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<h2>🏆 Prizes</h2>The Swell City Buildathon offers a total prize pool of $40,000, rewarding innovation and excellence across various categories.<h3> 🥇 Best Overall Project – $10,000 </h3>Awarded to the standout project that exemplifies exceptional innovation, execution, and impact across all tracks. <h3>🧭 Track Winners – $5,000 each </h3>Each of the five tracks will recognize one winning team:<ul><li>Restaking Infrastructure - Innovate on restaking mechanisms and AVS models.</li><li>AI &amp; Automation - Develop bots, AI agents, and on-chain intelligence tools.</li><li>DeFi &amp; Trading - Create yield strategies, trading tools, and AVS-powered financial services.</li><li>Ecosystem &amp; Tooling - Build analytics platforms, governance tools, DAOs, and community-driven applications. </li></ul><h3> 🎖️ Honorable Mentions – $2,500 each </h3>Additional prizes will be awarded to projects demonstrating exceptional creativity, technical prowess, or potential impact, even if they don't win their respective tracks.

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<h2 class="fr-text-uppercase">🚀 Welcome to the Swell City Buildathon</h2><h3>Restaking is Here. Now It’s Time to Build.</h3>DeFi keeps evolving, and restaking is opening up a new design space: one that’s been barely explored.This hackathon is your chance to be early, experiment, and ship something real. Whether you're building next-gen AVS infra, automated trading strategies, or DeFAI tools, you’ll be among the first to define what’s possible.The only question is: What will you build? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ <h3>What’s in it for you? </h3>🏆 $40,000 Cash prizes across multiple tracks 📢 Exposure to Swell’s 100k+ DeFi community 🎯 Early builder advantage in an emerging ecosystem 👥 Mentorship from top-tier experts in AVS, DeFi, and automation 💰 Potential funding through Swells upcoming grants program 🔗 Integration opportunities with major restaking protocols This is your chance to build, connect, and get recognized by some of the biggest players in DeFi. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<h3> What should you build?</h3>There are plenty of <a href="https://taikai.network/en/swellchain/hackathons/Swell-City-Buildathon/categories" target="_blank">tracks</a> to choose from, whether you're into infrastructure, AI, DeFi, or something totally unexpected. 🚀 Restaking Infrastructure → New mechanisms, better efficiency, and novel AVS models 🤖 AI &amp; Automation → Bots, AI agents, automated execution, and on-chain intelligence 📊 DeFi &amp; Trading → Yield strategies, trading tools, and AVS-powered financial services 🛠️ Ecosystem &amp; Tooling → Analytics, governance, DAOs, gaming, and community-driven tools 🎭 Wildcard → Something weird? Something unexpected? If it makes Swell stronger, we're up for it ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ <h3>🏆 Prize Pool</h3>The Swell City Buildathon offers a total of $40,000 in prizes, distributed as follows:<ul><li>Best Overall Project: $10,000</li><li>Track Winners: $5,000 each for the top project in each of the five tracks</li><li>Honorable Mentions: $2,500 each for standout projects demonstrating exceptional innovation </li></ul>___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<h3> How to get started </h3>1️⃣ Explore the Tech &amp; ResourcesBefore you start building, get familiar with Swellchain and what’s possible:<ul><li>📖 <a href="https://www.swellnetwork.io/post/build-on-swellchain" target="_blank">Build on Swellchain</a></li><li>🛠️ <a href="https://build.swellnetwork.io" target="_blank">Developer Docs</a></li></ul> 2️⃣ Start Building &amp; Prepare Your SubmissionYour project should include:✅ Project Name &amp; Elevator Pitch (short &amp; clear, max 280 characters) ✅ GitHub Repo (with a README for easy local testing) ✅ Live Product or Website (if private, provide access details) ✅ Project Deck (brief, impactful, no fluff) ✅ 3-Min Demo Video (show it in action) ✅ Team Details (who built what) ✅ Freeform Notes (anything else judges should know) 3️⃣ Check the Timeline &amp; Stay on Track📅 Deadlines matter. Head over to the <a href="https://taikai.network/en/swellchain/hackathons/Restaking-Buildathon/timeline" target="_blank">Timeline Tab</a> to see key dates, milestones, and submission deadlines. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<h3> What’s next? </h3>✅ Step 1: Read through the tech resources and get inspired ✅ Step 2: Choose a track and start brainstorming your idea ✅ Step 3: Start building and prepare your submission deliverables ✅ Step 4: Keep an eye on the <a href="https://taikai.network/en/swellchain/hackathons/Restaking-Buildathon/timeline" target="_blank">Timeline Tab</a> for important dates You’re in. You’re building. Now go ship something legendary. 🚀

