Unstoppable Hackathon
1. Event Overview
The Unstoppable Hackathon is a 33-hour, in-person innovation sprint hosted at LNMIIT, Jaipur, bringing together student developers and researchers to build open-source solutions that strengthen decentralised systems. The hackathon focuses on high‑impact blockchain infrastructure, stability research, and collaborative open-source development.
Dates: 13 December, 9:00 AM – 14 December, 6:00 PM
Venue: LNMIIT, Jaipur
Format: In‑person only
Team Size: Up to 3 members
Eligibility: Students only
Registration Fee: None
Total Prize Pool: $9,000
Prizes and stipends will be paid in liquid cryptocurrencies.
2. Sponsoring Organisations
This event is sponsored by:
These organisations support the hackathon's mission to promote technical excellence, resilience in decentralised systems, and sustainable open-source development.
3. Themes & Tracks
Innovation Track
Teams of up to 3 members can develop new projects that are unstoppable, serverless, backend-free, and technically innovative. The topic should relate to economic, financial, or social stability in a meaningful manner. Participants are encouraged to consult with the Organizing Team to ensure that their proposals align with the scope of this hackathon.
Important: All Innovation Track projects must be started from scratch during the Hackathon. Any project found to be previously developed or significantly prepared in advance may be disqualified.
A selected number of teams will be invited to deliver a final pitch at the conclusion of the event. The pitch should include a presentation and a functional demo of up to 10 minutes.
Following a thorough evaluation, one winning team will be announced a few days after the Hackathon.
Innovation Track – Awards
1 Spring of Code Spot ($1,500)
1 Trophy Soulbound NFT
1 Certificate
Open Contribution Track
Teams of up to 3 members may also participate by resolving issues and tasks in repositories provided by participating sponsors. Contributions should be submitted in the form of pull requests.
All tasks will be announced on the day of the Hackathon, ensuring fairness and preventing pre-solving.
A team’s score will depend on the difficulty of completed issues:
Hard – 100 points
Medium – 50 points
Easy – 10 points
A team’s final score is normalized by dividing the total points by the number of members. Teams will be ranked according to this normalized score.
All submitted pull requests will be thoroughly reviewed and merged within D2 days.
For inspiration, participants may refer to the curated collection of hackathon task ideas by Stability Nexus (Hackathon Task Ideas – available at: docs.stability.nexus/about-us/hackathon-task-ideas).
Open Contribution Track – Awards
Top teams (ranked by normalized score for merged PRs) will receive:
3 Gold Awards
1 Spring of Code Spot ($1,500) each
Gold Medal Soulbound NFT
Certificate
3 Silver Awards
$210 each
Silver Medal Soulbound NFT
Certificate
3 Bronze Awards
$120 each
Bronze Medal Soulbound NFT
Certificate
40 Honorable Mentions
Certificate
General Notes
At least one Spring of Code spot will be awarded to a team that either:
builds a new project on Ergo, or
contributes to issues or tasks of an existing Ergo project.
This is a new type of hackathon, and we may continue refining these rules as needed. The Organizing Team also reserves the right to decide on eligibility, interpret the rules, and make final judgments in unforeseen situations, always aiming to maintain fairness.
4. Schedule
Below is the tentative event schedule:
13 December
9:00 AM
Registration & Check-In
10:00 AM
Opening Ceremony & Orientation
11:00 AM
Hacking Begins
1:00 PM
Lunch Break
2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Hacking
8:00 PM
Dinner
9:00 PM
Review of In-Progress Projects
10:00 PM Onwards
Overnight Hacking
14 December
10:00 AM
Submission Deadline
10:00 AM
Brunch
10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Internal Evaluation + Shortlisting
3:00 PM onwards
Closing Ceremony + Finalist Pitching & Demos
15 December (Optional Event)
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The First Stability Workshop hosted at LNMIIT. Accommodation and meals for this extra day are NOT included.
Note: This is a tentative schedule and the Organising Team reserves the right to modify timings or activities as required to ensure smooth execution of the Hackathon.
5. Mentorship & Guidance
The hackathon provides participants with direct access to experienced experts throughout the 33-hour sprint. Dr. Bruno Paleo, founder of AOSSIE, Stability Nexus, and the Djed Alliance, will be present on campus to work closely with teams. His guidance is especially valuable for projects focused on enhancing stability in decentralised systems.
6. Prizes & Opportunities
The Unstoppable Hackathon provides a total value of approximately USD 9,000 in mentorship, recognition, and advancement opportunities. The emphasis is intentionally placed on long-term growth rather than short-term cash incentives, with the objective of supporting continued development, open-source engagement, and professional visibility for participating teams.
Prize Structure
Prize Category
Details
Reward
Innovation Track Winner
Original project initiated during the event; final pitch and demo; one winning team.
1 Spring of Code Position + Trophy SBT + Certificate
Open Contribution Gold Awards
Top 3 teams by normalized score for merged PRs.
1 Spring of Code Position (USD 1,500) each + Gold Medal SBT + Certificate
Open Contribution Silver Awards
Next 3 highest-ranked teams.
