With the launch of the new Akash website, open-sourcing the network and Akash’s new operational framework of SIGs, WGs and the steering committee, the Hackathon working group believes it’s worthwhile hosting a marketing campaign around and how developers can get involved with the Akash ecosystem. We believe the best way to bring attention to what Akash is building at this juncture is hosting the first ever Akash Network hackathon.
Crypto is a loud space. There are hundreds of projects trying to get developers' attention. Looking at well funded projects, such as Ethereum, Aptos, Near, Juno, ect. It becomes plain to see that hackathons are a key driver of developer growth within a given crypto project. A hackathon will allow our marketing efforts to align on a number of important fronts.
In late January 2023 the community formed a Hackathon Working group where members of the Overclock Labs team, Akash Insiders and community members developed a hackathon strategy.
After meeting with community members, feedback was included in the initial proposal doc and finalized for this proposal.
Because this is the first Akash Hackathon, it's hard to forecast outcomes. However, given audience size and current tools available on Akash, the below is an estimate on what can be expected from an Akash Hackathon
Below is a timeline of activities in lead up to, during and after the proposed hackathon. Exact dates are yet to be determined until approved through community governance.
Hackathon Lead
Hackathon Community Manager
Hackathon Marketing Manager
Additional support (not included in roles will be provided by members of the Overclock Labs team)
Budget
Hackathon support roles (paid monthly)
Lead - $4000 USD in AKT (over 3.5 months)
Event Manager - $3000 USD in AKT (over 3.5 months)
Marketing Manager - $3000 USD in AKT
Rewards: 100,000 AKT (split among 3 winners)
Swag: $2,000 USD
Paid Sponsor Tracks (Paid in native token by sponsors + $USD support)
Total community pool request in AKT
15,000 USD current prices as of April 2023 .29 USD or 51,724 AKT
100,000 AKT current prices as of April 2023 .29 USD
SubTotal: 151,724 AKT
151,724 AKT + 10% overage = 15,172 AKT
Total Request: 166,896 AKT
AKT wallet: akash1xpkyrkjf50l8hsfg544qzztrgsz3nz7qfv5mkk