Unstoppable Domains and Amazon Web Services (AWS) recently celebrated the successful completion of their global virtual hackathon, which attracted an impressive 1,162 participants. The hackathon, hosted on Devpost.com, utilized AWS’s cloud computing capabilities and Unstoppable Domains’ blockchain-based digital identity solutions to explore opportunities within the realms of Web3 and artificial intelligence (AI). The event featured the integration of AWS’s artificial intelligence stack, UD Resolution API, and UD Partner API, showcasing the synergy between Web3 domains and AWS cloud services.
A total of 55 innovative project submissions were received during the hackathon, each aiming to push the boundaries of what is achievable with Unstoppable Domains and AWS technologies. The event boasted a substantial prize pool of $187,000, which was distributed across three categories: AI-Driven Tooling, Resolution & User Experience, and Digital Identity. The quality of submissions underscored the growing momentum in the intersection of Web3 and AI.
Among the winners, AdToken secured the first-place position with its AI-powered platform for blockchain advertising. The platform offers gas-free payments, on-chain reporting, and crowdfunded campaigns tailored to advertisers and affiliates. Second place was secured by Web3-GPT, a project that simplifies Unstoppable Domains resolution using Large Language Models and AI Agents, enabling users to interact with smart contract development through natural language prompts. DomainGPT clinched the first-place position with its Telegram bot, streamlining domain-related tasks within the Unstoppable Domains ecosystem. Receive.me reimagined digital identity management, integrating Web3 naming services and social platforms to establish a coherent online presence. Chums Chat, the third-place winner, developed an end-to-end encrypted messaging platform that connects with the Matrix network for secure private and group messaging within Web3. All.box was awarded first place for revolutionizing the creation and management of landing pages for tokenized domains.
The hackathon’s judging panel comprised AI and Web3 specialists from AWS, including notable figures like Brad Feinstein, Jean Farmer, and Forrest Colyer. Experts from Unstoppable Domains, such as Sandy Carter, Lisa Seacat, and Lisa Wojtaszcyk, also participated in the evaluation process. Sandy Carter, the COO of Unstoppable Domains, expressed admiration for the level of innovation displayed by the participants and the overwhelming interest the hackathon generated. Carter highlighted the remarkable creativity and dedication exhibited by developers throughout the event, emphasizing the significance of exploring the convergence of AI and Web3 technologies.
Each winning project from the hackathon demonstrated exceptional applications of AWS services and Unstoppable Domains’ APIs, delivering impressive user experiences and illustrating the potential for tangible real-world impact through the fusion of Web3 and AI technologies. The event not only highlighted the innovative capabilities of the participating developers but also underscored the collaborative potential of industry giants like AWS and Unstoppable Domains in driving technological advancements.