Hackathon Summary

The Request Network - Summer Hackathon concluded with 144 developers participating and 32 project submissions approved. Hosted by Request Network, the event focused on developing Web3 financial applications utilizing its EVM-compatible infrastructure. Throughout the hackathon, participants had the opportunity to attend workshops tailored to both beginner and advanced users. These workshops aimed to enhance skills in developing applications for invoicing, payments, accounting, and lending.

Incentives included a total prize pool of $15,000, divided into categories such as invoicing, payments, accounting, and lending applications. Additionally, the Request Network Foundation provided an extra $35,000 for projects submitted to their grants program. The judging criteria emphasized utility, ease of use, technical sophistication, and innovation.

Participants were given access to extensive resources such as video tutorials, GitHub repositories, and support through a dedicated Discord helpline. The hackathon highlighted active engagement, promoting the creation of applications intended to improve blockchain transaction capabilities. On July 8, 2024, the winning projects were announced, showcasing the creativity and technical expertise of the participants.

Hackathon Winners

Invoicing Prize Winners#

• ChainPay - This project expands Request Network's capabilities into Web3 payment components by integrating with QuickBooks. It addresses smart contract call issues on the Sepolia Testnet and aims for comprehensive solutions.
• PiperPay - An invoice and payment management system that supports various currencies and tokens. It follows Request Network standards using smart contract proxies and token swaps.
• Wavein - This project facilitates real-time payments for freelancers through Request Network and Superfluid, offering streamlined payment streams with conversion features.

Accounting Prize Winner#

• request-accounting - A blockchain-based accounting application that ensures secure transactions while integrating efficient financial management aligned with industry standards.

Lending Prize Winners#

• Invoice Lending (Factoring) - This project provides liquidity by minting invoices as NFTs, enabling peer-to-peer invoice financing on the Request Network.
• Invisy Network - A decentralized invoice platform leveraging NFTs to enhance efficiency and transparency, offering a marketplace for real-time invoice liquidity.

For a complete list of projects, visit DoraHacks Request Network Summer Hackathon.

About the Organizer

Request Network#

Request Network is an EVM-compatible infrastructure protocol dedicated to advancing Web3 financial applications, including invoicing, payments, and accounting. By appending extra data to blockchain transactions, the network ensures compliance, reconciliation, and traceability. This empowers users to maintain ownership of their financial data, facilitating flexible transfers and selective sharing. Key initiatives include supporting under-collateralized loans and enhancing blockchain transaction processes. Request Network is committed to fostering an inclusive financial future by streamlining services to enable data ownership and automation in financial operations.