Unstoppable Domains and Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced the results of one of the largest-ever global hackathons. The virtual event, hosted on Devpost.com, attracted a record-breaking 1,162 participants from around the world.
Unstoppable Domains partnered with AWS to create a unique environment for developers to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the digital landscape. The hackathon harnessed AWS’s robust cloud computing capabilities and Unstoppable Domains’ cutting-edge blockchain-based digital identity solutions, culminating in an impressive array of 55 project submissions.
“It’s amazing to see the level of innovation coming from our participants and the overwhelming interest the hackathon brought. It’s a testament to the power of AI and Web3 that so many developers are interested in exploring this intersection of technology,” said Sandy Carter, COO of Unstoppable Domains. “The creativity and dedication of the developers in this hackathon was truly inspiring.”
Participants leveraged AWS’s artificial intelligence stack, the UD Resolution API, and the UD Partner API to enhance the utility of Web3 domains and AWS cloud services. The event culminated in a substantial prize pool of $187,000, awarded across three key categories: AI-Driven Tooling, Resolution & User Experience, and Digital Identity.
Winners and Notable Projects:
AI-Driven Tooling:
- First Place: AdToken – A chain-agnostic, AI-powered platform revolutionizing blockchain advertising with transparent, gas-free payments, on-chain reporting, and crowdfunded campaigns.
- Second Place: Web3-GPT – Simplifies Unstoppable Domains resolution using Large Language Models and AI Agents, allowing natural language interactions for smart contract development.
Resolution & User Experience:
- First Place: DomainGPT – A Telegram bot that streamlines domain-related tasks, enabling users to effortlessly retrieve domain statistics and check availability.
- Second Place: Receive.me – A platform reimagining digital identity management, integrating Web3 naming services and social platforms for a cohesive online presence.
- Third Place: Chums Chat – An end-to-end encrypted messaging platform connecting with the Matrix network, enhancing security in Web3 communications.
Digital Identity:
First Place: All.box – A platform that revolutionizes landing page creation for tokenized domains, combining user-friendly design tools with generative AI for descriptions and images.
The judging panel, composed of AI and Web3 specialists from AWS and Unstoppable Domains, evaluated submissions based on creativity, user experience, technical execution, impact, and commercial viability.
Notable judges included Brad Feinstein (Head of Web3 – North America at AWS), Jean Farmer (Generative AI Solutions Architect, Amazon AGI), and Sandy Carter (COO of Unstoppable Domains).
“Participating in this hackathon has been an incredible experience,” said Han Zhou, CEO of NameMaxi, and winner of the Digital Identity category. “Not only did it allow us to explore the two areas we are most passionate about – AI and blockchain – but it also exposed the team to an amazing community of developers who are equally passionate about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.”
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