We are thrilled to announce the DIF Hackathon winners, who competed for cash prizes totaling $7,500 USD. The challenge required teams and developers of ArcBlock's technology stack to explore how decentralized identity and Verifiable Credentials can solve real-world challenges or be used in new ways.
Top 3 Winners#
1st: BM9000 (Win 3000 USD)#
created by Twelve, voidmanevoid
BM9000, created by Bass Money Productions, is a blockchain-powered beat maker that integrates decentralized identity to enable users to log in, access instant sounds, create patterns, build songs, and securely upload their own unique sounds — all stored safely in decentralized storage that the end user owns.
Links：
- Project Link: https://difhackathon2024.devpost.com/submissions/574816-bm9000
- Blocklet Store: https://store.blocklet.dev/blocklets/z2qaKzYnBQHND4XND2jz3648T7RjxRhUxwmNL
- Try it out: https://bassmoney.io/
2nd: DIDMail (Win 1500 USD)#
created by shenxiuqiang
The DIDMail project combines decentralized identity, blockchain technology, and modern cryptography to create a secure decentralized communication system. By utilizing ArcBlock's DID framework, ED25519 and Curve25519 for efficient encryption and NFT technology for email notifications, DIDMail takes secure communication to the next level. It perfectly illustrates how traditional systems we use daily can be transformed using decentralization to reimagine a better, more secure method of emailing.
Links:
- Project Link: https://difhackathon2024.devpost.com/submissions/560673-didmail
- Blocklet Store: https://test.store.blocklet.dev/blocklets/z2qa8AzjBYRmQoPw43sNDvY1XQggR4PUg8eAs
- Try it out: https://www.didmail.io/
3rd: Todai (Win 1000 USD)#
created by Wasil
Todai envisions a future where users have true digital autonomy away from centralized identity management systems. This project strives to empower users to reclaim control over their identities in a corporate-controlled world, emphasizing the importance of decentralization for privacy and self-sovereignty in the digital age.
Links:
- Project Link: https://difhackathon2024.devpost.com/submissions/568784-todai
- Github Repo: https://github.com/x-wasil-x/todai
- Try it out: https://todai.decentralbros.dev/
Honorable Mentions:#
TitanCare (Win 200 USD)#
created by CrypThor
TitanCare aims to revolutionize healthcare by integrating decentralized identity (DIDs) and verifiable credentials (VCs), enhancing data privacy, and employing AI technology to personalize health services. This approach highlights the practical application of decentralized AI and how user-controlled identity can be used in the medical field.
Links:
- Project Link: https://difhackathon2024.devpost.com/submissions/558796-titancare
- Blocklet Store: https://test.store.blocklet.dev/blocklets/z2qa6J7ALPZUzBpRC6W3WxMWGfaMgDKQS2dLr
FlexiLeave (Win 200 USD)#
FlexiLeave proposes an innovative solution for managing employees' portable leave by leveraging ArcBlock's Blocklet SDK. This project specifically utilizes DID Wallet to create and manage decentralized identifiers, showcasing the powerful applications of DIDs in the workplace.
Links:
- Project Link: https://difhackathon2024.devpost.com/submissions/577693-flexileave
- Try it out: https://www.aigne.io/ai-studio/apps/508776784997646336
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and honorable mentions for their inspiring contributions to the future of decentralized identity. These projects reflect the potential of ArcBlock's technology stack and promise to address real-world problems with creativity and innovation.
Join us in celebrating these groundbreaking ideas that will shape the future of decentralized systems and continue to innovate within the ArcBlock community!