FAQ | Convergence: A Chainlink Hackathon

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Questions

Who can participate?

Anyone from anywhere in the world can participate (except those based in U.S.-sanctioned countries). However, participants who break the rules or code of conduct may be expelled.

How much does it cost to attend?

Attendance is free for all participants.

How many people can be on a team?

1-5 participants per team.

What if I've never been to a hackathon or worked with Chainlink before?

That’s fine. You should have some software engineering and blockchain experience, and we’ll provide talks, workshops, documentation, and mentor support to help you build.

What level of experience is expected from participants?

This hackathon is designed for developers with prior blockchain and smart contract experience. CRE is a powerful, production-oriented environment and is not beginner-friendly. Participants should be comfortable working with smart contracts, offchain integrations, and distributed systems concepts, and have prior programming experience with Typescript

How will this event take place?

Convergence is a virtual hackathon, available to participants globally. Discussions and support for participants take place on Discord while workshops are hosted on YouTube. You can submit this project via the link at the top of the page once submissions open.

When can I start working on my project?

You can start building once the hackathon officially begins on February 6. Projects started before the hackathon are not eligible for prizes. If you’re extending an existing project, only work done during the hackathon—including onchain components—will be considered.

Is using the Chainlink Runtime Environment (CRE) required?

Yes. Projects must meaningfully use the Chainlink Runtime Environment (CRE).

My project is a collaboration with another participant, but I filled out the registration form on my own. Does my collaborator need to fill in the registration form too?

Each team member should register individually via the ‘Register Now’ button at the top of the page.

How do I make sure my project is eligible for hackathon prizes?

Your project must be built during the hackathon and use CRE. Previously built or submitted projects are not eligible unless meaningful onchain updates are made during the hackathon period.

Do we need to create a frontend, or can we just use Remix for the demo? Are projects required to have a frontend?

A frontend is not required.

Do we also need to host the website somewhere externally?

No. You can run your application locally. You’ll just need a working demo.

I'm not able to record every feature of my project in a video shorter than five minutes. What should I do?

The video needs to be less than five minutes. We suggest you try to edit it down further.

My project is complete, but I don’t have a demo video—is it still valid?

No, we require a demo video.

What are the judging criteria?

Projects are evaluated based on technical execution, blockchain technology application, effective use of CRE, and originality (aka wow factor).

Who owns the IP to the submitted projects?

Your team retains full ownership of your project and IP.