<h3>Aleph Hackathon Prize</h3>We are thrilled to announce the prize for the top teams that participated in the Aleph Hackathon!The Solana Track at the Aleph Hackathon is a Startup Competition where you can build and collaborate with like-minded individuals, network with industry experts, and push the boundaries of blockchain innovation in the region.Whether you’re an enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional looking to test your skills in development, product design, cryptography, or science, this track is for you.Participating in the Solana Track will also give you access to the Solana Copa America, the largest startup competition in Latin America.What Judges evaluated:<ul><li>Clarity, communication, and innovation of the project.</li><li>Utilization of the Solana ecosystem.</li><li>Arket potential, impact, and scalability.</li><li>Demonstrated user adoption strategy.</li><li>Completeness and quality of submission materials.</li></ul><h4>Winners and Rewards</h4><ol><li>1st Place: $5,000 USDC<ul><li>Winner: Apple Cash Decentralized</li></ul></li><li>2nd Place: $3,000 USDC<ul><li>Winner: Meme Arena</li></ul></li><li>3rd Place: $2,000 USDC<ul><li>Winner: Triad</li></ul></li><li>4th Place: $1,000 USDC<ul><li>Winner: Kobe</li></ul></li><li>5th Place: $500 USDC<ul><li>Winner: Continent</li></ul></li></ol>Best Pitch: Meme Arena ($1,000)All the prizes from our part will be doubled if the projects continue building for an additional 2 months after claiming this bounty, as part of the Keep Building Grants.Also, Forma will add $3,000 (and pay it directly) to the prize pool.1- $1,0002- $5003- $5004- $2505- $250Social Impact Prize: Ellastech ($500)We also want to thank all the teams who participated in the Aleph Hackathon. The creativity and dedication you all demonstrated are what drive the blockchain space forward. We are excited to see how these projects will evolve and contribute to the Solana ecosystem in the future.Congratulations to the winners, and thank you for your incredible contributions!

12.5kUSDC Total Prizes
5,000 USDC 1st 3,000 USDC 2nd 2,000 USDC 3rd 1,000 USDC 4th 500 USDC 5th 1,000 USDC x1 (Bonus)