Hack to the Future 2024 | ICP.Hub AE Hackathon: Program info

Your product should be built on the Internet Computer.

We judge this bounty based on:

• The overall business case of the dapp, i.e. how sound is the business model, how innovative is the product etc.
• How well it makes use of ICP technology.
• The overall quality of the code.
• The design of the user interface and the user experience
• Bonus points for providing feedback on the developer experience.

Further acceptance criteria:

• Readme that explains the project and provides information on how to deploy and use.
• Open source code (MIT or Apache-2.0 license)
• Canister ID(s) of deployment on ICP.

Leveraging ICP's native integration with the Bitcoin network at the protocol level, we encourage you to create innovative applications within this track that seamlessly incorporate Bitcoin transactions and functionalities.

Embrace the synergy of ICP and Bitcoin:

• High-Functionality Bitcoin DApps: Create decentralised applications that extend Bitcoin's functionality. You could develop DEXs with BTC trading pairs or DeFi solutions integrating Bitcoin, all made possible by ICP's direct management of Bitcoin addresses and transactions.
• Chain-Key Security Mastery: Dive into the world of chain-key ECDSA technology, enhancing Bitcoin transactions' security.
• Inter-Chain Communication Breakthroughs: Explore the potential of seamless communication between ICP and Bitcoin. Propose solutions for managing Bitcoin UTXOs, optimising transaction flows, or integrating Bitcoin data in unique ways.
• ckBTC Innovations: Leverage the efficiency of chain-key Bitcoin (ckBTC) for fast, low-fee transactions.
• X-Chain Integration Wizards: Innovate in the realm of cross-chain functionalities, creating applications that not only bridge Bitcoin with other blockchains but also showcase ICP's unique capabilities as a multi-chain facilitator.

What you can build:

• Applications leveraging Metaprotocols like Ordinals, BRC20, or other cross-chain standards to enable seamless communication and asset transfer between different blockchain networks.
• Secure and user-friendly xChain Smart Contract Wallets that support both Bitcoin and other compatible blockchain assets.
• Essential infrastructure components such as blockchain explorers, decentralised storage solutions, or oracle services.

Innovate at the intersection of two leading blockchain technologies. We're looking for visionaries who can merge Ethereum's established capabilities with ICP's cutting-edge environment to redefine what's possible in the blockchain space!

Unleash the Power of Ethereum-ICP Integration:

• Ethereum-Enhanced dApps on ICP: Create dApps that harness Ethereum's smart contract capabilities within ICP's high-performance environment.
• Innovative Cross-Chain Solutions: Pioneer solutions that utilise the Ethereum API on ICP. Your projects could include advanced DeFi platforms, cross-chain NFT marketplaces, or new forms of DAOs that leverage the strengths of both chains.
• Optimised Ethereum Functionality: Utilise ICP's scalability and speed to enhance Ethereum's functionality.
• Interoperability Pioneers: Forge the path for true blockchain interoperability by developing tools and protocols that facilitate seamless interaction between ICP and Ethereum.

What You Can Build:

• Decentralised oracle network that leverages ICP to offload data processing tasks for Ethereum smart contracts.
• A yield farming protocol that optimises farming opportunities by utilising assets from both Ethereum and ICP. Users can stake assets on one chain and earn rewards from both networks.
• Cross-chain marketplace where users can seamlessly trade NFTs from both Ethereum and ICP, facilitating cross-chain asset exchange.
• Create a service on ICP that schedules and executes Ethereum smart contracts during periods of low congestion, optimising gas fees and ensuring timely execution.

Explore the potential of the Internet Computer for revolutionizing AI by hosting services on-chain. Celebrate community milestones, including the deployment of pioneering on-chain LLM and vector database, training Machine Learning algorithms within canisters, implementing practical Zero-Knowledge AI, and adapting popular ML/AI frameworks and libraries.

Explore Opportunities in the DeAI on IC Community*

• Migration Challenge: Take on the challenge of migrating your preferred ML algorithm to the IC.
• Pioneering Deployment: Deploy a novel LLM within a canister and lead the way in innovation.
• Language Exploration: Explore alternative programming languages within the IC environment to expand your horizons.
• Database Deployment: Successfully deploy a widely-used vector database onto the IC platform to enhance its capabilities.
• Seamless Integration: Leverage existing IC components to seamlessly integrate ML/AI into your applications and streamline your workflow.

Resources

The Internet Computer has a thriving DeAI ecosystem with multiple programming languages, toolkits and examples available, so choose your weapon and adventure and let's get started:

• Azle (TypeScript) https://github.com/demergent-labs/azle Examples of Azle: https://github.com/carlosarturoceron/decentAI
• icpp (C++) https://github.com/icppWorld/icpp-pro Examples of icpp: https://github.com/icppWorld/icpp_llm https://github.com/icppWorld/icgpt
• Kybra (Python) https://github.com/demergent-labs/kybra
• Motoko (IC-specific language) https://github.com/dfinity/motoko Examples of Motoko: https://github.com/ildefons/motokolearn https://github.com/patnorris/DecentralizedAIonIC
• Rust https://github.com/dfinity/cdk-rs Examples of Rust: https://github.com/jeshli/tract-ic-ai https://github.com/smallstepman/ic-mnist https://github.com/arcmindai/arcmindai https://github.com/jeshli/rust-connect-py-ai-to-ic

Blockchain for Good : Build a dApp for social good on ICP. Take inspiration from the 17 UN SDG Goals and utilize blockchain to address one!

Immerse yourself with blockchain and sustainability best practices

• Broad Scope: Blockchain for sustainable business spans various technological advancements driving sustainability initiatives.
• Enhanced Accountability: Utilizing blockchain enhances transparency, traceability, and accountability in business operations.
• ICP Ecosystem Achievements: The ICP ecosystem achieves groundbreaking milestones in addressing environmental footprints of applications.
• Holistic Sustainability: Sustainability encompasses factors beyond environmental impact, including operational costs, maintenance, scalability, longevity, security, privacy, resilience against attacks, and economic viability post-launch.
• Comprehensive Approach: Consideration of these factors ensures a holistic approach to sustainability in blockchain applications within the ICP ecosystem.

The Internet Computer Protocol's Sustainable Business use cases outlines more information on what you need to excel in this track!

What You Can Build:

• Impact Investing Marketplace
• Carbon credit gaming app
• Token-based carbon credit trading platform
• Carbon credit leveraging
• On-chain certificate for audited SDG projects
• Reporting & certifications
• Crypto donation platform
• Power consumption monitoring
• Supply chain carbon consumption calculation
• Decentralized pollution monitoring platform