Build Innovative Solana Projects for Hackaroo

About Solana ANZ

Solana ANZ is focused on growing the Solana ecosystem in Australia and New Zealand. We're all about finding and supporting talented developers, builders, and founders in the region. We're excited to be part of the Cypherpunk hackathon, helping to uncover the next wave of innovation from down under.

Mission

Our mission for this track at Hackaroo is to discover and support the brightest developers, builders, and founders from Australia and New Zealand. We want to see your most innovative ideas come to life.

Hackathon Track Scope

We're looking for projects that demonstrate creativity, technical prowess, and a clear understanding of the Solana ecosystem. Your project should:

• Address a real-world problem or pain point an existing solution can't solve.

• Leverage the Solana blockchain in a meaningful way.

• Showcase your skills as a developer, builder, or founder.

• Be innovative and push the boundaries of what's possible on Solana.

Submission Requirements

To be considered for this track, please submit the following:

• A link to your GitHub repository with all your project's code.

• A clear and concise README file in your repository explaining your project, how to set it up, and how it works.

• A short video (3-5 minutes) demonstrating your project's functionality and explaining your vision.

• A brief write-up (max 500 words) detailing the problem you're solving, your solution, and how it utilises Solana.

• The project must be in English.

Judging Criteria

Submissions will be judged on the following criteria:

• Innovation: How new and creative is the idea?

• Technical Implementation: How well is the project built? Is the code clean and functional?

• Impact: Does the project have the potential to make a significant difference or solve a real problem?

• Solana Utilisation: How effectively does the project leverage the unique features of the Solana blockchain?

• Presentation: How clearly and effectively is the project demonstrated and explained?

Reward Structure

• 1st Place: 10,000 Amazon Credit + 2000 USDC

• 2nd Place: 1250 USDC

• 3rd Place: 750 USDC

• 250 USDC for 4 Special Mentions