Encode x LightLink Gasless Hackathon — Prizewinners and Summary
The Encode x LightLink Gasless Hackathon has successfully wrapped up, marking a significant milestone in the journey towards innovation and development on the LightLink platform. Launched on January 9th, this four-week hackathon was an incredible opportunity for developers to dive into the world of LightLink, leveraging its unique features to build groundbreaking projects. With a generous prize pool of $30,700 in prizes + $24,000 in grants + $9,000 in security audits, participants were motivated to explore a wide range of applications, from account abstraction to gaming, all under the guidance of LightLink, Encode and partners. The event was enriched with technical workshops and one-on-one mentoring, offering an unparalleled platform for learning, innovation and collaboration.
As the hackathon journey came to a close, the finale event on February 22nd showcased the exceptional talent and creativity of the participants. Projects that stood out had the potential to redefine the ecosystem, demonstrating the vast possibilities within the LightLink platform. Supported by technical support from the LightLink team and hackathon partners and with the incentive of gasless transactions for promising projects, the hackathon was not just a competition but a launchpad for future innovations in the blockchain space. The Encode x LightLink Gasless Hackathon exemplified the spirit of collaboration and innovation, setting a new benchmark for future events in the blockchain development community.
How it Worked
Our hackathon participants had four weeks to build their projects and submit them for judging. During this time, they also had the opportunity to participate in several events related to the hackathon:
- Using API3’s Quantum RNG on LightLink by Vansh Wassan from API3
- Product Showcase — Levelling up your gaming with XP by Amos Whitewolf from Perion
- Building with Moon — Futureproofing your app using AI-powered integrated wallets by Elliot from Moon
- Creating a Cutting-Edge NFT Marketplace with Liteflow by Anthony Estebe from Liteflow
Full Finale Video
Winners
Best Project built on LightLink
1st place — JoyDragon ($5,000 + $5,000 prize auditing hours from Sec3)
JoyDragon draws inspiration from the nostalgic appeal and lasting popularity of the Tamagotchi virtual pet game. In this game, players are tasked with the care of their virtual pets, including feeding and time management to prevent the pet’s Time Of Death (TOD). Additionally, the game introduces an evolution mechanism and allows players to attack other pets for rewards.
2nd place — Ethpoir ($3,000 + $3,000 prize auditing hours from Sec3)
A multiplayer Card Game based on Rock-Paper-Scissors. Players join by providing a collateral and recieve 6 random (hidden) cards (a collection of Rock, Paper, Scissors cards), 3 stars and a certain amount of in-game cash. Players play matches by chosing a card and betting a number of stars. They can also buy and sell cards. At the end of the game, if a player has no more cards, he can redeem his stars for collateral. The fairness of the game is proven by the blockchain and any cheating can be automatically detected.
3rd place — Celestial ($1,750 + $1,000 prize auditing hours from Sec3)
Unlike traditional wallets with a defined owner, Celestial operates on the principle that ownership is established through the possession of a valid zero-knowledge proof (zk-proof). This wallet introduces a new paradigm in digital asset management, ensuring privacy, security, and optimal performance.
4th place — Artemis AI ($1,250)
Artemis AI is an innovative platform merging AI art creation, exclusive premium prompt marketplace and a vibrant community, inspired by platforms like Promptbase and PromptHero, for digital art enthusiasts.
5th place — Cards Against Entropy from UA Team ($1,000)
The rules are simple — players randomly generate values that determine the question card and answer cards. A leader is randomly selected from all players. Players choose the funniest one among their cards, and the host chooses the funniest one offered. The winner can generate an NFT with the question and answer of the game they won. For NFT generating used LightFlow. Pyth Entropy was used to randomly generate values. To save the number of requests to the provider, the algorithm was supplemented by inheriting all the ideas of Pyth Entropy.
Build a non-custodial wallet with a savings feature (LightLink)
Winner — Celestial ($1,000)
Unlike traditional wallets with a defined owner, Celestial operates on the principle that ownership is established through the possession of a valid zero-knowledge proof (zk-proof). This wallet introduces a new paradigm in digital asset management, ensuring privacy, security, and optimal performance.
Dice Poker (LightLink)
Winner — LightLink Dice Poker ($500)
The project develops a blockchain-based Dice Poker game, leveraging LightLink’s L2 for enhanced scalability, API3’s QRNG for authentic randomness, and Moon’s account abstraction for simplified wallet management. Inspired by “The Witcher’s” Dice Poker, it transposes the game’s engaging mechanics into the blockchain space. Aimed at merging the strategic and luck elements of the classic game with smart contract transparency and fairness, it offers players a chance to join, bet, raise, or fold in a trustless environment, guaranteeing the integrity of each game. The incorporation of QRNG guarantees unpredictability in dice rolls, enriching the gaming experience with genuine randomness, while Moon’s technology provides an intuitive interface, broadening blockchain gaming’s appeal.
