Unveiling hack:DiD — Hackathon for Self-Sovereign Identity Adoption

Last edit: 5th July (hackathon submissions begin)

TL:DR, Hack:DiD, aiming to advance Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) & Blockchain technology through developer workshops & hackathons.

Hackathon submissions are now open
Learn more: https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/hack-did

We are thrilled to introduce Hack:DiD, an innovative hackathon that aspires to lead the way into the era of Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) and Blockchain technology. This pioneering event is a platform to showcase technological ingenuity and accelerate the exploration of groundbreaking use cases.

Hack:DiD is a long-term initiative by Hypersign dedicated to empowering the web3 ecosystem through the education and growth of Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) knowledge. The hackathon is online and open for all, accompanied by IRL developer workshops during these two months in four major cities of India i.e, Bengaluru, Delhi, Chennai, and Mumbai.

Now that the IRL developer workshops are over with a resounding success, it’s game time!

Problem Statement & Use Cases

Participants are invited to devise ingenious solutions to the following use cases:

• On Chain Review & Ratings
• On Chain Reputation Score [Defi & NFT]
• Multichain Portfolio management
• KYC, Document Signing & Verification
• Traceability in supply chain management
• Ticketing [Events, Transportation, etc.]
• Education & Certification
• Multichain Identity & Access Management

Developers can start to submit their builds from 4th July onwards, you can checkout the hackathon page here: https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/hack-did

The Grand Kick-Off Event

Hypersign and Dojima teams launched the hackathon with an exciting In-Real-Life (IRL) developer-focused event in Bengaluru on 10th June, in collaboration with our workspace partner Bhive Workspace. Followed by two developer workshops in Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi on the 17th of June, 24th of June and 1st July respectively. Representatives from both teams provided crucial information about the hackathon tracks and the grand prize.

Images from the Bengaluru workshop here:

Images from the Hyderabad workshop:

Images from the Mumbai workshop here:

Images from Delhi workshop:

On 4th July Dojima and Hypersign teams came together for the opening ceremony of the hack:DiD hackathon on Dorahacks platform, revealing details of the hackathon, here’s the video in case you missed it:

Web3 developers, this is your golden opportunity to dive headfirst into the realm of web3 infrastructure. Join us to participate in the event that’s leading the way with cross-chain dApps and self-sovereign identity principles using decentralized identifiers, verifiable credentials, and ZKP.

Celebrating Our Sponsors and Community Partners

The Hack:DiD hackathon is proudly backed by an ensemble of remarkable sponsors DoraHacks, Dojima Network, QuillAudits, Bhive Workspace and Hypersign protocol.

• DoraHacks is a global hackathon organizer and a potent developer incentive platform, fostering a worldwide hacker movement in blockchain, quantum computing, and space tech.
• Dojima Network offers a multi-layered architecture that acts as a cross-chain platform for developers. All Hack:DiD projects will be deployed on the Dojima chain, offering features like Universal Liquidity Access and Cross-Chain Execution and Transfer. Docs: https://devoc-test.dojima.network/
• Hypersign is a Proof Of Stake (PoS) based permissionless blockchain network for digital identity. All projects in this hackathon will use the Hypersign infrastructure in their submissions to qualify for rewards. Docs: https://docs.hypersign.id/
• QuillAudits is a Web3 cybersecurity firm that will offer audit credits to selected project winners. QuillAudits will be providing free audit credits of $3000 for selected winners; more details here: https://www.quillaudits.com/wagsi-grants-programme
• OmniFlix is a decentralized, interoperable peer-to-peer network that empowers creators and sovereign communities to mint, manage, and monetize NFTs, facilitating their distribution activities via innovative protocols.
• Bhive Workspace is our workspace partner and a leading Indian co-working space provider.

Our community partners are crucial contributors to Hack:DiD:

• Foundership coaches India’s top founders and builders, providing capital and community to launch impactful Web3 startups.
• hashtagweb3 runs one of the largest job boards for global web3 jobs.
• Digitalsocial.ID (DSID) leverages the user’s digital behavior to create wallet reputation and scores.
• AdLunam is the industry’s first NFT-integrated Engage to Earn seed crowdfunding and IDO launchpad using a Proof of Attention model.
• Lumos Labs is developing the Lumos Metaverse, a comprehensive platform dedicated to connecting and empowering Web3 developers, communities, and technology providers to overcome fragmentation and scarcity, thereby accelerating growth and innovation in the Web3 space. Lumos has agreed to give all the participants of the hackathon free access to Lumos Academy.
• Graviton is leading a mission to increase infrastructure and capital accessibility for early-stage web3 founders in India, with a web3-focused accelerator program that’s underway with its first cohort in 2023
• CryptoniteUAE is an online publication focused on web3 entrepreneurship and their projects. It aims to showcase and highlight the work of web3 entrepreneurs and the innovative projects they are working on, providing insights and updates on the latest developments in the web3 space.
• Riva Metaverse is a decentralized travel platform striving to revolutionize the industry by eliminating intermediaries, ensuring secure and seamless payments, and offering unrivaled customer support.
• OffChain is a vibrant global community of Web3 professionals and enthusiasts, fostering both local and global connections through regular meetups and serving as a trusted alternative to traditional online crypto communities.
• OG Club is a gathering point for Web3 builders, designed to create serendipitous interactions among those passionate about exploring beyond the realm of Web3.
• Shardeum is the world’s first EVM-based Layer 1 blockchain which uses dynamic state sharding to increase TPS (transactions per second) with the addition of every new node while retaining atomic composability. The network is also gaining significant traction in the Indian Web3 community through its ‘Proof of Community’ initiative.
• CoinSwitch Ventures, a division of India’s largest crypto-investment platform, CoinSwitch, operates the Web3 Discovery Fund, which has successfully facilitated around $25 million in funding for 12 Web3 startups since its inception last year.
• Blockchained India is a pan-India community formed out of collective curiosity, dedicated to fostering blockchain knowledge and addressing potential challenges faced by India through this technology.
• UNSNARL is a web3 security startup trying to revolutionize the cyber-sec industry by breaking paradigms of traditional security.
• Hyderabad DAO is a collaborative initiative dedicated to developing an active Web3 developer ecosystem in Hyderabad, hosting events and partnerships with blockchain organizations, facilitating awareness, and providing a platform for Web2 to Web3 transition for developers.
• H.E.R. DAO is a decentralized autonomous organization dedicated to diversifying the blockchain ecosystem by focusing on the inclusion and empowerment of women, trans women, and non-binary individuals in development roles.

See you there, where the future of identity meets the present!

Stay tuned for updates on the Hack:DiD.