## Hackbox 2024 End-of-Year Report\\n\\n#### Executive Summary\\n\\nIn 2024, Hackbox solidified its reputation as a leading force in global hackathon management, driving innovation and growth in the NEAR ecosystem through diverse, impactful events. Across all four quarters, Hackbox supported 10 major hackathons, city nodes, and hacker houses, engaging over 2,200 registrants, fostering the creation of 200+ projects, and awarding more than $200,000 in bounties. These initiatives not only onboarded hundreds of new developers but also cultivated vibrant local communities and strengthened NEAR\\u{2019}s technological influence globally.\\n\\nThis report provides a comprehensive summary of Hackbox\\u{2019}s activities in 2024, highlights key metrics, and offers reflections and forward-looking statements to guide our future strategy.\\n\\n#### Hackbox 2024 Activity Overview\\n\\n|   |   |\\n|---|---|\\n|Metric|Total 2024|\\n|Total Events Hosted|10|\\n|Total Registrants|2,220+|\\n|Total Participants (IRL + Virtual)|1,200+|\\n|NEAR Wallets Created|380+|\\n|Total Teams Formed|160+|\\n|Projects Submitted|381+|\\n|Bounties Awarded|$50,000+|\\n|Average Hackathon Success Rate|70%+|\\n\\n#### Hackbox Events Metrics 2024\\n\\n| Event                                                                                                                                                                     | Dates         | Region                 | Participants         | Projects Submitted | Highlights                                                                                                                    | Reports                                                                                                                                                          |\\n| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------- | ---------------------- | -------------------- | ------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\\n| [Account Abstraction Hacks](https://banyan-collective.notion.site/Abstraction-Hacks-891925a561084df291ce43c136214921)                                                     | Jan 2024      | Online                 | 440 (Online and IRL) | 35                 | First Hackbox activation post-Beta phase, and first Hackbox activation in SEA.                                                | [Judging Results](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MugR_eHYB5q47pjIQAPTfN15mTWAuLZjxOJlJW0ykEg/edit) [Workshop](https://www.youtube.com/live/5Ub4_cFDa1Q) |\\n| [NFT Soho InterUni Hackathon](https://taikai.network/hackbox/hackathons/interuni-challenge)                                                                               | March 2024    | London, United Kingdom | 60 IRL               | 9                  | First NEAR hackathon bringing together major university blockchain clubs including Oxford, LSE, Cambridge, and more.          | [Report](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QeBHUB0KMshMr1etDQ6Iz8x7gAIfPHp7/edit)                                                                              |\\n| [HawkHacks 2024](https://taikai.network/hackbox/hackathons/hawkhacks)                                                                                                     | May 17-19     | Waterloo, Canada       | 701 (Online and IRL) | 148                | Largest 2024 hackathon; major focus on AI and gaming.                                                                         | [Report](https://near.social/devhub.near/widget/app?page=post&id=3306)                                                                                           |\\n| [AI Chain NEAR Tunisia Hackathon](https://taikai.network/hackbox/hackathons/ai-chain-near-tunisia)                                                                        | May 19-June 1 | Tunisia, Africa        | 34 IRL               | 10                 | Focused on AI/blockchain collaboration; quality mentorship.                                                                   | [Report](https://near.social/devgovgigs.near/widget/Post?id=3308)                                                                                                |\\n| [ETHBerlin NEAR Hackshop](https://taikai.network/hackbox/hackathons/ethberlin)                                                                                            | June 2024     | Berlin, Germany        | 50 IRL               | 11                 | Promoted NEAR through workshops and Bounty Booster initiatives.                                                               | [Report](https://near.social/devgovgigs.near/widget/Post?id=3312)                                                                                                |\\n| [NEAR DevHub Hacker House Brussels/EthGlobal Brussels](https://taikai.network/hackbox/hackathons/NEARDevHubHH)                                                            | July 2024     | Brussels, Belgium      | 10 IRL               | 117                | First-of-its-kind Hacker House format for Hackbox events.                                                                     | [Report](https://near.social/devhub.near/widget/app?page=post&id=3321)                                                                                           |\\n| [Lagos City Node Hackathon](https://taikai.network/hackbox/hackathons/NEARAfrica-city)                                                                                    | Oct 21-24     | Lagos, Nigeria         | 73 IRL               | 9                  | Strong local community engagement and developer onboarding in a major African city.                                           | [Report](https://near.social/mob.near/widget/MainPage.N.Post.Page?accountId=devgovgigs.near&blockHeight=132425375)                                               |\\n| [Mexico City Node Hackathon](https://taikai.network/hackbox/hackathons/REDACTED-mexico-node)                                                                              | Oct 23-24     | Mexico                 | 107 IRL              | 24                 | Extensive pre-event workshops and high-quality submissions.                                                                   | [Report](https://near.social/devhub.near/widget/app?page=post&id=3335)                                                                                           |\\n| [India City Node Hackathon](https://blockseblock.com/hackathon_details/a89866ed-9683-41a9-9340-ffcf626ad484)                                                              | October 2024  | Chandigarh, India      | 210 IRL              | 40+                | Hosted 7 workshops; significant engagement from Indian developers. Overall highest participation in the [REDACTED] hackathon. | [Report](https://near.social/devhub.near/widget/app?page=post&id=3336)                                                                                           |\\n| Waterloo City Node Hackathon - [Event 1](https://lu.ma/b8j0arc3), [Event 2](https://lu.ma/1ceabuql), [Event 3](https://lu.ma/yhbo3da7), [Event 4](https://lu.ma/hnmjuzfz) | Oct 10-31     | Canada                 | 214 IRL              | 6                  | Focused on chain abstraction and AI; strategic partnerships. Multiple returning developers from previous events.              | [Report](https://near.social/devhub.near/widget/app?page=post&id=3337)                                                                                           |\\n| Chiang Mai Hacker House                                                                                                                                                   | October 2024  | Thailand               | 12 IRL               | 7                  | Achieved 86% success rate; targeted Ethereum developers.                                                                      | [Report](https://events-committee.near.page/proposal/47?accountId=alejandro.near&blockHeight=134748585)                                                          |\\n\\n#### Hackbox X [REDACTED]\\n\\nThe Hackbox team served as the operational backbone for the [REDACTED] Hackathon, NEAR\\u{2019}s inaugural multichain and AI x Web3-focused hackathon. The team led a diverse set of responsibilities, including building the hackathon platform, managing developer communications, coordinating with sponsors, and facilitating the design and distribution of bounties through the Events Committee. This all-encompassing strategy drove an unprecedented turnout, attracting 1,673 participants from across the globe and generating 205 submissions competing for a prize pool of nearly $1 million.\\n\\nAdditionally, the Hackbox City Nodes\\u{2014}a supplementary initiative to the [REDACTED] Hackathon\\u{2014}proved instrumental in fostering regional participation. Nodes in North America, India, and Nigeria generated the highest number of submissions, underscoring the value of localized engagement and affirming the team\\\'s strategic focus on regions with the greatest potential for NEAR developer growth.