Vietnam Rust Hackathon

The region's largest gathering of Web3 Rust developers, attracting over 200 attendees. This official hackathon of Vietnam Blockchain Week is your opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with the brightest minds in Web3. Sharpen your skills with 14+ hands-on training sessions led by industry leaders. Compete for your share of the $160,000 prize pool and gain the validation to take your projects to the next level.

Co-organizer

Title Sponsor

7th May - 8th June, 2024

May 7

Phase 1

Registration & Application Selection (Online)

Registration opens on May 6th and the selection process begins. Invitations will then be sent out via email.

May 7 - May 25

Phase 2

Road to Vietnam Rust Hackathon (Pre-hackathon workshop)

6 Pre-hackathon workshops in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Da Nang

May 28 - June 4

Phase 3

AMA Online & Offline Training

AMA Online to explain rule and Q&A sessions.
7 days offline training

June 5 - June 6

Phase 4

Hack time 48 hours (offline)

30 to 40 teams, each team with 5 members, compete together for 24 hours.
Teams receive advice from experienced experts.

June 8

Phase 5

Pitching and Awards (offline)

Team presentations and award ceremonies.
The total prize for 30 teams is up to 100,000 USD.

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pre-hackathon workshops, involving 3 universities and 3 of the largest tech firms

7 days

offline training in programming languages, facilitated by top members and experts from Webs organizations

3000+

attendees join workshops

24 hours

to hack and problem solving

$160,000

in price pool and more benefits

20+

mentors and training assistants

Sponsor & Partner

Title Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Award Sponsor

Strategic Partner

Be a Media Partner at VIETNAM RUST HACKATHON

VIETNAM RUST HACKATHON is built to become the first Rust Hackathon in SEA, with participation from major partners such as the Orochi Network, AWS, Coin68, along with support from top mentors and engineers. We aim to deliver valuable insights to the developer community through this discussion and we need the support of enthusiastic and reputable media partners.

Mentors

CHIRO HIRO

Orochi Network

Founder

Hanssen Zhang

CKB Eco Fund

DevRel Software Engineer

Alpeh_V

Independent zk researcher and security auditing

Tin Chung

Open Guild

Founder

zkash

Engineer @ Puffer.fi

Lambda Class

Vu Vo

ZKP Labs VN

Independent cryptographer

More mentors

$160.000

The enticing prizes include cash awards from sponsors and developer services from core contributors Orochi Network and AWS.

Learn Rust programming in a structured and practical way with experienced mentors.

Enticing rewards featuring cash and credits courtesy of sponsors Orochi Network and Amazon.

Opportunities to network and present your skills to numerous tech corporations.

PRIZE: $4000USDT

CKB: Contract Kernel of Bitcoin

CKB is the first Bitcoin Layer 2 that is fully isomorphic with BTC (based on PoW+UTXO). Additionally, CKB is developing a second-layer lightning network to connect with the BTC lightning network, achieving bi-directional, censorship-resistant, permissionless, and trustless flow of Layer 1 BTC assets, enhancing Bitcoin's programming capabilities, technological accumulation, and ecosystem.

PRIZE: $2000USDT

Cube is a hybrid exchange with off-chain order matching and on-chain settlement. Cube’s multi-party computation vaults house individual wallets for native settlement, directly holding assets on blockchains, removing the need for proof-of-reserve audits or wrapped assets.

PRIZE: $2000USDT

Conflux is a permissionless Layer 1 blockchain connecting decentralized economies across borders and protocols. Recently migrated to hybrid PoW/PoS consensus, Conflux provides a fast, secure, and scalable blockchain environment with zero congestion, low fees, and improved network security.

PRIZE: $2000USDT

Nibiru Chain is a breakthrough L1 blockchain and smart contract ecosystem providing superior throughput and unparalleled security. Nibiru aims to be the most developer-friendly and user-friendly smart contract ecosystem, leading the charge toward mainstream Web3 adoption by innovating at each layer of the stack: dApp development, infrastructure, consensus, a comprehensive developer toolkit, and value accrual.

Event Venue

Final day (08 June,24)

Thiskyhall Sala

Mai Chi Tho Street, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City 71110

Zoom

Frequently asked questions

What is VIETNAM RUST HACKATHON?

VIETNAM RUST HACKATHON is an exciting event that brings together passionate Rust programmers to collaborate, innovate, and create groundbreaking projects. Participants will have the opportunity to showcase their skills, learn from experienced mentors, and network with fellow Rust enthusiasts.

Who can participate in VIETNAM RUST HACKATHON?

VIETNAM RUST HACKATHON is open to anyone with a passion for Rust programming. The main contestants of the contest are information technology students and developers. Whether you're a seasoned Rust developer or just starting out, we encourage you to join and explore the limitless possibilities of Rust.

How long does the hackathon last?

The contest period usually lasts from May 7 to June 8, 2024. You can see the detailed schedule of the competition in our Program section.

How can I form a team for VIETNAM RUST HACKATHON?

You can participate in VIETNAM RUST HACKATHON as an individual or as part of a team of up to 5 members. If you don't have a team yet, you can connect with other participants at the event or join online team-forming platforms to find like-minded individuals.

Do contestants need to have prior knowledge of the Rust programming language?

Not necessarily! Participants only need to have general programming experience. During the competition, you will have the opportunity to attend workshops/webinars that will provide you with the essential knowledge and techniques needed to perform well in the competition.

How can I register for VIETNAM RUST HACKATHON?

Registration for VIETNAM RUST HACKATHON will open soon. Please stay tuned for announcements on the official hackathon website and social media channels for registration details.

Is there a participation fee for the hackathon?

The cost to participate in the VIETNAM RUST HACKATHON is completely free.

What are the prizes for VIETNAM RUST HACKATHON?

The winners of VIETNAM RUST HACKATHON will receive exciting prizes, including recognition, mentorship opportunities, and potential job placements with leading technology companies. We offer many attractive prizes with a total prize pool of up to 160,000 USD.

Where to get questions about hackathons?

You can contact us via email or social networks for support and answers to all your questions.