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Nairobi Mini Hack

In partnership with Curvegrid, BuidlGuidl, and Sui, we are creating structured pathways to empower builders.

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Nairobi Mini Hack
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Host by

Nairobi Blockchain Week

Hackathon Mode

HYBRID

Ecosystem

SE

Venue

Antler,ABC Place,Westlands- Nairobi,Kenya

Conduct

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Tech Stack

Solidity
Move

Participants

WSZ
77+

Links

1,500 USD

Available in Prizes

Total Prize pool1,500 USD

Description

Nairobi Mini Hack

Overview

The Nairobi Mini Hack is a high-energy, 12-hour prototype sprint bringing together developers, creatives, and innovators to explore the future of Web3. This edition marks a key moment in Kenyaโ€™s builder movement not just about coding, but about collaboration, rapid problem-solving, and creating impactful MVPs that can scale into real solutions.

Concept

The Mini Hack is designed to empower builders with hands-on learning, mentorship, and ecosystem support. Through guided sessions and access to cutting-edge developer tools, participants will move from raw ideas to working prototypes in record time. This is where builders test, learn, and ship.

Tracks

The hackathon features three specialized tracks, each focused on practical ecosystem adoption:

  • Sui Track โ€“ Build with Suiโ€™s next-gen blockchain infrastructure and explore its use cases.

  • Curvegrid Track โ€“ Use the MultiBaas tool to simplify smart contract integration and build cross-chain apps.

  • BuidlGuidl Track โ€“ Leverage Scaffold-ETH to rapidly prototype decentralized apps and experiment with new ideas.

Why Participate?

  • Access mentorship from leading protocol teams and experts.

  • Compete for prizes, bounties, and builder recognition.

  • Learn cutting-edge tools directly from ecosystem partners.

  • Be part of a community driving blockchain adoption in Africa.

Who Can Join?

  • Nights of Code finalists.

  • Developers, designers, and creatives ready to build.

  • Students, early-stage founders, and Web3 enthusiasts.

  • Anyone passionate about using blockchain to solve real challenges.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Register now to hack with us: https://luma.com/caihohrb

๐Ÿ’ฌ Join the community conversation: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FphprlAP6S6LqrwOIc1nXz

Total Prize pool

1,500 USD

Total Prize pool

First Place600 USD
Second Place450 USD
Third Place300 USD
Fourth Place150 USD

Total Prize pool

Judging Criteria

๐Ÿ“ Mini Hack Submission & Judging Guidelines

โฐ Submission Deadline

  • All projects must be submitted on the HackQuest platform by 4:00 AM (EAT), 27th September.

  • Late submissions will not be accepted.

๐Ÿ“ฆ Submission Requirements

Each team must provide:

  1. Project name & track (FinTech, Gaming, etc.)

  2. HackQuest submission link with project details.

  3. Demo video (2โ€“3 min) showing functionality and problem solved.

  4. Team details (names, roles, contacts).

๐Ÿ›  Tooling Requirement

  • Projects must integrate at least one required tool:

  • MultiBaas (Curvegrid) or ScaffoldETH (BuidlGuidl

  • For Sui track: projects must leverage Sui Move + Sui features.

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Team Composition

  • Teams must consist of exactly 5 members:

  • 1x Frontend Developer

  • 1x Backend Developer

  • 1x Business Developer (BD)

  • 1x Project Manager (PM)

  • 1x UI/UX Designer

๐Ÿ† Judging Criteria

  1. Innovation & Creativity (20%)

    • Originality of the idea and approach.

  2. Technical Implementation (25%)

    • Code quality, architecture, and use of required tools.

  3. Impact & Relevance (20%)

    • Solves a real-world or community problem.

  4. Presentation & Communication (15%)

    • Clear demo and pitch; easy to understand.

  5. Team Balance & Collaboration (10%)

    • Effective contribution across all required roles.

  6. Adherence to Guidelines (10%)

    • Submitted on HackQuest on time.

    • Used required tools (MultiBaas/ScaffoldETH/Sui).

    • 5-member balanced team.

Total = 100%

๐ŸŽฎ Digital Dashboard Gamification

  • A live dashboard will track submissions and GitHub activity in real time.

  • Leaderboards will highlight:

    • ๐Ÿ† Top 3 Projects (based on judging + dashboard metrics).

    • ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ป Top Contributors in the GitHub organization (commits, PRs, docs, collaboration).

Contributor Points

  • Earned for:

    • Code commits

    • Writing documentation (README, guides)

    • Opening issues/PRs

    • Peer support (mentor-awarded points)

Rewards

  • Beyond the prize pool, Top Contributors will receive:

    • ๐ŸŽ‰ Airdrops (from reserved pool)

    • ๐Ÿš€ Recognition at closing ceremony + social media shoutouts

Judging Mode

Judges Only

Voting Mode

Project Scoring

MAX Votes Per Project Per User/Judge

100

Judging Accounts

88jkiwrb0
Disclaimer๏ผš
HackQuest, as a hackathon platform provider, is not involved in the final judging and reward distribution for any hackathon unless specifically stated otherwise. If no or few submissions meet the host's quality standards, the prize may be subject to change.

