# 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](https://lnmiit.ac.in/) **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: * [**AOSSIE**](https://aossie.org/) * [**Stability Nexus**](https://docs.stability.nexus/) * [**Djed Alliance**](https://djed.one/) * [**CML-BDA**](https://lnmiit.ac.in/coe/cmlbda/) * [**Ergo Platform**](https://ergoplatform.org/en/) 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 > During the hackathon, issues will not be assigned to teams in advance. However, teams are strongly encouraged to leave a comment on an issue to indicate that they have begun work on it. This will help prevent duplicate efforts, enable smoother collaboration, and allow teams to coordinate more effectively. *** ### **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: | Date | Time | Activity | | -------------------------------- | ------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **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)** | — | [The First Stability Workshop](https://workshop.stability.nexus/) 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** | Criterion | Description | | ------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | **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. However, a team can consist of up to three members. *** ### **Q: Can participants leave the venue during the event?** **A:** Yes, provided they follow campus regulations. Please note that participants are not permitted to leave the building between 12:00 AM and 6:00 AM as per campus rules. *** ### **Q: Are cross-college teams allowed?** **A:** Yes, as long as all members are students. *** ### **Q: Will certificates be provided?** **A:** Yes, all registered participants will receive certificates. *** ### **Q: What accommodation facilities are available?** **A:** A dedicated resting zone (separate for boys and girls) will be available only for the night of 13th December. These spaces are intended for short naps and resting breaks. Personal rooms cannot be provided due to college regulations. *** ### **Q: What are the food arrangements?** **A:** * On 13th December, lunch and dinner will be provided at no cost. * On 14th December, brunch will be provided at no cost. Additionally, the campus canteen will remain open, and participants may purchase snacks and other items there. *** ### **Q: What should we do if we arrive early?** **A:** Entry to the campus will be allowed after 7:00 AM on 13th December. If you arrive on the evening of 12th December, you will be required to arrange accommodation for that night. Participants arriving near Sindhi Camp (bus stand) or Jaipur Junction (railway station) will find several hotels available in those areas. *** ### **Q: How do we reach the college?** **A:** The college is located approximately 13 km from Jaipur city. When booking an auto, e-rickshaw, or cab, please specify the destination as “Mittal College,” as this is the commonly recognised name among local drivers, rather than LNMIIT. *** ## 15. **Mandatory Internet Access Form (Important Information)** Each participant must bring a printed copy of the Internet Access Form. Please note the following: * The Internet Access Form is mandatory for every participant. * The organising team **will not provide copies or printouts at the venue**. * Each participant must carry an individual printout. Example: a team of three must carry three separate printouts. * The form must be submitted at the registration desk for enabling internet access. Download link (PDF): Participants who do not bring the printed form will not be able to obtain internet access during the event. *** ## 16. **Essential Items to Bring** * Original Government ID Card of each team member * Original College ID Card of each team member (if applicable) * Extension board (as only one power outlet will be available per team) * Photocopy of both Government ID and College ID of each team member * Printed Internet Access Form (mandatory; one copy per participant; must be brought by the participants themselves) * A woollen shawl or thin blanket for resting (in case the provided blankets are in use) *** ## 17. 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](https://discord.com/invite/YzDKeEfWtS) Post any questions in the #hackathon-announcements-2025 channel under The Unstoppable Hackathon category, or reach out to the organizing desk at LNMIIT. *** ## 18. 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.