Portugal’s Maiden Hackathon for ICP Developers Comes to a Close

The
first-ever “Build
on
ICP”
hackathon,
has
concluded.
With
all
winners
having
been
announced
at
the
showcase
event
on
the
18th
of
March
2024,
it
was
a
success,
to
say
the
least.
The
event
brought
together
Web3
builders
from
Portugal
and
Spain
to
showcase
their
talent
and
innovation
on
the Internet
Computer
Protocol
(ICP) blockchain.

Running
from
March
11th
to
March
18th,
the
hackathon
saw
participants
competing
for
a
total
prize
pool
of
over
€20,000
and
the
opportunity
for
additional
DFINITY
grants.
Being
a
hybrid
hackathon,
the
final
days
were
held
at
the ICP
Hub
in
Lisbon,
where
independent
builders
and
teams
worked
tirelessly
to
demonstrate
their
crypto
projects,
with
the
goal
of
launching
the
next
breakout
startup,
showcasing
their
skills,
or
making
valuable
contributions
to
the
ICP
and
web3
ecosystem

The
Winners
Of
The
“Build
On
ICP”
Hackathon

The
Build
on
ICP
hackathon
commenced
with
an
engaging
online
program,
immersive
virtual
workshops,
and
dedicated
team
support
from
February
26th
to
29th.
This
initial
phase
set
the
stage
for
an
intensive
weekend
of
“IRL
hacking,”
unfolding
from
Friday,
March
1st,
to
Sunday,
March
3rd,
at
the
ICP
office
in
Lisbon.
During
these
pivotal
days,
participants
diligently
refined
their
innovative
products
and
honed
their
presentation
skills,
preparing
for
the
crucial
pitches
ahead. 

The
culmination
of
their
efforts
was
showcased
on
Monday,
March
18th,
during
the
Final
Showcase
and
Announcement
of
Winners.
This
event
marked
a
significant
milestone
in
the
hackathon,
as
the
participants
had
the
opportunity
to
present
their
completed
projects
to
a
panel
of
esteemed
judges
from
the
likes
of Lightshift
Capital, 3commas
Capital,
and DFINITY themselves.
As
well
as
an
audience
of
peers
and
industry
professionals.

Here
are
the
winning
projects:

First
Place:
ICP
Lend
Protocol 

The
ICP
Lend
Protocol
stands
out
as
a
pioneering
DeFi
platform
that
is
taking
crypto
lending
to
the
next
level.
By
integrating
advanced
features
such
as
HTTP
requests
and
Timers,
the
protocol
offers
a
seamless
experience
for
users,
ensuring
real-time
updates
and
automated
operations.
The
integration
of
price
feeds
and
execution
of
automated
liquidations
highlight
the
platform’s
commitment
to
user
convenience
and
experience.

Second
Place:
TruMarket 

TruMarket
is
reshaping
the
agricultural
sector,
leveraging
automated
smart
contracts
to
secure
funding
for
fruit
growers.
This
approach
ensures
transparency
and
traceability
throughout
the
supply
chain,
benefiting
all
stakeholders
and
is
only
possible
using
the
web3
tech
stack.
The
platform’s
commitment
to
utilizing
the
ICP
for
practical
and
impactful
solutions
is
more
than
evident.

Third
Place:
Hack 

Hack
introduces
a
governance
platform
for
Ethereum
DAOs,
utilizing
on-chain
voting
and
HTTP
Outcalls
to
streamline
decision-making
processes.
This
project
showcases
the
versatility
of
the
IC
Protocol
in
supporting
cross-blockchain
functionalities.

These
projects
clearly
demonstrate
the
diverse
applications
of
the
IC
protocol
and
highlight
the
community’s
innovative
spirit.
As
the
winners
celebrate
their
achievements,
the
broader
ecosystem
can
look
forward
to
the
continued
development
and
implementation
of
these
solutions.

The
grand
prize
for
the
Build
on
ICP
hackathon
includes
€2,500
in
USDC,
a
comprehensive
go-to-market
strategy
valued
at
€10,000,
and
the
potential
for
a
grant
from
the
DFINITY
Foundation.
The
second-place
project
will
receive
a
PR
campaign
worth
€5,000
and
€1,500
in
stablecoins,
while
the
third-place
winner
will
be
awarded
€1,000
in
stablecoins. 

About
The
‘Build
on
ICP’
Hackathon

The “Build
on
ICP”
hackathon
was
an
open
event
with
no
specific
tasks,
tracks,
or
themes,
encouraging
maximum
creativity
and
innovation
within
Portugal
and
Spain’s
web3
community.
The
presented
projects
were
showcased
to
influential
parties
in
the
ICP
and
web3
ecosystem
and
others
building
tools
and
applications
on
the
Internet
Computer.
The
judging
panel
included
esteemed
members
from
Lightshift
Capital,
3Commas
Capital,
and
the
DFINITY
Foundation,
and
were
all
thoroughly
impressed
by
the
calibre
of
participants.

All
participants
were
first-time
builders
on
the
ICP
(Internet
Computer
Protocol),
and
part
of
the
entry
requirements
was
to
complete
an
ICP
certification
course
and
create
a
smart
contract
on
the
blockchain.
The
event
aimed
to
improve
the
quality
of
ICP
dApps
and
unlock
the
passion
of
talented
builders,
contributing
to
an
open
and
autonomous
internet.

The
success
of
the “Build
on
ICP”
hackathon
marks
a
significant
milestone
in
the
growth
of
the
ICP
ecosystem.
It
showcased
the
participants’
talent
and
creativity
while
also
highlighting
the
potential
of
the
Internet
Computer
Protocol
to
support
a
wide
range
of
applications,
from
DeFi
to
agriculture.

About
Internet
Computer
Protocol

As
a
third-generation
blockchain,
the
Internet
Computer
Protocol
is
a
decentralized
computing
platform,
offering
an
alternative
to
conventional
IT
infrastructures.
It
enables
the
creation
of
Web3
services
and
enterprise
systems
entirely
on
the
blockchain,
thereby
eliminating
reliance
on
centralized
cloud
computing
services
like
Amazon
Web
Services.
This
innovative
approach
aims
to
revolutionize
the
digital
landscape,
providing
a
more
secure,
transparent,
and
equitable
internet. 

About
ICP
Hub
Portugal

ICP
Hub
Portugal
is
a
community-driven
initiative
based
in
Lisbon
aimed
at
fostering
innovation
and
collaboration
within
the
ICP
ecosystem.
Led
by
Tim
Haldorsson,
Founder
and
CEO
of
Lunar
Strategy,
the
hub
organizes
networking
events,
builder
workshops,
hackathons,
and
other
activations
to
support
builders
and
developers
in
bringing
their
ideas
to
life.

About
the
DFINITY
Foundation

The
DFINITY
Foundation
is
a
nonprofit
organization
dedicated
to
building
and
promoting
the
Internet
Computer
Protocol
(ICP).
Founded
with
the
mission
to
create
a
decentralized
and
inclusive
digital
infrastructure,
DFINITY
empowers
builders
and
developers
with
the
tools
needed
to
create
open
and
autonomous
Internet
services.
The
Swiss
nonprofit
also
boasts
the
largest
R&D
team
in
the
blockchain
sector.