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A digital Hackathon powered by Cardano & Moderated by Nucast Labs
By participating in this hackathon you are getting a chance to tap into the Cardano and Project Catalyst Ecosystem Fund, the largest of its kind, with a massive 15 million USD allocated for innovative projects on Cardano
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July 2024
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September 2024
cardanoCodex'23
Recap
Recap
CardanoCodex began last year as a three-month initiative aimed at uplifting and engaging India's vast and diverse developer community. The inaugural event successfully engaged over 2,000 students and 800 developer's. Building on this success, the 2024 edition aims to reach even more minds and nurture groundbreaking ideas, furthering Cardano's adoption and development in India's web3 sector.
And guess what? You don't need to worry about the learning curve! With CardanoCodex, you can code in any major language such as Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Rust, and more. Join us and be part of world's most decentralised PoS blockchain.
Recorded Workshops
Introduction to the Cardano Ecosystem
An in-depth introduction to Cardano, covering its proof-of-stake mechanism and Ouroboros protocol. Understand the platform’s architecture and its potential in blockchain innovation.
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Development and Scope in Cardanos
Discover Cardano's development tools and resources, including Plutus and Marlowe smart contracts. Learn about the ecosystem's scope and developer community
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Engage with the Fundamentals
Gain practical experience with Cardano’s key functionalities, including transaction processing, native assets, and smart contract deployment.
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TIMELINE
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Application Opens
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Workshops & Mentorship
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Results
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Open to ALL
anyone can participate
Projects related to cardano
will be considered
max 3 participants
are allowed on one team
India Focused
This event aims to onboard the Indian developer community to Cardano
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Submission Details
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Participants will submit a detailed project relevant to their chosen track.
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Participants must fork the CardanoCodex’24 repository↗ on GitHub, create a team folder with their team name, and push the code base to the folder.
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A README.md file in the team folder should contain project details.
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Participants must create an issue in the main repository titled "Issue: Team Name: Submission" and provide a glimpse of their project in the issue description.
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Participants should fork the CardanoCodex’24 repository↗ to their own GitHub profile.
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After forking, participants should clone the repository to their PC/desktop and create a team folder.
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The front-end and back-end code base should be pushed to this folder.
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Smart contract code should be included in a separate file and uploaded.
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After pushing the files and code base, participants must create an issue in the main repository titled "Issue: Team Name: Submission" and provide a description of their project.
Workshop
Introduction to Cardano and Blockchain
Explore the basics of Cardano and blockchain technology.
Building Transactions and Wallet Connection
Simple payments, NFT minting and Wallet Connect.
Basic Smart Contract
Create a simple 'Hello Cardano' smart contract.
Basic Vesting Smart Contract
Develop a basic vesting smart contract.
Smart Contract Capstone Project
Build NFT Marketplace that integrates a smart contract with wallet functionality.
Demo day
Event Agenda
Join us at the Cardano Codex Finale, where we’ll not only announce the winners but also host a focused workshop for Web3 and Cardano enthusiasts.
The $17M Catalyst Fund is launching in less than a week, and it’s your chance to apply, learn, and dive deeper into the Cardano ecosystem!
This event offers the perfect blend of celebration, networking, and practical insights into Cardano's real-world applications. Hosted by Nucast and powered by Project Catalyst, it's the ideal space to connect, share ideas, and experience the innovation driving Cardano forward. Don’t miss out!
Event Highlights:
Insights into Cardano: Delve into the world of Cardano with discussions on its distinct capabilities and the future of digital finance.
Learn and Develop: Developers can deepen their understanding of Cardano through sessions on smart contracts and other technical aspects.
Networking Opportunities: Meet and engage with fellow developers, creators, and thinkers in the Cardano ecosystem.
Live Demonstrations: Experience a showcase from Nucast, highlighting how they leverage Cardano in their projects.
Win Prizes: Participate and win exciting goodies, NFTs, or ADA tokens!
Come and join us at the Cardano Codex to explore the potentials of Cardano, learn about smart contract development, meet others from the community in an informative and collaborative environment, and have the chance to win fantastic prizes for your participation.
Participant List
First Prize - Smart Contract-based Randomness for College Applications by VigneshwaranB
Revolutionizing the way applications are processed with verifiable on-chain randomness, bringing fairness and transparency to college systems!
Second Prize - Anytime DeFi Teller AI by Aruthra
A groundbreaking AI-driven solution offering instant, 24/7 DeFi services, redefining accessibility and convenience in the decentralized finance space.
Third Prize - ReLink by Dipanshu
Seamlessly send crypto to anyone using text, email, QR code, and/or a simple link.
FEEDBACK
Sandeep
Anytime DeFi Teller AI is a breath of fresh air for the DeFi space. It makes navigating Cardano’s ecosystem feel easy, not overwhelming. The use of AI to simplify complex data is spot on, and it’s exactly the kind of tool the space needs to grow. I’m excited to see where they take this.
Harsha Maddur
This on-chain voting system for college elections is exactly the kind of innovation we need. Combining Cardano's blockchain with a slick front-end and reliable off-chain storage makes it both secure and user-friendly. It’s a smart way to bring transparency and trust into the election process. I’m excited to see how this platform transforms campus voting and maybe even inspires larger applications.
Arav Goyal
This dApp is a brilliant way to modernize student enrollment. By letting students mint their own digital ID cards and certificates on the blockchain, it streamlines admin tasks and cuts down on paperwork. Plus, the use of blockchain for secure, verifiable credentials is a game-changer. I’m excited to see how this solution improves the student experience and reshapes university processes.
Mohd Nauman
This randomness app is a clever way to bring fairness and excitement to college competitions. Using blockchain and smart contracts to guarantee unbiased results adds a layer of trust you don’t usually see in these events. It’s perfect for sports tournaments or giveaways where transparency matters. I’m excited to see how this innovation enhances the fun while keeping things fair.
MENTOR
Patrick Tobler
Founder and CEO, NMKR Studios
Sebastien Guillemot
Co-Founder & CTO - dcSpark & Paima Studios
Tomasz Rybarczyk
Software Engineer, IOG
Bharat Mallapur
CTO of Emurgo Academy
Anuj Chaudhary
Content Head, CardanoSpot
Charan G
Founder and CEO, Nucast
Sam Jeffery
Tech Lead, Nucast
Adnan Khan
Product Architect, Nucast
Prizes
' Small Steps, Giant Leaps ': In addition to the prizes, the top 10 teams will receive exclusive mentorship to help them propose their projects for securing a grant from the 15 million USD Project Catalyst Fund, one of the largest decentralized funds in the Cardano ecosystem.
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25,000 ada
1st
10,000 ada
2nd
5,000 ada
3rd
Price data for ADA is provided by CoinGecko
Event Locations
Chennai ↗
6th July
Hyderabad ↗
13th July
Mumbai ↗
11th August
Delhi ↗
17th August
Pune ↗
10th August
Bangalore ↗
28th September
hackathon partners
NMKR
T Hub
Emurgo Academy
DC Spark
Trivolve Tech
Cardano Spot
Coin DCX
Wazirx
Coin Store
Hyderabad DAO
Pune DAO
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