More than 100 students signed up and witnessed the powerful development energy at the XueDAO CONNECT Hackathon, which was held from June 28th to June 30th. During this period, the XueDAO CONNECT Hackathon successfully attracted over 110 students to sign up, with a total of 25 project registrations, competing for over 350,000 TWD in hackathon prizes, selected internships, and fully funded opportunities to participate in hackathons overseas.
The XueDAO team also selected 15 outstanding teams to present on Demo Day, and these teams did not disappoint. They enthusiastically showcased their creative works, technical skills, and presentation abilities within the limited time frame, bringing forth various interesting ideas and projects.
The entire event was live-streamed, and the recording can be found on XueDAO CONNECT Hackathon Demo-day. The results of each track will be announced on July 14th, so please stay tuned to XueDAO’s Instagram and other social media platforms.
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Highlights of the event:
Demo-day Panel Discussion: Why Hackathon for Students & Developers in Web3
Before the team presentations, XueDAO arranged a panel discussion on the topic of “Why Hackathon for Students & Developers in Web3.” Four well-known blockchain experts and developers, including Steven (Scallop), Martinet (Zircuit), Jim (Zeus), and Eric (Cathay Financial Holdings), shared their insights on participating in Web3 hackathons, delving into how hackathons provide a platform for students and developers to innovate, experiment, and learn, promoting their growth in the Web3 field.
Furthermore, participating in hackathons provides valuable networking opportunities for participants to collaborate with other developers and enhance their technical skills. Therefore, the speakers encouraged students to actively participate and even challenge themselves on the international stage.
Exciting presentations by each team of students:
On Demo Day, a total of 15 student teams from all over Taiwan took the stage to showcase their creativity and technology. These teams covered various blockchain applications, including data verification platforms, teams addressing the issue of wandering teachers, whistleblower reporting platforms, privacy protection applications, real estate investments, and more. Their presentations demonstrated how blockchain technology can be innovatively applied in the fields of education, media, privacy protection, finance, and more.
These student teams not only demonstrated a high level of professionalism in terms of technology, but also brought forth many impressive ideas in terms of creativity and implementation. The audience and judges highly praised their presentations and look forward to the continued development of these innovative projects in the future. Each team’s presentation was filled with enthusiasm and motivation, fully showcasing the potential and capabilities of Taiwanese students in the blockchain field.
After Party Panel Discussion: Blockchain for Good – Rebuilding Transparency and Trust
Lastly, during the After Party before the event concluded, XueDAO arranged a lecture on the theme of “Blockchain For Good Alliance (BGA) – Rebuilding Transparency and Trust through Blockchain Education and Public Welfare.” The speakers included Allan (BGA & MoleDAO), Noah (Da0), Xu Ming-En (Blocktrend), and Jacky (BuZhiDAO).
BGA is an organization dedicated to promoting the social impact of blockchain technology. This roundtable discussion focused on exploring innovative applications of blockchain technology in the fields of education and public welfare, as well as how to utilize these technologies to rebuild information transparency and trust between individuals.
Reaffirmation of the GLHF International Hackathon Student Scholarship Program
During Demo Day, Jacky personally explained the new program initiated by XueDAO in collaboration with major blockchain and education experts – the GLHF (Global Learning Hackathon Fund), which fully sponsors students to participate in international hackathons and provides mentorship.
This program opened for registration on June 28th, and the first round of submissions will end on July 9th. Physical workshops will be arranged for final selection on July 13th, and the list of selected and backup candidates will be announced on July 15th. Accepted students will participate in the ETH Tokyo Hackathon from August 23rd to 26th, as well as the Dev Con ETH Global Hackathon (Bangkok) from November 15th to 17th. For detailed registration information, please refer to the official information on the GLHF Twitter.
Recruitment for the Second XueDAO Contributors Begins
In order to continue the vision of XueDAO, there will be more exciting plans for students in the second half of the year. At the same time, XueDAO will start recruiting more partners to join the family. Whether you are currently studying or have relevant experience, you are welcome to directly contact XueDAO Public Chat or send a private message on IG! The specific recruitment schedule will be announced successively.