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Beginner Hacker's Guide: How to Ace Your First Hackathon

A Beginner Hacker's Guide: How to Ace Your First Hackathon This guide provides essential tips for first-time hackathon participants to maximize their learning and success, regardless of winning. Key advice includes: * **Choosing the Right Event:** Start with well-organized hackathons from major companies (e.g., Google, AWS) or on established platforms like DoraHacks for clear rules and valuable feedback. * **Understanding the Rules:** Thoroughly read and adhere to all submission guidelines and judging criteria to avoid disqualification. * **Focus on Quality, Not Just Prizes:** Avoid reusing old projects. Instead, focus on creating something new that genuinely aligns with the hackathon's theme. * **Communicate Early and Often:** Engage with organizers, mentors, and the community on platforms like Discord for clarifications and help instead of working in isolation. * **Learn from Others:** Study past winning submissions on platforms like DoraHacks to understand what makes a project stand out. Network with other participants during the event. * **Perfect Your Demo:** Create a clear, concise 1-3 minute demo video and compelling documentation. Your presentation is as important as the project itself. * **Manage Time Wisely:** Plan your time effectively, delegate tasks in a team, and leave ample time to prepare your final submission. * **Keep Building:** View the hackathon as a starting point. Whether you win or not, continue to develop your project, learn from the experience, and participate again. Consistency is key to long-term success. The ultimate goal is to build skills, expand your network, and create a portfolio. DoraHacks is highlighted as a leading global platform for finding hackathons and connecting with the developer community.

marsbit01/13 08:50

Weekly Funding Roundup | 7 Projects Secured Funding, Total Amount Reaches $332 Million (Jan 5 - Jan 11)

According to incomplete statistics from Odaily, between January 5 and January 11, 2025, seven blockchain-related funding rounds were disclosed globally, raising a total of $332 million. This marks a significant increase compared to the previous week. The largest single funding round was secured by stablecoin company Rain, which raised $250 million at a $1.95 billion valuation, led by ICONIQ. AI data exchange platform Protege followed with a $30 million Series A round led by a16z. Other notable raises include a $30 million strategic investment for Web3 gaming platform RuneSoul, a $15 million round for Bitcoin protocol Babylon with participation from a16z Crypto, and a funding round of over $10 million for RWA infrastructure provider TBook. Additionally, HabitTrade raised nearly $10 million for its regulated brokerage infrastructure, KOLECT raised $1.2 million in a pre-seed round, and digital payment infrastructure PhotonPay raised tens of millions in a Series B round. The funds are primarily allocated for global expansion, platform development, regulatory compliance, and advancing blockchain-based financial infrastructure.

marsbit01/13 08:45

2026 Potential Airdrop Projects Collection and Tutorial (Part 2)

The article "2026 Potential Airdrop Projects & Tutorials (Part 2)" by Odaily Planet Daily provides a detailed guide on 18 crypto projects that may offer airdrops in 2026, expanding on a list originally compiled by Scribbler. It focuses on practical interaction strategies for each project. Key projects covered include: - **Yeet**: A crypto prediction platform that raised $7.75M. Users can register via email. - **Loopscale**: A Solana-based lending protocol that raised $4.25M. Users can connect a wallet, complete social tasks, and lend/borrow assets to earn points. - **OpenMind**: A decentralized network for intelligent machines, founded by a Stanford professor. It offers interactive tasks via its app, including mapping, evaluating content, and connecting to World App and Backpack. - **OnRe**: A licensed on-chain reinsurance platform on Solana. Users can swap stablecoins for ONyc and provide liquidity. - **Tria**: A self-custodial banking platform for users and AI agents. It offers a Visa card and a points program for payments. - **Kalshi**: A CFTC-regulated prediction market that raised $300M. Registration and KYC are required. - **Xeet**: An InfoFi platform where users earn points by creating and sharing content. - **Ellipsis Labs**: A Solana Perp DEX that raised $23.3M. Users can join a waitlist. - **Polymarket**: A leading prediction market on Polygon. Users can deposit funds and trade. - **phygitals**: A Solana-based physical collectibles platform. Users buy card packs and trade them. - **MetaWin**: A crypto gaming and raffle platform. Users deposit and bet on activities. - **Project X**: A DEX on HyperEVM. Users provide liquidity to earn points. - **Lince**: An automated crypto investment platform. Users can apply for early access. - **Beezie**: A Web3 physical collectibles platform. Users trade to earn points. - **Multipli.fi**: A multi-chain yield protocol that raised $21.5M. Users deposit stablecoins to earn ORB tokens. - **Tempo**: A payment-focused L1 incubated by Stripe and Paradigm, which raised $500M. The testnet allows users to add funds, deploy contracts, register domains, and mint NFTs. - **Paradex**: A Perp DEX on Starknet with zero fees. Users trade to earn points. - **BULK**: A high-speed Solana Perp DEX that raised $8M. A public testnet is coming soon. The guide emphasizes active participation (e.g., transactions, social tasks, providing liquidity) to qualify for potential airdrops.

