METIS is an Ethereum Layer 2 Optimistic Rollup Platform for Web 3.0 Economy with its own $METIS utility token.

METIS Hackathon's goal is to onboard new quality projects (DApps, DeFi, DAOs, DEXs) into Metis Ecosystem.

Build or port existing Ethereum DApp on Metis Layer 2 and use the following advantages while staying on Ethereum:

Low gas fees (as low as cents as opposed to tens of dollars on Ethereum)
Fast transactions (seconds as opposed to few minutes on Ethereum)
Complete compatibility with Ethereum (EVM) - if you are already on Ethereum you can port to Metis for all the above advantages at no cost and in no time
Create your own token (tokenize) without coding
Attract investors that are forming DAOs on the METIS platform
Participate in Builder Mining Rewards program (get $METIS tokens from every transaction your DApp makes on Metis)
Use built-in native IPFS file storage (coming soon!)

Use no-code capability to generate smart contracts - Metis will provide one-click deployment from our own pre-developed templates (coming soon!)
Fully integrate your DApp into the Web2 website/platform (coming soon!)
All Decentralized. All on Ethereum.

Building Dapps on Metis Layer 2 is exactly like building DApps on Ethereum (see the Resources for instructions), so start building new or porting existing DApps and submit your project into one of the following tracks:

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Projects Track: Build or port Ethereum decentralized finance (DeFi) DApps, Tools, Platforms or infrastructure into EVM-compatible Metis Layer 2
Popular Web2 Integrations Track: Build or port DApps, DAOs, tools, or platforms that are similar to the popular Web2 platforms (Uber, Airbnb, Meetup, Eventbrite, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, any other popular ones, or invent your own) and implement it on EVM-compatible Metis Layer 2.
Popular Web3 Metis Integrations Track: Port/integrate popular Web3 Decentralized Apps, DAOs, Tools or platforms (AAVE, Uniswap, OpenSea, etc)* and implement it on EVM-compatible Metis Layer 2.
Decentralized Gaming Track: Design or port blockchain-based games or gaming platforms and more to EVM-compatible Metis Layer 2
Digital Art/Collectibles Track: Create Dapps, Tools, and platforms for NFTs creating/minting and trading on Metis Layer 2.
United Nations Sustainable Goals Track: Create Dapp, Tool or platform on Metis Layer 2 that is solving one or more of the problems consistent with the eleven UN sustainable goals (no poverty, zero hunger, good health, quality education, gender equality, clean energy, clean water, decent work, innovation, reduced inequalities, sustainable cities, responsible consumption, climate action, world peace, life on land and below water, partnerships for these goals) See all goals here https://sdgs.un.org/goals

Important: * the names of these projects are provided only as a general reference of what a Popular Web3 is, and each of those is trademarks registered by third parties and bear no relationship with this event

Extra Benefits:

Post-Hackathon Builder Mining: All Tracks submissions are encouraged to apply for the additional Metis Layer 2 Ecosystem grant at https://metis.io/grants and draw mining rewards from every transaction your DApp makes on Metis. We set aside $1,000,000 USD in $METIS tokens for this program.

Requirements

Registration and Submission Process:

1. Register on the Hackathon Website by clicking the “Join Hackathon” button.

By registering for the Hackathon you grant your full and continuous consent for the Sponsor and Devpost to collect and maintain a Participant’s personal information for the purpose to operate and publicize the Hackathon. If additional authorization for personal data treatment is required by the country of residence of the Participant, the Sponsor reserves the right to ask for the filing of additional informed consent forms, and in such a case registration will not be complete until such a form has been submitted by the Participant.

2.-Each Project application must contain at least:

i. 1-page abstract with the definition of the problem to solve and resolution approach

ii. 1-page scope of work with a draft budget to take proof of concept to prototype (budget will not be provided by the Hackathon, the purpose of the requisite is for cost-effect awareness)

iii. 1-page description of the technology that will be used

iv. Demo video or presentation slides. Your video should be around 3 minutes long

3.- Project requirements:

The main purpose of the Projects must be to implement on Metis.io a scalable, performant Ethereum-based dApp or integrate or migrate their existing Ethereum dApps onto the Metis Layer-2 development environment.

4.- Conditions that Submissions must meet to qualify for Prizes:

4.a.- Projects can apply for just one track

4.b.- The solution must contain:

A working prototype running on Metis Layer 2 with:

A user-friendly interface
No major errors that affect the core functionality of the application
Built on the Metis Platform

Documentation
Video Demonstration
Code that is fully open-source and complies with the applicable licenses

· Access to your working application or Github code repository. Access must be provided to the working application or code for judging and testing by providing a link to a website, functioning demo, and a Github repository.

4.c.- The solution must achieve targeted outcomes as described in the proposed definition

4.d.- The solution must have complied with the following prerequisites:

4.d.1. Offer a specific solution to a problem

4.d.2. Able to make an impact on the target niche being addressed

4.d.3. Have business value using technology to innovate and solve the challenges and problems addressed

4.d.4. Be realistically achievable

4.d.5. Be cost-effective (at least in concept)

4.d.6. Have a lawful objective and execution

The Project must be capable of being successfully installed and running consistently on the platform for which it is intended and must function as depicted in the video and/or expressed in the text description.

A submitted project must run on at least one of the below platforms:

Smartphone or tablet (iOS or Android)
Web browser (mobile or desktop)

If a Project integrates any third-party SDK, APIs, and/or data, the Participant must be authorized by the third party to use them.

The Participant must allow access free of charge and without any restriction, for testing, evaluation, and use by the Sponsor, and Judges until the Judging Period ends.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$296,300 in prizes