<h2 class="heading-node">🐻 Build-A-Bear Hackathon | Drift Side Track</h2>The Drift Side Track is part of Ranger's <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://ranger.finance/build-a-bear-hackathon#5.judging">Build-A-Bear Hackathon</a> open to any submission that utilises Drift as part of their strategy — whether that's perps, spot, borrow/lend, or cross-venue approaches.Who it's for: Traders and developers who have a yield or trading strategy that incorporates Drift's ecosystem and suite of products. Solo or team.What you can build: Any production-ready vault strategy that uses Drift as a core component. Basis trades, delta-neutral, funding rate farming, spot-perp arbitrage, or anything novel.Why: Winning strategies get seeded with real TVL (up to $200K on this track) and deployed on-chain via <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://www.app.ranger.finance/earn">Ranger Earn</a>. Vault managers earn ongoing performance fees post-hackathon.Drift submissions are eligible for both the Main Track and the Drift Side Track. To compete for both, submit separately on the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://superteam.fun/earn/listing/ranger-build-a-bear-hackathon-main-track">Main Track page</a>.<hr>🏆 Drift Side Track Prizes<ul class="list-node"><li>1st Place — $100,000 in vault seeding</li><li>2nd Place — $60,000 in vault seeding</li><li>3rd Place — $40,000 in vault seeding</li></ul><hr><h3 class="heading-node">✅ Prize Eligibility Requirements</h3><ol class="list-node"><li>Review carefully before building. Strategies that don't meet these requirements will not be eligible for seeding prizes regardless of competition performance.</li><li>Minimum APY: 10%</li><li>Base Asset: USDC</li><li>Tenor: 3-month lock, rolling — reassessed every 3 months</li><li>Disqualifying yield sources:</li></ol><ul class="list-node"><li>Ponzi-like yield-bearing stables — circular yield dependencies (e.g. Vault A exposes to YBS X, Y, Z where X depends on Y, Y depends on Z, Z depends on X). Can cause death spirals.</li><li>Junior tranche / insurance pool designs — e.g. RLP, jrUSDe. Carry principal loss risk.</li><li>DEX LP vaults — e.g. JLP, HLP, LLP. Carry impermanent loss / principal loss risk.</li><li>High-leverage looping — health rate below 1.05 on assets whose price is not hardcoded in the oracle.</li></ul><ol class="list-node" start="5"><li>Drift-Specific Seeding Terms</li></ol><ul class="list-node"><li>TVL seeding is provided as a depositor into the winning vault and may be withdrawn at any time.</li><li>Seeding is at Drift's discretion — if a winning vault doesn't meet expectations, Drift may choose not to seed.</li><li>After seeding, if the vault falls below 80% of the seeded value, Drift may withdraw deposits.</li></ul><hr><h3 class="heading-node">📅 Timeline</h3>Kickoff Mar 9Build Window Mar 9 – Apr 6Workshop 1: Launch &amp; Operate Your Ranger Vault Wed, Mar 11 — 3–4pm UTC Link: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://us05web.zoom.us/j/81469827696?pwd=IBTKThF1EuYEh1t0Ok6RxJdQjrUN0S.1">https://us05web.zoom.us/j/81469827696?pwd=IBTKThF1EuYEh1t0Ok6RxJdQjrUN0S.1</a> Passcode: 566337Workshop 2: Compose with Ranger Vaults via CPI / Custom Adaptors Fri, Mar 13 — 3–4pm UTC Link: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://us05web.zoom.us/j/87277759766?pwd=y7NKAzTcYIdqxa3m5Rrt5WReIdQtCP.1">https://us05web.zoom.us/j/87277759766?pwd=y7NKAzTcYIdqxa3m5Rrt5WReIdQtCP.1</a> Passcode: 501493Workshop 3: Drift Perps and Vaults Mon, Mar 16 — 3–4pm UTC Link: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://us05web.zoom.us/j/89451647662?pwd=vV0kC0tDWMcIjbSrNAnRO4UnOSTIJn.1">https://us05web.zoom.us/j/89451647662?pwd=vV0kC0tDWMcIjbSrNAnRO4UnOSTIJn.1</a> Passcode: 209390Workshop 4: Cobo MPC Wallet Infra Tue, Mar 17 — TBC check TG for more infoSubmissions Deadline Apr 6, 23:59 UTCJudging Apr 7–11Results Apr 14Join the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://t.co/OnDFZVjH3N">Ranger Telegram</a> for updates, workshops, technical help, and questions.<hr><h3 class="heading-node">📋 Submission Requirements</h3>Submit all of the following via this bounty page by April 6, all the submissions must be made through Earn to be eligible:<ol class="list-node"><li>🎥 Demo/Pitch Video (max 3 min) Walk us through your strategy, your edge, and how it operates on Ranger Earn.</li><li>📄 Strategy Documentation Explain your strategy thesis, how it works in practice, and your risk management approach — including drawdown limits, position sizing, and rebalancing logic.</li><li>💻 Code Repository Open-source repos are encouraged, but you may keep your repo private. If your repo is private, you are required to add <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://github.com/jakeyvee">@jakeyvee</a> on GitHub so that organizers and judges can review your code. Submissions without verifiable code will not be considered.</li><li>🔗 On-chain Verification Submit the wallet address or vault address used during the hackathon build window (Mar 9 – Apr 6). We will verify trade activity and performance directly on-chain via Solscan.</li><li>📊 CEX Strategy Verification (if applicable) If your strategy involves CEX execution, submit:</li></ol><ul class="list-node"><li>Trade history CSV export from your exchange (Binance, OKX, Bybit, etc.)</li><li>A read-only API key for further verification</li></ul><blockquote class="block-node">Why we require this: Seed TVL prizes are awarded based on verified strategy performance. On-chain addresses and CEX trade history allow us to confirm that trades occurred within the hackathon window, that PnL is real, and that your strategy matches your documentation. This protects the integrity of the competition and ensures fair judging for all participants.</blockquote>Live performance during the hackathon period (Mar 9–Apr 6) is preferred, but backtested results are accepted.<hr><h3 class="heading-node">⚖️ Judging Criteria</h3><ol class="list-node"><li>Strategy Quality &amp; Edge – Genuine alpha or defensible thesis. Differentiated approach.</li><li>Risk Management – Drawdown limits, liquidation protection, position sizing, rebalancing.</li><li>Technical Implementation – Code quality, adaptor integration, vault architecture, security.</li><li>Production Viability – Realistic deployment path, scalability, operational complexity.</li><li>Novelty &amp; Innovation – New primitives, creative protocol combinations, ecosystem contribution.</li></ol><hr><h3 class="heading-node">📚 Resources</h3><ul class="list-node"><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://ranger.finance/build-a-bear-hackathon">Hackathon Landing Page</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://docs.ranger.finance/">Ranger Earn Docs</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://t.co/OnDFZVjH3N">Ranger Hackathon Telegram</a></li><li><a target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://docs.drift.trade/protocol">Drift Docs</a></li><li><a target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://www.cobo.com/developers/v2/developer-tools/cobo-cli/api-documentation">Cobo Docs</a></li></ul>

Ranger Build-A-Bear Hackathon Drift Side Track

Ranger Build-A-Bear Hackathon Drift Side Track

200kUSDC Total Prizes
100k USDC 1st 60k USDC 2nd 40k USDC 3rd