Mini-Hack: Ship a Simple Solana dApp

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

• A working prototype that runs on Solana, even if it’s basic.

• Examples you could build:

  • TipLink-style app where creators get instant tips via QR codes.

  • Map on Solana where people can earn tokens by adding missing local places (cafes, shops, landmarks).

  • Simple freelance invoicing tool to create/send invoices payable in USDC on Solana.

  • Event ticketing system using NFTs or compressed NFTs.

  • A community rewards app where groups issue tokens for participation.
    
    

Submissions must include:

• GitHub repo with code

• Pitch Deck

• 2–3 screenshots of the product

• A short Loom demo (2–3 min)

• One paragraph on what you’d improve if given more time

  
  

How we’ll judge:

• Technical Functionality

• Product Usefulness and Market Relevance

• Creativity & Innovation

• User Experience (UX/UI)

• Open Source Contribution

• Clarity of Business Model

  
  

Submission requirements

• GitHub repo + short write-up (max 500 words)

• Screenshots + Loom demo

• Publicly accessible (anyone can test)

  
  

Resources:

• Solana Developer Docs

• Solana Actions & Blinks

• Solana Pay Docs

• USDC on Solana

• Helius API Docs

  
  

Payout
🥇 Winner: $500
🥈 1st Runner-up: $300
🥉 2nd Runner-up: $200