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2025-04-08 14:52:04Hackathon Summary
The ETH Oxford 2025 hackathon, hosted from February 7th to 9th at the Oxford Maths Institute, attracted considerable interest and participation from a global community of hackers. A total of 318 developers registered, resulting in 142 approved projects. Each project was submitted to the main track and up to a maximum five bounties - with 20 different bounty challenges to choose from.
The event concluded on February 9th with a pitching session where teams presented their projects to judging panels for prize consideration. This environment nurtured innovation and addressed technical challenges within the blockchain domain. The hackathon also fostered community interaction and knowledge sharing, leading to substantial contributions from the blockchain development community. Announcements concerning new tracks and bounties were expected, indicating continued opportunities for engagement beyond the initial event.
Hackathon Winners
Main Track Prize Winners
- Programmable Cryptography
- CallOrNothing: A decentralized poker game utilizing blockchain to ensure trustless gameplay without a central authority.
- AI
- DEFAI: An AI-powered chat interface that simplifies on-chain DeFi operations on the Avalanche blockchain using natural language processing.
- portent: AI platform using NLP/RAG to analyze real-world events' crypto impact, offering a conversational interface for predictive portfolio management with Flare-verified data.
- AADC: AI Telegram bot for cross-chain DeFi via natural language commands.
- DeFi
- Quantum Enhanced Cross-chain Arbitrage: A bot merging quantum optimization with DeFi protocols for profitable arbitrage trades across ecosystems.
- Consumer
- FlareGate: A decentralized P2P platform for fiat-crypto transactions, integrating secure data from the Flare Network.
- GuessTheHuman: Blockchain-based AI social deduction game to identify human players.
- The Golden Key: Mobile app for blockchain-based fraud protection for elderly users.
Flare Prize Winners
- Enshrined Data Protocols
- FlareGate: Decentralized P2P platform for fiat-crypto on/off-ramps.
- Kingdom of LagaFlare: An NFT card game offering fair play and unique card collection through blockchain.
- ProteinMango: Parametric earthquake insurance with automated claims via ZKPs.
- External Data Source/Cross-Chain
- portent
- bump.artist: DeFi platform for artist tokens and revenue sharing.
- ProteinMango
- FlareInsure: Blockchain micro-insurance using real-world data for smart contracts.
- Decentralised Zero: A platform utilizing Flare’s FDC for trustless, transparent betting operations.
Torus Prize Winners
- Decentralized Memory Organ
- ZK memory Organ: A data storage solution utilizing zero-knowledge proofs for high security and efficiency.
- Torus Decentralised Memory: Distributed database for secure, fault-tolerant data storage.
- Porous Torus: Secure, high-throughput data storage for Torus AI agents.
- TorBit: Zero-trust memory system for Torus AI agents via OrbitDB.
- Discord Community Insights Generator
- Hivemind: A tool generating insights from Discord chats using LLMs for feedback and collaboration.
- stbb: Discord bot analyzing server messages for topic/trend reports.
- discord community bot: AI-powered Discord analytics for weekly server reports.
- Crypto Twitter Debate Analyzer
- DebateFi: Analyzes and summarizes Twitter debates about cryptocurrency for actionable insights.
- Oxford Kaggle Debaters: AI tool for crypto Twitter analytics, influencer scoring, and content optimization.
- DebateChain: AI analyzing crypto Twitter debates via sentiment and reputation scoring.
- Wildcard Challenge
- NewsCrypt: A decentralized forum enhancing debate analysis to encourage objective journalism.
Applications Built on Mina Prize Winners
- MinAES: Integrates AES encryption into Mina's zk-native blockchain for secure applications using zero-knowledge technology.
- MINA Verify: A platform implementing BLS12-381 signatures for verification in circuits.
- Guantanabet: Private prediction market on Mina with ZKP-based anonymous betting.
Avalanche Prize Winners
- 1st Prize ($2000 each)
- Swiish.cash: A mobile solution for global stablecoin transfers via phone numbers using Avalanche.
- Smart Memorandum: Tool for jurisdiction-specific legal docs for smart contracts.
- blindbird.ai: Decentralized AI inference platform for secure micropayments.
- AADC- AI Agent for DeFi & Cross-Chain Operations
- 2nd Prize ($1500 each)
- AI-Powered DeFi Position Management Platform: Natural language interface for GMX DEX position management.
- NovaTools: Crypto-AI tools including a multi-chain NLP bot and data analysis.
- 3rd Prize ($800 each)
- Oxwell AI agent: Cross-chain DeFi assistant via natural language asset management.
- Wired: Cross-chain AI assistant for BNB/AVAX asset management via NLP.
- DEFAI: AI-driven DeFi agent for natural language on-chain operations.
- NLWallet: Institutional crypto wallet with NLP and account abstraction.
- helpi: Avalanche platform for social project donations with AI risk assessment.
AirDAO Prize Winner
- GameFi DApp
DeSci World: NERDo Awards
- DebateChain
- CrypTweep by RugPullCoin#42
- Project Lydia: Discord bot detecting inappropriate behavior via AI analysis.
- bump.artist
- Flare-FL: Decentralized federated learning for secure AI model training.
Ripple Prize Winners
- Top Consumer Applications built using RLUSD
- CoverMax: A decentralized insurance protocol automating payouts using oracle-triggered conditions.
- BlockInvest: Modern Tontine system on XRPL for collective savings via smart contracts.
- PayCoin IC: Mobile RLUSD wallet with QR code payments on XRPL.
- Best decentralized identity solution using XRPL's DID, Credentials, and RLUSD features
- XRPL Diploma Verify: A web platform storing and verifying diplomas securely on the XRPL blockchain using DIDs.
- Most novel XRPL integration
BNB Prize Winners
- Main Prize
- NovaTools
- insr.finance: An insurance protocol providing stablecoin protection while yielding through Venus Protocol.
- Honorable Mentions
- BNB Shield: Decentralized AML system using TEEs and ZKPs for PEP detection.
- CloutDrop: Data-driven platform for KOL airdrop optimization.
- AADC- AI Agent for DeFi & Cross-Chain Operations
- Greenfield Prize
- ReviewChain: A decentralized peer review system enhancing transparency and quality in academic publishing using blockchain.
- Honorable Mentions
Vyper Prize Winners
- Best use of Vyper Lang
- SecureStake: A token management platform with Vyper-based staking and multi-signature validation for secure transactions.
- Quantum Enhanced Cross-chain Arbitrage
- The Golden Key by Avalock
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ETH Oxford
ETH Oxford is an organization and community renowned for advancing blockchain technology and innovation, based in Oxford, UK. Known for its technical expertise, ETH Oxford has significantly contributed to the development of decentralized systems and secure transaction protocols. Its involvement in various projects has enhanced blockchain efficiency and accessibility. Currently, ETH Oxford emphasizes collaborative research and practical applications of blockchain, addressing complex real-world challenges and showcasing its commitment to technological advancement and industry leadership.
- Programmable Cryptography