We're excited to announce our newest challenge with Midnight Network!
Running through September 7, the Midnight Network "Privacy First" Challenge invites you to build privacy-enhancing applications and developer tools using zero-knowledge proofs and Midnight's data-protection blockchain. There are two prompts for this challenge and one additional prize category, which means three chances to win!
✨ New to blockchain? Join us today (August 20) at 1pm ET for a livestream right on the DEV homepage with the Midnight Team to learn more about their technology and what you can build for the challenge! Don’t worry, we’ll also share the video down below if you miss the event. ✨
Whether you're a blockchain developer, privacy advocate, or curious about ZK technology, this challenge is the perfect opportunity to explore privacy-first development. As always, all participants with a valid submission will receive a completion badge! And did we mention there's a $5,000 prize pool for our three winners?
We hope you give this challenge a try!
Judging Criteria
All valid submissions will be evaluated based on:
- Use of underlying technology
- Usability and User Experience
- Accessibility
- Creativity
Getting Started with Midnight
Midnight Network is currently in Testnet, so no credit card is required to get started. You can access test tokens (tDUST) through their faucet.
Key Resources:
- Midnight Network Developer Hub
- Midnight Network Documentation
-
Discord Community
- Join the DEV Challenge Channel
- Technical Forum
- GitHub
- Follow @devsofmidnight right here on DEV:
- Fireside Dev Hang [Livestream Recording]:
Important Dates
- August 20: Midnight Network "Privacy First" Challenge begins!
- September 7: Submissions due at 11:59 PM PDT
- September 18: Winners Announced
We can't wait to see the privacy-first solutions you build! Questions about the challenge? Ask them below.
Good luck and happy coding!
