Hyperion Hackathon
$200K in Rewards
Claim Layer3 rewards
Metis has just launched the HyperHack on Hyperion, a three-month hackathon aimed at showcasing the next generation of decentralized applications (dApps) that will help shape the future of the blockchain and AI ecosystem. Hyperion boasts capabilities such as on-chain AI integration, real-time parallel execution, and ultra-high throughput performance. The HyperHack will enable developers to create AI-native dApps and receive rewards once their projects reach the final stage after months of testing and feedback from the community. Metis has allocated $200,000 in developer rewards for the HyperHack campaign.
You can build projects that demonstrate real-life use cases for the Hyperion architecture, employing an AI-first design approach. Submissions for the HyperHack campaign are divided into three main categories:
Track 1 projects are AI-native dApps where AI is embedded in the logic player or product experience. AI-powered DeFi yield optimizers that adjust DeFi earning strategies are a good project under this category. Onchain AI multiplayer games, including real-time FPS games, battle games, or adventure games, are welcome in the category, and it is even better if you can use AI to optimize the speed and efficiency of the games. Adaptive governance systems, such as AI-generated policy modelling solutions for DAOs, are welcomed in this category.
Protocols and platforms that bring AI and data onchain are also in this category. A decentralized marketplace for AI models with token-based access, an app marketplace that helps users choose based on some onchain metrics, is a good example of this model. Projects that can successfully integrate Hyperion's built-in co-agent, Alith, will get extra HyperHack rewards. Alith-powered DAO vetting, Alith in-game advisor solutions, or interfaces that leverage Alith’s real-time model outputs are good examples under this category.
These categories explored dApps with real-time high-throughput execution. Order books for high-frequency trading, sportsbooks with live odds calculation generation, and onchain secure communication systems also fall under this category. Real-time gaming and DeFi games with live simulation requirements and games whose incentives can change dynamically also fall under this category.
“Real-time” refers to applications that necessitate low latency and high-frequency updates, which are critical for functionality and user experience.
This category covers projects that advance ecosystem development, composability, and scalability. Traditional DeFi protocols that align with Hyperion’s performance capabilities are great examples. Decentralized exchanges (DEXs), lending platforms, and derivative markets with real-time liquidation mechanics also belong here. Smart wallets, transaction simulation tools, and on-chain debugging solutions are included, as well.
Projects demonstrating how to bridge execution or liquidity between Hyperion and Andromeda, using MetisSDK examples, could involve asset and liquidity routing protocols across chains, developer toolkits, abstract bridging messaging, and contracts operating in both the Andromeda and MetisSDK environments.
Projects that integrate Alith (https://alith.lazai.network) into their codebase will receive a bonus point for the hackathon. Alith is a decentralized AI agent framework dedicated to creating an open, transparent, high-performance, secure, and inclusive AI ecosystem. Its focus on innovative AI agent development makes it ideal for the bonus track.
Getting Started
Timelines and activities lined up for the Hyperion launch are available on our developer docs https://docs.metis.io/hyperion
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