@salikc9.near [Posted on DevHub](https://near.social/#/devgovgigs.near/widget/Post?id=954) ## Idea: NEAR Toronto Hackathon Bounty Proposal for EthToronto & EthWomen - **Event Introduction:** - Canada Crypto Week & Blockchain Futurist Conference coincides with EthToronto & EthWomen Hackathon. - The EthToronto & EthWomen Hackathon is a hackathon for all new and experienced developers, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts in the web3 ecosystem. - NEAR Toronto Regional Community aims to promote NEAR, BOS, and support developer talent in Toronto and the extended region. - NEAR Toronto sees this opportunity as a way to foster collaboration, showcase innovative projects, and encourage diverse participation, especially from women in web3. - **Organizer Introduction:** - NEAR Toronto Regional Community is a dynamic organization fostering collaboration, innovation, and growth in Toronto's blockchain ecosystem. - Comprised of a long-list of NEAR OG’s, developers, and advocates with a proven track record of successful events and programs. - Strong understanding of the local blockchain landscape and community needs. - **Primary Organizing Team via NEAR Toronto:** - Sal C. (NEAR Toronto Lead, TENAMINT, etc) - TG: salshuttlesworth - NEAR Social: @salikc9.near - Alex A. (NEAR Toronto Core Contributor, SBT SME, etc.) - TG: alex0x00 - Near Social: @a13x.near - Chloe L (NEAR Toronto Core Contributor, Marma J, NDC Community Analyst, etc.) - TG: chLoethedev - NEAR Social: @chloe.near - **Event Impact:** - Attract, support, and grow the development talent and interest building on NEAR from the Toronto and extended community. - Strengthen NEAR Toronto's position in the region's blockchain community through high visibility and engagement. - Emphasize diversity and inclusion to drive innovation and sustainability in the NEAR ecosystem. - Media exposure opportunities regarding NEAR supporting women in web3 opportunities will also be available through some of NEAR Toronto’s partnerships. - **Long-Term Impact:** - Establish a local developer and builder community within the NEAR Toronto ecosystem. - **Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):** - Attract at least 7+ Submissions for the bounties. - Attract at least 20+ team members to contribute to submissions or engage with the bounty. These members will be invited to future hackathons, events, and programming by NEAR Toronto as a strategy to retain their interest in building on NEAR and encourage community growth. - Build out a list of 50+ ecosystem members. These members will be invited to future hackathons, events, and programming by NEAR Toronto as a strategy to retain their interest in building on NEAR and encourage community growth. - On-board at least 3+ projects led by hackathon entrants as a part of a project support initiative that the regional community is aiming to launch in Q4 2023. - Funnel 3+ teams into the upcoming BOS HACKS hackathon that follows soon after this hackathon (https://www.boshacks.com/#/). - **Evaluation Factors:** - Technical: technical aspects and utilization of NEAR or BOS implementations. - Innovation, and Originality of the submission. - User experience, design, and functionality of the applications. - Potential: Impact of the project and potential. - Note: Judges are TBD but will include Alex, Chloe, plus others. - **Funding Request:** - Requesting **$5250** in funding from NEAR DevHub to support the hackathon - Allocation breakdown: - $2500 Bounty for EthToronto submissions (multiple prizes). - $2500 Bounty for EthWomen submissions (multiple prizes). - $250 for costs relating to the organization of bounty materials, communications, and logistics. - **Additional Information:** - For more details about NEAR Toronto Regional Community, visit nearto.org. - Additional budget breakdown and detailed event plan available upon request. - **Conclusion:** - Partnering with NEAR Toronto Regional Community for the EthToronto & EthWomen Hackathon fosters collaboration, innovation, and growth in Toronto's blockchain ecosystem. - NEAR's support contributes to the event's success and inclusivity while promoting the development of projects within the NEAR ecosystem and on BOS. - Together, we'll create a memorable and impactful event during Canada Crypto Week and the Blockchain Futurist Conference.