After a rigorous two-month period of creation and collaboration, the Algorand (ALGO) Foundation has announced the winners of the Change the Game hackathon. Innovators from around the world joined forces to transform groundbreaking ideas into tangible prototypes and proofs of concept, according to the Algorand Foundation.
Johanna Moran, Algorand Foundation’s Head of Developer Outreach & Programs, expressed her excitement: “As Head of Startup Programs, I’m thrilled about the innovative solutions and talent showcased in our second global virtual hackathon. We’re also excited to announce the establishment of an Incubator Program to provide these promising ideas with resources, mentorship, and network access for their successful transition into the next phase of development. Our goal is to nurture these visionary projects into successful ventures.”
The Change the Game hackathon offered significant prizes, with the winner of each track receiving 8,000 USDCa, second place 5,000 USDCa, and third place 3,000 USDCa. Additionally, the Grandmaster Prize includes an additional 10,000 USDCa and 25,000 AWS credits. Special prizes of 2,000 USDCa were awarded for the best AI project and the best women-led team.
Grandmaster Demo Day
The grand finale of the Change the Game hackathon, the Grandmaster Demo Day, is set for June 27. Winners from each track will be invited to Decipher, a 2-day retreat in Barcelona featuring workshops, master classes, and opportunities to advance their business. Here, they will pitch their groundbreaking projects to an esteemed panel of judges.
Category Winners
DeFi
1st: SeerBot – A trading bot integrated with Telegram and built on Algorand technology
2nd: Myrkle – A comprehensive suite of web# instruments
3rd: Gainify – A yield farming token intended to drive Algorand TVL, volume, and activity
Consumer
1st: Rahat Algorand Integration – An initiative to enhance disaster relief with blockchain technology and AI
2nd: CAN – An Algorand NFT-based cafe discount and membership service
3rd: Turi – Facilitation of effortless Web3 transactions solely using a phone number
Interoperability
1st: AIgoProtect – A decentralized peer-to-peer consensus delegation platform
2nd: Adamik – A multichain read and write API
3rd: Algorand MultiChain Wallet Bot – An initiative to manage and bridge multi-chain crypto assets through an intuitive Telegram interface
Bonus Prizes
AI Bonus Prize
SeerBot – A trading bot integrated with Telegram and built on Algorand
Female-led Bonus Prize
AIgoProtect – A decentralized peer-to-peer consensus delegation platform
Algorand Foundation Incubator
The Algorand Foundation also announced a new Incubator Program aimed at supporting entrepreneurs. This 8-week program will provide guidance, resources, and connections to help participants achieve their business goals. The program assists with team formation, ideation, and product-market fit, transforming ideas into exceptional teams ready for rapid scaling.
For more information about the incubator, visit the Notion board.
Congratulations to all participants for their exceptional contributions to the Algorand ecosystem. The foundation eagerly anticipates the Grandmaster Demo Day and the continued development of these innovative projects.
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