Total Prize Pool: $2,000
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Submit a story with the #blockchain
tag on HackerNoon
Prize Breakdown
Best #decentralized-ai story - $1,000
Best #decentralized-cloud story - $700
Best #dePIN story - $300
Contest Timeline
Submissions open - February 5, 2025
Submissions close - May 7, 2025
Results announced after 3 months
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The #blockchain Writing Contest, presented by Aleph Cloud and HackerNoon, is putting decentralization—the backbone of blockchain technology—front and center. Focusing on three critical topics—#decentralized-ai, #decentralized-cloud, and #dePIN—this contest challenges participants to interrogate the impacthe chance to win from a $2,000 prize pool.
As industries relegate centralized systems to the background, decentralization is stepping in to reimagine how technology scales and interacts, driving growth in AI, cloud computing and infrastructure. Aleph Cloud, a Web3 infrastructure leader, exemplifies this shift with its decentralized storage, compute, and AI solutions powered by a globally distributed network of nodes.
If you're a writer, developer, researcher, or industry expert, we want to hear from you! Submit your entry with the #blockchain tag for a shot at the contest’s $2,000 prize pool.
Writing Prompts by Category
Pick at least one question from any category
and answer it to enter
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How does decentralization affect AI development and deployment? Highlight key benefits and challenges.
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How do Aleph Cloud’s decentralized storage and compute solutions support decentralized AI applications?
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How can blockchain technology improve the transparency and reliability of AI systems? Why is it important for AI systems to be transparent in the first place?
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What are some practical use cases for decentralized AI systems?
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How can decentralized AI improve data privacy and security?
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What are the main benefits of decentralized cloud computing compared to traditional cloud services?
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How can Aleph Cloud's decentralized compute and storage solutions help businesses overcome the limitations of centralized cloud infrastructure?
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What does the rise of decentralized cloud solutions mean for traditional cloud service providers like AWS and Google Cloud?
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Is decentralized cloud infrastructure a more cost-effective option for businesses compared to traditional cloud services?
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What is a Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN), and how does it differ from traditional infrastructure models?
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How can DePIN technology improve global connectivity, especially in remote or underserved regions?
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How do Aleph Cloud’s decentralized compute and storage solutions contribute to the scalability and resilience of DePIN networks?
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What’s an unexplored market DePIN ecosystems need to focus on and why?
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About Aleph Cloud
Aleph Cloud is a Web3 Supercloud providing infrastructure for decentralized storage, compute, and AI. Built on hundreds of globally distributed nodes, it powers scalable and resilient applications for Web3, DeFi, AI, and gaming industries. Developers rely on Aleph Cloud’s marketplace for high-performance resources across networks like Ethereum (and its L2), Solana, BNB Chain, and Avalanche.
Learn more: Aleph Cloud
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Must be 18+ to enter (no location restrictions)
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You can enter the contest by adding the #blockchain tag to your story.
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No AI-generated entries. (Read: the acceptable way to use AI on HackerNoon)
Can I Write Under a Pen Name?
Yes! You can either 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 Feb 3, 2025, and ending on May 5, 2025.
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?
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After 3 months, submissions will close and we’ll review submitted entries and shortlist the stories that receive the most eyeballs (real humans, not bots!)
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Next, the shortlisted stories will be voted on by HackerNoon staff.
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The top 3 stories with the most votes will be crowned as winners.
Can I win more than one prize?
Yes.
