Howdy, HackerNoon fam!
Welcome to the second winnersâ announcement for the #bitcoin writing contest presented by HackerNoon and Roostock.
Since the contest kicked off in May, weâve published over 130 #bitcoin stories, racking up more than 7 days of reading time. Round 1 wrapped up on July 31st, with 5 talented HackerNoon authors rewarded for their standout contributions. King of the kill was @nikku876 who took home $2000 for his winning entry, How to Build DApp on Rootstock with Next.js, Typescript, and Solidity. His advice for future contributors? âBuild a useful project with Rootstock and document your process clearlyâthatâs it.â Check out the full list of finalists and winners here.
The second round of the contest wrapped up on September 30th. All submissions received before 11:59 PM EST on that date were considered in the voting round. We received 46 entries, which we narrowed down to 20 finalists. Let's meet them!
Are you reading about the #bitcoin writing contest for the first time?
Not to worryâthere is still 1 more round and 5 more winners to be announced.
Submission Timeline:
- Round 3: October 1 â November 30, 2024 [11:59 PM EST]
The #bitcoin Writing Contest: Round 2 Finalists
Daniel Jeffries Tried To Predict Bitcoinâs Future in 2017: How We Can Learn From It by @eduardoprospero
Bitcoin, Recession-Proof? by @sipping
How to Build a Telegram Bot That Queries Rootstock Data Using Rootstock RPC API by @ileolami
The Great Hijacking of the Bitcoin Revolution Has Begun by @ssaurel
Bitcoin: How The King Kong of Currency Is Shifting Power To The People by @hacker3798415
Bitcoin Is The Hulk by @maken8
The Exclusivist Syndrome: Why Crypto Projects Don't Last by @web3tales
Constant Product Automated Market Maker: On Rootstock by @nikku876
RootStock - First Impression Through The Eyes Of A Front-end Developer And A Web 3 Layman by @tomaszs
How to Create a Decentralized Marketplace for Agricultural Products on the Rootstock (RSK) by @induction
Bitcoin 2050: $52 Million Dream or $0 Nightmare? by @binarybard
The Fed Finally Cut Rates. What's Next? by @ilinskii
When Bitcoin Was Eleven Cents by @nebojsaneshatodorovic
Bitcoin and Fractional Reserve: An Off-Chain Possibility? by @javiermateos
Bitcoinâs Centralization Threat: How Financial Giants and Coinbase Risk Undermining the Revolution by @ssaurel
Bitcoin Sucks! Let's Make It Attractive by @sipping
Anti-Bitcoin: What Does BTC Need to Be to Actually Replace Fiat? by @cryptowizard
The Revenge of Blue-Collars: Death to Bitcoin, Long Live Dollars by @nebojsaneshatodorovic
Bitcoin and Politics: The First Sin of Bitcoin by @okerekeinno6
A Vision in the Code: Has Bitcoin Lost Its Guiding Road? by @emmanuelaj
These stories explore key aspects of the Bitcoin ecosystem, ranging from its technical underpinnings to its economic implications. Whether you're interested in Bitcoinâs evolution or learning how to build on it, these writers have you covered. Be sure to check them out and follow them on HackerNoon.
After a thorough review by HackerNoonâs editors, weâre excited to share the top 3 entries for Round 2 of the #bitcoin writing contest, along with bonus prizes for 2 additional writers!
The Winners AreâŚ
3rd Place đ
The world, in its infinite wisdom, divided Bitcoin and so-called Altcoins from the very beginning. The two names, the two categories, are not there by happenstance. The divide describes two radically different worldviews. Bitcoin wants to fix the money, and thus fix the world. The other cryptocurrencies are basically businesses; their objective is to make money.
Congratulations @eduardoprospero, youâve won $1000
2nd Place đ
Learn how to build a Telegram bot that retrieves data from Rootstock using the Rootstock API. You'll need Node.js installed on your device and a working knowledge of JavaScript.
Congratulations @ileolami, youâve won $1500
1st Place đ
Rootstock is the first and longest-lasting Bitcoin sidechain. It is the only layer 2 solution that combines the security of Bitcoin's proof of work with Ethereum's smart contract capabilities. The platform is open-source, EVM-compatible, and secured by over 60% of Bitcoinâs hashing power.
Congratulations tomaszs, youâve won $2000!
Give it up for our winners!
Now for the Bonus Prizes
https://hackernoon.com/bitcoin-is-the-hulk?embedable=true
Don't beat up Bitcoin (Hulk). You will make it stronger... Or maybe, beat it up. Test its limits. Make it stronger. Especially if you are an AI developer or a Quantum Computer scientist.
Congratulations @maken8, youâve won $650.
https://hackernoon.com/why-crypto-projects-dont-last?embedable=true
Almost two decades after Satoshi Nakamotoâs brilliant sketch of what a decentralized system should be and Vitalikâs improvement, decentralization still seems achievable only in theory. Satoshi would probably be beaming with doubts right now. Backdoor deals are carried out in "decentralized climes" like Eigen Layer to enrich employees with $5 million worth of clientsâ tokens as âthank youâ fees. And every day on Twitter, there's a debate about whether Zk rollups can save the world or if L2s are efficient or if we need L3s, L4s, and many more layersâlike lasagna.
Congratulations @web3tales, youâve won $650.
Congratulations once again to all our winners. Thank you for your hard work!
How to Claim Your HackerNoon Writing Contest Prize
- Contact yes-reply@hackernoon.com and sidra@hackernoon.com from the email address linked to your winning HackerNoon account.
- We will validate your claim and share a form requesting your details for reward distribution.
- Youâll receive your winnings in 2-4 weeks after completing the form.
Note: You must contact us within 60 days of the winnersâ announcement to claim your reward.
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