The Starknet Foundation is a community foundation organized to provide an independent community structure for supporting the Starknet project.The Foundation also promotes the use and adoption of the Starknet network, fosters the research, development, and extension of the Starknet network, and supports community participation and project governance.
Prizes
🌱 Seed Grant Program ⸺ $25,000
The Seed Grant Program is designed to provide teams with grants up to $25,000 in USDC in non-dilutive funding to enhance the growth of the Starknet ecosystem.
The Starknet Foundation has $5M set aside to support builders go from MVP to mainnet. These grants are provided outside of the scope of StarkHack and are appropriate for projects and teams meeting the following criteria:
— actively involved in the Starknet community and / or participated in a Starknet hackathon, builder program, or other entry-level initiative;
— developed an MVP or proof of concept; and
— planning on using or building upon existing Starknet tools and integrations.
Applications from all industries are welcome, and there are no restrictions on the types of products or verticals considered.
Qualification Requirements
While participating (and even winning) at StarkHack does not guarantee that you would qualify for a grant, its very likely that you are an excellent candidate to apply!
StarkWare develops STARK-based scaling solutions for the blockchain industry.
StarkWare is a core contributor to Starknet, an L2 ZK-rollup based on Ethereum with plans to also expand to Bitcoin. Enabling lightning fast transactions at extremely low costs. Starknet also offers native account abstraction, over $1B in TVL, and a lively developer ecosystem,
Contracts deployed to Starknet are written in Cairo, a rust-inspired language for creating STARK-provable programs in a safe and convenient manner. Existing Ethereum smart contracts can make use of the Solidity-to-Cairo compiler to quickly deploy on Starknet.
Prizes
🏆 Best use of Starknet ⸺ $50,000
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Grand Prize
$10,000
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2nd place
$8,500 ×2
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3rd place
$4,000 ×3
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Promising Projects
$1,000 ×6
Starknet’s mission is to allow individuals to freely implement and use any social function they desire. We're excited to see what you build using Starknet as a boosted layer on top of Ethereum, optimized for speed and cost.
We welcome any type of project built on Starknet including, but not limited to, the topics of Defi, AI & Verifiable Compute, DIDs, Privacy, Consumer, Cross-chain & Interoperability, and Autonomous Worlds & Games.
Qualification Requirements
To qualify projects must be deployed to Starknet or Starknet Sepolia. Additionally, projects utilizing a Starknet Appchain will also qualify.
Cartridge leads the development of the Dojo Engine and other tools and infrastructure for building and deploying Fully Onchain Games (FoCG) and Autonomous Worlds (AW).
Dojo is an open source framework for building provable Games, Autonomous Worlds and other Applications that are composable, extensible, permissionless and persistent. Dojo is an extension of Cairo, an efficiently provable language, that supports generation of zero-knowledge proofs attesting to a computations validity and enables exponential scaling of onchain computation while maintaining the security properties of Ethereum.
Prizes
⛩️ Starkware General Dojo Prize! ⸺ $10,000
Up to 3 teams will receive $3,333
Sponsored by Starkware!
Games built using the Dojo Engine will qualify for a Dojo Prize! Judging is subjective, but it will be based on the criteria listed below:
1. Novel use of the unique properties of the Dojo Engine
2. Originality of concept, game mechanics, visual design, etc.
3. Compelling visual and game design
4. Level of fun
Qualification Requirements
1. Submissions must be built using the Dojo Engine.
2. Submissions must be built during the Stark Hack and exclusively for the Stark Hack. Mods of existing games are considered valid submissions as long as they are built during the Stark Hack.
3. Extensibility and composability are core to fully onchain games, but all sources must be cited. This includes but is not limited to: Worlds being extended, Code, Plugins, Libraries, and Visual Assets
⛓️ Deploy with Slot! ⸺ $2,500
Up to 2 teams will receive $1,250
Deploy a Dojo game using Slot: https://book.dojoengine.org/toolchain/slot
Qualification Requirements
To win the Deploy with Slot! prize, games must be playable and deployed using Slot.
🎮 Onboard with Controller ⸺ $2,500
Up to 2 teams will receive $1,250
Integrate the Cartridge Controller into your onboarding flow for players!
Qualification Requirements
To win the 'Onboard with Controller!' prize, games must integrate the Controller for player onboarding.
Voyager is a Starknet block explorer and analytics platform with an intuitive and streamlined interface for interacting with on-chain data. It is a dependable portal for individuals keen on effortlessly and accurately navigating the world of Starknet analytics and insights, making them accessible to developers and the broader ecosystem alike.
