Qtum, the open-source public blockchain platform, and Beam, the scalable, confidential cryptocurrency, in the present day started internet hosting the 2019 Qtum & Beam Privateness Hackathon.
Open now and concluding August 18th, 2019, the hackathon will problem individuals to leverage the Qtum and Beam platforms so as to develop nameless belongings and blockchain privateness options.
The hackathon will probably be open globally to blockchain builders and group members, and it carries a grand prize valued at $25,000 USD for probably the most artistic and impactful submission.
“Within the spirit of Qtum’s mission to encourage international adoption of blockchain and cryptocurrency applied sciences, the Qtum & Beam Privateness Hackathon will deliver a number of the greatest and brightest minds from all over the world to think about new approaches to digital anonymity and privateness. Following the success of final yr’s Qtum hackathon, which welcomed greater than 1,000 members from 75 nations, I’m assured that the 2019 problem will end in progressive submissions that may advance the blockchain group as an entire.”
– Qtum CIO Miguel Palencia
Hackathon
- Members of the hackathon may go individually, or in groups of as much as 5, to supply open-source tasks on the Qtum or Beam blockchains, in addition to curate a brief accompanying video demonstration.
- Submissions might be judged on their creativity, simplicity, impactfulness, high quality of design, and integration with Qtum and Beam applied sciences
- The submission awarded the worldwide grand prize will obtain the equal of $25,000 in QTUM tokens, to be cut up amongst the profitable workforce.
- Members can even compete to win as much as the equal of $eight,000 in QTUM or Beam tokens in group prizes, which shall be awarded to groups displaying excellence in social media content material and engagement constructing.
“We're completely happy to hitch forces with Qtum to advertise the concepts of privateness to the worldwide improvement group and assist the most effective devs on the market uncover tips on how to construct on Beam and Mimblewimble.”
– Alex Zaidelson, CEO of Beam
To register to take part within the 2019 Qtum & Beam Privateness Hackathon, go to hackathon.qtum.org.