Sonic Labs Unveils $250,000 Sonic DeFAI Hackathon with DoraHacks and Zerebro
Unleashing Innovation: The Sonic DeFAI Hackathon
Sonic Labs, the driving force behind the top-performing EVM L1 blockchain Sonic, has launched the unprecedented Sonic DeFAI Hackathon, in cooperation with DoraHacks and Zerebro. With an impressive $250,000 prize pool, this event invites developers to participate in a four-week challenge focused on developing innovative AI agents that execute both social and on-chain actions, further propelling the integration of AI technology within DeFi ecosystems.
Key Dates and Details
- Submission Period: January 21 - February 24, 2025
- Winner Announcement: Early March 2025
The hackathon’s goal is to leverage AI frameworks and enhance user interaction with blockchain. With Sonic's unmatched transaction capabilities, participants can explore groundbreaking possibilities.
Empowering AI in Blockchain
DeFAI, combining AI with decentralized finance, offers revolutionary potentials. Participants will explore various functionalities such as asset bridging and liquidity management through autonomous AI operations. According to Luis Fausto, Content Lead at Sonic Labs, “This initiative aims to redefine the DeFi landscape using AI agents, attracting global creators to push boundaries.”
Evaluation and Prizes
A panel of experts will assess submissions based on several criteria, including technological implementation and overall impact on the blockchain sector. Notable prizes include:
- First Place: $60,000
- Second Place: $55,000
- Third Place: $45,000
Teams also have the chance to earn special awards for best social, DeFAI, and tooling agents.
Support for Participants
Participants will receive assistance on developing ideas, as well as utilizing ZerePy, an open-source framework designed for creating effective AI agents.
Join the Sonic DeFAI Hackathon Today
This hackathon represents an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of finance through technology. Developers are encouraged to register and transform their innovative ideas into reality.
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