Get ready to elevate your hackathon game! Discover the ins and outs of the event logistics, participate in engaging workshops, and take advantage of valuable mentorship opportunities to boost your chances of claiming victory!

Welcome to FOSSASIA 2024 Hackathon

Explore the innovative technology, practical applications, and experienced mentors from Chainlink who will guide you during the hackathon.

Intro to Chainlink

Ethereum Foundation

Devcon/nect

Nathan Sexer

Devfolio

Denver Dsouza

FOSSASIA

Co-Founder

Mario Behling

Influence Media

Founder

Sharmini R

Deep Work Studio

Andrej Berlin

Chainlink

Developer Advocate

Andrej

Sofia

FOSSASIA 2024 Hackathon

# Build something awesome using Chainlink! 

Anything that came from the Chainlink Documentation counts - using CCIP, Functions, Price Feeds, Data Streams, PoR, VRF or Automation

You can see examples of successful implementations of Chainlink services [here](https://blog.chain.link/smart-contract-use-cases).


# Functions use cases - examples:
* Generative AI NFTs using Chainlink Functions
* Censorship-resistant news headline aggreagator that uses Chainlink Functions and prominent news APIs
* Verifiable AI: Can use Functions to verify the output of an AI LLM, & get an attestation that the output is correct & what the LLM actually outputted


# Requirements:
* **Each project must use Chainlink in some form to make a state change on a blockchain**, otherwise it will not be eligible. This means that a front end simply reading from Chainlink Data Feeds doesn't count. Using Chainlink inside your smart contracts is required.
* While all project submissions are evaluated holistically, there will be bonus points given to projects that use Chainlink services together in a meaningful way.
* Please let us know how you use Chainlink in the project description.
* It must be possible for the judges to find the Chainlink use in your code. Only the intention to use is not valid.

# Judging criteria:
* UI/UX/DX - How useful is your application? Is it visually appealing?
* Blockchain technology application - How valuable this project is for decentralization and adoption of Blockchain and Web3
* Wow Factor - Anything not covered above! This is if you blow us away in some other way.

# Resources:

You can get started with any resources by checking out [the hackathon resources page](https://docs.chain.link/docs/hackathon-resources?utm_medium=referral\&cnid=7ewfjg425mq6) and the newest [Developer Hub](https://dev.chain.link/)

You’ll find:
* [The Chainlink CCIP documentation](https://docs.chain.link/ccip)
* Smart Contract Starter Tutorial
* [Documentation](https://docs.chain.link?utm_medium=referral\&cnid=7ewfjg425mq6) for all the Chainlink features
* Best practices utilized by top protocols like Aave and Synthetis
* [Hardhat Starter Kits](https://github.com/smartcontractkit/hardhat-starter-kit)
* [Brownie Starter Kits](https://github.com/smartcontractkit/chainlink-mix)
* [dApp Tools Starter Kit](https://github.com/smartcontractkit/dapptools-starter-kit)