Winner — Gasless Dice Poker ($500)
A small dapp has been created to enable Dice Poker play, utilizing Lightlink’s gasless feature to allow players to engage without incurring gas fees. The game initiates by players supplying addresses necessary for accessing random numbers from API3-hosted airnodes across various testnets. Upon deployment, each participant receives two opportunities to roll their five dice, with adjustments to their bets as needed. After all turns are taken, the player presenting the strongest hand claims the accumulated pool amount.
LightLink Deployment & Blockscout Interactions (LightLink and Blockscout) — $5,000 prize pool
Winners: Artemis AI, AI data peer review, Cards Against Entropy from UA Team, Classic store, Dribble, Easy LINK, Escrow Board, EventSync, GPTMarket, InvestClub, Kite wallet, LightFlare, Lightlink Treasure Quest, Lightsaver, LL-Beaters, Mokele-Mbembe, NFT_LOTTERY_DAPP, Poolarix, Pyth Challenge — Cards Against Entropy, QuestLink, Radiance Wallet, sovID, Staq Oracle, SweetStakes 2.0, The OGSpace, Uno Plus Game Dapp, Verxio and Wordana
dApp Templates (Forward Protocol)
Winner — InvestClub ($250)
InvestClub members can create and vote on proposals, covering aspects such as member management, dataset storage and distribution, and token distribution. This ensures a democratic and transparent decision-making process within the DAO. One of the standout features of DAO CLUB is its commitment to decentralization. Through the use of blockchain technology, the platform ensures that investment club data is transparent, secure, and immutable. This decentralized approach eliminates the need for intermediaries, putting control directly into the hands of the users.
Winner — DEventify ($250)
DEventify provides event ticketing with a decentralized application template. It empowers users to effortlessly create blockchain-backed ticketing platforms using templates, ensuring transparency and security. Event organizers benefit from streamlined processes, issuing unique NFT tickets. Users enjoy secure purchases and, post-attendance, receive collectible NFTs. Leveraging Forward protocol and Lightlink blockchains enterprise mode for gasless interactions along with Blockscout api and explorer for monitoring.
Winner — Crowdfunding dApp ($250)
A decentralized crowdfunding application for startups to pitch their ideas where investors or venture capitalists can invest and turn their ideas into reality. There should be a minimum 50% vote count from the contributors who have contributed for the startups to get their money.
Winner — LightPunk Staking ($250)
The project introduces an advanced NFT staking platform on the Lightlink testnet, designed for users to stake ERC-1155 NFTs and receive ERC-20 rewards. It merges the distinctive features of NFTs with DeFi’s earning opportunities, all encapsulated within a secure, user-friendly interface.
Casual Game (Yesports)
Winner — Ethpoir ($1,000)
A multiplayer Card Game based on Rock-Paper-Scissors. Players join by providing a collateral and recieve 6 random (hidden) cards (a collection of Rock, Paper, Scissors cards), 3 stars and a certain amount of in-game cash. Players play matches by chosing a card and betting a number of stars. They can also buy and sell cards. At the end of the game, if a player has no more cards, he can redeem his stars for collateral. The fairness of the game is proven by the blockchain and any cheating can be automatically detected.
Cards Against Entropy (Pyth Network)
Winner — Cards Against Entropy from UA Team ($1,000)
The rules are simple — players randomly generate values that determine the question card and answer cards. A leader is randomly selected from all players. Players choose the funniest one among their cards, and the host chooses the funniest one offered. The winner can generate an NFT with the question and answer of the game they won. For NFT generating used LightFlow. Pyth Entropy was used to randomly generate values. To save the number of requests to the provider, the algorithm was supplemented by inheriting all the ideas of Pyth Entropy.
AI-Powered App or Tool (Moon)
Winner — Easy LINK ($1,000)
Easy LINK redefines connectivity with personalized GPTs, provides friend-centric BTC transactions via Easy PAY, and offers an App Marketplace called LightLink Apps. A Super App shaping a user-friendly, secure, and smart future. Powered by MoonAI Wallets and gas-less transactions on the LightLink Network.
Best use of API3 QRNG (API3)
1st place — Wordana ($1,000)
Wordana is a wordle game that is built on the Lightlink blockchain network. The game makes use of the API 3 Quantum Random Number Generator protocol to whip up a collection of random words. Players then take their shot at guessing these words within a specified number of attempts. Thanks to Lightlink’s gasless technology seamlessly integrated into Wordana, you get to experience all the wordle fun without the hassle of gas fees.
Runnerup — JoyDragon ($500)
JoyDragon draws inspiration from the nostalgic appeal and lasting popularity of the Tamagotchi virtual pet game. In this game, players are tasked with the care of their virtual pets, including feeding and time management to prevent the pet’s Time Of Death (TOD). Additionally, the game introduces an evolution mechanism and allows players to attack other pets for rewards.
Runnerup — ChainQuests ($500)
This platform presents a revolutionary approach to organizing giveaways and airdrops, catering to both protocols and individuals. Its innovative system guarantees a fair and engaging distribution of rewards among participants, streamlining reward management. By simplifying the process, it nurtures inclusivity and excitement within communities. Embrace this transformative solution that redefines the giveaway experience, boosting user interaction and ensuring equitable participation.