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<h2>Rules and Terms 📜</h2> Welcome to the Swell City Buildathon! Below are the official rules to ensure a fair, innovative, and productive competition. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<h3> 1. Eligibility</h3><ul><li>This hackathon is open to everyone—no restrictions on experience, background, or location.</li><li>You can participate solo or in a team (max 5 members).</li></ul> ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ <h3>2. Project Requirements</h3><ul><li>New or Existing Projects → You can build something from scratch or expand an existing project.<ul><li>If submitting an existing project, you must specify what was developed before the hackathon and provide evidence of what was built during the hackathon.</li></ul></li><li>Tech Stack → Projects must be built on Swell. Beyond that, you can use any additional tools, frameworks, or third-party integrations.</li><li>AI &amp; External Tools → AI-generated code, open-source libraries, and third-party APIs are allowed. However, your submission must show originality and meaningful development.</li></ul> ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ <h3>3. Submission Guidelines</h3>For your project to be considered, your submission must include:<ul><li>Project Name</li><li>Elevator Pitch (≤280 characters)</li><li>GitHub Repo (with a clear README for local testing)</li><li>Live Product or Website Link (provide access credentials if private)</li><li>Project Deck</li><li>3-Minute Demo Video (mandatory)</li><li>Team Details (who built what)</li><li>Optional: X (Twitter) account, additional notes</li></ul>💡 Submission Deadline: <a href="https://taikai.network/en/swellchain/hackathons/Restaking-Buildathon/timeline?token=VBZTAA8XSH1BFB6N" target="_blank">Check here</a> for key dates. Late submissions will not be accepted. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ <h3>4. Judging &amp; Evaluation</h3><ul><li>Projects will be judged based on (criteria to be defined—highlighting this for your input!).</li><li>Judging will be done by a panel of industry experts.</li></ul> ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ <h3>5. Prizes &amp; Post-Hackathon Opportunities</h3><ul><li>Prizes: (To be determined—highlighting this for you to fill in.)</li><li>Winning teams may receive grants, incubator support, or integration opportunities with Swell.</li></ul> ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ <h3>6. Code of Conduct</h3><ul><li>Participants are expected to follow ethical hacking principles and ensure a fair and inclusive competition.</li><li>Misconduct of any kind will not be tolerated.</li><li>Depending on the severity of a violation, teams may receive warnings, penalties, or disqualification.</li></ul> ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ <h3>7. Intellectual Property &amp; Ownership</h3><ul><li>You retain full ownership of your project. Swell will not claim any intellectual property rights.</li><li>By participating, you agree that Swell may showcase your project in community updates, promotional material, or future events.</li></ul> ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ <h3>8. Need Help?</h3>If you have any questions about the rules, ask in Discord or contact the organizers.Now that you know the rules— Let's start building. 🚀

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<h2>❓ FAQ – Read This Before You Ask in Discord</h2>___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<h3> 🚀 Getting Started </h3>What is the Swell City Buildathon? A fast-paced, high-stakes event for DeFi builders, AI devs, and automation wizards to create next-gen restaking dApps, trading strategies, and AVS-powered protocols. Who can participate? Anyone interested in DeFi, smart contracts, AI, and automation—whether you’re a Solidity dev, full-stack engineer, data scientist, or just someone with a bold idea. Is there a fee? Nope. It’s free to enter. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<h3> 👥 Teams &amp; Collaboration </h3>Do I need a team? No, you can build solo or form a team (typically 2-6 members). If you need teammates, check #team-matching on Discord. Can I submit multiple projects? No, you can only submit one project per team. Can I use AI tools like Copilot or ChatGPT to help me? Yes. AI is fair game, but your submission must be original work, not just AI-generated code without added logic or purpose. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ <h3>🛠️ Tech, Stack &amp; Development </h3>What should I build? Think big. We’re looking for: 🔥 Restaking Infra – AVS mechanisms, modular restaking optimizations 🤖 AI &amp; Automation – Bots, AI-driven trading, on-chain execution engines 📊 DeFi &amp; Trading – New yield strategies, AVS-powered trading tools 🛠 Ecosystem &amp; Tooling – Analytics, governance, DAOs, gaming, dashboards 🎭 Wildcard – Something no one saw coming ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ <h3>🔥 The Actual Hackathon (a.k.a. The Grind) </h3>Can I use pre-existing code? Yes, as long as your core innovation happens during the hackathon. Using open-source tools, libraries, or your own boilerplate is fine. I have an idea but don’t know how to execute it. What should I do? 1️⃣ Drop your idea in Discord → Get feedback 2️⃣ Look for a teammate → Someone might have the skills you need 3️⃣ Ask mentors → They can guide you in the right direction Where do I ask for help if something breaks? <ul><li>Discord channels on questions regarding TAIKAI or the hackathon</li><li>Mentors for anything Swellchain-specific</li></ul> Will there be coding workshops? Yes! Check the #announcements tab for AMAs and tech deep dives. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ <h3>🏆 Submission, Judging &amp; Prizes</h3> What do I need to submit?<ul><li>Project Name &amp; Elevator Pitch (280 chars max)</li><li>GitHub Repo (with a README for setup)</li><li>Live Product Link (or demo credentials if private)</li><li>Project Deck (brief, no fluff)</li><li>3-Minute Demo Video (show it working)</li><li>Team Details (who did what)</li><li>Optional: X (Twitter) account, freeform notes</li></ul> How are projects judged? ✔ Innovation – Are you pushing DeFi/restaking forward? ✔ Execution – Does it actually work? ✔ Technical Depth – How well is it built? ✔ Impact – Would people use this? What do winners get? 🏆 Cash prizes for winning projects 💰 Potential follow-on funding via Swell’s grants program 🚀 Exposure &amp; integration opportunities with EigenLayer, OP Labs &amp; major protocols ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ <h3>❌ How to Get Disqualified (Don’t Do This)</h3>🚫 Submitting an old project with no meaningful updates 🚫 Plagiarizing or copy-pasting someone else’s work 🚫 Submitting an incomplete or broken project 🚫 Making something that doesn’t relate to restaking, AI, or DeFi ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ <h3>📅 Last Steps: Make Sure You’re Ready</h3>✅ Join Discord &amp; follow announcements ✅ Check the <a href="https://taikai.network/en/swellchain/hackathons/Restaking-Buildathon/timeline" target="_blank">timeline tab</a> for key dates ✅ Make sure your project meets submission guidelines ✅ Ship it. Demo it. Win. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ <h3>📣 Still Have Questions? Ask in Discord.</h3>We want you to succeed, so ask away—just be specific and explain what you need.Now stop reading this and start building. 🛠️🔥

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