class="list-node"><li>Create and publish Docker container to Docker Hub</li><li>Deploy successfully on Nosana network</li><li>Agent must be publicly accessible and functional</li></ul>3. Submission Requirements<ul class="list-node"><li>Working code in your forked repository</li><li>1-3 minute video demo showing functionality</li><li>Social media post on X (Twitter) with:</li><li>Tag @nosana_ai</li><li>Brief agent description</li><li>Hashtag #NosanaAgentChallenge</li><li>Submit via <a class="link" href="http://earn.superteam.fun">earn.superteam.fun</a> with GitHub repo and X post links</li></ul><h2 class="heading-node">🛠️ Getting Started</h2><ol class="list-node"><li>Fork the <a class="link" href="https://github.com/nosana-ci/agent-challenge" target="">https://github.com/nosana-ci/agent-challenge</a></li><li>Clone your fork locally</li><li>Install dependencies: <code class="inline" spellcheck="false">pnpm install</code></li><li>Run development server: <code class="inline" spellcheck="false">pnpm run dev</code></li><li>Build your agent using provided examples</li></ol><h2 class="heading-node">📚 Required Resources</h2><ul class="list-node"><li><a class="link" href="https://mastra.ai/en/docs/agents/overview">https://mastra.ai/en/docs/agents/overview</a></li><li><a class="link" href="https://mastra.ai/en/guides/guide/stock-agent">https://mastra.ai/en/guides/guide/stock-agent</a></li><li><a class="link" href="https://docs.nosana.io">https://docs.nosana.io</a></li><li><a class="link" href="https://github.com/nosana-ai/agent-challenge">https://github.com/nosana-ai/agent-challenge</a></li></ul><h2 class="heading-node">🏆 Judging Criteria</h2>Each category weighted at 25%:<ol class="list-node"><li>Innovation: Originality and creative AI use</li><li>Technical Implementation: Code quality and Mastra usage</li><li>Nosana Integration: Deployment success and efficiency</li><li>Real-World Impact: Practical utility and adoption potential</li></ol><h2 class="heading-node">🤝 Support</h2><ul class="list-node"><li>Discord: <a class="link" href="https://discord.gg/nosana-ai" target="">https://discord.gg/nosana-ai</a> - Builders Challenge Dev channel</li><li>X: <a class="link" href="https://x.com/nosana_ai">https://x.com/nosana_ai</a></li><li>Documentation: Full setup instructions in the <a class="link" href="https://github.com/nosana-ci/agent-challenge" target="">https://github.com/nosana-ci/agent-challenge</a></li></ul><h2 class="heading-node">⚠️ Important Notes</h2><ul class="list-node"><li>One submission per participant</li><li>Code must compile and meet all requirements</li><li>No malicious code or data exposure</li><li>Keep Docker images lightweight</li><li>Test thoroughly before submission</li></ul><h2 class="heading-node">🎉 Ready to Build?</h2>Join the Nosana ecosystem and showcase your AI agent development skills! Fork the repo, build something amazing, and deploy it on decentralized infrastructure.Happy Building! 🚀

Nosana Builders Challenge: Agents 101

Nosana Builders Challenge: Agents 101