Win Up to $2000 in the #blockchain Writing Contest by Aleph Cloud and HackerNoon

Greetings Hackers,

For the second time this year, we’re excited to announce a new writing contest on HackerNoon: the #blockchain Writing Contest presented by Aleph Cloud and HackerNoon.

The #blockchain Writing Contest puts decentralization—a core tenet of blockchain technology—front and center, challenging participants to discuss the current and future impact of three main applications of decentralized technologies: #decentralized-ai, #decentralized-cloud, and #dePIN, for a chance to win up to $2,000!

The ideal participant is a writer, developer, or industry expert who understands how decentralization affects tech company scaling, user interaction, and data management and security.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you today!

What to Write About in the #blockchain Writing Contest

To enter, answer at least one question from the following:

#decentralized-ai

• How Can Blockchain Technology Make AI Systems More Transparent? And why is it necessary for AI systems to be transparent in the first place?
• How do Aleph Cloud’s decentralized storage and compute solutions support decentralized AI applications?

#decentralized-cloud

• What are the main benefits of decentralized cloud computing compared to traditional cloud services?
• How can Aleph Cloud's decentralized compute and storage solutions help businesses overcome the limitations of centralized cloud infrastructure?

#dePIN

• How can DePIN technology improve global connectivity, especially in remote or underserved regions?
• How can individuals or companies contribute hardware to Aleph Cloud's DePIN?

What’s Up for Grabs?

The #blockchain Writing Contest will award up to 3 writers from its $2000 prize pool as follows:

The #blockchain Writing Contest: Guidelines

• Must be 18+ to enter
• Must create a HackerNoon account.
• You can enter the contest by adding the #blockchain tag to your
• No AI-generated content is allowed!

FAQs

Can I Write Under a Pen Name?

Yes! You can use your real name on your HN profile, a fake name, or even create a persona to write under.

How Long Will the Contest Run?

The contest will run for 3 months.

• Submissions open: Feb 5, 2025
• Submissions close: May 7, 2025

Can I submit more than one entry to the contest?

Of course! Each story submission shall be considered a separate entry into the writing contest.

How are the winners selected?

• After the submissions window closes, we’ll review submitted entries and shortlist the stories that receive the most eyeballs (real humans, not bots!).
• Next, the shortlisted stories will be voted on by HackerNoon
• Finally, the top #decentralized-ai, #decentralized-cloud, and #dePIN stories will be selected and announced.

Can I win more than one prize?

Yes.

Good luck!