Exciting Finale of the Web3 Gaming Hackathon 2023
On September 11, 2023, the vibrant city of Singapore played host to the exhilarating finals of the Web3 Gaming Hackathon 2023, held at the Sands Convention Center. Gathered together to witness this epic showdown were prominent figures from the gaming and blockchain industries, as well as over 100 game projects that showcased fierce competition throughout the event.
The Thrilling Contestants
The finale featured the top ten projects, each vying for a grand prize of $80,000 and a treasure trove of support from notable partners like Google Cloud and SlowMist. Talk about sweeteners for the winners! The atmosphere buzzed with anticipation as these projects displayed their creativity and innovativeness in front of a panel of esteemed judges.
Meet the Judges
This year’s judging panel was packed with rock stars from the Web3 scene:
- Uno Lee – Klaytn Foundation
- Jessie Dai – CESS
- Blue – SlowMist
- Min Xue – Foresight X
- JT Law – IVC
- Aria Zhang – Zonff Partners
- Evans Huangfu – Arcane Group
- Kiwi – OKX Ventures
- Pawn – NuLink
- Bill Byun – Encoding Labs
- Simon Lee – Iskra
- Junyoung Park – Iskra
These judges didn’t just come to watch; they were there to identify the next big hit in the gaming realm!
The Purpose Behind the Hackathon
The hackathon aimed to unleash the potential of blockchain technology within the gaming industry, bridging Web2 and Web3 ecosystems. With this, the hope was to ignite the blockchain gaming scene and promote rapid development.
Insights from Industry Experts
As the competition unfolded, the audience was treated to a series of insightful speeches from industry experts. For instance, Astin Han, business manager at Klaytn, announced their Ignite on Klaytn (IOK) program designed to support developers in making waves in the blockchain universe. From offering digital immortality solutions to discussing infrastructure deployment using Google Cloud, speakers shared valuable insights into the future of Web3 games.
Winners of the Hackathon
And now, the moment you’ve been waiting for! Following the impressive demonstrations, the winners of the Hackathon were finally unveiled:
- First Prize: Legend of Arcadia
- Second Prize: SERAPH, Planet Hares
- Third Prize: Tearing Space, Arena of Faith, Mirror Planet
- ABGA’s Choice: Lumiterra
- Klaytn’s Choice: Mhaya
- Iskra’s Choice: TownStory
- CESS’s Choice: Sui Game
What a fantastic lineup! With heartfelt congratulations extended to the top ten, the hackathon concluded on a high note, leaving everybody excited for what the future of Web3 gaming holds.
