Sonic DeFAI Hackathon: A New Era in Blockchain and AI

by Giorgi Kostiuk

2 years ago

Sonic Labs, the team behind the Sonic blockchain, has announced the launch of the Sonic DeFAI Hackathon. In partnership with DoraHacks and Zerebro, the hackathon invites participants to create novel AI agents to interact with blockchain technologies.

Goals and Objectives of the Hackathon

DeFAI is a new term that combines AI and blockchain technologies. The hackathon aims to use AI to transform how we interact with blockchain, allowing agents to execute complex tasks from managing social media to conducting financial operations on blockchain. Sonic offers a competitive edge with its high transaction speed of 10,000 TPS, enabling AI agents to perform real-time actions seamlessly.

The Sonic DeFAI Hackathon is a groundbreaking initiative that merges cutting-edge AI capabilities with the transformative power of blockchain. With $250,000 in prizes, we aim to inspire creators worldwide to redefine DeFi through AI agents.Luis Fausto, Content Lead, Sonic Labs

Application Process

To participate in the hackathon, developers can visit the Sonic DeFAI Hackathon page on the DoraHacks website. Participants are given four weeks to develop and finalize their projects. Submission deadline is February 21, 2025. Each team must submit a three-minute demo video and a link to the project’s code repository. A panel of industry experts, including Michael Kong, Jeffy Yu, and others, will evaluate the submissions.

Prizes and Awards

$250,000 in prizes will be distributed among winners across several categories. First place receives $60,000, second place $55,000, third place $45,000, along with special honorable mentions. Bonus prizes are also available for the best social, DeFAI, and tooling agents.

The Sonic DeFAI Hackathon provides developers with a unique opportunity to explore and promote the integration of AI and blockchain technologies. Winners will receive financial recognition and the chance to promote their projects in collaboration with Sonic Labs.

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