HackaTRON Season 7 Launches With Google Cloud as Diamond Sponsor, Celebrates Successful Kickoff at Bitcoin Nashville

HackaTRON Season 7 Launches With Google Cloud as Diamond Sponsor, Celebrates Successful Kickoff at Bitcoin Nashville

Geneva, Switzerland, July 29, 2024 – TRON DAO, along with co-hosts HTX DAO, BTTC, and JustLend DAO, proudly announces the launch of HackaTRON Season 7, with submissions open until October 23. Following a successful launch party at Bitcoin 2024, this season promises a series of engaging events and innovative competition tracks. Participants will have access to leading crypto VCs – TRON DAO Ventures and HTX Ventures, connect with a broad network of industry collaborators and gain visibility among leading venture capital firms.

HackaTRON Season 7 Tracks

Season 7 includes five different tracks:

• Web3: Shape the next evolution of the internet with contributions that bridge the gap to a decentralized future.

• Artistry: Redefine entertainment by merging blockchain technology with gaming and NFTs, exploring new horizons for creators.

• DeFi: Craft the next DeFi project that makes financial services more accessible.

• Builder: For returning projects on TRON/BTTC that have significant updates.

• Integration: A new track inviting the integration of protocols, dApps, or services to enrich the TRON ecosystem. It’s an open call for developers to leverage the TRON network’s capabilities.

Prize Pool Details

HackaTRON Season 7 features a substantial prize pool totaling up to $650,000, which includes $500,000 in TRX, TRON’s native utility token, and $150,000 in energy prizes. The energy component helps subsidize network fees, making blockchain interactions smoother and more efficient for users. The prize distribution, determined by both judge and community voting per track, is as follows:

Judge-Selected Qualifiers

• 1st Place: $25,000 in TRX*
• 2nd Place: $15,000 in TRX*
• 3rd Place: $10,000 in TRX*
• 4th Place: $8,000 in TRX*
• 5th Place: $6,000 in TRX*

Community-Selected Winners...