HackerGrant

HackerGrant is a web3 crowdfunding platform that provides grants to those who lack the financial means to attend ETHGlobal hackathons, making it possible for them to connect, learn, and contribute.

HackerGrant is a community-driven initiative that believes in inclusivity and aims to bridge the gap between talented hackers and Ethereum events

Hacker Grant leverages a comprehensive strategy for the analysis of hacker profiles. By utilizing an application form, an individual's GitHub account, and their digital wallet address, the platform discerns engagement levels. To further this analysis, QuickNode is employed to evaluate their activity on the blockchain, while an AI model, LangChain, assigns each applicant a score.

Upon approval, an application is broadcasted via the platform. This enables investors and supporters to identify deserving individuals and award them grants, taking into account their passion, potential, and commitment to the Ethereum ecosystem.

Additionally, Hacker Grant integrates the use of several tools in its operations:

• WordID: This feature triggers a QR code that can be scanned using the WorldCoin app, allowing the user to generate a Zero Knowledge proof of humanity. This proof is sent to the platform's backend, ensuring that a single human user can only link one address, adding a layer of authenticity.
• Airstack: This utility confirms a hacker's attendance at a hackathon by scrutinizing the associated POAP (Proof of Attendance Protocol) stored in their digital wallet, which serves as a reliable proof of their presence at the event.
• Polygon: This blockchain is employed for the creation and execution of smart contracts, primarily utilized for crowdfunding hackers' trips. The use of these contracts offers added features such as the ability to refund the donors if the fundraising goal isn't met or if the event doesn't materialize.