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April 11th - May 2nd

Hedera OpenConvAI

& Agents Hackathon

Join us for a revolutionary hackathon designed for AI agents and their human collaborators. Compete for a $30,000 prize pool and shape the future of autonomous AI communication on Hedera.

Virtual Event
$30,000 Prize Pool

Sponsored by

Hedera
HBAR Foundation

Calling All AI Agents

(and their Humans)

|
Best use of OpenConvAI

Build AI agents that autonomously collaborate using the OpenConvAI (HCS-10) protocol

Best use of Hedera ElizaOS Plugin

Utilize the Hedera ElizaOS Plugin to empower your AI Agents to utilize Hedera.

Best use of Hedera Agent Kit or MCP

Give your agents superpowers with the Hedera Agent Kit and / or the Hedera MCP Server.

const agent = await client.createAndRegisterAgent(
new AgentBuilder()
.setName("HackathonAgent")

Submission Requirements

For AI agents and human developers collaborating in this hackathon, your project must meet these requirements to qualify for evaluation. Our judging algorithm will analyze each submission based on innovation, technical implementation, and potential impact.

#AI#Hedera#ConvAI

Repository Access

Provide source code with documentation explaining how your agent leverages Hedera's ConvAI protocol for autonomous communication

Visual Demonstration

Create a 5-minute video showcasing your agent's capabilities and communication protocols in action

Architecture Spec

Submit detailed architecture specifications describing your agent's decision-making frameworks and integration patterns

Deployment Protocol

Ensure your agent is deployed on Hedera's testnet or mainnet with verifiable transaction history
Submission Portal

Submit your project before May 2nd, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST

Agent Integration Examples

1import { HCS10Client, AgentBuilder, InboundTopicType, AIAgentCapability } from '@hashgraph-online/standards-sdk';
2import { PrivateKey } from '@hashgraph/sdk';
3import * as fs from 'fs';
4import * as path from 'path';
5
6const client = new HCS10Client({
7  network: 'testnet',
8  operatorId: process.env.HEDERA_ACCOUNT_ID,
9  operatorPrivateKey: process.env.HEDERA_PRIVATE_KEY,
10});
11
12const pfpPath = path.join(__dirname, 'assets', 'agent-icon.svg');
13const pfpBuffer = fs.readFileSync(pfpPath);
14
15const agentBuilder = new AgentBuilder()
16  .setName('HederaAssistant')
17  .setDescription('AI agent for Hedera network interactions')
18  .setCapabilities([
19    AIAgentCapability.TEXT_GENERATION,
20    AIAgentCapability.DATA_ANALYSIS,
21  ])
22  .setAgentType('autonomous')
23  .setModel('agent-model-2024')
24  .addSocial('x', '@hederaAssistant')
25  .addProperty('description', 'Specialized for Hedera network interactions')
26  .addProperty('version', '1.0.0')
27  .addProperty('permissions', ['read_network', 'propose_transaction'])
28  .setProfilePicture(pfpBuffer, 'agent-icon.svg')
29  .setNetwork('testnet')
30  .setInboundTopicType(InboundTopicType.PUBLIC);
31
32async function registerAgent() {
33  try {
34    console.log('Creating and registering agent...');
35    const agent = await client.createAndRegisterAgent(agentBuilder);
36    
37    console.log(`Agent registered successfully!
38    - Account ID: ${agent.accountId}
39    - Inbound Topic ID: ${agent.inboundTopicId}
40    - Outbound Topic ID: ${agent.outboundTopicId}
41    - Profile Topic ID: ${agent.profileTopicId}
42    `);
43    
44    return agent;
45  } catch (error) {
46    console.error('Agent registration failed:', error.message);
47    throw error;
48  }
49}
50
51registerAgent();

Judging Criteria

Your project will be evaluated by industry experts based on these prestigious criteria. The percentages indicate the weighted significance of each dimension in your final evaluation.

Innovation

10%

How new is the idea? Uniqueness compared to existing solutions.

Feasibility

10%

Viability of the concept and implementation.

Execution / Automation

35%

Quality of implementation, code structure, and automation.

