Today, Chainlink, the industry-standard decentralized computing platform, announced the Chainlink Block Magic Hackathon, running from April 29 to June 2, 2024. Offering over $400,000 in prizes across multiple categories, the hackathon will provide “a clear and focused one-month path to getting from zero to one” for first-time developers, experienced blockchain developers, and seasoned web2 developers looking to build a career in web3.
In March 2023, there were an estimated 60,000 blockchain-based developers globally, representing a tiny fraction of the world’s 26+ million developers. With the recent Bitcoin ETF approval accelerating an already rapidly growing space, web3 developers are in extremely high demand.
Chainlink’s industry-leading decentralized oracle infrastructure, which has securely enabled over $10.5 trillion in transaction value, comprises a comprehensive suite of web3 services connecting blockchains to real-world data and computation, enabling the creation of advanced web3 applications alongside the tokenization of real-world assets onchain.
Registration for the Block Magic Hackathon is complementary and participants who submit a completed project that utilizes at least one Chainlink service will be eligible to win 1st and 2nd prizes in three main tracks: Financial Services, Artificial Intelligence, and Gaming & Consumer Apps, with additional prizes awarded to projects with the best UI/UX and the best video demo.
Additionally, all hackathon winners will be considered for admission into the Chainlink BUILD program, which fosters promising early-stage startups and established projects in Chainlink’s ecosystem through enhanced access to essential Chainlink infrastructure, new product alpha and beta releases, and technical support.
To learn more, visit the Block Magic website, the Chainlink Discord, and the official Chainlink X.