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Hedera

$8,500

About

Hedera stands apart as a leading EVM blockchain through its distinctive developer experience. Developers of all backgrounds can leverage familiar tools like Solidity or SDKs in JavaScript, Rust, Python and more* to build breakthrough applications. It is powered by the hashgraph consensus algorithm which enables 10,000+ TPS, 3s finality, low fees priced in USD, and the highest grade (aBFT) of security. -- *Hedera also has SDKs for Go and Swift!

Prizes

🤖 AI on Hedera ⸺ $2,000

Build innovative applications, agents, tooling, or infrastructure that combine AI/ML (including LLMs and autonomous agents) with Hedera network services. The focus is on demonstrating novel AI‑blockchain integrations that create real utility for developers or end‑users.

Qualification Requirements

1. Utilise at least one Hedera service: Smart Contracts (EVM), Token Service, Consensus Service, Scheduled Transactions, or Mirror Node. 2. Incorporate AI in a material way e.g. Hedera Agent Kit SDK, Hedera Eliza Plugin, Federated Learning, AI Data Marketplaces. 3. Provide all source code in public GitHub repo(s) 4. Verify any smart contracts on Hashscan 5. Include a demo video (≤ 5 minutes) explaining what was built and how to run it Optional enhancements earn extra points: - Use multiple Hedera services - Create high quality documentation / developer resources

Links and Resources

Getting Started

https://docs.hedera.com/hedera/getting-started

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Hedera Agent Kit

https://github.com/hedera-dev/hedera-agent-kit

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Hedera Eliza Plugin

https://github.com/hedera-dev/eliza-plugin-hedera

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Decentralised Agent-to-Agent Communication

https://hashgraphonline.com/docs/libraries/standards-sdk/hcs-10/

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Hedera SDK Playground

https://portal.hedera.com/playground

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Hedera Agent Kit NextJS Template

https://github.com/hedera-dev/template-hedera-agent-kit-nextjs

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🏎️ Hedera EVM: Smart Contracts & Cross‑Chain Integrations ⸺ $3,500

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1st place

$2,000

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2nd place

$1,500 ×2

Build and deploy innovative Smart Contract based applications on Hedera. The focus is on leveraging Hedera's EVM compatibility and integration into the Ethereum ecosystem.

Qualification Requirements

1. Deploy a Smart Contract on Hedera Mainnet, Testnet, or Previewnet using the Hedera EVM. 2. Verify all Smart Contracts on Hashscan 3. Provide all source code in public GitHub repo(s) 4. Include a demo video (≤ 5 minutes) explaining what was built and how to run it Optional enhancements earn extra points: - Use Oracles (Chainlink, Pyth, Supra) for real time price feeds - Integrate Bridges (LayerZero, HashPort, Chainlink CCIP) for cross-chain interoperability - Build with the HTS System Contracts for a hybrid EVM and Native Service application - Native Hedera wallet flow (HashPack, Kabila, MetaMask Snap) - Create high quality documentation / developer resources

Links and Resources

Contract Verification on Hashscan

https://docs.hedera.com/hedera/tutorials/smart-contracts/how-to-verify-a-smart-contract-on-hashscan

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Hedera Portal Contract Builder

https://portal.hedera.com/contract-builder

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Hedera System Smart Contracts

https://docs.hedera.com/hedera/core-concepts/smart-contracts/system-smart-contracts

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Bridges, Oracles, and Tokenization Studios

https://docs.hedera.com/hedera/open-source-solutions

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Hedera EVM Documentation

https://docs.hedera.com/hedera/getting-started-evm-developers/add-hedera-to-metamask

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Hedera Faucet

https://portal.hedera.com/faucet

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🎉 Hedera Overall Winner ⸺ $3,000

The Overall Winner is the best project out of both AI and EVM tracks. See more detailed descriptions in the respective track's section above.

Qualification Requirements

For this track, you must qualify for either the AI on Hedera Track OR the Hedera EVM Track. See more detailed descriptions in the respective track's section above, including optional enhancements to earn extra points.