Eligibility:

• The hackathon is open to full-time students currently enrolled in an accredited educational institution. Proof of enrollment may be required.
• Each participant must register individually or as part of a team. Teams can consist of up to 4 members.

Team Formation:

• Participants can form teams before or during the hackathon. Teams must be finalized before project submission.
• Solo participants will be facilitated with team formation opportunities during the event.

Project Scope:

• Projects must focus on blockchain technology and address one of the specified challenge areas (DeFi, supply chain transparency, digital identity, or blockchain for social good).
• All code and content must be developed during the hackathon period. Plagiarism or use of pre-existing solutions will result in disqualification.

Code of Conduct:

• Participants must adhere to a respectful and professional code of conduct throughout the hackathon.
• Harassment, discrimination, or any form of inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and may result in immediate disqualification.

Submission Requirements:

• Each team must submit their project by the specified deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted.
• Project submissions must include a working prototype or MVP, source code in a public repository (e.g., GitHub), comprehensive documentation, and a demo video showcasing key features.

Judging and Evaluation:

• Projects will be evaluated based on innovation, impact, feasibility, technical complexity, and presentation quality.
• The judging panel’s decisions are final and binding.

Judging Process

• Pre-screening: Initial review of project submissions against eligibility and basic criteria.
• Judging Panel: A panel of experts consisting of industry professionals, academics, and blockchain specialists.
• Scoring: Each judge scores projects independently based on the criteria, followed by discussion to finalize scores.
• Final Selection: Top projects are selected based on cumulative scores and awarded accordingly.

Intellectual Property:

• Participants retain full ownership of their intellectual property (IP) rights. By participating, teams grant organizers the right to showcase their projects for promotional purposes.

Fair Play:

• Participants must adhere to fair play principles. Any attempt to disrupt the hackathon, manipulate results, or engage in unethical practices will result in disqualification.

Disqualification:

• Organizers reserve the right to disqualify any participant or team found violating the rules or failing to comply with the spirit of the hackathon.
• Disqualified participants may be asked to forfeit any prizes or awards.

Code of Ethics:

• Participants are encouraged to uphold ethical standards, respect user privacy, and prioritize security in their projects.
• Projects involving illegal activities or harmful intentions will be disqualified immediately.

Updates and Communication:

• Participants are responsible for regularly checking updates, announcements, and communications from organizers via designated channels (e.g., email, hackathon platform).

Changes to Rules:

• Organizers reserve the right to make changes to the rules, schedule, or any aspect of the hackathon if necessary. Participants will be notified of any changes in advance.

These rules are designed to ensure a fair and engaging experience for all participants in the BlockVerse hackathon. By adhering to these guidelines, participants can focus on innovation, collaboration, and creating impactful solutions using blockchain technology.