USD 210 each + Silver Medal SBT + Certificate
Open Contribution Bronze Awards
Next 3 highest-ranked teams.
USD 120 each + Bronze Medal SBT + Certificate
Honorable Mentions
40 teams selected based on overall contribution activity and impact.
Certificate
Spring of Code Program
Structured 12-week mentorship and incubation to advance open-source work.
USD 1,500 per position awarded
Participant Experience & Support
Meals, workspace, facilities, and resources enabling focused participation.
Remaining allocation
We want you to walk away from the Unstoppable Hackathon not just with prize money, but with direction, mentorship, and a community behind you, so your ideas don’t end when the event does, they begin.
7. Spring of Code (SoC)
The Spring of Code (SoC) is a structured, 12-week open-source mentorship program for hackathon winners, designed to help participants develop their projects into fully deployable solutions. The program is similar in structure to Google Summer of Code (GSoC), providing expert mentorship, hands-on development experience, and a lucrative stipend to incentivize sustained engagement and high-quality outcomes. SoC fosters collaboration, professional growth, and long-term contributions to the open-source ecosystem.
Program Timeline:
Date
Activity
Description
13–14 December 2025
Hackathon Event
Main hackathon with participants, workshops, and project submissions.
15 January 2026
Spring of Code Begins
Start of the 12-week program for winners to develop and deploy full projects.
24–28 February 2026
Mid-Term Evaluation
Review of project progress, mentoring feedback, and distribution of 50% of the prize allocation.
7–11 April 2026
Final Evaluation
Completion review, final mentorship feedback, and distribution of the remaining prize allocation for deployed projects.
Note: These dates are tentative, and the Organising Team reserves the right to adjust them as necessary. Any updates will be communicated to participants in advance.
8. Judging Criteria
Projects will be evaluated using a structured framework designed to highlight innovation, technical depth, and long-term relevance. The judging process values thoughtful engineering, clarity, and the potential for real-world adoption.
Judging Framework
Innovation
The originality of the idea and creativity in solving the chosen problem.
Technical Depth
Quality of system architecture, implementation rigour, and engineering complexity.
Stability Focus
Contribution to robustness, reliability, and stability within decentralised systems.
Documentation Quality
The clarity, structure, and usefulness of documentation for future contributors.
Sustainability
Feasibility for long-term maintenance, adoption, and open-source integration.
Vision Alignment
How well the project reflects and supports the mission of sponsoring organisations.
9. Rules & Participation Guidelines
Teams must consist of up to 3 members.
Only students may participate.
All work must be created during the hackathon duration.
External libraries, frameworks, and public datasets may be used.
Presence in outdoor campus areas is not permitted from 12:00 AM to 6:00 AM.
10. Submission Requirements
Each team must submit:
GitHub repository link
README with setup instructions
Architecture/technical overview
Problem statement & solution summary
Presentation deck
Demo Video ( Please make sure the quality of the demo video is above 720p )
11. Accessibility, Amenities & Infrastructure
Category
What’s Provided
Accessibility & Support
• Volunteer assistance • Accessible working spaces • Resting zones • Medical assistance on campus
Food & Amenities
• Meals will be provided during the hackathon. • Water stations across the venue • Dedicated Resting Zones Note: Food & stay are not covered for the 15 Dec workshop Note: Personal Rooms will not be provided
Infrastructure & Tools
• High-speed internet • On-campus power & working stations • Collaboration areas
12. Safety, Conduct & Integrity
The event maintains a zero-tolerance policy for:
Harassment or discrimination
Plagiarism or academic dishonesty
Unauthorized access to systems or networks
Sabotage of other teams’ work
Participants are responsible for:
Maintaining a respectful environment
Following campus safety rules
Ensuring ethical use of technology
13. Participant Preparation Checklist
Laptop and charger
ID card (college or government)
Extension boards
Pillow and blankets for rest hours
Any required software pre-installed
GitHub account set up
Personal essentials for an overnight stay
Water bottle and comfort items
14. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I participate individually?
A: Yes, but teams may have up to 3 members.
Q: Can participants leave the venue?
A: Yes, but must adhere to campus rules. Note: Participants are not allowed to leave the building between 12:00 AM and 6:00 AM as per campus policy.
Q: Are cross-college teams allowed?
A: Yes, as long as all members are students.
Q: Will certificates be provided?
A: Yes, all participants will receive certificates.
15. Contact & Communication
Updates will be shared via:
Email announcements
On-site notices
Event volunteers
For direct queries, please join our official Discord server: Stability Nexus Post any questions in the #hackathon-announcements-2025 channel under The Unstoppable Hackathon category, or reach out to the organizing desk at LNMIIT.
16. Code of Conduct
All participants must follow the event’s Code of Conduct:
Maintain a respectful, inclusive environment.
Harassment, discrimination, and toxicity will not be tolerated.
Respect all mentors, volunteers, sponsors, and fellow participants.
Violations may result in disqualification.
Standard event policies apply regarding:
Safety & campus rules
Ethical use of technology
Academic integrity
This handbook will be updated as additional information becomes available.
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