From launch to finale, the Living Knowledge Systems Hackathon, hosted by Gaia in collaboration with HackQuest, showcased the best of decentralized AI innovation. Spanning major global tech hubs, including China, India, Brazil, Nigeria, Malaysia, and Singapore, the hackathon engaged over 2,000 developers in workshops, meetups, and hacker houses hosted by HackQuest. The event series focused on building skills in deploying Gaia nodes and creating innovative AI agents on Gaia's decentralized network.
Running from August to October 2024, the hackathon attracted 23,000 registrants, resulting in 768 participants and 268 project submissions. With a $50,000 prize pool, developers were rewarded for their creativity, technical execution, and ability to enhance Gaia’s decentralized AI ecosystem. The initiative also included community voting, with HackQuest awarding additional prizes to encourage broad participation and grassroots innovation.
The hackathon featured multiple tracks, with 11 standout projects recognized for their exceptional quality and contribution to Gaia's mission. Awards highlighted the innovation and impact of these projects, which advanced the boundaries of decentralized AI.
💡 Let’s check out the winning projects!
●Design a Living Knowledge System: This track focused on the development of systems that reflect the unique styles and expertise of creators.
●Akeru Search: Guillaume Bibeau Laviolette and Tommie Nguyen developed Akeru Search, a decentralized LLM search application that redefines secure, AI-powered knowledge retrieval. Supporting multiple AI models, including GPT-3.5, Llama 3.1, Mistral AI, and Gemma, Akeru integrates web search capabilities via the Brave Search API to deliver comprehensive results. Its modular API design ensures flexibility for model updates, while API key authentication provides secure access. Built on a robust tech stack featuring Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Bun, and Docker, Akeru Search combines scalability with smooth performance, offering an innovative approach to decentralized AI-driven search. Great job! ●Reels Generator: Nischal Naik developed Reels Generator, an innovative project that transforms basic text prompts into fully rendered videos through automated text-to-video conversion. By leveraging multi-modal AI collaboration, the platform integrates specialized AI agents for audio, image, and video generation, creating cohesive multimedia content seamlessly. Powered by GaiaNet’s decentralized AI network, Reels Generator ensures efficient and scalable processing across multiple AI models, revolutionizing content creation with its cutting-edge approach. Outstanding work! ●Telegram Search Bot: Febriano Ramadhani created Telegram Search Bot, a cutting-edge tool that integrates AI-powered search capabilities directly into the Telegram platform. By leveraging the Brave Search API, the bot automates web searches to quickly gather information on a wide range of topics. GaiaNet AI enhances the process with advanced content filtering, identifying the most relevant sources and reducing manual effort. The bot also generates contextual responses based on the gathered data, simplifying topic research while maintaining a user-friendly interface. Exceptional project! ●Best Integration of Domains and Nodes: Developers created innovative integrations using Web2 or Web3 APIs. The winners are
●Wikitune: Tai Kersten developed Wikitune, a data curation tool that connects wiki-based knowledge with decentralized AI to generate training datasets for custom large language models (LLMs). By leveraging Gaia Network, Wikitune facilitates the creation of fine-tuning datasets tailored for specialized use cases, empowering communities to build and refine their own LLMs. This innovative approach enhances open-source AI capabilities, enabling more collaborative and customized AI development. Great job! Keep it up! ●NFT Ticketing: Ayush Singla, Tanmay Gupta, and Dev Aggarwal developed Ticketing, an NFT-based platform revolutionizing event ticketing with blockchain technology. Tickets are issued as NFTs, secured on Ethereum, and stored via IPFS, ensuring full traceability and eliminating fraud. Users can make secure and transparent payments through Web3 wallets like MetaMask, with transactions powered by smart contracts. Additionally, the platform integrates GaiaNet AI for decentralized chatbot support, offering seamless assistance to users. Outstanding innovation! ●Crowdsourced Reviews: Rahul Sahani and Sourav Goyal developed Crowdsourced Reviews, a dynamic living knowledge system that connects companies with a global audience for valuable feedback and insights. Companies can post tasks such as surveys and product tests, inviting users to participate and earn cryptocurrency rewards. Powered by Linea technology, the platform ensures fast, secure, and low-cost payments, creating a seamless experience for users. By tapping into a diverse worldwide user base, Crowdsourced Reviews delivers actionable insights to companies while empowering users to contribute meaningfully. Brilliant work! ●Most Innovative Agents or Domains: This track highlighted Gaia’s interoperability. The finalists are:
●Gaia Bot: Abhishek Bhagat developed Gaia Bot, an AI-powered assistant designed to simplify interaction with the Gaia ecosystem. The bot provides instant answers to questions about Gaia protocols, nodes, and applications, making it an essential resource for developers and users alike. Powered by Gaia’s LLM API, it delivers accurate, real-time responses while leveraging Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to enhance answers by accessing external resources and storing data in a vector database. A practical and innovative solution for navigating decentralized AI! ●LazyA: Adarsh Gupta developed LazyA, an innovative tool that automates app interactions using GaiaNet's powerful LLM. With seamless GitHub integration, users can easily connect their accounts and initiate repositories through simple prompts, streamlining workflows and enhancing productivity. By leveraging the capabilities of GaiaNet, LazyA simplifies complex app interactions, making it an indispensable tool for developers! ●EscrowGuild: Shreyan D developed EscrowGuild, an AI-powered platform that automates the creation of secure, one-time smart contracts for escrow trades. Designed for asset exchanges such as NFTs and tokens, the platform ensures safety and transparency by generating custom contracts tailored to user requirements. With an AI-driven interface, EscrowGuild simplifies the process of inputting and deploying contracts, offering a seamless Web3 experience for users of all levels. A remarkable innovation in peer-to-peer transactions! ●Build an Integration with Featured Partners: Teams built plugins or features enhancing Gaia nodes in collaboration with partners like Mintair.xyz, Chainlink, and Open Zeppelin. The finalists are:
●MUA DAO: A pioneering asset creator community that integrates AI and human collaboration through the Modular Universal Asset Protocol. This innovative protocol empowers users to create and manage IP-based AI Agent assets, revolutionizing asset issuance and royalty frameworks. By offering an open-source MUA7648 protocol, the platform enables modular interactions, making it easy for users to build and customize their own AI Agents. With strategic partnerships, including collaborations with MIT and Alibaba Cloud, MUA DAO positions itself as a trailblazer in the Web3 and Metaverse ecosystems. ●Gaiaverse: Shlok Jagtap developed Gaiaverse, an innovative platform offering 24/7 AI assistance via mobile calls for applications ranging from travel and healthcare to AI twins. Powered by advanced models like Qwen and Llama, Gaiaverse delivers accurate, context-aware responses through a specialized pool of AI agents. The platform’s scalable backend, built on Node.js and TypeScript, ensures real-time communication between users and agents. With Twilio integration, users can access AI assistance via phone calls anytime, while Chainlink price feeds provide instant cryptocurrency updates, making Gaiaverse a comprehensive solution for real-time support and information.
The hackathon’s success highlights Gaia's dedication to decentralizing AI and empowering creators. Stay tuned for more workshops, hackathons, and the Gaia Learning Track—your chance to dive into hands-on decentralized AI development.
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