Enter the #ethereum Writing Contest and Compete for $1,000 in Prizes

Contests on HackerNoon are the gifts that keep on giving!

Today, we're excited to unwrap another opportunity for crypto enthusiasts, economists, social scientists, and writers to compete for $1,000 in prizes in the #ethereum writing contest.

Sponsored by DeGate, the #ethereum writing contest invites participants to discuss Ethereum’s pole position in global finance.

What to write about

You can approach the contest from three main angles:

For the Crypto Natives

• Discuss why Ethereum is considered a leader in achieving the balance of decentralization, scalability, and security.
• Explore how Layer 2 solutions enhance Ethereum's scalability while maintaining trustlessness.

For the Economists

• Analyze how Ethereum's decentralized and trustless nature forms the backbone of a new global financial system.
• Reflect on the evolution of financial systems and how Ethereum offers a more resilient alternative.

For the Social Scientists

• Examine how a decentralized finance system, where individuals control their assets, influences governance, power structures, and individual freedoms.

• Consider how the concept of trust is redefined in the finance arena, transitioning from trust-based to trustless systems, and the potential societal benefits and challenges.

  
  

Contest Guidelines

• Must be 18+ to enter (no location restrictions)
• Create a HackerNoon account
• You can enter the contest by adding the #ethereum tag to your story.
• No AI-generated entries. (Read: the acceptable way to use AI on HackerNoon)

FAQs

Can I Write Under a Pen Name?

Yes!
You can use your real name, or a pseudonym when setting up your HackerNoon profile.

How Long Will the Contest Run?

The Contest will run for 3 months, starting on July 15, 2024, and ending on October 15, 2024.

Can I submit more than one entry to the contest?

Of course! Each story submission will count as a new entry into the writing contest.

How are the winners selected?

• After 3 months, we’ll shortlist and announce the top 10 story submissions that receive the most eyeballs (real humans, not bots!).
• Next, the shortlisted stories will be voted on by HackerNoon staff.
• The top 3 stories with the most votes will be crowned as winners.

Remember, the sooner you submit your first story, the higher your chances of winning!

Good luck!