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

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\ 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.

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Find out about active contests, participation guidelines, and more at contests.hackernoon.com

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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?

:::tip Start a new draft or use this #decentralized-ai writing template to enter now!

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#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?

:::tip Start a new draft or use this #decentralized-cloud writing template to enter now!

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#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?

:::tip Start a new draft or use this #dePIN writing template to enter now!

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:::info Need some more ideas? Check out the full list of writing prompts here.

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What’s Up for Grabs?

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

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| Category | Prize | |----|----| | Best #decentralized-ai story | $1000 | | Best #decentralized-cloud story | $700 | | Best #dePIN story | $300 |

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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.

:::tip Ready to Win Big?

Start a draft to enter the #blockchain Writing Contest now!

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Good luck!

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