CHALLENGE TRACKS

payments
TRK-01

Stablecoins

Build stable and reliable cryptocurrency solutions pegged to real-world assets or algorithmic models.

Total Prize Pool: 1,500 USDT
1st Place: 750 USDT 2nd Place: 500 USDT 3rd Place: 250 USDT

Organiser: MUBA

Theme: Next-Gen Stability

Project Types:

  • •Fiat-backed tokens
  • •Algorithmic stablecoins
  • •Cross-chain mechanisms

Requirement: Working prototype, smart contract repository, presentation.

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currency_exchange
TRK-02

DeFI

Design decentralised financial instruments, AMMs, lending protocols, and more.

Total Prize Pool: 1,500 USDT
1st Place: 750 USDT 2nd Place: 500 USDT 3rd Place: 250 USDT

Organiser: MUBA

Theme: Decentralised Finance

Project Types:

  • •Lending & Borrowing
  • •Automated Market Makers
  • •Yield Aggregators

Requirement: Working prototype, smart contract repository, presentation.

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psychology
TRK-03

AI

Combine Artificial Intelligence with Blockchain to create smart, decentralized applications.

Total Prize Pool: 1,500 USDT
1st Place: 750 USDT 2nd Place: 500 USDT 3rd Place: 250 USDT

Organiser: MUBA

Theme: Intelligent Web3

Project Types:

  • •AI Trading Bots
  • •Predictive Models
  • •Generative AI NFTs

Requirement: Working prototype, smart contract repository, presentation.

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dns
TRK-04

Infrastructure

Build tools, protocols, and foundational layers to scale the Web3 ecosystem.

Total Prize Pool: 1,500 USDT
1st Place: 750 USDT 2nd Place: 500 USDT 3rd Place: 250 USDT

Organiser: MUBA

Theme: Web3 Foundations

Project Types:

  • •Layer 2 Solutions
  • •Developer Tooling
  • •Data Availability

Requirement: Working prototype, smart contract repository, presentation.

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TRK-05

Consumer Apps

Create engaging decentralized applications tailored for everyday users.

Total Prize Pool: 1,500 USDT
1st Place: 750 USDT 2nd Place: 500 USDT 3rd Place: 250 USDT

Organiser: MUBA

Theme: Mass Adoption

Project Types:

  • •SocialFi & Gaming
  • •NFT Marketplaces
  • •Digital Identity

Requirement: Working prototype, smart contract repository, presentation.

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EVALUATION

Judging Criteria

1. Technical Implementation

30%
  • How well is the project built from a technical standpoint?
  • Does it function as intended with minimal bugs?
  • Is it scalable and efficient?
  • Does it leverage innovative or well-structured solutions?

NOTE: Number of partner integrations will not be taken into account. Our judges will be going through each GitHub; in the event of suspicious commits or multiple contributors are present, you may risk disqualification.

2. Practicality & Impact

30%
  • Is this something users would realistically adopt?
  • Does it bring a meaningful improvement over existing solutions?
  • How well does it address the problem statement?

3. Presentation & Clarity

20%
  • How well did the team communicate their idea and implementation?
  • Is the demo polished and effective in showcasing the project?

4. User Experience (UX) & Design

10%
  • Is the interface intuitive and easy to navigate?
  • Does the project solve a real user pain point effectively?
  • Is the design aesthetically pleasing and accessible?
  • How seamless is the onboarding process?

Basic functions like wallet connecting, transaction confirmation/failure displays, web & mobile compatibility will all be taken into account.

5. Originality

10%
  • Is this a project that has never been seen before?
  • Does it solve current existing problems or is it more of an additional feature towards existing solutions?