SELECTION PROCESS
- A panel of blockchain, writing and design community judges will evaluate the submissions.
- The decision of the judging panel will be final.
GENERAL RULES FOR THE EVENT
- Deadline: All submissions must be made by 20th October.
- Participants must mandatorily email at kba.admin@duk.ac.in citing the posted link and clear subject line.
- Plagiarism and the production of AI-generated content will result in disqualification from the competition.
- The decisions of the judging panel are final and cannot be appealed.
- By submitting an entry, participants agree to allow the organisers to showcase their work in future promotional materials or events, with due credit to the creator.
- Paid Internships: Opportunities to secure paid internships.
COMPETITIONS OPEN
1. Sketch The Ethereum
Description:
A sketch edition that ranges from abstract depictions of decentralised networks to creative interpretations of Ethereum’s core components like smart contracts, decentralised applications (DApps), consensus mechanisms, and more.
Guidelines:
- All sketches must be original. Plagiarism or reproduction of pre-existing art will result in disqualification.
- Sketches should reflect themes related to Ethereum, including but not limited to decentralisation, blockchain technology, smart contracts, DApps, and consensus mechanisms.
- If using the Ethereum logo, participants must strictly adhere to the Ethereum Foundation’s guidelines for logo usage. The logo should not be distorted, recoloured, or misrepresented in any way.
- Submissions should be high-resolution digital sketches (.jpeg, .png, or .pdf format).
- Each participant may submit only one entry.
Judging Criteria:
- Innovative and unique interpretations of Ethereum’s elements.
- How well the sketch resonated with Ethereum’s core ideas.
- Quality and clarity of the sketch.
- Proper use of the Ethereum logo (if included) and adherence to event rules.
Submissions should be published on LinkedIn/X/Facebook/Instagram by properly tagging @keralablockchainacademy and @EF_ESP, and the link should be shared with kba.admin@duk.ac.in with the subject line, “Sketch The Ethereum- RTD Competition”.
2. Blockchain in Verse
Description:
A poetry segment that includes short poems or narrative poetry reflecting themes such as decentralisation, transparency, innovation, and the future of blockchain technology through Ethereum.
Guidelines:
- All poems must be original. Plagiarism and AI-generated content will result in disqualification.
- Poems should focus on Ethereum-related themes like decentralisation, blockchain innovation, transparency, and the vision of a decentralised future.
- Submissions must be in English.
- Poems can be up to 20 lines long. Longer submissions will not be accepted.
- Typed submissions should be published on LinkedIn/X/Facebook/Instagram, LinkedIn/X/Facebook/Instagram by properly tagging @keralablockchainacademy and @EF_ESP, and the link should be shared with kba.admin@duk.ac.in with the subject line, “ Blockchain in Verse- RTD Competition”.
Judging Criteria:
- How well the poem conveys themes of Ethereum and blockchain.
- Unique, thought-provoking interpretations.
3. Ethereum Chronicles
Description:
A storytelling circle that invites participants to narrate Ethereum’s history, vision, and future, which can be factual, fictional, or even futuristic.
Guidelines:
- Submissions must be original and not previously published. Plagiarism and AI-generated content will result in disqualification.
- Stories should focus on Ethereum, encompassing its origins, milestones, innovations, or futuristic speculations about its potential.
- Submissions should not exceed more than 600 words and should be in English.
- Narratives can be factual, fictional, or speculative, but must be coherent and relevant to Ethereum.
- Each participant is allowed only one submission.
- Submissions should be published on LinkedIn/X/Facebook/Instagram, LinkedIn/X/Facebook/Instagram by properly tagging @keralablockchainacademy and @EF_ESP, and the link should be shared with kba.admin@duk.ac.in with the subject line, “ Ethereum Chronicles- RTD Competition”.
Judging Criteria:
- Unique and imaginative storytelling approaches.
- How closely does the story tie into Ethereum’s history, vision, or future.
4.Ethereum in Pixels
Description:
A digital poster expo inviting participants to visually represent various aspects of Ethereum through digital art.
Guidelines:
- All posters must be original works. Submissions that copy or reproduce other content will be disqualified.
- Posters should visually explain Ethereum’s core concepts, such as decentralised applications, smart contracts, consensus mechanisms, etc.
- If the Ethereum logo is used, it must follow the Ethereum Foundation’s guidelines regarding logo usage.
- Submissions must be in high resolution and optimised for digital display. The submissions should be published on LinkedIn/X/Facebook/Instagram, LinkedIn/X/Facebook/Instagram by properly tagging @keralablockchainacademy and @EF_ESP, and the link should be shared with kba.admin@duk.ac.in with the subject line, “Ethereum in Pixels- RTD Competition”.
- Each participant is allowed only one submission.
Judging Criteria:
- Innovative and original visual interpretations of Ethereum.
- How well does the poster explain Ethereum’s components or significance?
- Artistic quality and visual appeal of the design.
- Proper usage of the Ethereum logo (if applicable) and compliance with event rules.