Got a project about AI and/or Blockchain? Submit today to win your share of US$50,000 prize pool

The Bitget Blockchain4Youth Virtual Hackathon (in partnership with Foresight Ventures) represents an exciting opportunity for under 30 innovators to showcase their skills and creativity around AI and Blockchain.

The hackathon is part of Bitget's ongoing mission to promote blockchain and AI adoption among young people and inspire the next generation of creators and developers. Millennials account for 46% of crypto enthusiasts and are more familiar with the internet and digital technologies than their more mature counterparts according to a recent research conducted by Bitget. We believe the Gen Z crypto users, who grow up with the increasing adoption of crypto, will be playing a vital role in promoting crypto adoption, and therefore, this hackathon aims to encourage and inspire the backbone of the future world, to create a blockchain future.

This worldwide hackathon is run online, with a total prize pool of $50,000 up for grabs. Learn how you can bring to life your project with the prize money, below.

This hackathon is an excellent opportunity for young people to showcase their skills and creativity while contributing to the development of innovative solutions for the industry. Join us in our mission to promote blockchain and AI adoption and inspire future innovation!

Hackathon Problem Statements

There are three exciting problem statements for young innovators to tackle.

Firstly, participants will develop trustless infrastructure for AI using zero-knowledge proofs and zk-SNARKs to ensure secure and private AI networks. Secondly, the challenge is to create an AIGC enchanted Web 3 ecosystem to revolutionize the gaming industry, with a focus on gaming, content generation, and AI-based apps. Lastly, participants will build an AI marketplace that enables secure and transparent exchange of AI algorithms and data, empowering developers and enhancing collaboration across industries.

Prizes

The prizes will be selected based on various criteria, including the impact on and contribution to the blockchain community, creativity, viability for production, and overall design. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, which is why we have a special prize exclusively for all-female teams. This special prize aims to encourage and celebrate the achievements of women in the blockchain and technology fields. So, participants can look forward to not only showcasing their skills and innovation but also having the opportunity to win these prestigious prizes. Scroll down to learn more about your prize.

Dates and Deadlines

Aug 12 - Submissions begin

Sept 18 - End of Submissions

Sept 18 - 21 - Judging period

Sept 22 - Winners announced

Who Is Bitget?

Bitget is a Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange that empowers over 20 million users across 100 countries with a focus on copy trading and various smart trading tools. The platform provides a wide range of crypto-related services, encompassing crypto-to-crypto trading, spot trading, futures trading, margin trading, copy trading, AI-powered trading bot, Launchpool, Launchpad, and earning services such as savings, staking, and crypto loans. Bitget is a proud partner of Lionel Messi.

Who Is Foresight Ventures?

Foresight Ventures provides investment, advisory and gtm delegation throughout the project lifecycle. Foresight Ventures is dedicated to backing Web3 projects that embody an ethos of decentralization while moving crypto towards long-term, mainstream adoption.

Who Is Foresight X?

Foresight X is a Web3 accelerator under Foresight Ventures (AUM $400m), focusing on three core segments: Accelerator, Ecosystem Grant and Research Grant. Foresight X aims to support the rapid growth of Web3 startups in the fast-evolving industry. Additionally, we foster collaboration between projects and leading public chains. Foresight X have also established the Research Grant to advance cutting-edge scientific research in the Web3 space.