About the bounty The best way to learn Solana is by shipping. This mini-hack is about moving from idea → working prototype. The goal isn’t polish, it’s proof: can you build something simple, useful, and live on Solana? What we’re looking for<ul class="list-node"><li>A working prototype that runs on Solana, even if it’s basic.</li><li>Examples you could build:<ul class="list-node"><li>TipLink-style app where creators get instant tips via QR codes.</li><li>Map on Solana where people can earn tokens by adding missing local places (cafes, shops, landmarks).</li><li>Simple freelance invoicing tool to create/send invoices payable in USDC on Solana.</li><li>Event ticketing system using NFTs or compressed NFTs.</li><li>A community rewards app where groups issue tokens for participation. </li></ul></li></ul>Submissions must include:<ul class="list-node"><li>GitHub repo with code</li><li>Pitch Deck</li><li>2–3 screenshots of the product</li><li>A short Loom demo (2–3 min)</li><li>One paragraph on what you’d improve if given more time</li></ul>How we’ll judge:<ul class="list-node"><li>Technical Functionality</li><li>Product Usefulness and Market Relevance</li><li>Creativity &amp; Innovation</li><li>User Experience (UX/UI)</li><li>Open Source Contribution</li><li>Clarity of Business Model</li></ul>Submission requirements<ul class="list-node"><li>GitHub repo + short write-up (max 500 words)</li><li>Screenshots + Loom demo</li><li>Publicly accessible (anyone can test)</li></ul>Resources:<ul class="list-node"><li><a class="link" href="https://docs.solana.com" target="">Solana Developer Docs</a></li><li><a class="link" href="https://solana.com/solutions/actions" target="">Solana Actions &amp; Blinks</a></li><li><a class="link" href="https://docs.solanapay.com/" target="">Solana Pay Docs</a></li><li><a class="link" href="https://www.circle.com/en/usdc-multichain/solana" target="">USDC on Solana</a></li><li><a class="link" href="https://docs.helius.dev" target="">Helius API Docs</a></li></ul>Payout 🥇 Winner: $500 🥈 1st Runner-up: $300 🥉 2nd Runner-up: $200

Mini-Hack: Ship a Simple Solana dApp

Mini-Hack: Ship a Simple Solana dApp

1,000USDC Total Prizes
500 USDC 1st 300 USDC 2nd 200 USDC 3rd