Odaily星球日报01/13 08:41

Banks win on stablecoin yield, CLARITY Act delayed – ‘Still hopeful we get a bill’

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman has delayed the markup of the CFTC portion of the crypto market structure bill (CLARITY Act) to the end of January to secure broader bipartisan support. Meanwhile, the Senate Banking Committee is proceeding with its January 15 markup deadline. Its draft legislation prohibits stablecoin rewards on deposits, allowing only "activity-based" rewards—a move opposed by many in crypto. Industry leaders like Jake Chervinsky warned this issue could threaten the bill, while Mike Novogratz remains cautiously optimistic. The bill would assign regulatory roles: CFTC oversees commodities and derivatives, while the SEC handles token classification, stablecoins, and DeFi. Officials like Paul Atkins express confidence in its passage, predicting it will help the U.S. become the "crypto capital of the world." Prediction markets indicate an 80% chance of the bill passing in 2026, with Bitwise CIO noting its outcome could significantly influence Bitcoin's price trajectory.

ambcrypto01/13 08:32

Former New York City Mayor Rug Pulls Community? Eric Adams’ NYC Token Plunges 81%

Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams launched the "NYC Token" on January 12, promoting it as a crypto initiative to fund social causes like combating antisemitism and supporting blockchain education without raising taxes. The token initially surged to a market cap of nearly $600 million shortly after launch. However, it crashed by approximately 81% about 30 minutes later, losing around $500 million in value. On-chain data suggests a wallet linked to the token's deployer removed over $2 million in liquidity, leading to accusations of a "rug pull." This controversy adds to Adams' history of crypto-related scrutiny, including past failures to disclose crypto holdings and using a city-funded trip for political fundraising.

ccn.com01/13 08:18

After Stepping Down as Mayor of New York, He Turned to Selling Cryptocurrency

marsbit01/13 08:10

PENGU ETF decision delayed till March – But THESE funds are accumulating!

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its decision on Grayscale’s PENGU ETF until March 11, extending the review period by 60 days. This follows earlier postponements and may weigh on short-term sentiment. However, institutional investors are actively accumulating PENGU during this period. Digital Finance Group, Sigil Fund, Moonrock Capital, and DevmonsGG have significantly increased their holdings, despite a recent decline in trading volume. PENGU’s price has been consolidating around $0.01166, with signs of a potential bullish breakout. A move above $0.013 could signal a shift in market structure. The current accumulation suggests long-term positioning rather than short-term reaction to regulatory delays.

ambcrypto01/13 08:02

Life K-Line Goes Viral Amid Escalating Controversy: Establishes Fund, Launches 'Cyber Merit Box' Feature, Founder Denies Issuing Meme Coin

"Life K-Line," an AI-powered fortune-telling tool combining traditional BaZi astrology with stock market-style K-line charts, went viral across Chinese social media and crypto communities in late 2025 and early 2026. The platform, created by founder 0xSakura, uses AI to generate a user’s 100-year life trajectory visualisation. It quickly gained massive attention, causing server crashes and sparking numerous meme coins. The project receiving early donations and platform incentives, the founder consistently denied any official link to meme coins. By early January, mainstream media like Guangming Daily covered the phenomenon. The project later introduced a "Cyber Donation Box" feature, allowing users to donate certain BSC tokens to access a premium version. A Life K-Line Fund was also established, pledging to burn 50% of certain donations and use the rest for public welfare and operations. Amid its rise, the founder reported doxxing and death threats, again clarifying no official token was issued. Meanwhile, an unofficial "Life K-Line" meme coin on BSC reached a market cap of $11.63 million before declining significantly.

marsbit01/13 07:54

Trump’s 25% tariff revives macro fears: What’s at stake for Bitcoin?

Trump's proposed 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran has revived macroeconomic concerns, yet Bitcoin shows initial resilience, closing only 1.2% lower at $92k. While market sentiment has improved and BTC consolidates near $90k with $80k as key support, on-chain data signals caution. Long-term holder behavior aligns with periods of "higher uncertainty," historically seen in early bear markets. Given that China is Iran’s largest trading partner, fears of a U.S.-China trade war escalation persist. A repeat of October’s scenario—where LTH profit-taking led to a 30% BTC drop—can’t be ruled out. With fragile positioning and rising macro risks, the potential for another distribution phase and breakdown remains if FUD intensifies.

ambcrypto01/13 07:52

After Eight Years, Behind Monero's New High, the Privacy Narrative Is Returning to the Core of Crypto

Eight years after its last peak, Monero (XMR) has surged past its 2017 all-time high, rising over 500% since early 2024. This signals a broader revival of the privacy narrative in crypto, moving beyond short-term trends to become a core infrastructure theme. Zcash (ZEC), another major privacy asset, recently faced governance turmoil as its development team resigned amid disputes with the board, causing a sharp price drop. Despite this, Zcash remains a decentralized protocol. Other projects are expanding privacy beyond currency. Humanity Protocol uses palm recognition and zero-knowledge proofs to create private digital identities. Railgun offers privacy for DeFi interactions, with over $4.49 billion in cumulative transaction volume. Pirate Chain enforces 100% privacy on all transactions. Tornado Cash, despite U.S. sanctions and legal battles, continues to see significant usage, with $2.5 billion in ETH inflows in 2025. Meanwhile, Dusk Network takes a compliance-friendly approach, offering auditable privacy for regulated applications like RWA tokenization. Together, these developments show privacy is evolving from a niche tool into a fundamental layer of the crypto ecosystem.

marsbit01/13 07:46