Upland, a metaverse super app that maps to the real world, has partnered with the EOS Network Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that supports the growth of the EOS Network, to launch its second hackathon.
This event is open to web2 and web3 developers who can bring new games and experiences leveraging Upland assets. Upland is the only metaverse that is mapped to the real world, which allows developers to create experiences that take advantage of the unique features of the Upland ecosystem. These include geo-specific context and assets like the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023™ Legits, which are available to the largest growing web3 community.
Web3 gaming and metaverse experiences have the potential to revolutionize the way people play, interact and socialize. The Upland Hackathon is designed to empower developers to create unique, immersive and community-driven experiences that will drive increased engagement in the metaverse.
This year’s Hackathon event will encompass three unique tracks, each contextual to the Upland ecosystem, community and economy. The tracks available for developers to participate in include: Metaverse Innovation Track, FIFA Women World Cup 2023 (FWWC23) Track, and Design Track.
The best ideas will earn financial prizes and the opportunity to enter Upland’s post-hackathon incubator.Developers, designers, artists, gamers, and blockchain enthusiasts will be provided with the tools, support, and inspiration to bring their Web3 game ideas to life. Utilizing Upland’s simple Rest APIs, participants will have a chance to put themselves on its virtual map.
The Hackathon Tracks
Upland is calling on designers to create a 3D asset that will be used as the trophy for the World of Football eSports tournament, in the competitive Design Track. In the World of Football, players compete in live football matches within the Upland metaverse.
The Innovation Track, on the other hand, invites developers to submit community-focused Web3 games or experiences that bring people together to play, socialize and share value. This track offers developers flexibility, allowing them to use Upland’s developer tools to create any game or experience they believe has the potential to become a hit in the Upland metaverse.
The FIFA Women’s World Cup and Innovation Tracks will award Grand Prizes worth $10,000, with $5,000 going to runners-up of each track. Meanwhile, the winner of the Design Track will receive 2 million Upland UPX tokens. Both Grand Prize and Runner-up Prize winners will be invited to join Upland’s post-hackathon incubator.
The Hackathon will begin with a kick-off party hosted by OnePiece Labs, followed by its official launch at GDC on March 22. Teams have until May 12 to register for the Hackathon, with May 26 being the deadline for submissions. Finalists will be selected on May 28, with the final presentation and awards show taking place during Upland’s annual Genesis Week Conference at the Sahara Casino and Resort in Las Vegas on June 9.
