NEO Camp is a 2-day hackathon where 100 selected participants will work together to build the next generation of blockchain technology.
The focus of this hackathon is NEO, a platform designed to build scalable networks of decentralized applications.
The NEO ecosystem is much more than just a cryptocurrency. It relies on the NEP5 smart token framework, which provides a standardized workflow for application development.
The blockchain has evolved considerably since the publication of the Bitcoin whitepaper in 2008. Having started as a system for recording cryptocurrency transactions, it has become a comprehensive framework for managing data.
The applications are practically unlimited. From data science to IoT products, the blockchain is being used almost everywhere.
At Neo Camp 2018, participants will be challenged with using the NEO platform to build real-world products that solve problems for users.
New concepts will be explored. Prototypes will be developed. And everyone will benefit from working on the products of the future in a fun, collaborative environment.
First Prize
500 NEO (1 team)
Second Prize
450 GAS (1 team)
Third Prize
300 GAS (5 teams)
Mystery Prize
(It depends on the submitted work)
Develop a business model that uses NEO to build new
software prototypes.
Build out the prototype in an interdisciplinary team of six to ten people.
Ideally, develop a working prototype along with a website and video to showcase your product.
Present your product and business model at the end of the week to the blockchain community in Berlin.
Boost your career by developing your blockchain skills and knowledge. Additionally you will receive an offical hackathon certificate.
The Venue
Noize Fabrik is a multi-purpose space. Their aim is to provide an environment where like-minded people can collaborate, learn, create, network and follow their passion. With an open co-working space and event area Noize Fabrik offers a wide range of services and industry professionals.
Network
A great network that will help you connect with like-minded IT professionals and corporate contacts.
Schedule
A very intense, well-structured 30-hour hackathon schedule.
Mentors
Experts to help you code and work with the provider developer tools.
Amazing working environment
An open work environment complete with on-site catering and snacks.
Designer
Develop visual elements for the finished application, including color schemes, fonts, icons and buttons.
Front end
Work in tandem with the designer to develop frontend scripts, including stylesheets, JS assets, and more.
Back end
Develop and maintain databases and other back end assets that make the finished NEO application work.
Business development
Work with the development team to create a structured business idea around your team's application.
Andreas Hofmann
CEO - MP Marketing GmbH
Hackathon Online Announcement
09:30
Welcome notes by Markus Weyerhäuser
09:40
Welcome notes by Zhao Chen
09:50
Introducing NEO smart contracts
10:00
Team building and brainstorming
10:30
Team concept finalization
11:00
Start sprint #neohack
13:00
Bio-break // Lunch
14:00
Build prototypes #neohack
18:00
Bio-break // Dinner
21:00
Reporting deliverables / Feedback session
22:00
beer, chat & chill @Noize Fabrik
8:30 - 10:00 Breakfast
butter, schoko and nougat-creme croissant assortment, buns with butter, müsli, greek yogurt; coffee, tea, juice
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
american style chili (veg and non-veg options) with side salad
19:00 - 20:00 Dinner
lasagna (veg and non-veg options)
If any of the attendees happen to have any intolerances or allergies, please notify Laura at laura@noizefabrik.combefore Friday, October 12th.
09:00
Registration & final sprint // Breakfast
10:00
Build prototypes #neohack
13:00
Bio-break // Lunch
15:00
Team presentations (10 min per team)
18:30
Awards announcement & final words
19:00
Networking & drinks // Dinner
8:30 - 10:00 Breakfast
butter, schoko and nougat-creme croissant assortment,
buns with butter,
müsli, greek yogurt, coffee, tea, juice
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
mexican-style fajitas (meat and veg options)
19:00 - 20:00 Dinner
pizza assortment (vegan and non-vegan options) with side salad
If any of the attendees happen to have any intolerances or allergies, please notify Laura at laura@noizefabrik.com before Friday, October 12th.
1. All code projects should use the MIT license.
2. Teams can use any platform or programing language to develop the system.
3. There is no maximum or minimum team size.
4. Organizers, judges, or sponsors are not allowed to participate or join a team.
5. All members of the team should be present during the day of the event, Oct 27th, as we believe it's integral to community development and working cooperatively. Leaving the venue for a duration to hack elsewhere is also allowed.
