The GameOn TON Hackathon with $4 Million in Prizes
The TON Foundation, in collaboration with prominent industry partners, has recently launched the GameOn TON hackathon. This exciting event offers a generous $4 million Prize pool and aims to expedite the Development of web3 games on the TON blockchain while advocating for the Adoption of the AEON crypto-Payment Protocol. Backed by notable companies such as Alibaba, Gate.io, and Draper Associates, this hackathon is poised to draw attention from developers worldwide, with a specific focus on creating games for the Telegram Mini Apps platform.
Building on the success of popular Telegram-based games like Hamster Kombat and Catizen, the GameOn TON hackathon stands as the largest event of its kind for games developed on TON (The Open Network). Scheduled to take place from September 19th to December 13th, 2024, the hackathon’s primary objective is to foster Innovation within the web3 gaming realm, particularly on the TON blockchain, while driving the utilization of AEON's Payment system.
While current TON-integrated mini-apps have mostly focused on simplistic tapping-based mechanics, the hackathon presents a golden opportunity for developers to introduce a wider variety of games on the platform. The event holds the potential to introduce more complex gaming models, potentially reshaping the entire ecosystem.
$4 Million in Prizes and Incentives
The impressive $4 million Prize pool includes various grants, direct Investments, and other exciting Rewards. The collaborative effort of AEON and TON Foundation has dedicated $2 million to the fund, with Alibaba contributing $1 million in grants and Cloud services, and Gate.io adding another $1 million towards Investments and grants. This hackathon presents a significant opportunity for both novice developers and seasoned teams to receive financial support and backing.
A total of 20 teams will have the chance to share $900,000 in prizes, with the most substantial Rewards reserved for the top three finalists. Apart from financial remuneration, the winning teams will also gain visibility in the flourishing web3 gaming sector.
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Key Partners and Events
The GameOn TON hackathon is hosted by AEON, TON Foundation, Nomad Capital, and TOP, with co-hosts including OKX Wallet, Alibaba Cloud, Gate.io, Draper Associates, Gam3Girl Ventures, and Winking Studios. These organizations have come together to provide a blend of Virtual sessions and offline events across major cities such as Singapore, Sydney, and Dubai.
Notable events in the hackathon schedule include:
- Developer Bootcamp on 30th October in Dubai
- Announcement of 1200 Semi-Finalists on 23rd November in Sydney
- Announcement of 20 Finalists on 10th December
- Closing Event and Winner Reveal on 13th December in Dubai
Participation Requirements
Interested teams must meet specific requirements to participate, including building their games as Telegram Mini Apps and integrating AEON’s crypto-Payment Protocol. Registration for the hackathon closes on 14th November, with the final submission deadline set for 18th November. This event serves as a platform for developers to showcase their work to a global audience, expecting significant participation from the web3 community.
With a focus on Innovation and diversity in game design, the hackathon's outcome could greatly influence the future of gaming on TON, expanding beyond the current landscape dominated by tapping-based mini-games. For more information on participation details, developers can visit the game-on-ton-hackathon/detail" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">official hackathon page.
