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$20,000

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Nethermind builds and secures core Ethereum infrastructure. We develop the Nethermind execution client, contribute to network upgrades, and advance protocol work across rollups and zero-knowledge systems. Our teams combine full-stack Ethereum expertise with security audits, formal verification, and emerging work in verifiable, privacy-preserving digital identity.

Prizes

đŸ€– Create a real or virtual Robotic Agent âžș $12,000
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1st place
$6,000
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2nd place
$4,000
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3rd place
$2,000

We believe the future of on-chain activity will be driven by autonomous agents—some operating purely in code, others bridging into physical or virtual robotics. In this bounty, we challenge you to create something that demonstrates the power of AI interacting with Ethereum in a tangible, next-gen way.

Possible Directions (Not Exhaustive):

  • Robotics & Web3: Use ROS, Gazebo (or any robotics stack) plus an AI agent that references on-chain data or executes on-chain actions. For example, a robot that navigates a maze if it receives certain on-chain signals or incentives.
  • Metaverse/Virtual Simulations: Integrate a 3D environment (Unity, Blender, etc.) with an AI agent that uses Ethereum smart contracts for logic or governance.
  • Supply Chain Automation: Show how robotics (real or simulated) can be orchestrated or compensated via DAOs, token incentives, or L2 microtransactions.
  • AI Governance: Build a multi-agent system where AI modules vote on proposals or set parameters on-chain, potentially triggering real-world robotic or IoT actions.

Qualification Requirements

  1. Technical Depth – Effective integration of AI frameworks with blockchain and (optionally) robotics or simulation tools.
  2. Novelty – Is your approach distinctly innovative? Does it showcase a new angle on AI + blockchain?
  3. Practical Potential – Could this idea evolve into a real-world application or open doors to new AI-based dApps?
  4. User Experience – Clear documentation, a coherent demo, and well-structured code.
  5. Completeness – While we don’t expect a polished product, we value a working proof-of-concept with tangible AI–blockchain interaction.
  6. Project must demonstrate on-chain integration with Ethereum (or an L2) plus AI-driven logic.
đŸŒ± Create your Agentic Future âžș $5,000
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1st place
$2,000
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2nd place
$1,500
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3rd place
$1,000
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4th place
$500

Want to get your feet wet with Ethereum and AI? This track is tailor-made for you! Create a small but complete project showcasing agentic or AI-driven interaction with smart contracts. Even if it’s a simple chatbot that reads on-chain data or an AI script that executes a swap, the key is learning by doing.

Possible Directions:

  • DeFAI: A basic agent that automatically performs onchain operations. We are looking for originality of ideas combined with seamless UI rather than technical perfection.
  • Your Idea: Do you have a bold new usecase in mind when it comes to Blockchain and AI? We are not looking for yet another bot to call onchain swaps or to publish summaries of tweets. We want to see some original usecases which are not mainstream yet!

Qualification Requirements

  1. Originality - Is your idea original and not yet part of the mainstream discourse?
  2. Functionality & Completeness – Does your dApp (or prototype) actually run end to end?
  3. Learning Spirit – Show us that you’re exploring new territory and document the steps you took.
  4. Creative AI Use – Even a small AI integration can be powerful—what’s your unique spin?
  5. User Experience – Is the project user-friendly and well-explained?
  6. Must include at least one AI component (NLP, decision-making agent, etc.) interacting with an Ethereum contract.
🏆 Create an AI-Powered DeFi Assistant on Starknet âžș $3,000
Up to 2 teams will receive $1,500

Calling all creative coders, AI enthusiasts, and blockchain believers! 🚀 Ready to flex your dev skills and build something groundbreaking? This is your chance to fuse the magic of AI with the power of Starknet. From quirky chatbots to autonomous trading ninjas, the only limit is your imagination (and maybe your caffeine supply ☕☕☕).

What’s the deal?

Create an AI agent that helps users navigate and interact with DeFi protocols on Starknet. The agent should enhance the DeFi experience by providing intelligent insights, suggestions, or automation capabilities while maintaining a non-custodial approach. Whether it's portfolio management, yield optimization, risk assessment, or another DeFi use case, the agent should demonstrate practical utility while leveraging both AI capabilities and Starknet's infrastructure to solve real user needs.

Bonus for using Starkweb, integrating with Voyager, or Starknet RPC services!

So, what are you waiting for? Fire up your IDE, grab some snacks, and let’s see what AI agents you can dream up. Happy hacking! 🚀

Qualification Requirements

  1. Best use of your chosen AI framework
  2. Simplicity of implementation (easy to understand and use)
  3. Execution - does your solution solve the problem you aimed to address?
  4. Make sure your project is as cool as it is functional on Starknet Sepolia. Deploying without requiring API keys, with the option for users to set their own keys.
  5. Code quality
  6. Fetch up-to-date on-chain data using RPC and custom contexts.
  7. Focus on user experience: go beyond simple text-based chatbots by integrating generative UIs.

Workshop

Building Effective AI Agents with Simple, Com...

In this workshop, we’ll dive into practical strategies for designing agentic systems using Large Language Models (L...

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12:00 PM EST — Wednesday, Feb 5, 2025

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