Fully Onchain with ICP

In the digital realm, the term "onchain" has been buzzing louder than a swarm of bees in a sunflower field. And why not? With the Fully Onchain with ICP challenge, the gaming world is about to experience a paradigm shift. Imagine a universe where the pesky gas fees are a thing of the past. Yes, you read that right. The reverse gas model on ICP ensures that users don't pay gas for their transactions. That's gaming with less friction and fewer bottlenecks. Pure, unadulterated fun!

The challenge is seeking innovations that can redefine the gaming landscape. From wallet integrations with popular gaming engines to in-game economy infrastructure for minting, crafting, and burning, the possibilities are endless. And if you're thinking of the usual games, think again. The challenge is all about fun games like battle royale and tower defense. Need inspiration? Dive deep into the Internet Computer ecosystem, and you'll find a treasure trove of ideas.

For those ready to take the plunge, here's what you need to submit:

• A comprehensive project description.
• Your project deployed to the mainnet.
• An open-source project repository (Apache 2.0 or MIT license suggested).
• Canister ID and a well-detailed README.
• A video (around 5 minutes) that provides an overview of the project and its features, including a demonstration of the working application.

Hold onto your hats because the prizes are nothing short of spectacular! With $23,000 up for grabs, participants stand a chance to win the Grand Prize of US$5,000 in ICP + a whopping US$25,000 developer grant. And that's not all. There are track winners for "Awesome ICP", "Buidl Bitcoin", and "GameFi", each bagging US$5,000 in ICP + a US$5,000 developer grant. Special prizes are also in store for the best privacy-focused DApp, the best use of 100% onchain game proof of concept using Boom DAO, and the best use of Chainkey signatures.

The challenge boasts a panel of judges that reads like the who's who of the tech world. From Lomesh Dutta, VP of Growth at Dfinity, to Jennifer Tran, Developer Relations Engineer at Dfinity, these are the stalwarts who'll be evaluating the submissions. The judging criteria? The wow factor of the idea, the quality of technical designs and source code, the real-world impact of the project, its progression, and how well it utilizes the superpowers of the Internet Computer.

The Fully Onchain with ICP challenge is not just another competition. It's a clarion call to innovators, developers, and gaming enthusiasts to come forward and shape the future of decentralized gaming. With incredible prizes, a prestigious panel of judges, and the chance to make a mark in the gaming world, this is one challenge you wouldn't want to miss.

So, gear up, dive into the world of onchain gaming, and may the best innovator win!