6. Teams can of course gain advice and support from organizers, volunteers, sponsors, and others. Judges can help teams with basic questions, but we strongly recommend team should think and solve problems independently.
7. Teams can use an idea they had before the event or adding new features to existing projects. However, we highly encourage innovation.
8. The competing teams are required to complete all the development work within the specified time.
9. We are holding this challenge at a very high regard, thus if there are no teams which have shown exemplary work, then the grand prize may be ommitted and left vacant.
10. Teams can be disqualified from the competition at the organizers' discretion. Reasons might include, but are not limited to, breaking the Competition Rules or other unsportsmanlike behaviour.
11. This is a competition for the community, so please follow the rules and respect competing teams.
12. Team member that already won a Mystery Prize before cannot join this hackathon.
Amit Deshmukh
Did your project fulfill all of the criteria show on the table above? How could you try to take what is required and add onto it to make it stand out?
Is the User-experience welcoming and not awfully complicated to new and concurrent users of the platform? Try to let other test for you to see if the system you built is intuitive.
Have you tested the reliability and amount of downtime for the dApp? We are looking for a system that can be consistent and relay information to user without many bugs.
How much resource does the dApp take to run, short and long term? We encourage developers to optimize the platform in hopes to see a platform that won't hinder the user's inputs and experience as a whole.
Does the design of the platform not only reflect the themes of NEO's ecosystem but also have a look that can differentiate it from the others? Fluid and modern designs could make the website feel more approachable.
It’s highly recommended that challengers can organize a team to participate in this competition. Allowing for delegated work while generating diversified ideas for the final product. If you want to start of join a team, but don't know if you have the ability to finish all aspects alone you can join the NEO discord to coordinate and communicate with others interested.
Founder & Core Developer, NEO
Founder and CTO of Weeve
Founder of BlaCat
Director of R&D NEO Global Development (NGD)
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What is the NEO Camp?
NEO Camp is a 2-day hackathon where 100 selected participants will work together to build the next generation of blockchain technology.
The focus of this hackathon is NEO, a platform designed to build scalable networks of decentralized applications.
The NEO ecosystem is much more than just a cryptocurrency. It relies on the NEP5 smart token framework, which provides a standardized workflow for application development.
The blockchain has evolved considerably since the publication of the Bitcoin whitepaper in 2008.
Having started as a system for recording cryptocurrency transactions, it has become a comprehensive framework for managing data.
The applications are practically unlimited. From data science to IoT products, the blockchain is being used almost everywhere.
At Neo Camp 2018, participants will be challenged with using the NEO platform to build real-world products that solve problems for users.
New concepts will be explored. Prototypes will be developed. And everyone will benefit from working on the products of the future in a fun, collaborative environment.
What is the challenge?
The goal of the NEO Camp is to develop new blockchain-based solutions within a NEO framework.
What you build is up to you and your team. The possibilities are endless, but may include:
Whatever you decide to make, the challenge is to come up with a novel solution that pushes the boundaries of blockchain technology.
And to support you, you’ll have a number of industry-leading speakers, developers and business professionals to inspire and educate you.
You’ll be given basic dev training in all the technologies used.
And we’ll provide you with all the tools you need to build a complete, working prototype.
Everything you need to define the future of blockchain technology is available at Neo Camp 2018.
What will be provided?
What are we going to do?
Develop a business model that uses NEO to build new software prototypes.
Build out the prototype in an interdisciplinary team of six to ten people.
Ideally, develop a working prototype along with a website and video to showcase your product.
Present your product and business model at the end of the week to the blockchain community in Berlin.
Boost your career by developing your blockchain skills and knowledge; additionally you will receive an official hackathon certificate.
What are we doing on Saturday?
09:00 - Welcome notes
09:15 - Rules of the game
09:30 - Intro to NEO and NEO technology
10:00 - Development setup and infrastructure
10:30 - Bio-break
10:45 - Deliverables for closing event and prototype presentation
11:00 - Team building
11:45 - Team brainstorming
12:00 - Bio-break
13:00 - Build prototypes // #NEOHACK
14:30 - Bio-break
14:45 - Build prototypes // #NEOHACK
20:00 - Reporting deliverables / feedback session
22:00 - Work / party @Noize Fabrik
What are we doing on Sunday?