Prizes
🔎 Voyager API ⸺ $6,000
Split with up to 23 teams (capped at $261 per team)
Voyager API is a versatile toolset designed for developers building blockchain applications. It simplifies integration with blockchain networks, ensures security, and supports high transaction volumes. Starknet RPC provides a robust set of protocols for interacting with the Starknet blockchain, enabling efficient transaction processing, scalable application development, and seamless communication with the blockchain.
Reach out on the Telegram channel for access to Voyager’s API. The link is in resources.
Qualification Requirements
Creative use: Show us your creative side! We’re looking for projects that leverage the Voyager API in unique and interesting ways.
Integral integration: The API should be a core part of your project, not just an afterthought. We want to see it used in a way that’s central to your project’s functionality.
Documentation: Tell us your story! Provide detailed documentation on where and why you used the Voyager API, explaining your thought process and the benefits you gained.
Contract Verification: We’d love to see your contracts verified on Voyager. This will add an extra layer of security and reliability to your project.
Complete authentication, authorization, onboarding and user management toolkit available through React. From embedded wallets to token gating, everything is available out of the box, but fully customizable.
Prizes
⛓️ Best cross chain project utilizing Dynamic ⸺ $1,000
Create an amazing cross-chain experience for users and win $1000! We provide many tools to help you such as multi-wallet management, bridge widgets and more.
Qualification Requirements
- You use Dynamic
- The project provides an experience across more than one chain
🤩 Best implementation of Dynamic ⸺ $1,000
The project that makes the best use of Dynamic as deemed by our team will win $1000! We define "the best use" by looking at how many parts of our product you implemented and what kind of novel experience you created.
Qualification Requirements
- Use Dynamic in your project
- Be able to share a deployed link to your project
🏊 Pool for projects which use Dynamic ⸺ $3,000
Split with up to 42 teams (capped at $71 per team)
This is a pool open to all projects that successfully implement Dynamic in their projects
Qualification Requirements
- Use Dynamic in your project
- Be able to share a link to your deployed project
Storage Proofs provide smart contracts with synchronous access to on-chain data across Ethereum layers. Our solutions allow smart contracts to read and process historical and current on-chain data. This enables developers to write contracts that can seamlessly retrieve data from L1 State on L2s, L2 State on L1s, and L2 State on L2s, eliminating the necessity for asynchronous messaging.
The Integrity Verifier enables verification of STARK proofs on Starknet, paving the way for Starknet Layer 3s.
Prizes
🛠️ Best Storage Proof Tooling ⸺ $1,500
Create tooling that improves the user experience of using Storage Proofs. An example could be a tool that simplifies retrieving storage keys from smart contracts, particularly those with nested mappings used in contracts like USDC, DAI, or popular NFT collections on Ethereum Solidity and/or StarkNet Cairo. Such tooling should address challenges developers face in accessing storage keys, making it easier to extract these keys and craft Storage Proof API Queries.
Qualification Requirements
- Tool must simplify and improve the user experience of using Storage Proofs.
- Support contracts on Ethereum Solidity and/or StarkNet Cairo.
- Code must be open-source and available on GitHub.
- Provide documentation and examples.
🛰️ Best Use of Storage Proof API ⸺ $1,500
Utilize the Storage Proof API to access historical Ethereum data on StarkNet. Develop applications such as a bridge, DeFi app, or other blockchain solutions that directly utilize Storage Proofs. Submissions must demonstrate actual use of the Storage Proof API, without mock requests.
Qualification Requirements
- Must use the Storage Proof API to access historical Ethereum data.
- Develop a functional application (e.g., bridge, DeFi app).
- Demonstrate actual use of the Storage Proof API (no mock requests).
- Provide documentation and a demo.
😸 Prove Bitcoin Balance on StarkNet ⸺ $2,000
Utilize ZeroSync’s Utrexoo circuit and the Integrity verifier to prove that a Bitcoin address held a specific amount of coins at a certain block.
Qualification Requirements
- Utilize ZeroSync’s Utrexoo circuit and the Integrity verifier.
- Prove a Bitcoin address's balance at a specific block.
- Provide documentation and a demo.
When it comes to blockchain data - possibilities are endless. We want you to access fully decoded Starknet data to find interesting details about the state of the chain and build dashboards to provide visual representation of data.
Prizes
📈 Exploring Starknet datasets ⸺ $5,000
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Data Wizard
$1,500 ×2
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Data Wizard's Apprentice
$667 ×3
Token Flow Studio provides web-based access to all indexed datasets and includes functionalities such as querying with standard SQL, creating clear visualisations and collaborative work on dashboards.
Your task is to build a dashboard that deep dives into Starknet data and unveils an interesting, viral or unknown fact about the network.
You can also work in a data warehouse solution if you prefer. Reach out on Discord channel to request access to our Snowflake dataset for free.
Qualification Requirements
Relevant topic: We’re looking for projects that focus on issues vital for the network.
