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NPCI Blockchain Hackathon

Owing to decentralisation and immutability, Blockchain-based solutions have immense applicability across industries from banking and financial services to healthcare to e-commerce and more. NPCI is glad to present a Blockchain Hackathon for working professionals to come and showcase their talent in deep tech and grab amazing cash rewards. What’s more? Top performers will have a chance to explore synergies with NPCI!

Themes for Hackathon

Problem Statements

Blockchain Use Case​​

Implement a Crash Fault Tolerant Validator System / State Machine which can process state operations parallel with Consistency.

Creating a secure execution environment

Which can execute go programs by taking input data, perform the execution of the program, generate output / make state changes. (Secure Smart Contract Execution Environment)

Implementing replicated clustered

Consistent embedded DB in Go. (Eg. using badger, level which can be replicated to multiple instances to form a cluster)

NFT & Metaverse

Building a PC and mobile version of Decentraland with minimal hardware specifications.

Implement Interoperability Framework

Standardisation between different blockchains e.g. interoperability between Hyperledger Fabric, Ethereum and Corda or Ethereum and Corda, etc.

Implement Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT)​

Consensus mechanism in Hyperledger Fabric

Implement a use case of any of

the following: payments, IPO, Defi or bond issue​

Prize Money

Additional Rewards

All registered participants will get Access to Basic Blockchain Program worth INR 3000

Top 5 Finalists (Individual / Teams) will get Access to Advance Blockchain Program ('Deep Dive in De-Fi') worth INR 45000

The Rewards are sponsored by Knowledge Partner Snapper Future Tech

About NPCI​

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), an umbrella organisation for operating retail payments and settlement systems in India, is an initiative of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Indian Banks'Association (IBA) under the provisions of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, for creating a robust Payment & Settlement Infrastructure in India.

About i4C​

We are committed to building an ecosystem that supports and promotes disruptive technology innovation in India. We celebrate divergent thinking and foster creative solutions. The organization provides a platform to mentor, support, encourage, and incubate ideas, ensuring that innovations see the light of day. i4C also proactively scouts for pan-India innovations through competitions, exhibitions and seminars that we organize.

About Snapper Future Tech​

Snapper Future Tech is a Hyperledger Certified Service Provider (HCSP). The Hyperledger Certified Service Provider (HCSP program qualified tier of vetted service providers who have deep experience helping enterprises successfully adopt Hyperledger. Snapper Future Tech Hyperledger support, consulting, professional services, and training for organizations embarking on their Hyperledger journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Still you have any questions?

We are looking for working professionals to participate.

No students cannot participate. The hackathon is only for Woking Professionals.

Yes! We are accepting registrations from all over the globe.

The team should comprise of maximum 5 people.

If you are one of the Top 3 winners, then you will get a cash prize and opportunity to explore synergies with NPCI.

Click here to register :- https://i4c.in/contact-us/. You Can register as Individual or if you have Team then register as Team Leader.

Registered participants will get updates through event partner, i4C.

(i) Registered participants shall submit their ideas on NPCI Blockchain Hackathon idea submission portal once registered.

(ii) We intend to pick up the best ideas per problem statement.

Yes, we will provide requisite mentorship.

This will be communicated post launch of the event.

We would invite participants to present their final solution to judges via virtual meeting. Link will be provided later.

The IP of the project of only the top 3 winners will be owned by NPCI

ActivitiesDate
Announcement of Hackathon at Global Fintech Festival & Registration Starts20th September 2022
Registration close date31th October 2022
Idea Submission Close date7thNovember 2022

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Consultation Services

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