09:00 - Sunday kick-off
09:15 - Build prototypes // #NEOHACK
10:30 - Bio-break
10:45 - Build prototypes // #NEOHACK
12:00 - Bio-break
13:00 - Build prototypes // #NEOHACK
16:15 - Bio-break
16:30 - Preparation for closing event
17:00 - Closing event and prototype presentation
How can I get a ticket?
Tickets are free, but you have to apply for them. They are available at Eventbrite. If you’re interested in participating, apply now, because only 100 spots are available and we expect tickets to sell out fast. Your chances to become a participant are currently good. If your application is successful, we will send you a voucher code that you can then use for your registration. Tickets are provided for FREE. Please note that we cannot provide accommodation; you have to make your own arrangements.
What skills are required to participate in the NEO Camp 2018 hackathon?
Designer
Develop visual elements for the finished application, including color schemes, fonts, icons and buttons. Required: Fundamental knowledge of Web-/App-Design. An asset: Experience with Sketch / Photoshop / Illustrator / Adobe XD.
Back end
Develop and maintain databases and other back end assets that make the finished NEO application work. Required: Fundamental knowledge of JavaScript and NodeJS. A strong passion for innovation and desire to learn. An asset: Experience with Raspberry Pi, C++, PHP.
Front end
Work in tandem with the designer to develop frontend scripts, including stylesheets, JS assets, and more. Required: Fundamental knowledge of HTTP and CSS. A strong passion for innovation and desire to learn. An asset: Experience with JavaScript.
Business development
Work with the development team to create a structured business idea around your team's application. Required: Passion for blockchain technology, and a strong belief in its capacity to change the world. An asset: Experience in marketing, design, or entrepreneurship. A strong passion for innovation.
When does the hackathon begin and end exactly?
The hackathon starts Saturday, 27. October 2018, 9:00am and goes until Sunday the 28. October 2018, 8:30pm.
Hackathon communication & How do I find my team?
Please register to the NEO Discord here.
The main communication channel for the hackathon is #hackathon.
You can find team members in the following channels: #german #dev-general and #hackathon.
However, there will be time on-event at Saturday to finalize the teams and especially the ideas & concepts.
Team organization
1. Please register to the NEO Discord here. You can find team members in the following channels: #german #dev-general and #hackathon.
2. However, there will be time on-event at Saturday to finalize the teams and especially the ideas & concepts.
3. Please register your team including team name, members and idea in the Google Docs. The link to this Google Docs is in the Hackathon Handbook, which will be sent to you.
Where will the NEO Camp take place?
The NEO Camp will take place in the "Noize Fabrik" Berlin. The Adress is: Elsenstraße 52, 12059 Berlin, Germany.
Will food be provided?
Yes, you will get 24/7 catering. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, beverages.
Will accommodation be provided for attendees?
The tickets and food/beverages are free. We cannot provide accommodation for attendes. You have to organize it by yourself.
About NEO
NEO is a non-profit community-driven blockchain project. It utilizes blockchain technology and digital identity to digitize assets and automate the management of digital assets using smart contracts. Using a distributed network, it aims to create a "Smart Economy". NEO was founded in 2014 and was open sourced on GitHub in June 2015. NEO believes that community development is its top priority. NEO has a huge developer community around the world, such as CoZ, NEL and NeoResearch, who continuously contribute to NEO development. Millions of community members are active on Reddit, Discord, Github and Twitter. For more information visit: https://www.neo.camp.
Can you recommend a hotel?
Yes, please have a look on one of the following links:
Low price: Motel Plus / Ibis
Middle price: NH Hotel / Holiday Inn
High price: Nhow / 4 Jahreszeiten
About DLT Camp
DLT Camp is a hackathon event organizer that empowers developers and blockchain enthusiasts to transform ideas in to real world prototypes. We provide a fun, collaborative environment for developers to work on challenging problems that define the future of IT. Our events include both business and IT teams, and are supported by lecturers from other fields like patent law and business marketing. For more information visit: https://www.dlt.camp.
Do I need special software/hardware at the event?
You don’t need any special hard- and software for the hackathon.
We just require:
I have further questions. Who can I contact?
The organizer
DLT Camp is a hackathon event organizer that empowers developers and blockchain enthusiasts to transform ideas in to real world prototypes. We provide a fun, collaborative environment for developers to work on challenging problems that define the future of IT. Our events include both business and IT teams, and are supported by lecturers from other fields like patent law and business marketing.
