Olympus Hackathon Winners get up to $100,000 grant from Movement Labs

October 10, 2024

Movement Labs, a web3 company and key contributor to the Movement Network, has revealed the results of its eagerly awaited “Battle of Olympus” hackathon. The two-month event drew an impressive 2,100 project submissions from developers around the globe, with 85 outstanding projects making it to the final round. This strong participation highlights the increasing interest in Move-based blockchain technology and its potential to transform the future of decentralized applications.

The Battle of Olympus hackathon showcased 10 exceptional projects across six key categories, each highlighting innovative uses of Move-based technology:

1. Titan

   • StakedMove: A leading liquid staking token for Movement, enhancing network security and user yield opportunities.

2. DeFi

   • Gasyard: A cross-network gas optimization protocol that streamlines DeFi transactions and improves user experience.

   • PicWe: An omni-chain liquidity infrastructure that facilitates seamless asset transfers within the Movement ecosystem.

3. AI

   • RNDM: An AI-driven modular liquidity solution that could revolutionize automated market-making in DeFi.

4. SocialFi

   • Podium: A Web3 social audio platform that enables community-moderated discussions, bridging social media and blockchain.

   • Movewiffrens (MWFs): A decentralized social media platform that reimagines online interactions with blockchain-based identity and content ownership.

5. NFTs/GameFi

   • Seekers Alliance: A skill-based trading card game with innovative NFT mechanics, showcasing advanced smart contract capabilities on Movement.

   • Simemes: A meme-powered social gaming platform that blends viral internet culture with blockchain gaming.

6. Infrastructure

   • Movide: An advanced online IDE for Move, accelerating development on the Movement network.

   • Scaffold Move: A comprehensive toolkit for building dapps, lowering barriers to entry for developers in the Movement ecosystem.

Winners of the Battle of Olympus will receive significant support, reflecting Movement Labs’ commitment to fostering blockchain innovation. This includes grants of up to $100,000 from the Movement Foundation, exclusive access to the Move Collective accelerator program, introductions to top-tier venture capital firms, ongoing technical support, resources, expert mentorship, eligibility for the MoveDrop program, and a sponsored trip to Devcon 2024 in Thailand, courtesy of 280 Capital.

The success of the Battle of Olympus hackathon marks a notable change in the blockchain landscape, showcasing the increasing developer interest in Move-based blockchains. As Movement Labs moves closer to its mainnet launch, these innovative projects will be essential in bolstering its ecosystem and highlighting the flexibility of Movement’s modular architecture.