1. Key Dates

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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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!

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?