Hackathon Overview
The Privacy and Verifiability Hackathon, organized by the Blockchain Student Association of the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), was successfully held from March 8 to 9, 2023. This 26-hour extreme challenge attracted 36 developers to register, ultimately submitting 23 approved projects focused on the development of blockchain privacy and verifiability technology solutions, sponsored by organizations such as Mina, Hedera Hashgraph Association, and Hylé, with a total prize pool of $15,000.
Significant achievements include innovations in privacy-enhancing methods and verifiable blockchain solutions. The evaluation criteria for the projects included innovation, technical execution, and effectiveness in addressing privacy and verifiability issues. The diverse solutions showcased the originality and practical applications within the blockchain field.
The hackathon fostered collaboration and creativity among students, professionals, and enthusiasts, advancing discussions on privacy and verifiable blockchain technology. The event highlighted the potential of decentralized solutions in addressing privacy challenges, further affirming the community's commitment to driving blockchain innovation.
Hackathon Winners
The Privacy and Verifiability Hackathon concluded with over 25 projects competing for a $15,000 prize pool. It showcased innovative solutions that achieved breakthroughs in privacy and verification technology, divided into three categories.
Mina Winners
Mina Cash: Anonymously facilitates payment transactions using zero-knowledge proofs from the Mina Protocol, ensuring on-chain proof and off-chain privacy.
zkPetitions: A decentralized application that uses zero-knowledge proofs to protect privacy and data integrity while processing petitions.
ZKribble.io: A game utilizing zero-knowledge proofs to protect secret words in the context of drawing and guessing.
Aether ticket: A ticket verification platform integrated with the Mina Protocol, achieving secure and private verification through zero-knowledge proofs.
Hush tag: A decentralized ticketing system using the Mina Protocol, enabling secure and private ticket generation and verification.
Hedera Hashgraph Association Winners
AtlasID: Privacy-focused authentication implemented using React, Express, and SD-JWT VC technology.
donate.fun: Enhances transparency and security in humanitarian aid through blockchain and authentication.
Geotrust: A web application for geo treasure hunting, featuring location creation and robust user verification capabilities.
Hedemon: Converts physical collectibles into NFTs with verifiable authenticity and privacy using the Hedera blockchain.
Hylé Winners
Sthylé - image verification: A blockchain-based platform for verifying image authenticity and management.
zkIA: Focuses on zero-knowledge proofs in AI applications, although specific technical details were not provided.
CipherSocial: Connects users based on interests using cryptography and blockchain through a decentralized platform to protect privacy.
Plethora: Creates AI agents using zero-knowledge proofs to complete private, verifiable tasks.
For a complete list of projects and more details, visit the Hackathon page on dorahacks.io.
About the Organizer Blockchain Student Association
The Blockchain Student Association aims to educate and engage students in the field of blockchain technology. The organization is known for its expertise in blockchain systems and applications, actively hosting workshops and seminars to enhance members' technical understanding. It has collaborated with industry leaders on projects focused on innovative blockchain solutions. The mission of the organization is to cultivate a knowledge community that explores practical applications of blockchain and enhances technical literacy in this rapidly evolving field.
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