Over the past year, Ergo Hackathons has been a key feature in the Ergo community. ErgoHacks helped to build tools and apps that have become key infrastructure pieces in the Ergo community. These events began as competitions. However, they have had the most impact on the growth and retention of developers in the Ergo community who work to create DeFi.

For the next ErgoHack, we are pleased to announce that the Ergo Foundation and ErgoPad (Ergo’s IDO launchpad) are partnering to present this event over a three week period. For this hackathon, the schedule includes a week where ideas and proposals are discussed, then a second week in which participants create, modify, and construct prototypes. Like in previous years, solo or team competitors are welcome to join the Ergo Discord Server. If they’re looking for more members, there are opportunities to chat with mentors.

Hackathon participants are free to create and pursue DeFi-related projects. This year, the hackathon will be more focused on creating new projects than it is on improving existing ecosystem projects. We invite developers, entrepreneurs, and other professionals with ideas to submit their entries. DeCo (formerly ErgoLearn), will now be an active partner in the provision of educational materials through their online courses. DeCo’s Discord Server has more details about them and their courses.

ErgoHack II was ErgoPad’s previous participant, so ErgoPad can be a great partner in hosting ErgoHack Fest. ErgoPad promotes ecosystem development and growth by allowing investors and developers to work together in order to finance new projects. Investors are given ground-floor access when ErgoPad hosts an IDO that helps developers raise capital. ErgoPad owns its token which allows holders to access various investment options for new projects. Visit their website for more information about ErgoPad.

Is it time to make blockchain the next big thing? Visit the ErgoHack site for additional information. You can also submit an application by clicking here.

Prizes

1st – 10,000 SigUSD + 100,000 $ERGOPAD

2nd – 6,000 SigUSD + 50,000 $ERGOPAD

3rd – 2,000 SigUSD + 30,000 $ERGOPAD

Other prizes include honorable mentions valued at 200 SigUSD or 100 ERGOPAD each for active members.

Ergo Platform

Ergo, a Proof of Work Blockchain developed using the UTXO model is similar to. Ergo, however, is referred as an extended UTXO Blockchain because of its native language ErgoScript and the application of Sigma Protocols that allow for expressive smart contract functionality. Ergo allows developers to create apps that can be used by light clients. Blockchain allows you to create ring signatures as well as multi-ring signatures. It also lets you make self-replicating scripts. There are even advanced privacy options.

Blockchain was created to be a service for everyone. Its founders were inspired by the original principles of cryptocurrency. Ergo responds to traditional financial systems and legacy institutions. Ergo launched in a fair manner, with no premine or pre-allocation tokens for founders and investors.

The Ergo Manifesto and the desire to address socio-economic injustice are driving forces behind the development of Ergo’s dApps. Ergo tools were created to empower average citizens and promote trustless, decentralized systems.

You can find more information about Ergo and take a deeper dive in the ecosystem by visiting the overview.

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