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2025-04-23 08:48:05Hackathon Summary
The Naija HackAtom successfully concluded with the participation of 160 registered developers and a presentation of 51 approved projects. This hackathon was designed to advance the Interchain, Cosmos Hub, and Atom Economic Zone (AEZ) within Nigeria’s Web3 communities. The main objectives included nurturing local talent, providing resources, and developing blockchain applications utilizing the $ATOM token.
The primary focus areas encompassed Interchain Security, the Atom Economic Zone, CosmWasm, and developments specific to ATOM. Notable projects included cross-chain remittance platforms and decentralized marketplaces for African farmers, emphasizing innovative applications of Cosmos technologies.
An $10,000 prize pool was established to reward innovation in UI/UX, community engagement, and unique Atom utility solutions. Over the course of various workshops and public tutorials, participants developed projects that were judged on technical feasibility, innovation, impact, and user experience. The event, marked by widespread participation and innovation, effectively contributed to the growth of blockchain ecosystems in Nigeria and across Africa.
Hackathon Winners
The Naija HackAtom marked Nigeria's first hackathon centered on Cosmos and ATOM, drawing over 500 participants, including 160 developers. With support from ATOMAccelerator, a total of 57 projects were submitted, narrowing down to 18 finalists.
Main Prize Winners
- Beep: A platform for Naira tokenization, facilitating seamless transactions and exchanges with tAtom.
- Padi {Crypto Go Fund Me}: A blockchain-based platform for conducting token-driven fundraising campaigns.
- ATwork: A decentralized freelancing platform enhancing collaboration between freelancers and clients through the Cosmos blockchain.
Unique Solution/Product Prize Winners
- LendPro: A lending protocol that fosters cooperative financial governance via blockchain.
- Tradi-App: A confidential AI trading analytics platform on the Secret Network providing market insights.
- Delegated Staking Agent (DSA): Offers staking and governance voting in the Cosmos ecosystem with AI-enhanced security.
- Neutron NFT Launch: Simplifies NFT creation and trading by integrating AI, blockchain, and NFT technology.
Secret Network Bounty Winners
- Prompt Hub: A marketplace for privacy-focused, AI-generated prompts with integration features.
- Delegated Staking Agent (DSA)
- Secret AI Writer: An AI writing platform offering secure blockchain storage and privacy-centric content generation.
- Tradi-App
ChihuahuaChain Bounty Winners
- Neutron NFT Launch
- woof-dot-fun: A project replicating Pump.Fun with token and bond curve functionality.
- Vault Quest: A no-loss prize-saving protocol leveraging DeFi strategies for yield-based prize distribution.
Akash Bounty Winner
- Jarvis AI: A voice-activated assistant designed for efficient cloud resource management.
For a complete list of all projects submitted during the Naija HackAtom, visit here.
Organization
About the Organizer: Cosmos Hub Africa
Cosmos Hub Africa is focused on promoting blockchain technology and the Cosmos ecosystem specifically across Africa. The organization plays a significant role in decentralized network development and collaboration within the blockchain industry. Its contributions include projects that enhance scalability and interoperability across platforms. At present, Cosmos Hub Africa is committed to advancing blockchain education and infrastructure in the region, aiming to foster innovation and integration with the traditional economy and financial system.