Hackathon Overview
The Privacy and Verifiability Hackathon organized by the Blockchain Student Association of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) was successfully held from March 8 to 9, 2023. This 26-hour extreme challenge attracted 36 developers to register and participate, and finally submitted 23 approved projects, focusing on the development of blockchain privacy and verifiability technology solutions. Sponsored by Mina, Hedera Hashgraph Association and Hylé, the total prize pool reached US$15,000.
Notable achievements include innovations in privacy-enhancing methods and verifiable blockchain solutions. Projects were evaluated on innovation, technical execution, and effectiveness in addressing privacy and verifiability issues. The diverse solutions presented highlight originality and practical applications in the blockchain space.
The Hackathon fostered collaboration and creativity among students, professionals, and enthusiasts, advancing the discussion on privacy and verifiable blockchain technology. The event highlighted the potential of decentralized solutions to address privacy challenges and further affirmed the community’s commitment to driving blockchain innovation.
Hackathon Winners
The Privacy and Verifiability Hackathon culminated with more than 25 projects competing for a $15,000 prize pool. It showcased innovative solutions that achieved breakthroughs in privacy and verification technologies across three categories.
Mina Award Winner
Mina Cash : Uses Mina Protocol’s zero-knowledge proof to conduct anonymous payment transactions, ensuring on-chain proof and off-chain privacy.
zkPetitions : A decentralized application that uses zero-knowledge proofs to protect privacy and data integrity and conduct petition processing.
ZKribble.io : A zero-knowledge proof game to protect secret words in the context of drawing and guessing.
Aether ticket : A ticket verification platform that integrates Mina Protocol and enables secure and private verification through zero-knowledge proof.
Hush tag : Use Mina Protocols decentralized ticketing system to achieve secure and private ticket generation and verification.
Hedera Hashgraph Association Award Winner
AtlasID : Privacy-focused authentication using React, Express, and SD-JWT VC technology.
donate.fun : Enhancing transparency and security in humanitarian aid through blockchain and identity verification.
Geotrust : A web application for geocaching with location creation and robust user authentication.
Hedemon : Uses the Hedera blockchain to convert physical collectibles into NFTs with verifiable authenticity and privacy.
Hylé Award Winner
Sthylé - image verification : Blockchain-based platform for image authenticity verification and management.
zkIA : Focuses on zero-knowledge proofs in AI applications, although no specific technical details are provided.
CipherSocial : Using cryptography and blockchain through a decentralized platform to connect users based on interests while preserving privacy.
Plethora : For creating AI agents that use zero-knowledge proofs to complete private, verifiable tasks.
For a full list of projects and more details, visit the Hackathon page on dorahacks.io.
About the organizer Blockchain Student Association
The Blockchain Student Association aims to educate and engage students in the field of blockchain technology. Known for its expertise in blockchain systems and applications, the organization actively hosts seminars and workshops to enhance members technical understanding. It has worked with industry leaders on projects focused on innovative blockchain solutions. The organizations mission is to foster a knowledge community that explores real-world applications of blockchain and promotes technical literacy in a rapidly evolving field.
