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@ DoraHacks
2025-01-17 07:04:30
# **Hackathon Summary**
The [Balancer v3 Hookathon](https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/balancer-v3-hookathon) brought together developers to explore the capabilities of the Balancer v3 hooks framework. This event hosted 31 projects with participation from 122 registered developers, focusing on the customization of Automated Market Makers (AMMs) through Balancer's new architecture. Developers worked to innovate pool behavior, enhance liquidity management, and expand design possibilities within the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. Key innovations included custom fee mechanisms and advanced liquidity management tools, contributing to the ecosystem's growth. Participants engaged with Balancer’s core developers, which enhanced collaboration and inspired practical applications. The hackathon offered a range of $BAL rewards for impactful projects, providing participants with visibility in the DeFi community. Overall, the event emphasized creativity and collaboration, integrating the hooks framework into functional solutions.
# **Hackathon Winners**
Following the evaluation of 45 submissions, the winners of the Balancer v3 Hookathon were announced. The prizes were divided into top prizes and other notable winners.
### **Top Prizes Winners**
- [**VolatilityLoyaltyHook**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/17772): This project introduces a dual-reward system aimed at stabilizing market volatility while incentivizing trading loyalty. It offers swap fee discounts for users retaining tokens long-term.
- [**Prediction Market Hook**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/17576): Focused on decentralized prediction markets, this project operates without centralized control. It provides liquidity providers with revenue through swap fees and reduces price manipulation using 0% arbitrage swap fees.
- [**MEV Tax Hook**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/17711): This project captures Maximal Extractable Value for liquidity pools through a dynamic fee structure that accounts for transaction priority, benefiting providers and the Balancer ecosystem.
### **Other Prizes Winners**
- [**Protofire - Dynamic Fees and Reinvesting**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/17706): This project stabilizes liquidity pools through dynamic fee adjustments and implements long-term provider rewards by investing in lending markets, supporting token swaps.
- [**Volatility Fee Hook**](https://dorahacks.io/buidl/16865): This initiative dynamically adjusts pool swap fees based on market volatility, using a model with configurable increments and exponential fee multipliers to enhance market stability.
For detailed insights and technical specifications, attendees and interested individuals can view all submitted projects on [DoraHacks](https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/balancer-v3-hookathon/buidl).
# **About the Organizer**
### **Balancer**
Balancer is a protocol within DeFi focused on advancing Automated Market Maker (AMM) development. It offers a permissionless technology framework tailored for developers and supports liquidity providers with a comprehensive suite of Decentralized Exchange (DEX) products. As a prominent entity in the DeFi space, Balancer enables seamless integration and innovation in blockchain technology. The organization is committed to expanding DEX offerings, thereby empowering users to maximize efficiency in liquidity provision and decentralized trading. Additional information about Balancer can be found on their [website](https://balancer.fi/) and [Twitter](https://x.com/Balancer).