Welcome to the HaCKBee buzzing family! We are excited to have you here for the documentation Hackathon. Think of it more like a fun bazaar than a competition. Our goal is to improve the existing CKB docs and make them more user-friendly. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, we want everyone to have fun while contributing to the wider adoption of CKB. We can't wait to see you buzzing!
Anyone can join, whether you're solo or in a team. Just make sure to fill out this registration form so we can confirm your spot.
A pool of 10,000 USD in CKB is available for the winners to share!
Come hang out with us on Discord! If you're gonna crush it at the #DOCKATHON APRIL 3-13, our channels have got you covered with everything you need to know about the Hackathon.
All times listed on this page are in UTC +8.
| Connect | Teamup | Build | Deliver | Evaluate | Announce |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 3-6 | April 7 00:00 | April 8-9 (48 hrs) | April 10 00:00 | April 10-12 | April 13 |
| Kick-off | Close registration | Develop | Submission deadline | Judging period + Demo | Announce winners |
| Network | Finalize Teams | Develop | |||
| Register! | Develop |
Off to a great start! Register now to receive mentor support and a unique entry tag. ⏩ Cryptape Doc Hackathon Registration Form
Don't forget to join our Discord! This applies to both individuals and teams. See you there!
The top three teams or individuals will share a pool of 10,000 USD in CKB, distributed as:
1st Place: 5,000 USD
2nd Place: 3,000 USD
3rd Place: 2,000 USD
Rewards will be distribution on April 13, 2023. The value of CKB as rewards will be based on the price at 10:00 (UTC+8) on April 12, 2023. How the bonus will be split is up to the teams to decide.
💡 Reminder： You need a wallet supporting CKB to receive the reward. Make sure it’s well installed. You can find more info here and check out the third-party wallet compilation.
Let‘s go over the challenges which include but not limited to:
- Onboarding Materials: Create a guidebook for new CKB developers
- Dev-Friendly Definitions: Improve CKB glossary by revising or adding key Nervos-/ CKB-specific concepts, such as "halving”, “cycle”
- Frictionless Tutorials: Write learning-oriented tutorials for tools, such as Lumos, Capsule, and Kuai
- Use Cases & Scenarios: Create demos highlighting specific problems or scenarios, user cases, and expected behaviors where the tool is applied
- Automated Tools: Build a tool to improve CKB documentation discovery, e.g., a custom search engine to access existing CKB docs, a chat bot to answer CKB-related questions
Pick a focus that matches your skills and interest, go ahead and rock it!
🧐 Have other ideas that are covered?** Haven't see anything that piques your interest? No worries! We’d love to hear your ideas. Jump on our Discord and let's chat!
Projects will be reviewed by JUDGES from the CKB ecosystem.
- Project development deadline: April 9, 2023, 24:00 (UTC+8)
- Project presentation: Starts from April 10, 2023, 10:00 (UTC+8) (Optional)
- Presentation duration: 20 minutes max, followed by a 10-minute session Q&A with judges‘ feedback
💡 We recommend to include a demo or video with your project submission to showcase your work effectively, especially if there are time zone differences.
Evaluation is based on:
- Problem-Solving: Does the project solve the intended problem? (40 points)
- Functionality: Does the project work as intended? (35 points)
- User Experience: Is the project intuitive and easy to use? (30 points)
- Code Quality (15 points)
Want to earn extra credit? Take on a tough project! You'll get:
- 15% more points for tackling a complex one
- 20% more points for the most challenging one
Don't be afraid to aim high as long as it's doable and matches your skills. Take the leap and go for it!
Total points: Evaluation result + extra points
Reminder：Strategize your timeline. Prioritize the essentials for timely success.
Our goal is for you to brush up your skills, enjoy the process, and learn new things.
Each team will have a dedicated mentor assigned from the CKB dev team for technical support during the Hackathon. Do not hesitate to seek their assistance whenever required.
Explore our curated collection of tutorials, tools, videos, and essays to help you on your way.
- Participants can join the project as individuals or teams.
- Deadline for project development is on April 9 24:00 (UTC+8).
- Do NOT infringe on copyrighted material.
- Do NOT obtain information illegally.
- Maintain a friendly and polite attitude throughout the event.