Next Top Rubix Start-up
Hackathon
$ 52,500 in RBT
About
Rubix is the foundation for building on Web3 The Next Top Rubix Start-up is a virtual hackathon to spotlight the next wave of Rubix blockchain entrepreneurs.
With Rubix, we hope to solve some of the world's most pressing problems. Your leadership and contributions are crucial; this is your opportunity to join Rubix and be part of a community that wants to use its collective intellect to change the world and disrupt the status quo. Build, pitch and test your idea for the continued evolution of Rubix’s platform. Do it solo or make a team. Compete in different prize categories, or tracks, to win crypto bounties.
How it works
REGISTER
- Do it solo or create a team of up to 8!
CREATE & BUILD
- Review the tracks and requirements.
- Start working on your submission.
- Make use of the resources.
PARTICIPATE
- Don’t forget to ask questions!
SUBMIT
- Meet the submission requirements and deadline.
- Make sure to opt-in to the tracks you want to be considered for!
PRIZES
- The winning teams will be announced in each track.
- Prizes and opportunities will be organized shortly after.
AFTER THE COMPETITION
After the competition, select winning teams may be allowed to partake in a virtual pitch day at various Rubix hosted and sponsored events.
The winning teams are encouraged to apply for Rubix grants. Of course, what you decide to do with your idea is up to you – but we highly encourage you to keep building!
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Submissions
You can build any project that leverages Rubix blockchain technology. Eligible submissions must meet and include the following criteria:
- A white paper, prototype and/or proof-of-concept (e.g., MVPs), as well as a description. Please review the criteria below, as some prizes require just a white paper, whereas others require protoypes and multiple submissions.
- A link to a short video (max 5 minutes) introducing the project, it's use case and functionality.
- Meet the requirements for each relevant prize category. Then, head over to the Submission Requirements tab to learn more.
- Submissions and their content must be sent in English
- Meet the track deadline.
Note: some ideas take longer to build than others. A working prototype and/or proof-of-concept is usually preferred, but if you cannot build it by the deadline, we encourage you to submit the detailed white paper as it will often be considered. Just make sure to blow the judges away!
White Paper
An eligible white paper submission must include the following: an introduction, project description, technical architecture and features. If applicable, it should also include the following: analysis of the market, token information, business model and user acquisition plan, team information, roadmap and future goals.
Prototype + Description
An eligible prototype and description submission must include a link to the project's GitHub/repository with source code and a link to a live demo. You must also include a description or a white paper/light paper PDF to introduce the project. If your repository is private, please share the access details.
POC + Description
An eligible POC and description must include a link to the MVP and a description or white paper/light paper PDF to introduce the project. Please share access details with the event organizer if the MVP is private.
Tracks & prizes
$ 52,500 in RBT
in prizes
Are You Ready?
Rubix explorer
1st Place
$4,000 in RBT
Prototype Required
2nd Place
$2,500 in RBT
Prototype Required
3rd Place
$1000 in RBT
No Prototype Required
Rubix bridge
1st Place
$4,000 in RBT
Prototype Required
2nd Place
$2,500 in RBT
Prototype Required
3rd Place
$1000 in RBT
No Prototype Required
Rubix Smart Contracts
1st Place
$4,000 in RBT
Prototype Required
2nd Place
$2,500 in RBT
Prototype Required
3rd Place
$1000 in RBT
No Prototype Required
Burn Rubix NFT tokens
1st Place
$4,000 in RBT
Prototype Required
2nd Place
$2,500 in RBT
Prototype Required
3rd Place
$1000 in RBT
No Prototype Required
Rubix Enterprise Apps
1st Place
$4,000 in RBT
Prototype Required
2nd Place
$2,500 in RBT
Prototype Required
3rd Place
$1000 in RBT
No Prototype Required
Rubix Consumer Apps
1st Place
$4,000 in RBT
Prototype Required
2nd Place
$2,500 in RBT
Prototype Required
3rd Place
$1000 in RBT
No Prototype Required
Rubix Wallet
1st Place
$4,000 in RBT
Prototype Required
2nd Place
$2,500 in RBT
Prototype Required
3rd Place
$1000 in RBT
No Prototype Required
Judging criteria
Originality and Creativity
How novel and innovative is the idea? Does it set out to do something completely different or at least improve existing models?
Technicality and Design
What is tech like? Does it have comprehensive and efficient features? Is the code understandable and usable by others? Is it designed to scale?
Business Model and Feasibility
What is tech like? Does it have comprehensive and efficient features? Is the code understandable and usable by others? Is it designed to scale?
Usability
What is the user experience like? Is it clean and intuitive? How will you implement UX/UI?
Practicality and Use Case
Is this something people would actually use and want? Will the idea have an impact on people, revolutionize some aspect of human life, or disrupt the status quo?
Contribution to the Global Blockchain Ecosystem
How does your idea increase global blockchain adoption, value for its users and innovation in the field of Open Source technology? Does it welcome new users and help existing users?
