2024-8-6 07:18 |
Unstoppable Domains and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have announced the success of their global virtual hackathon, which reached 1,162 participants.
Hosted on Devpost.com, the Unstoppable Hackathon leveraged AWS’s cloud computing capabilities and Unstoppable Domains’ blockchain-based digital identity solutions, tapping into opportunities within Web3 and artificial intelligence (AI).
Integration of Technologies and Prize DistributionThe event showcased the integration of AWS’s artificial intelligence stack, UD Resolution API, and UD Partner API, enhancing the utility of Web3 domains and AWS cloud services. With a total of 55 innovative project submissions, each aimed to push the boundaries of what is possible with Unstoppable Domains and AWS technologies.
A substantial prize pool of $187,000 was awarded across three categories: AI-Driven Tooling, Resolution & User Experience, and Digital Identity. Moreover, the quality of submissions highlights the growing momentum in Web3 and AI.
Evaluations of submissions were based on five critical factors: Creativity and Innovation, User Experience and Design, Technical Execution and Implementation, Impact and Relevance, and Commercial Viability.
Highlights of Winning Projects AI-Driven ToolingFirst Place: AdToken, an AI-powered platform for blockchain advertising, offers gas-free payments, on-chain reporting, and crowdfunded campaigns catering to advertisers and affiliates.
Second Place: Web3-GPT simplifies Unstoppable Domains resolution using Large Language Models and AI Agents, allowing users to engage with smart contract development through natural language prompts.
Resolution & User ExperienceFirst Place: DomainGPT, a Telegram bot, streamlines domain-related tasks within the Unstoppable Domains ecosystem, making it easier for users to retrieve domain statistics and check availability.
Second Place: Receive.me reimagines digital identity management, integrating Web3 naming services and social platforms to create a cohesive online presence.
Third Place: Chums Chat, an end-to-end encrypted messaging platform, connects with the Matrix network to enable secure private and group messaging within Web3.
Digital IdentityFirst Place: All.box revolutionizes the creation and management of landing pages for tokenized domains, combining user-friendly design tools with generative AI for descriptions and images.
Judging and Evaluation CriteriaThe judging panel included AI and Web3 specialists from AWS, such as Brad Feinstein, Jean Farmer, and Forrest Colyer. Joining them were experts from Unstoppable Domains, including Sandy Carter, Lisa Seacat, and Lisa Wojtaszcyk.
Sandy Carter, COO of Unstoppable Domains, remarked, “It’s amazing to see the level of innovation coming from our participants and the overwhelming interest the hackathon brought. It’s a testament to the power of AI and Web3 that so many developers are interested in exploring this intersection of technology. The creativity and dedication of the developers in this hackathon was truly inspiring.”
Overall, each winning project demonstrated novel applications of AWS services and Unstoppable Domains’ APIs, providing impressive user experiences and revealing the potential for real-world impact by combining Web3 and AI technologies.
Editor’s note: Written with the assistance of AI – Edited and fact-checked by Jason Newey.
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