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Reinvent decentralizing storage with Filecoin and IPFS
and win up to $35,000* in prizes.
A decentralized web needs decentralized storage!
Decentralized data storage is driving a fundamental shift in the efficiency and economics of large-scale storage systems. By eliminating the centralized control, decentralized data storage allows users to store and share data without relying on third-party storage providers and also, allows us to mitigate the risk of data failures and outages while increasing security, performance, and privacy.
Enter Filecoin, an open, decentralized network that can potentially fix the
pitfalls of the current centralized cloud infrastructure.
Introduction to Polygon, the first well-structured, easy-to-use platform for Ethereum scaling and infrastructure development. Its core component is Polygon SDK, a modular, flexible framework that supports building and connecting Secured Chains like Optimistic Rollups, zkRollups, Validium, etc, and Standalone Chains like Polygon POS, designed for flexibility and independence. Polygon’s scaling solutions have seen widespread adoption with 500+ Dapps, ~567M+ txns, and ~6M+ daily txns.
To know more about Polygon, visit our website.
About the Program
In order to facilitate decentralized web adoption, Filecoin along with Polygon have partnered to launch the Mars Hackathon focused on decentralizing storage!
We’d like to invite all #Builders and developers to disrupt the current data storage realm by creating inventive solutions utilizing the Filecoin and IPFS frameworks.
Tracks
Track 1
Let the Decentralization begin!
Use Filecoin, IPFS or the following decentralized storage services: Estuary, Slate, nft.storage, or web3.storage to your advantage to solve everyday problems with decentralised storage solutions.
*Unlock the Huddle bonus of an additional $2000 by utilising the Huddle SDK for building streaming applications with the help of Filecoin!
Build your own versions of Netflix, twitch and YouTube!
Track 2
Operation Activate Polygon
Build your dApp on Polygon and use Filecoin and/or IPFS for your storage requirements.
Prizes
Prize Pool
$15,000*
3rd Place
$2500*
1st Place
$7500*
Prize Pool
$15,000*
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$2,000*
2nd Place
$5000*
Top 15-20 projects building on IPFS and/or Filecoin stack will receive grants from a pool of $5000*
Top 3 Projects utilising the Huddle SDK to build video solutions will also receive a bonus prize from a pool of $2000*
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About Filecoin & IPFS
Filecoin, the world’s largest decentralized network, allows users to store, request, and transfer data via a verifiable marketplace. Filecoin is completely open-source, enabling people from all over the world to participate. The Filecoin protocol runs on an advanced and novel proof system -- a combination of Proof of Spacetime (PoSt) and Proof of Replication (PoRep), to provide unmatched efficiency and reliability.
Filecoin’s advanced technology provides a robust foundation to store the world’s most valuable data sets. An alternative to costly cloud storage, the Filecoin network offers efficiently priced and geographically decentralized storage, minimizing financial barriers, and allowing users to take advantage of its unmatched network capabilities.
IPFS is a peer-to-peer network and protocol designed to make the web faster, safer, and more open. IPFS upgrades the web to work peer to peer, addressing data by what it is instead of where it’s located on the network, or who is hosting it.
To know more visit,
6th Nov 2021
Open for registrations
Hackathon Launch Meetup
Close registrations
Start of the build phase
Technical Workshop
Conclude build phase
Final Shortlist Announcement
Demo day and winner announcement
7th Sep 2021
16th Sep 2021
3rd Oct 2021
4th Oct 2021
7th Oct 2021
17th Oct 2021
31st Oct 2021
FAQ
I'm new to Ethereum or Filecoin. Can I participate?
Absolutely! Our events are open to both beginners and veterans of the web3 world.ew question go to app settings and press "Manage Questions" button.
How many people can be on a team?
You can form teams of up to 5 people. There are no restrictions for team members, so you can team up with hackers of any country or experience level!
What is the Minimum viable submission submission required for the mars hackathon?
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The name and summary of the project
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Names/pseudonyms of team members and contact info (e.g., GitHub handle, email address, or other)
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How the project uses to IPFS and/or Filecoin and/or decentralized storage services that build on top of either with example links to where in code those technologies are used.
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Provide comprehensive README, incl. a clear description of the work and mention of how our tech is used in the Technologies Used section of README.
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Include a link to the working demo or provide a testing guide
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2-3 minute video that presents the idea, including a brief demo that demonstrates the use of IPFS and/or Filecoin or anything that builds on top of them
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If applicable, select the appropriate track when submitting the project.
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Submitting the same projects across multiple hackathons will lead disqualification
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Only projects or features (preferably in separate branch) built specifically for the respective hackathon will be considered for prizes
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Broken links may disqualify the project from the judging process.
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Using an IPFS HTTP gateway doesn’t count as building on top of IPFS. Exclusively basing your submission on that does not make you eligible for rewards
Can we apply for multiple products/projects?
Yes, the same team can apply for multiple products/projects as long as they fulfill the mandatory criterias, the submission stays valid. Please create a new submission to apply again.
Can an individual apply for the Mars Hackathon?
Yes, an individual or a group of individuals or a startup with founders/team can apply for the hackathon.
Who owns the IP to my project?
The IP remains solely with the maker.
Will Filecoin/IPFS fund my project after selection?
What is the judging criteria for the mars hackathon?
Our judges grade submissions across five equally-weighted categories: 1) Design, 2) Novelty/Originality, 3) Technical Accomplishment, 4) Potential Impact, 5) Creativity/Fun
How will I receive the prize money if I win?
The prizes will be distributed in Filecoin (FIL) and/or Matic tokens.
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