NFT Marketplace (Liteflow)
1st place — LL-Beaters ($1,000)
LL-Beaters combines the excitement of gaming with decentralized finance, allowing players to stake ETH, join a Family, and engage in lottery challenges. Participants receive a unique Member NFT and a referral ID for extra earnings. With API3’s QRNG technology, winning Families are selected in each epoch, with members earning Beat Tokens based on their involvement and the game’s tokenomics. The platform also features a NFT marketplace, powered by Liteflow, where Family and Member NFTs can be traded, rewarding both holders and referrers in a dynamic ecosystem of collaboration.
2nd place — Right-to-Use ($500)
The team developed Right To Use (RYTU), a web3 solution for copyright issues, allowing holders to assign rights through RYTU NFTs. This decentralized platform provides flexible copyright terms, aiming to transform copyright distribution worldwide. It features a marketplace with personal collections, verification, and ad revenue, supported by transaction and royalty fees. Future plans include a Chrome extension and an NFT Image Generator, with the team distributing their RYTU NFTs, indicating a significant shift in copyright management.
3rd place — Tickie ($200)
Tickie is a marketplace for NFT-based event tickets, enabling users to create events and sell tickets as NFTs to attendees. These NFTs serve as entry passes and can later offer incentives to previous participants. Plans include adding features to enhance ticket reuse value, such as allowing event creators to set entry restrictions for future events, favoring past attendees or those who have acquired tickets from them, rewarding their loyalty.
Build a simple on-chain rewards functionality based on Experience Points (Perion)
Winner — XPQuest ($1,000)
XPQuest is a play-and-earn RPG featuring a dungeon adventure on the NEAR Testnetwork, where players battle monsters to earn ERC-20 DGN tokens. The game involves finding keys to unlock rewards, including the coveted Aurora NFT, which is minted with unique, on-chain generated attributes. Built with Phaser and React, it operates on the Near Aurora TestNet, using Web3 JS for smart contract interactions. NEAR Blockchain’s features ensure a seamless gaming experience, offering players the chance to earn through quests and a token burn mechanism.
Winner — Questlink ($1,000)
QuestLink is a blockchain-based gamified platform on LightLink, where users complete quests for XP tokens. It features multiple levels and mechanics, allowing progression through XP point accumulation, redeemable for rewards. Integrated with Perion, it offers sponsored quests for extra rewards. Utilizing Blockscout API, it ensures transparent and reliable transaction tracking, creating an engaging environment for users to level up and earn in a blockchain-powered setting.
Winner — XP tournaments ($1,000)
It’s an app that allows players or teams to create tournaments, invite opponents, win matches, and earn XP tokens.
Winner — LightLink treasure quest ($1,000)
Lightlink Treasure Quest is a game where players earn XP points to advance levels and access better weapons. Start by claiming your character NFT (ERC-1155), then select a weapon from the shop. Equip your weapon by staking it in the treasure hunting contract, earning XP points (ERC-20) as you progress, which can be used to upgrade your arsenal.
Winner — The Ultimate Best Season Rewards System ($1,000)
The UBSSS sets a new standard by incorporating innovative features and captivating mechanics, providing players with an unparalleled and immersive experience. Departing from traditional reward structures, this system surpasses the limitations of conventional gaming, presenting a dynamic and engaging structure.
Other Finalists
Pantra Wallet
Pantra is a gasless, non-custodial wallet on the Lightlink Network, featuring automated savings. It rounds up transactions to deposit spare change into a savings wallet, creates dynamic SVG NFTs to track savings, and ensures gasless transactions for fee-free purchases. Users have full control over their keys and assets, all within a user-friendly interface for managing portfolios, dApps, savings, and transactions.
About LightLink
LightLink is an Ethereum L2 blockchain that enables dApps and enterprises to offer fast, gasless transactions for their users.
Since 2018, they’ve been developing blockchain solutions for major enterprises in the APAC region, including CP Group, Disney, and Animoca Brands. Recognizing the need for broader interoperability, we shifted our focus to building an optimistic rollup on our proprietary stack, aiming to bridge dApps with millions of users from our enterprise partners and foster an interconnected economy.
A key feature of LightLink is its Enterprise Mode, which enables the creation of a gas station to nullify transaction fees for users over a set period, allowing the development of unique protocols that only our gasless ecosystem can support. This includes range order books, no-slippage perpetual DEXs, SocialFi, GameFi, and other products that demand high computational power.
With projects already building on LightLink, developers have the opportunity to join at a stage where liquidity is not yet dominated by major projects and benefit from zero gas fees, while still connecting to the broader Ethereum ecosystem.
About Encode Club
Encode Club is a global community of top developers, professionals and talented students in Emerging Tech. Through leading educational programmes such as hackathons, bootcamps and accelerators we help you advance your career and work with transformative companies. Read more here.
Questions
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