Note: All times are in Pacific Time (PT)

Registration Period: 25 Feb - 7 Apr, 5:00 PM

Hacking Period: 25 Feb - 7 Apr, 5:00 PM

Submissions Open: 10 Mar, 5:00 PM

Submissions Deadline: 7 Apr, 5:00 PM

Winners Announcement: 14 Apr

There are 3 deliverables for this bounty challenge

1. A GitHub repository containing the source code for your project. Please ensure your repository’s visibility is set to Public so that our judges can access your submission. It should have an open-source permissive license, preferably MIT or Apache 2.0.
2. A comprehensive README file in the repository, with setup and usage instructions, and documentation explaining the problem your project solves and how it works.
3. A video showing how your project works

Note that your project cannot be an exact copy of something that already exists. If you’re taking inspiration from an existing project and are making something that’s similar, you must state clearly in your documentation which project(s) you took reference from and how your project differs from that.

You may use any open-source libraries, frameworks, or programming languages.

Do take note that your submissions should adhere to the Project Rules and The Fresh Code Rule listed in the challenge rules.

Your project will be judged based on the following criteria:

Innovation and Creativity (40%)

• Originality: How original is your project? Does it introduce new ideas or unique solutions in the blockchain space?
• Cutting Edge Concepts: Does your project push the boundaries of what can be done with GCP's Blockchain RPC service and PYUSD? Are you exploring new possibilities enabled by the free access to computationally intensive methods while integrating PYUSD into real-world applications?

Pushing the Limits of What’s Possible (25%)

• Effective Use of Computationally Expensive Methods: How effectively does your project leverage computationally expensive functions provided by GCP's Blockchain RPC service (e.g. debug_traceTransaction, trace_block, or trace_transaction) to analyse PYUSD transactions or interactions?
• Demonstration of GCP's Advantages: Does your project showcase significant advantages provided by GCP's free access to these methods when working with PYUSD? Are you making use of functionalities that are typically cost-prohibitive with other providers?

Functionality and Relevance (20%)

• Effective Utilization of GCP's Service and PYUSD: How effectively does your project utilize GCP's Blockchain RPC service in conjunction with PYUSD? Does it solve a real-world problem or enhance existing workflows in a meaningful way?
• Relevance to Current Trends: Is your project relevant to current trends and needs in the blockchain community? Does it address pressing issues or offer valuable insights?

Accessibility (10%)

• User-Friendliness:  How convenient and easy is it for others—users or developers—to use your product? Is it accessible regardless of the presence of a user interface?
• Adoption Potential: Does your project have the potential for widespread adoption due to its accessibility and ease of integration?

Quality of Documentation (5%)

• Clarity and Comprehensiveness: Is your documentation clear and comprehensive? Does it adequately describe the purpose, setup, and usage of your project?
• Ease of Understanding: Does the documentation make it easy for others to understand and build upon your work?

The following rewards will be distributed:

• 1st Place: $8,000
• 2nd Place: $4,000
• 3rd Place: $2,000
• Merit Prize: $1,000