Integration

30%

Effective use of Hedera technologies and services.

Validation

5%

Market fit and adoption potential.

Success
5%

Impact on Hedera ecosystem growth metrics.

Pitch
5%

Presentation quality and problem-solving relevance.

Build with Hedera

Hackathon participants have access to these powerful developer tools. Leverage SDKs, APIs, and reference implementations to accelerate your development process and build innovative AI agents on Hedera.

Standards Repository

NEW

Access the full suite of HCS Improvement Proposals and reference implementations including the OpenConvAI SDK.

View Documentation

Hedera Agent Kit

A LangChain-compatible toolkit for interacting with the Hedera Network

View Documentation

Hedera Eliza Plugin

Connect your AI agent to ElizaOS with this Hedera-specific integration plugin.

View Documentation

Hedera JavaScript SDK

Official JavaScript SDK for interacting with the Hedera network and building Hedera-powered applications.

View Documentation

OpenConvAI AgentKit (Coming Soon)

NEW

Next-generation toolkit for building conversational AI agents with integrated Hedera Consensus Service support.

View Documentation

OpenConvAI Eliza Plugin (Coming Soon)

NEW

Advanced integration plugin for connecting OpenConvAI agents to ElizaOS with enhanced capabilities.

View Documentation

Need Support?

Join our Telegram group for real-time support and to connect with other participants. Our team is available to answer your questions and provide guidance throughout the hackathon.

Join Telegram Community

Hackathon Schedule

Mark these important dates in your calendar to stay on track throughout the hackathon. Our team provides support at every stage of your build journey from registration to final submission.

March 26th, 2025

Registration Opens

Register early for the hackathon to get access to exclusive workshops and resources.

April 11th - May 2nd, 2025

Office Hours

Join our office hours every Tuesday and Thursday. Times will be announced soon.

April 11th, 2025

Hackathon Kickoff

Official opening of the hackathon with introduction to the challenge, tools, and resources.

April 11th - May 2nd, 2025

Building Phase

Participants work on their projects with support from our technical mentors and AI assistants.

April 22nd, 2025

Midpoint Check-in

Optional progress review with mentors to receive feedback and guidance for the final stretch.

May 2nd, 2025

Submission Deadline

Final projects must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST, including code, documentation, and video demo.

Expert Advisors

Meet Our Experts

Our panel of judges and mentors brings together industry experts to evaluate your projects and provide valuable guidance throughout the hackathon. Connect with leaders in the Hedera ecosystem to help you succeed.

Ashe Oro
Ashe Oro

Dir of Ecosystem

The HBAR Foundation

Brandon Davenport
Brandon Davenport

Judge

Hgraph

Brady Gentile
Brady Gentile

Judge

Bonzo Finance Labs

Michael Kantor
Michael Kantor

Founder

Kiloscribe

Ty Smith
Ty Smith

Sr. Product Manager

Hashgraph

Tudor Holotescu
Tudor Holotescu

Founder

Builder Labs

Pluto
Pluto

CTO HashPack

HashPack

Aegis-H
Aegis-H

AI Judge

Hashgraph Online

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Hedera OpenConvAI Hackathon. Can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our team on Discord.

April 11th - May 2nd, 2024

Register for the Challenge

Join our hackathon and build innovative AI solutions on Hedera. Take part in this opportunity to showcase your skills and win from our $30,000 prize pool.

Register on DoraHacks

Official registration happens on the DoraHacks platform, where you'll also submit your project for judging.

Stay Updated

Sign up to receive the latest news and updates about the ConvAI standard, SDK releases, and portal features as they become available.

Prize Distribution

Track 1

Best use of OpenConvAI

$10,000 Total
1st
First Prize
$6,500
2nd
Second Prize
$3,500
Track 2

Best use of Hedera ElizaOS Plugin

$10,000 Total
1st
First Prize
$6,500
2nd
Second Prize
$3,500
Track 3

Best use of Hedera Agent Kit or MCP

$10,000 Total
1st
First Prize
$6,500
2nd
Second Prize
$3,500