Rules for the DaiBuild Hackathon
1. Eligibility
Open to participants worldwide, aged 18 years or older.
Teams can consist of 1-5 members. Individual participation is also allowed.
2. Original Work
All submissions must be original and created during the hackathon period.
Use of pre-existing open-source libraries, APIs, and frameworks is allowed, provided proper attribution is given.
Projects that have been submitted to other hackathons or competitions prior to this event are not eligible.
3. Adherence to Themes
Projects must align with at least one of the hackathon’s themes: governance, risk management, stability, derivatives, or privacy tooling.
Integration of Dai and/or MakerDAO technology is mandatory.
4. Submission Requirements
Submissions must include a project overview, code repository, functioning prototype, demo video, and documentation.
All submissions must be made via Devpost before the deadline. Late submissions will not be considered.
5. Code of Conduct
Participants must adhere to the hackathon’s code of conduct, fostering a respectful and inclusive environment.
Harassment, discrimination, or plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.
6. Ownership and Licensing
Teams retain full ownership of their projects.
By participating, you agree to share your project on a public repository (e.g., GitHub) for judging and demonstration purposes.
7. Judging Criteria
Projects will be evaluated based on innovation, impact, technical execution, user experience, and scalability.
Judges’ decisions are final and binding.
8. Use of Resources
Participants are encouraged to use the tools, APIs, and resources provided by the hackathon sponsors, including Dai and MakerDAO.
External tools and resources are allowed, as long as their use complies with licensing and intellectual property laws.
9. Team Collaboration
Collaboration across teams is not allowed. Sharing ideas, designs, or code with other teams will lead to disqualification.
10. Deadlines
All deliverables must be submitted by the deadline stated on the hackathon platform.
Extensions will not be granted under any circumstances.
By participating in the DaiBuild Hackathon, you agree to abide by these rules and the decisions made by the organizers and judges. Let’s innovate responsibly and collaboratively!