Take Part in Building the “New Internet” of Gaming

The Nifty hackathon was put together with the thesis of: Project Interoperability, Stimulated Learning, & Community Connectivity in order to enable a new network of value amongst developers blockchain gaming.

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Sample of HK photography in the gallery at the event. Credit: Sean Foley (https://www.instagram.com/stfeyes/)

Interoperability of Virtual “Game Economies”

As new virtual economies are built within games, thanks to NFTs, the rate of interoperating value will exponentially increase and spill value onto end users. For example, being able to mix and match game assets across apps will help to build network effects through overall gaming experience and community social interactions.

Learning to Run in an Open Field of NFTs

Hosting a hackathon with a focused theme can be challenging for hackers. Especially when encountering a new piece of tooling like Non-Fungible Tokens. However, with this new open field of opportunity to build, a playground of creativity has taken shape. Therefore, NIFTY has sourced sponsors, mentors, and judges from various fields such as — art, 3D modelling, gaming, and blockchain — to create top-tier workshops and learning opportunities for all those that attend.

Hackathons as a Tool for Community Enhanced Thought

Hackathons are incredible for combining the explorative and exploitive mindset of builders in a community. At such a nascent time for NFTs, this allows ideas at their inception to diverge and spill amongst open conversations. Doing so in an environment like a hackathon will help create rapid cycles of brainstorming and distillation amongst the resources and perks NIFTY has to offer.

What can Hackers look forward to?

NIFTY will tease out a new direction of developer inspiration using various mechanisms to create the best experience possible:

NIFTY Hacker Perks

+$20K in Prizes: Not only does the amount of prize money available per attendee exceed most hackathons, the prizes also require a wide range of diverse skillset, creating a more equal opportunity for all. For example, the most ‘Meme-Centric hack’ will win $1K USD in MANA. More details here.

Not only does the amount of prize money available per attendee exceed most hackathons, the prizes also require a wide range of diverse skillset, creating a more equal opportunity for all. For example, the most ‘Meme-Centric hack’ will win $1K USD in MANA. More details here. Non-Fungible Tokens as Trophies: In the spirit of NFTs, NIFTY will issue Non-Fungible Tokens as trophies that are custom designed for hackers to represent a stamp of reputation and merit that is forever provable on the blockchain.

In the spirit of NFTs, NIFTY will issue Non-Fungible Tokens as trophies that are custom designed for hackers to represent a stamp of reputation and merit that is forever provable on the blockchain. Discord Server for Ideating + Teaming : Extending hackathons past their time of execution is a goal that most hackathons miss out on. NIFTY is dedicated to fostering a community of hackers before and after the event to aid all building thier goals.

: Extending hackathons past their time of execution is a goal that most hackathons miss out on. NIFTY is dedicated to fostering a community of hackers before and after the event to aid all building thier goals. NIFTY Crypto Puzzle : For those crypto puzzle enthusiasts, at NIFTY we have organized the first ever live hackathon crypto puzzle taking place at the event. Bring your logic my curious friends.

: For those crypto puzzle enthusiasts, at NIFTY we have organized the first ever live hackathon crypto puzzle taking place at the event. Bring your logic my curious friends. Judging Criteria: The judging criteria being used is non-traditional. It places a high emphasis on not just ‘technical output’ but also, the aspect of interoperability, defined as, “How does the hack fit into the whole NFT ecosystem, or, another teams project at NIFTY?”. For a full list of criteria, please see here.

The judging criteria being used is non-traditional. It places a high emphasis on not just ‘technical output’ but also, the aspect of interoperability, defined as, “How does the hack fit into the whole NFT ecosystem, or, another teams project at NIFTY?”. For a full list of criteria, please see here. Gaming & Cyberpunk Themed Art & Photography: As a means to stimulate and inspire the theme of gaming in the downtown core of Hong Kong, NIFTY will host local Artists and Photographers to display artwork around the event. See image above.

As a means to stimulate and inspire the theme of gaming in the downtown core of Hong Kong, NIFTY will host local Artists and Photographers to display artwork around the event. Diverse Speakers & Judges: NIFTY has precisely hand-picked a wide range of judges from technical, design, gaming, and investing backgrounds. Hackers will receive valuable guidance and feedback on their creations. View the line up here.

NIFTY has precisely hand-picked a wide range of judges from technical, design, gaming, and investing backgrounds. Hackers will receive valuable guidance and feedback on their creations. View the line up here. Education Partnerships : To help expedite the learning of hackers before the event, NIFTY has partnered with Blockgeeks. As a hacker, you get access to 3-months free of Blockchain course material, as well as an online webinar for building ERC-721’s before the event, so builders can hit the ground running.

: To help expedite the learning of hackers before the event, NIFTY has partnered with Blockgeeks. As a hacker, you get access to 3-months free of Blockchain course material, as well as an online webinar for building ERC-721’s before the event, so builders can hit the ground running. Investor Spotlight: With exposure to the various attendees and speakers who are in the venture capital space, the hackathon (combined with the conference) will create opportunities for those that are looking to funding and want to take their ideas to the next level.

With only a couple days left to apply, the team at NIFTY encourages developers, designers and makers from all disciplines and skillsets to explore a new world of the unexpected.

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Hackathons like NIFTY help builders in the process and struggle towards achieving their vision and goal.

We’re enthusiastic about seeing you there.

— NIFTY with 💜