The Gaming Showdown at Sands Convention Center
On September 11, 2023, the air was charged with excitement at the Sands Convention Center in Singapore as the finals and award ceremony of the Web3 Gaming Hackathon unfolded. This event, co-hosted by notable players such as ABGA, Klaytn, Iskra, and CESS, showcased the efforts of over 100 competing game projects. After an intense round of presentations from the top 10 finalists, one shining project emerged victorious, claiming an impressive prize of $80,000!
The Star-Studded Judging Panel
The panel of judges consisted of heavyweights from the Web3 industry, including:
- 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
- Alex Cooper — Footprint Analytics
- Bill Byun — Encoding Labs
- Simon Lee — Iskra
- Junyoung Park — Iskra
These leading experts had the tough task of judging creativity, innovation, and practicality—all in a day’s work!
The Mission Behind the Hackathon
The ultimate goal of this hackathon was to bridge the gap between Web2 and Web3, unleashing the immense potential of blockchain technology in the gaming ecosystem. With expert insights from field veterans, the event wasn’t just about competition; it was about collaboration and growth within the gaming community.
Inspiring Insights and Future Directions
Various industry leaders graced the event with speeches featuring the latest trends and strategies in Web3 gaming. Highlights included:
- Astin Han from Klaytn, who shared insights on the Ignite on Klaytn (IOK) program aimed at fostering a supportive development environment.
- Ben Colayco from Iskra discussed their integrated community platform designed to propel Web3 gaming globally.
- Jessie Dai from CESS, who emphasized their role in ensuring “digital immortality” for Web3 games.
- Eefy Lin from Google Cloud talked about building a blockchain node engine to streamline deployment.
- Blue from SlowMist highlighted their security services integral for upcoming gaming projects.
And the Winners Are…
After all the nail-biting anticipation, the final winners of the hackathon were announced:
- First Prize: Legend of Arcadia
- Second Prize: SERAPH, Planet Hares
- Third Place: Tearing Space, Arena of Faith, Mirror Planet
- ABGA’s Choice: Lumiterra
- Klaytn’s Choice: Mhaya
- Iskra’s Choice: TownStory
- CESS’s Choice: Sui Game
With the award ceremony concluding, the two-month-long hackathon not only showcased talent but also sparked engaging discussions and networking opportunities. Here’s hoping for more epic gaming innovations in the future—because if you thought this competition was thrilling, wait until the next level!
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