Hackathon | Build the Future of Gaming and Entertainment

Draper University was founded by venture capitalist Tim Draper with the mission to inspire people and accelerate ideas by igniting the entrepreneurial spirit globally. Come join 3300+ alumni who have launched their own startups, raised $900+M in venture funding and who work with leading technology companies to foster innovation. Live and learn in Silicon Valley during the 5 week fully immersive program and go from human to hero.

Draper University

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Special Thanks to Showdown, Blockchain Gamer, and Mousebelt!
 
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Hackathon Prizes:
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1st Place
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$1,000 cash prize for team by Mousebelt
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Meeting with Atari
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Meeting with QTUM
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Pre-sale Atari VCS console
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Meeting with Draper Associates, Draper Dragon,  and Draper U Ventures
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$6,000 scholarship to Draper University for non-DU students (each individual team member)
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One day free pass at Hero City (each individual team member)
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One hour free gameplay at Hero Hangout (each individual team member)
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2nd Place
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$3,000 scholarships for non DU students (each individual team member)
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One day free pass at Hero City (each individual team member)
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One hour free gameplay at Hero Hangout (each individual team member)
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3rd Place
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$1,000 scholarships for non DU students (each individual team member)
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One day free pass at Hero City (each individual team member)
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One hour free gameplay at Hero Hangout (each individual team member)
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<H2>FAQ</H2>
What is the challenge?
The challenge is to build an application on QTUM that inspires the future of gaming and entertainment. While we want you to build something that is tailored to the above sentence, participants are free to build whatever they want. The judging and prizes will be based off of the challenge listed.
 
What ticket should I get?
All tickets are free because we want anyone interested to come. Choose what type of person you are based on the tickets listed. If you aren't any one of them, please choose the most relevant one. This just gives us an idea on who we can expect to come.
 
What level of experience do I need to attend? 
Absolutely none! Although it's nice if you have some prior experience we do not require any experience to attend the hackathon. We want everyone and anyone interested to attend. Bring your friends as well!
 
Do I need a team to attend?
No, you do not need a team and don't need to know anyone! We will have plenty of time to meet people and form teams before the hackathon officially begins. 
 
 
 
Draper University is happy to announce its first public hackathon, the HEROthon, sponsored by QTUM with special guest Sickick.
By getting involved you will be joining hackers, product developers, marketers, business leaders and Draper University entrepreneurs in reshaping the future of decentralized gaming and entertainment.
The HEROthon is held simultaneously with Draper University's Spring Pre-Accelerator program.
 
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<H2>Challenge </H2>
Build an application on QTUM that inspires the future of gaming and entertainment
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<H2>Details</H2>
Join a Draper University entrepreneur in hacking and pitching within 40 hours. You must build on the QTUM blockchain. Teams will have a chance to pitch to Draper U Ventures, Draper Associates, and the QTUM team. Winning teams get prizes and will be published on Draper University and QTUM social channels. Must be over 18 to participate.
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<H2>QTUM</H2>
QTUM is defining the blockchain economy.
Qtum is an open sourced public blockchain platform, leveraging the security of UTXO while enabling multiple virtual machines including EVM and the revolutionary x86 VM. Qtum is PoS based and boasts a Decentralized Governance Protocol (DGP) allowing specific blockchain settings to be modified by making use of smart contracts. For instance, the block size of Qtum can be increased without the need of a hard fork.
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For developer resources and more information visit: qtum.org
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<H2>Sickick</H2>
With over 1.5 million followers, Sickick is quickly building his name and presence in the industry. His blend of musical genres creates an atmospheric, otherworldly auditory experience that so many fans have come to adore.
The iconic mask represents his deepest and darkest of fears. Wearing this mask as a symbol allows him to overcome his fears and befriend his demons. Sickick uses his newfound confidence as a way to inspire his fans, known as the Sickick Army, to pursue their dreams and face their fears. With his increasingly populated touring calendar, Sickick continues to spread his message around the world:
Everyone has a dark side, find the beauty in yours.
 
 Recommended that everyone new to QTUM goes to (qtum.org/en/developer) reads the whitepaper, goes through the source code, and goes through the Developer's guide.
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<H2>Schedule</H2>
*Schedule is subject to change
Friday, April 19th
4PM - 6PM | Check-in at Draper University - Networking and Games
6PM | Opening Ceremony - QTUM Presentation
7PM | Networking and Team Formation
9PM | HEROthon Hacking Begins!
9:30PM | QTUM Presentation
 
Saturday, April 20th
(Hacking all Day!)
12AM | Midnight Snack
9AM | QTUM Presentation
3PM | Draper University Pitch Presentation
 
Sunday, April 21st
12AM | Midnight Snack
12:30PM | Submission Deadline
1PM - 3PM | Round 1 Pitching (3 min pitches)
2:30PM | Doors Open to Spectator Ticket
3:00PM | Closing Ceremony - Announce Top 10 Teams
3:15PM | Round 2 Judging (4 min pitches)
4:30PM | Winners Announced
4:45PM - 7PM | BBQ and Pool Party
 
If you have any further questions please email alex@draperuniversity.com 
 
Looking forward to hacking!

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