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\ Hey Hackers!
\ We’re excited to announce the finalists and winners of the #ethereum Writing Contest, brought to you by HackerNoon and DeGate!
\ Since the contest kicked off in July, over 50 #ethereum stories have been published, amassing 50,000+ pageviews and delivering more than a day’s worth of insightful reading. Participants were invited to discuss why Ethereum is considered a leader in balancing decentralization, scalability, and security; examine how Layer 2 solutions extend the blockchain’s capabilities; analyze its role in a new global financial system; and consider how defi impacts governance, power structures, and trust.
\ The contest closed on October 15, 2024. Entries submitted before the deadline were reviewed by HackerNoon’s editors and narrowed down to our top 10 finalists. Let’s meet them!
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Find out about active contests, participation guidelines, and more at contests.hackernoon.com
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The #ethereum Writing Contest: Finalists
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- Ethereum Meets Distributed Validator Technology: A New Era for Resilient Financial Systems by @daniejjimenez.
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- Spot Ether EFTs Top $1 Billion in Volume But Bitcoin Comparisons Could be Short-Lived by @dmytrospilka.
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- Why Vitalik Buterin Is Bullish On Plasma Technology: What It Means For Ethereum's Future by @iremidepen.
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These articles take a closer look at how Ethereum has evolved, touching on everything from its energy consumption to its scaling solutions. They break down the technical side of transactions and explore the ongoing debate between optimistic and zero-knowledge rollups. You'll also find discussions about the exciting potential of layer 2 and 3 chains, along with insights into the vision of Ethereum’s founders and the community's dedicated efforts to shape its future. Be sure to check them out and follow these HackerNoon contributors.
:::info After collating votes from our editorial team and the contest’s sponsor, we're thrilled to announce the winners of the #ethereum writing contest!
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And the Winners of the #ethereum Writing Contest are….
3rd Place 🏆
https://hackernoon.com/understanding-the-ethereum-swarm-storage-scaling-mechanism?embedable=true
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Ethereum Swarm provides a unique and elegant solution to the extremely complex problem of decentralized storage without central control. Its like a living organism that 'eats' data, and once it has consumed a certain amount, it divides.
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:::info Congratulations @thebojda, you’ve won $200!!!
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2nd Place 🏆
Bitcoin allowed us to envision a more decentralized future based on blockchain technology, where Ethereum has laid the foundation for a resilient financial system that evolves as challenges arise.
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:::info Congratulations @daniejjimenez, you’ve won $300!!
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1st Place 🏆
The future of post-capitalism is inherently based—built on decentralized, trustless, and censorship-resistant technologies that empower individuals and communities. L2 and L3 chains, particularly those relying on based sequencing, could be at the forefront of this transformation.
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:::info Congratulations @delegate0x, you’ve won $500!!
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Congratulations to our winners once again! Best of luck to all the finalists in future contests. Thank you for your hard work!
How to Claim Your HackerNoon Writing Contest Prize
- Contact yes-reply@hackernoon.com and sidra@hackernoon.com from the email address linked to your winning HackerNoon account.
- We will validate your claim and share a form requesting your details for reward distribution.
- You’ll receive your winnings in 2-4 weeks after completing the form.
:::warning Note: You must contact us within 60 days of the winners’ announcement to claim your reward.
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Ready to be a winner?
:::tip We’ve got plenty of contests waiting for you!
Head over to contests.hackernoon.com to see what's up for grabs and maybe snag a spot on our next winners' list!
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