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Introduction

What is DuckChain?

DuckChain, powered by TONScale Labs and Arbitrum, is the first TON Consumer Layer. It is designed to bridge billions of Telegram users from off-chain to on-chain and is supported by a strong community and major backers like Kenetic Capital, Animoca Brands, and DWF Labs. With $100M in TON, 2000+ BTC committed, and over 50 ecosystem partners, DuckChain is solidifying its position as a Web3 pioneer.

Welcome to the DuckChain Hackathon – Yellow Duck Mission!

We are thrilled to launch the ultimate Web3 hackathon, where creativity meets opportunity in the Yellow Duck Mission! This event is designed for passionate developers, creators, and innovators to bring their boldest ideas to life on DuckChain.

With a prize pool of $1,000,000 equivalent in DuckChain Tokens, the stakes have never been higher! This is your chance to make a real impact and show the world your capabilities.

We are also proud to announce our incredible sponsors, including xxx, whose support is helping make this hackathon the most exciting and rewarding event yet.

The Yellow Duck Mission is all about pushing the boundaries of Web3 and creating the next killer app that will onboard millions of Web2 users to the decentralized world. Whether you’re building a groundbreaking DeFi protocol, a viral meme launchpad, or the next must-play Web3 game, the sky’s the limit!

Welcome to check our Developer Documentation here: https://diary.duckchain.io/

Total Awards: $1,000,000 equivalent in DuckChain Tokens distributed after TGE

5 Tracks

Meme

This track celebrates the creative power of memes in driving community engagement and culture within Web3. Participants are encouraged to design meme-centric dApps or platforms that enable users to create, trade, and share viral content. The focus is on combining humor, creativity, and blockchain technology to amplify the cultural impact of memes, fostering stronger community bonds and innovative monetization models on DuckChain.

DeFi

Focus on creating decentralized finance (DeFi) applications built on DuckChain, particularly those that leverage stablecoins for financial products like lending, staking, or yield farming. This track encourages projects that make DeFi more accessible, secure, and efficient for both retail and institutional users.

Telegram-Powered dApps

Develop dApps and infrastructure tools designed for the Telegram ecosystem, including Telegram-based mini apps, bots, or gaming experiences. As Telegram continues to grow as a hub for Web3 communities, this track will focus on making it easier for users to engage with blockchain through the Telegram interface.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to create new dApps or improve existing blockchain infrastructure. This track explores applications where AI can enhance DeFi, NFT platforms, Meme culture, and even decentralized science (DeSci).

Infrastructure

Innovate with new forms of infrastructure that drive real-world impact in sectors like decentralized science (DeSci), decentralized social networks (DeSoc), and decentralized bioinformatics (DeBio). This track emphasizes solutions that support broader societal impact through the power of blockchain and DuckChain’s features.

Prizes

The Golden Duck Prize Pool
$500,000

Top 1

$200,000

Top 2

$100,000
per project

Top 3

$50,000
per project

The Quack-tastic Mentions
$200,000

$200,000 pool distributed among all selected projects

Multiple

The Duckling Star Award
$50,000

$50,000

Multiple

Event Details

Key Dates

Submissions Open: December 15
Submissions Close: January 15
Submission Review: January 17
Winner Announcements: January 23

Hackathon Tracks
- Meme: Develop meme-centric dApps or platforms that amplify community engagement, creativity, and monetization.
- DeFi: Create accessible, secure, and efficient DeFi applications leveraging stablecoins for lending, staking, or yield farming.
- Telegram-Powered dApps: Build mini apps, bots, or tools that enhance blockchain engagement within the Telegram ecosystem.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI): Utilize AI to create innovative dApps or improve blockchain infrastructure, including DeFi, NFT, and DeSci applications.
- Infrastructure: Develop decentralized infrastructure solutions for sectors like DeSci, DeSoc, and DeBio.
Who Can Apply

The Yellow Duck Mission invites developers, creators, and innovators passionate about Web3, including new or existing projects that align with the hackathon tracks. Projects should focus on innovative solutions that bridge Web2 and Web3 users through DuckChain.

Rewards

Total Prize Pool: $1,000,000 equivalent in DuckChain Tokens (distributed after TGE).

The Golden Duck Prize Pool: $500,000
- Top 1: $200,000
- Top 2: $100,000 per project
- Top 3: $50,000 per project
The Quack-tastic Mentions: $200,000 pool for outstanding projects
The Duckling Star Award: $50,000 for the project with the most community engagement

How to Participate

Visit the Developer Documentation: DuckChain Docs Prepare your project submission, including:

Brief project overview (within 200 words)
Deck
GitHub link
Team details and project history

Join the Yellow Duck Mission and help bridge millions to Web3 through DuckChain!

Judging Criteria

Submissions will be evaluated based on the following dimensions:

Design and Usability: Is the interface intuitive? Does the user experience feel smooth and easy to understand?
DuckChain Nativeness: Does the project creatively integrate DuckChain’s "duck" brand identity?
Innovation: Does the project exhibit unique creativity or propose new ways?
Community Impact and Engagement: Does the project have community support? Have participants collected user feedback during development and integrated it into their work?

The following elements will help participants maximize their scores:

Innovation & Creativity (25%)

Does the project demonstrate unique creativity and address the challenge of transitioning Web2 users to Web3?
Does the project have breakthrough designs or features that can generate significant market impact and attention?
Does the project create a striking first impression that captivates both judges and users? (Including the "WOW" Factor)

Technical Feasibility & User Experience (35%)

Project Completion (15%): Does the project demonstrate a complete prototype, demo, or deployed product? Are the features functional and easy to use?
Technical Difficulty & Feasibility (10%): Does the project solve a technically challenging problem, showcasing innovation or breakthroughs in technology?
User Experience (10%): Is the product intuitive and user-friendly? Does it engage users and encourage retention?

DuckChain Ecosystem Fit (20%)

Duck Element (5%): Does the project incorporate DuckChain's unique branding elements, such as name, design, or style?
Telegram Mini App (5%): Does the project integrate effectively with the Telegram Mini App, leveraging the ecosystem and increasing compatibility with DuckChain?
DuckStar Compatibility (10%): Can the project integrate with DuckStar as a payment method, enhancing its functionality and user experience?

Sustainability & Business Model (15%)

Project Plan & Roadmap (8%): Does the project have a clear development roadmap, outlining plans for the next few months or years?
Business Model (7%): Does the project have a sustainable business model that can generate long-term revenue or user growth?

Community Engagement & Open Source Contributions (15%)

Open Source Code & Documentation (10%): Does the project provide complete open-source code with a reasonable commit history? Is there clear documentation or tutorials to help users understand and use the project?
Community Support & Feedback (5%): Does the project showcase community engagement, user feedback, or endorsements that demonstrate its potential market impact?