\\n\\nBy seamlessly integrating technical expertise with operational precision, the Hackbox team delivered a record-breaking hackathon that set new benchmarks for innovation, community engagement, and global participation within the NEAR ecosystem.\\n\\n![https://ipfs.near.social/ipfs/bafkreifklanc3iitvl3pw7wubga2n3mnlrjzgdnolys2k55phol6ue4kle](https://ipfs.near.social/ipfs/bafkreifklanc3iitvl3pw7wubga2n3mnlrjzgdnolys2k55phol6ue4kle)\\n*Source: [REDACTED] Hackathon Devpost Marketing Report*\\n\\n#### Impact Highlights\\n\\n* *Developer Onboarding:* Hackbox events onboarded over 500 developers into the NEAR ecosystem, many of whom were first-time blockchain developers transitioning from Ethereum or other ecosystems.\\n* *Advancing Innovation:* Through challenges focusing on AI integration and chain abstraction, Hackbox facilitated the creation of cutting-edge solutions, positioning NEAR as a leader in these areas.\\n* *Community Growth:* Events in regions like Lagos, Mexico City, and Chiang Mai demonstrated Hackbox\\u{2019}s ability to nurture local communities, build global connections, and create lasting impact.\\n* *Global Reach:* Hackbox spanned five continents, engaging participants from North America, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and Asia, while leveraging regional strengths to drive innovation.\\n\\n#### Reflections\\n\\n2024 was a transformative year for Hackbox, filled with successes and lessons that will shape future initiatives.\\n\\nKey Successes:\\n- Global Expansion: Hackbox events brought NEAR technologies to new regions, onboarding developers and seeding strong regional hubs.\\n- Quality Over Quantity: Events like the Chiang Mai Hacker House showed the value of smaller, focused cohorts.\\n- AI and Chain Abstraction Leadership: These themes resonated strongly, driving meaningful engagement and quality submissions from new and existing developers.\\n\\nChallenges:\\n- Timing Conflicts: Academic calendars and other commitments impacted participation in student-heavy regions like Waterloo.\\n- Submission Processes: Multi-platform submission requirements caused confusion and added unnecessary complexity.\\n- Mentorship Scalability: Scaling mentorship while maintaining quality emerged as a consistent challenge across events.\\n\\n#### Strategic Goals for 2025:\\n\\n1. Launch Hackbox V2: A full-service hackathon management company that offers end-to-end hackathon management services, empowering organisations, startups, and communities to run successful, impactful events\\n2. Focus on Native Hackathons: Prioritize native hackathons that spotlight the diverse technologies and tools within the NEAR ecosystem, such as Chain Signatures, Meta-transactions, NEAR AI SDK, Intents, etc. By dedicating events to these technologies, Hackbox will deepen developer understanding, showcase NEAR\\u{2019}s unique offerings, and drive innovation within the ecosystem. Native hackathons will also attract ecosystem-aligned developers, ensuring long-term retention and meaningful contributions to NEAR\\u{2019}s growth.\\n3. Year-Round Engagement: Transition from event-centric programming to year-long engagement models, including workshops, meetups, and challenges.\\n4. AI x Web3 Focus: Expand educational content and integrate advanced challenges on the intersection of AI and Web3\\n5. More Partnerships: Deepen collaborations with ecosystem partners to improve resource sharing and execution.\\n6. Diversity and Inclusion: Broaden outreach to underrepresented regions and demographics to foster a more inclusive developer community.\\n\\n#### Targets:\\n* Host 20+ global events with a reach of 3,000+ participants.\\n* Onboard 1000+ developers and facilitate 500+ project submissions.\\n* Strengthen NEAR\\u{2019}s leadership in AI and multichain innovation.\\n\\n  \\nHackbox\\u{2019}s 2024 journey highlights its role as a catalyst for innovation, growth, and collaboration in the NEAR ecosystem. With lessons learned and a vision for the future, Hackbox is well-positioned to elevate hackathons, foster global communities, and drive technological advancement in 2025 and beyond.\\n\\n### Further Links and Sources\\n* **[Hackbox Q4 Report + Q1 Request](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D26zq4OslXr0kOzbBulbMS3J-PIfvTZe/view?usp=sharing)**\\n* **[Media from all Hackbox City Node events](https://drive.google.com/drive/u/4/folders/1a0Sx804tWe4urGlTJ2RVWSDJei0Et3uY)**\\n

Hackbox 2024 End-of-Year Report

An overview of Hackbox activities in 2024, including data and metrics from Hackbox-supported events, reflections, and forward-looking statements.

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