What is the Ancient8 Builder Jam?
The Ancient8 Builder Jam is a Web3 hackathon that aims to help innovators turn their ideas into impactful blockchain projects. The event provides hands-on blockchain education, guidance from industry experts, and opportunities to connect with leaders in the Web3 ecosystem. Whether you are a Web2 or Web3 developer, an entrepreneur, or a student, as long as you are passionate about building the Web3 world, you are welcome to participate.Event Highlights:
- Hands-on Blockchain Education: Learn blockchain technology and entrepreneurial skills through interactive workshops and training sessions.
- Expert Mentorship: Collaborate with seasoned mentors and industry leaders to refine your ideas and projects.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded developers, entrepreneurs, and professionals from the Web3 and gaming ecosystems to expand your network.
- Generous Prizes and Funding: Compete for over $200,000 in prizes and gain funding opportunities to realize your ideas.
- Student Scholarships: University students can receive dedicated scholarships to support their growth in the Web3 space.
- Accelerator Opportunities: Get selected for the Ancient8 Accelerator program, which provides additional mentorship, resources, and funding to scale your project.
Tracks and Prizes
The Ancient8 Builder Jam features four main tracks, focusing on key areas of Web3 innovation. Participants can choose their preferred track and build impactful projects.1. Games
Design the next-generation blockchain games that offer immersive experiences, player-driven economies, and tokenized assets. We encourage participants to showcase the potential of decentralized technologies through fully on-chain gameplay.
Total Prize: $20,000
2. Consumer Applications
Create decentralized applications that solve real-world problems, making blockchain technology more appealing to everyday users, with a focus on usability, scalability, and impact.
Total Prize: $10,000
3. Creator Platforms
Provide innovative tools for content creators to monetize, interact with their audience, and manage digital assets in a decentralized manner.
Total Prize: $6,000
4. Gaming Infrastructure
Develop scalable and secure infrastructure to support the blockchain gaming ecosystem. Enhance interoperability and user experience through robust backend solutions.
Total Prize: $4,000
Additionally, there is a $10,000 Special Prize to recognize projects that excel in community popularity, innovation, and outstanding potential.Event Timeline
- November 20: Application Opens
The Ancient8 Builder Jam officially starts accepting registrations. - November 21 - December 30: Learning and Preparation
The event will feature university tours, game studio visits, and online and offline training workshops to help participants refine their projects. - December 31 - January 4: Submission and Judging
Participants must submit their completed projects, which will be evaluated by a panel of professional judges. - January 5 - January 18: Pitching and Awards
The top 20 teams will be announced, and they will present their projects online and offline. The winners will be revealed online, and an in-person awards ceremony will be held in Ho Chi Minh City.
Sponsors and Organizers
The Ancient8 Builder Jam is co-hosted by Ancient8, Kyros Ventures, ZKP Labs, and Orochi Network, with strategic partner ABAII and numerous sponsors:- Platinum Sponsors: Orochi Network, QuillAudits, thirdweb, and Alibaba Cloud
- Gold Sponsors: StreamNFT, Routescan, Openfort, and CARV
About the Organizers
Ancient8
Ancient8 is building an ETH gaming Layer 2 using the OP Stack. We provide a suite of Web3 gaming infrastructure tools as a global distribution and marketing channel for games. Through our Space3 game launch platform, Ancient8 Gaming Guild, ReneVerse Web3 advertising engine, A8ID, and Gosu Network, Ancient8 is committed to onboarding millions of game players to Web3 games while providing unparalleled support for game developers looking to attract more players.
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Kyros Ventures
Kyros Ventures is a leading venture capital fund that specializes in incubating early-stage blockchain and digital asset projects. Combining its expertise, reputation, and resources, Kyros Ventures can provide comprehensive and effective solutions to help these projects develop their products, scale their impact, and build trust within the Vietnamese crypto community.
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ZKP Labs
ZKP Labs is a non-profit organization dedicated to building a vibrant and supportive community in Southeast Asia, committed to advancing the development of zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) technology. Through events, workshops, and training programs, we strive to create an environment that fosters collaboration, knowledge sharing, and growth, enabling community members to contribute to the development and adoption of ZKP.
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About Orochi Network
Orochi Network stands out as the world's first Zero-Knowledge Modular Data Availability Layer (zkMDAL) granted by Ethereum Foundation. By leveraging ZKPs, Orochi ensures data integrity, security, and interoperability while empowering developers with building blocks to solve the data availability and data integrity issues of Web3.
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