Schedule

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Registration
Sep 25,2025 10:38 - Oct 1,2025 10:38
End
Submission
Sep 26,2025 10:39 - Oct 1,2025 10:39
End
Reward Announcement
Oct 1,2025 10:45

Resource

https://futuristic-dog-9aa.notion.site/Hackers-Handbook-2761447232f18031b177e8d834ea5b9a?source=copy_link

๐Ÿ’ก Idea Bank for Builders using Scaffold-ETH

  1. On-Chain Voting App

    • Simple DAO governance with token-based voting.

    • Can extend into campus/community decision tools.

  2. Decentralized Payroll System

    • Smart contract automates payouts for contributors/freelancers.

    • USDC/DAI stablecoin integration.

  3. NFT Access Passes

    • Event ticketing or membership cards stored as NFTs.

    • Unlocks gated Discord/Telegram groups.

  4. Peer-to-Peer Micro-Loans

    • Smart contract escrows + repayment logic.

    • Includes simple credit scoring rules.

  5. Proof-of-Attendance App (POAP clone)

    • Issue collectible NFTs for event or workshop attendance.

  6. Mini DEX Prototype

    • Swap between 2โ€“3 tokens with basic AMM logic.

    • Great for learning liquidity pools.

  7. On-Chain Reputation System

    • Track builder contributions, hackathon participation, or commits.

  8. Crowdfunding Platform

    • Campaign creation + milestone-based fund release.

    • Adds accountability to fundraisers.

  9. AI-assisted NFT Minting Tool

    • Builders upload prompts/images โ†’ mint NFTs directly on-chain.

  10. University Club Treasury

  • Smart contract wallet for student associations to pool funds & vote spending.

๐Ÿ’ก Idea Bank for Builders using MultiBaas

  1. Multi-Chain NFT Gallery

    • Showcase NFTs across Ethereum, Avalanche, Polygon in one dashboard.

    • Uses MultiBaas APIs to fetch and manage assets seamlessly.

  2. Cross-Chain Certificate Issuer

    • Universities or training programs issue tamper-proof certificates on different chains.

    • Employers can instantly verify via API without caring about which blockchain itโ€™s on.

  3. Crypto Payroll Engine

    • Automate monthly salaries in USDC/DAI across multiple chains.

    • Includes reporting & audit dashboard for employers.

  4. Multi-Chain Donation Tracker

    • NGOs track incoming donations across chains, with a public transparency dashboard.

    • Donors can see exactly how funds move.

  5. Enterprise Loyalty Rewards

    • Businesses issue on-chain loyalty points redeemable across multiple chains.

    • Simple API onboarding โ†’ merchants donโ€™t touch complex contracts.

  6. Cross-Chain Invoicing System

    • Freelancers send invoices in fiat โ†’ employers pay in crypto on chain of choice.

    • MultiBaas handles bridging + settlement.

  7. Tokenized Event Tickets (with QR verification)

    • Sell and validate event passes as NFTs on different chains.

    • Easy scan-and-verify for entry.

  8. Gaming Asset Bridge

    • Allow players to port items (weapons, skins, collectibles) between two different games running on separate chains.

    • MultiBaas abstracts all the heavy lifting.

  9. DAO Treasury Monitor

    • MultiBaas pulls multi-chain DAO wallet balances into one monitoring dashboard.

    • Perfect for student clubs or startups managing shared funds.

  10. Hybrid Web2โ€“Web3 Onboarding App

  • A normal Web2 app (social, e-commerce, edu) that quietly uses MultiBaas APIs for blockchain storage/payments.

  • Bridges builders from Web2 โ†’ Web3.

๐Ÿ’ก Idea Bank for Sui Builders

  1. Dynamic NFT Avatars

    • NFTs that evolve based on user actions (e.g., fitness, learning, or gaming progress).

    • Uses Suiโ€™s object mutability for real-time upgrades.

  2. On-Chain Gaming Items

    • Fully on-chain player inventory with tradable weapons/skins.

    • Fast parallel execution makes gameplay smooth.

  3. Sui Social Badges

    • Users earn NFTs as badges for community contributions.

    • Composable across Sui social apps.

  4. AI-Powered Wallet Assistant

    • Sui wallet plugin that recommends transactions, budgeting, and portfolio management.

  5. Micropayment Streaming App

    • Continuous payments (like paying per second of music or video).

    • Leverages Suiโ€™s low fees and speed.

  6. Decentralized Identity (DID) on Sui

    • User profiles stored as mutable objects.

    • Verifiable credentials for schools, jobs, or hackathon participation.

  7. Creator Royalty Marketplace

    • Artists mint NFTs and auto-receive royalties from every resale.

    • Royalty logic enforced on-chain.

  8. Campus DAO on Sui

    • Student clubs manage proposals, treasury, and rewards through a Sui-powered DAO.

  9. Gamified Learning App

    • Students earn Sui NFTs for completing challenges or coding quests.

    • NFTs can unlock higher learning modules.

  10. Community Savings Pool

  • Groups contribute funds regularly.

  • Smart contracts auto-rotate payouts (digital chama model).

BuidlGuidl

S

ScaffoldETH

Curvegrid

M

MultiBass

Sui

S

Sui

Cloudplexo

A

AWS

Hackquest

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