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Decentralization and Digital Rights
Can't Be Evil: Part 3
Join Blockstack in moving the internet forward! We're looking for developers & entrepreneurs that want to help end data breaches, predatory ad models, and the commoditization & abuse of individuals' digital identities. Enter the 'Can't Be Evil' contest by submitting an app that is private by default, leaves the user in full control of their data, and protects their fundamental digital rights. In other words, submit a Blockstack app and take your first steps into a growing ecosystem that is flipping the status quo on its head.
How It Works
Register on DevPost
Build a Blockstack App
Submit to App Mining
Categories
You can win in up to two categories with a single entry.
The Most Fun App: Puzzles, Games, and General Fun
Brought to you by Union Square Ventures Analyst, Dani Grant will be looking for the most fun app. While games and puzzles are two potential focuses, any app that aims to provide end users with a fun, engaging experience is fair game.
Best Use of Twilio in a Can't Be Evil App
The top app in this category will be determined by Founder of New Internet Labs, Larry Salibra. Larry will choose the app that uses any of Twilio's APIs in the most protocol-like way, while still maintaining the promise of Can't Be Evil with user owned identity and data.
Best Designed Lightning Enabled App
Judged by Jeff Domke, Head of Product at Blockstack PBC, this award will go to the application with the most polished design that makes use of both Blockstack and the Lightning Network in a core way.
Prizes
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes are awarded for all 3 categories
1st Prize
Awarded once in each category
$5,000
- → $5,000 cash
- → Ongoing App Mining Payments According to Rank
- → Blockstack Swag Package (includes a backpack, t-shirt, hooded sweatshirt, and stickers).
2nd Prize
Awarded once in each category
$500
- → $500 cash
- → Ongoing App Mining Payments According to Rank
- → Blockstack Swag Package (includes a backpack, t-shirt, hooded sweatshirt, and stickers).
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- → Ongoing App Mining Payments According to Rank
- → Alienware Aurora R7 Gaming PC
3rd Prize
Awarded once in each category
$100
- → $100 (awarded via Visa gift card)
- → Ongoing App Mining Payments According to Rank
- → Blockstack Swag Package (includes a backpack, t-shirt, hooded sweatshirt, and stickers).
Studio Headphones
When we first checked out our new headphones, we noticed the box said 'improved bass by cool. We had to wonder, is this marketing jargon, or the real thing? But it only took a moment to realize that bass was not kidding.
Blockstack Hoodie
Flex fleece (50% polyester / 50% cotton fleece) construction
Blockstack T-Shirt
A classic tee!
- 3.7 oz., 50% polyester, 25% ringspun cotton, 25% rayon
- Polyester retains shape, cotton comfort and rayon makes for a unique texture
- Superior screen printing results
Judges
Dani Grant, Analyst, Union Square Ventures Most
Fun App: Puzzles, Games, & General Fun
Dani Grant is an analyst at Union Square Ventures. Dani comes from the Product Strategy team Cloudflare, where she was a part of growing the IPv6 internet, helping provide DNS service to the F-Root server, and launching the fastest DNS resolver, 1.1.1.1. Before Cloudflare, Dani was an intern on BuzzFeed's product team, designed infographics for Young & Rubicam, spent time on the Ogilvy team in Shanghai, China, and flew to Bhutan with Matternet to use drones to transport medical supplies.
Larry Salibra, Founder, New Internet Labs
Best Use of Twilio in a Can't Be Evil Application
Larry Salibra is the founder of New Internet Labs, a company building a browser for the new internet that runs apps that Can't Be Evil. Previously, he was an early engineer at Blockstack PBC building the Blockstack browser and developer tools. He is a co-founder of the Bitcoin Association of Hong Kong. Prior to crypto he ran a software consultancy in South China.
Jeff Domke, Head of Product, Blockstack PBC
Best Designed Lightning Enabled Application
Jeff Domke leads product at Blockstack. Previously he was CPO and the first hire at CompStak (real estate analytics) where he helped grow the user base 125x, hire 50 team members, and raise 22M in funding. He also previously cofounded Signal (CX analytics) and Capsule.me (consumer messaging)
FAQ
Email [email protected] if you don't see an answer you need!
Am I eligible?
You must build and submit a new Blockstack application to be eligible. If you've never registered your app for App Mining powered by Blockstack and App.co, you're likely eligible to compete. To win, you must submit your application to the App Mining program. Please see the full eligibility requirements here.
Can I win in multiple categories?
Yes, you can win any place (1st, 2nd, 3rd) in up to two of the three categories. For example, you could win 1st prize for 'Most Fun' and 2nd in 'Best Design in a Lightning App'. You could also win the top prize in two categories, 2nd place in two categories, or any combination. If you place in more than 2 categories, your top two placements will be taken. One entry per person.
Can I compete if I'm already in App Mining?
Yes, but it must be an original application, meaning it cannot be an app that provides the same function or value to its user as the one you are entered in App Mining with. If you have a more specific question on this, please contact [email protected].
Are there any other requirements for my submission/app?
Yes, apps submitted to the Can't Be Evil Contest must qualify for App Mining, so the submission requirements for that program, as displayed below, must be met. Learn more about App Mining.
Requirements: Your app should integrate Blockstack authentication for logging into your app. Your finished app should be available to the public for use. The application must use a registered domain name and the app should be hosted at a URL belonging to the domain. The app website must use a secured (https) connection.
Requirements: Your app should integrate Blockstack authentication for logging into your app. Your finished app should be available to the public for use. The application must use a registered domain name and the app should be hosted at a URL belonging to the domain. The app website must use a secured (https) connection.
What is App Mining?
Traditionally the term mining in cryptocurrency refers to the process of contributing compute resources to the network and earning a reward. In the Blockstack Ecosystem, instead of just mining through computation, developers mine by building apps and the Blockstack community funds them simply for being pioneers in the emerging Blockchain software market.
We believe App Mining represents a revolution in app funding, allowing small teams to bootstrap without advertising or venture capital. Each month, qualifying apps compete for funding. Qualified apps are evaluated and ranked by expert app reviewers. The better your app, the higher payout you earn.
October's run paid applications $200,000 USD, including ~$22k to pDrive, ~$19k to Arcane Maps, and ~$15k to Dmail.
We believe App Mining represents a revolution in app funding, allowing small teams to bootstrap without advertising or venture capital. Each month, qualifying apps compete for funding. Qualified apps are evaluated and ranked by expert app reviewers. The better your app, the higher payout you earn.
October's run paid applications $200,000 USD, including ~$22k to pDrive, ~$19k to Arcane Maps, and ~$15k to Dmail.
Register on Devpost
Step-by-step instructions and much more will be available after you register on Devpost.
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