The EOSIO hackathon is a one month, virtual hackathon, with a 4-week sprint aimed at encouraging cashless payments by connecting Local Payment Systems to EOSIO.

Challenge Explainer:

Develop a solution that connects a local payment system (bank system, mobile money, fintech, etc) to blockchain enabling easy on-ramp and/or off-ramp into local currency.

Solution Domains for the hackathon:

• Retail:- Supply chain solutions (Using EOSIO in support of the interactions between buyers and suppliers through online smart contracts).
• Bank integrations: Leveraging the EOSIO platform to integrate and manage how transactions are processed, how rights are managed and how the day books are handled
• Remittance: Leveraging the EOSIO platform to manage how payments are done in form of remittances.
• Payments
• Time Stamps

 Dates and Timings

This challenge is due on 17th July 2020 at 1000hrs EAT 

Judging Period will take place between 20th to 27th July 

Winners will be announced on 29th July 2020 at 1100hrs EAT

Terms and Conditions

Judging

Eligible Submissions will be evaluated by a panel of judges selected by EOS and Block one. The panel of judges will comprise a maximum of 3 members and other guests with recognized experience in the subject matter of the hackathon.

Decisions of the panel will be made by a simple majority. The panel lead (appointed at the beginning) will have the right to cast a deciding vote if needed.

Decisions will be made at the panel’s sole discretion. No team or team member shall make any claim or appeal against decisions, either interlocutory or final, of the panel.

Prize Money

Prize money will be awarded to the best four categories as listed in the prize section. In the case of an individual, it will be awarded to them directly or to their representative. In the case of a team, it will be the responsibility of the Team Leader of Team Representative to distribute and allocate the prize money amongst the team members.

The prize money will be allocated and disbursed to the teams by any means the Organizing team deems appropriate, This can be in crypto, Wire Transfer, Wave, Paypal, or any other means. The winning team or Individual will be required to provide bank Information, and their mailing address in order to receive payment.

Taxes, fees, charges, or contributions related to the prizes are the sole responsibility of each individual member of the winning team. 

The Hackathon Organizing Team reserves the right not to deliver prizes (in whole or in part) should the quality of final products not meet the challenge of the event. No team/team members shall dispute or make any claims on the decision.

Mentors

We will have an In-Depth mentoring session with our expert mentors in case you need any assistance during the Hack period, this will be implemented through our Slack channel Decoded Slack Channel 

Get Support from EOSIO and Decoded Team
In case you have any questions, reach out to our team(mailto:outreach@decoded.africa) or the Decoded Slack Channel

Submissions later than 0900hrs EAT on 21st July 2020 will not be considered

• Tech Quality 35% on a 0-10 value
  The functionality of the Project. The problem being solved must leverage the unique qualities of blockchain technology.
• Prototype Quality 35% on a 0-10 range
  The submitted prototype must be fully functional and intuitive to use.
• User Experience and Design 20% on a 0-10 value
  The User Experience and Technical flow of the project should be pleasant and delightful.
• Idea Disruption 5% on a 0-10 range
  The uniqueness of your idea may include how well your thought process is, how innovative you are, and how well the idea is implemented and executed by the developer or the team.
• Contextual Relevance 5% on a 0-10 range
  If Solution captures and encompasses Covid19 relief efforts.