Integration: You have to use Token Flow data. Use of Token Flow Studio is preferred.
Content: Write a short explainer what your dashboard shows/proves and share your findings.
Nethermind is a blockchain research and software engineering company empowering enterprises and developers worldwide to work with and build on decentralized systems. Our work touches every part of the blockchain ecosystem, from fundamental cryptography research through security to application-layer protocol development. Nethermind is a core contributor to the development of Ethereum, and we are active builders of the Starknet ecosystem.
Prizes
🎮 Best use of AI in onchain games ⸺ $2,000
We’re seeking innovative uses of AI to enhance onchain games, making them more interactive, engaging, and intelligent. Whether it’s through dynamic NPCs or strategic AI players, the goal is to create gaming experiences that are not just fun, but also incredibly smart and responsive. Suggested Ideas
* Dynamic NPCs for onchain games: Imagine NPCs that remember you and change their dialogue based on past interactions or game events. Your task is to develop NPCs that can dynamically generate conversations and react in real-time to player actions, making each gameplay uniquely engaging. This isn’t just about scripts; it’s about creating characters that are alive within the game’s world.
* Intelligent AI players: Challenge yourself to create AI players that can strategize and adapt like a real human opponent. These AI should not only compete against players but also provide a constantly evolving challenge as they learn from each game. It’s an opportunity to build AI that can think, plan, and execute strategies dynamically, making every game unpredictable and thrilling.
Qualification Requirements
Must be a game with significant parts of the logic on Starknet.
Must use an ML model or an LLM model for characters in the game. Their actions or outputs must interact with the onchain elements of the game.
Note: AI inference does not need to be verified onchain. Though this can be a useful primitive.
🇦🇮 Best integration of AI in transaction simulation ⸺ $2,000
Enhance the user experience on Starknet with a tool that transforms complex transaction simulation data into clear, concise, and user-friendly information. Your task is to develop an AI-driven solution that interprets the raw output of transaction simulations, presenting it in an understandable format that helps users understand exactly what they are signing before sending transactions onchain.
Qualification Requirements
Must use transaction data from Nethermind’s RPC.
Must some ML or LLM model open or closed source.
🇦🇮 Best Runner Up Integration of AI in transaction simulation ⸺ $2,000
Up to 2 teams will receive $1,000
Same as main prize for AI Transaction Integration, stated in this prize page.
Qualification Requirements
Same as main prize for AI Transaction Integration, stated in this prize page.
Argent, Starknet's largest smart wallet with 2M+ users, has been at the forefront of innovation since 2018. Shaping the smart account narrative, we consistently push boundaries, introducing concepts like session keys and paymasters. Our overarching mission is crystal clear: to continually pioneer and empower anyone, anywhere, to use crypto safely.
Argent develops a select range of wallets, designed to cater to our diverse user bases; as well as StarknetKit, the preferred wallet SDK for developers on Starknet.
Prizes
📱 The future of web3 is mobile ⸺ $500
As web3 evolves toward mobile, we're excited to bring new faces to crypto with our mobile wallet at Argent.
Your mission: Create a user-friendly dapp tailored for the Argent mobile wallet (can be a mobile native application or a desktop dapp).
Ensure Argent users enjoy a seamless experience—easy connection and a mobile-friendly interface are the keys to success!
You can download the Argent mobile wallet from the App or Chrome store but that version will run on mainnet only. If you need a test build, please contact @antoine_argent on Telegram.
Qualification Requirements
- Ensure a seamless mobile experience with mobile responsiveness
- Be creative, think, what does Starknet need? DeFi? Gaming?
🔏 One multisig to rule them all ⸺ $2,000
Argent’s Multisig is a must-have for companies, protocols and DAOs holding crypto. Starknet and native account abstraction open up a new design space where multisigs are controlled by signers, not accounts. That means your multisig can live in your Argent X wallet directly which is better for some use-cases but can also be limiting for others.
In this track prize, you will be rewarded for building an interface on top of the Argent multisig that will help teams and companies with treasury management.
Some of the features that could be included in that interface:
- Clear activity view
- Address book
- Read-only mode: can view the multisig without login in
- Scheduled transactions
- Ability to upload a csv and make a transaction out of it for payroll management
- Management of multisig owners
- ....
Qualification Requirements
- The interface must super-charge the Argent multisig and extend it's capabilities
- Keeps DAOs, teams and companies in mind
- Get inspiration from existing multisigs on other chains !
💎 Innovative idea built on top of Argent ⸺ $500
Build something innovative on top of the Argent products. Creativity will be rewarded
Qualification Requirements
- Built on top of the Argent product suite: Argent X, Argent Mobile, Web Wallet or multisig
- Brings added-value to end users