ETC Nova
The Inaugural ETC Global Hackathon CODE THE FUTURE
Event Dates: February 06, 2025 – March 26, 2025
Location: Worldwide
Prize Pool: Over 29,000 ETC
Why participate?
Unprecedented Prize Pool
The largest hackathon in ETC history with a total prize pool of over 29,000 $ETC!
Expand Your Network
Engage in in-depth conversations with industry experts, spark inspiration with like-minded developers, and collaborate to build the ETC ecosystem.
Kickstart Your Career
Showcase your technical skills, gain global recognition, and unlock opportunities to join top blockchain teams.
Tap into the ETC Ecosystem
Get access to exclusive resources, join the most dynamic blockchain community, and position your project at the forefront of ETC innovation.
Tracks
Unleash Your Potential: Code the Future of ETC!
ETC Nova features three carefully designed tracks, each targeting key areas of the ETC ecosystem. Whether you’re building essential tools, reimagining decentralized finance, or exploring cutting-edge applications, this hackathon provides the perfect platform to innovate, create, and make an impact.
Empower the future of ETC with next-generation blockchain infrastructure. This track is perfect for developers passionate about building tools, enhancing performance, or pushing the boundaries of blockchain technology.
- Cross-Chain Communication
- Structured Verification
Revolutionize global finance with the power of decentralization. This track invites innovators to redefine financial systems by creating the next wave of DeFi protocols and applications.
- PayFi
Explore uncharted territory and redefine what’s possible on ETC. This track is for visionary developers ready to combine creativity and technology to build groundbreaking applications.
- AI Applications
Prizes
With 29,200 ETC in prizes and unparalleled resources, this is your chance to build something extraordinary and shape the future of ETC.
For each tracks
1st Place
3,600 ETC
2nd Place
2,100 ETC
3rd Place
1,500 ETC
Focus Area Bonus
Projects that align with key focus areas (Cross-Chain Communication, Structured Verification, PayFi Applications, or AI Applications) and win in their tracks will receive an additional 400 ETC bonus.
Only the top project in each focus area is eligible.
Special Awards
Student Participation Award (Top 10)
300 ETC
Most Popular Projects (Top 10)
300 ETC
Prize Distribution Rules
- Evaluation and Milestone Setting: After the competition, the judging panel will define specific milestones for each winning project based on metrics like user adoption, TVL, or overall market impact. This ensures that projects are both sustainable and valuable to the ETC ecosystem.
- Phased Distribution:
- Phase 1: Two-thirds of the prize amount will be distributed immediately after the winners are announced.
- Phase 2: The remaining one-third will be distributed once the project achieves its designated milestones, incentivizing teams to focus on continued development, promotion, and adoption.
Side-events
Explore workshops and related activities designed to enhance your skills, connect with the community, and dive deeper into the ETC ecosystem.
DemoDay
20250312 · YouTube · Meetup
FAQs
Where can I find the developer guide?
What if my project fits into multiple tracks?
How can I qualify for the Student Award?
Where can I ask technical questions?
Can existing projects and tools be used during development?
Are already launched projects still welcome to join the hackathon?
If my project has already received funding in the first round, can it still join the hackathon?
Can a team submit multiple projects?
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Judges
This hackathon features a comprehensive, multi-faceted evaluation process that combines community input with expert insights to thoroughly assess the innovation and impact of each project.
Bruno Woltzenlogel Paleo
Founder, Djed Alliance
Zhang
Founder, Hebe Swap
Cody Burns
Ethereum Classic Coop Boardmember
Christopher Mercer
Founder, White B0x Inc.
Leon
Founder, 0SUM
Sebastien
Head of Development, ClassicDAO Foundation
Bangjie Deng
Researcher, Antalpha Ventures
Yangyuan Cui
Head of ALC Miner and Chips, BITMAIN
Taft Chen
Software Engineer, BITMAIN
Justin Z
Manager of Projects Development Team & Software Engineer, BITMAIN
AhSahm
Software Engineer, BITMAIN
Shuaiqi Chen
Head of ALC2 Ecosystem, BITMAIN
Xmei Lin
ETC Evangelist, BITMAIN
Sally Liu
Manager, ETC Grants DAO; Head of ETC Ecosystem, BITMAIN
Community Judges
@Moh_Arbdool
@DecentralArtist
@ETCEcho
@0xPRIMORDiAL_
@liuchao24179006
Evaluation
Most Popular Projects: Judged by an online Twitter poll, allowing the community to vote for their favorite project.
Other Awards: Evaluated by our multidisciplinary judges panel through a transparent scoring system. Scores and rankings will be made public, but individual category scores will remain confidential.
Scoring Criteria:
Join Hackathon
Are you brimming with creativity and technical expertise but missing a team? Don’t worry—this time, you’re not on your own!
Our hackathon welcomes individual registrations. Whether you’re a creative visionary, an innovative thinker, or a tech enthusiast, we’re here to connect you with like-minded teammates to build an unstoppable team and shine on the blockchain innovation stage!
No matter if you’re just starting out or already a seasoned developer, if you’ve got the dream, we’ve got the support to help you make it a reality.
Register now and transform your ideas into the next groundbreaking innovation!Let us work together to help you find the perfect team—don’t let your creativity stand alone or your technical skills untapped. Together, let’s turn your vision into success!