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Howdy, HackerNoon fam!
\ Welcome to the second winnersâ announcement for the #bitcoin writing contest presented by HackerNoon and Roostock.
\ Since the contest kicked off in May, weâve published over 130 #bitcoin stories, racking up more than 7 days of reading time. Round 1 wrapped up on July 31st, with 5 talented HackerNoon authors rewarded for their standout contributions. King of the kill was @nikku876 who took home $2000 for his winning entry, How to Build DApp on Rootstock with Next.js, Typescript, and Solidity. His advice for future contributors? âBuild a useful project with Rootstock and document your process clearlyâthatâs it.â Check out the full list of finalists and winners here.
\ The second round of the contest wrapped up on September 30th. All submissions received before 11:59 PM EST on that date were considered in the voting round. We received 46 entries, which we narrowed down to 20 finalists. Let's meet them!
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:::tip Are you reading about the #bitcoin writing contest for the first time?
Not to worryâthere is still 1 more round and 5 more winners to be announced. Enter now!
Submission Timeline:
- Round 3: October 1 â November 30, 2024 [11:59 PM EST]
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The #bitcoin Writing Contest: Round 2 Finalists
Daniel Jeffries Tried To Predict Bitcoinâs Future in 2017: How We Can Learn From It by @eduardoprospero
\ Bitcoin, Recession-Proof? by @sipping
\ How to Build a Telegram Bot That Queries Rootstock Data Using Rootstock RPC API by @ileolami
\ The Great Hijacking of the Bitcoin Revolution Has Begun by @ssaurel
\ Bitcoin: How The King Kong of Currency Is Shifting Power To The People by @hacker3798415
\ Bitcoin Is The Hulk by @maken8
\ The Exclusivist Syndrome: Why Crypto Projects Don't Last by @web3tales
\ Constant Product Automated Market Maker: On Rootstock by @nikku876
\ RootStock - First Impression Through The Eyes Of A Front-end Developer And A Web 3 Layman by @tomaszs
\ How to Create a Decentralized Marketplace for Agricultural Products on the Rootstock (RSK) by @induction
\ Bitcoin 2050: $52 Million Dream or $0 Nightmare? by @binarybard
\ The Fed Finally Cut Rates. What's Next? by @ilinskii
\ When Bitcoin Was Eleven Cents by @nebojsaneshatodorovic
\ Bitcoin and Fractional Reserve: An Off-Chain Possibility? by @javiermateos
\ Bitcoinâs Centralization Threat: How Financial Giants and Coinbase Risk Undermining the Revolution by @ssaurel
\ Bitcoin Sucks! Let's Make It Attractive by @sipping
\ Anti-Bitcoin: What Does BTC Need to Be to Actually Replace Fiat? by @cryptowizard
\ The Revenge of Blue-Collars: Death to Bitcoin, Long Live Dollars by @nebojsaneshatodorovic
\ Bitcoin and Politics: The First Sin of Bitcoin by @okerekeinno6
\ A Vision in the Code: Has Bitcoin Lost Its Guiding Road? by @emmanuelaj
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These stories explore key aspects of the Bitcoin ecosystem, ranging from its technical underpinnings to its economic implications. Whether you're interested in Bitcoinâs evolution or learning how to build on it, these writers have you covered. Be sure to check them out and follow them on HackerNoon.
:::info After a thorough review by HackerNoonâs editors, weâre excited to share the top 3 entries for Round 2 of the #bitcoin writing contest, along with bonus prizes for 2 additional writers!
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The Winners AreâŚ
3rd Place đ
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The world, in its infinite wisdom, divided Bitcoin and so-called Altcoins from the very beginning. The two names, the two categories, are not there by happenstance. The divide describes two radically different worldviews. Bitcoin wants to fix the money, and thus fix the world. The other cryptocurrencies are basically businesses; their objective is to make money.
:::info Congratulations @eduardoprospero, youâve won $1000
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2nd Place đ
Learn how to build a Telegram bot that retrieves data from Rootstock using the Rootstock API. You'll need Node.js installed on your device and a working knowledge of JavaScript.
:::info Congratulations @ileolami, youâve won $1500
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1st Place đ
Rootstock is the first and longest-lasting Bitcoin sidechain. It is the only layer 2 solution that combines the security of Bitcoin's proof of work with Ethereum's smart contract capabilities. The platform is open-source, EVM-compatible, and secured by over 60% of Bitcoinâs hashing power.
:::info Congratulations tomaszs, youâve won $2000!
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Give it up for our winners!
Now for the Bonus Prizes
https://hackernoon.com/bitcoin-is-the-hulk?embedable=true
Don't beat up Bitcoin (Hulk). You will make it stronger⌠Or maybe, beat it up. Test its limits. Make it stronger. Especially if you are an AI developer or a Quantum Computer scientist.
:::info Congratulations @maken8, youâve won $650.
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https://hackernoon.com/why-crypto-projects-dont-last?embedable=true
Almost two decades after Satoshi Nakamotoâs brilliant sketch of what a decentralized system should be and Vitalikâs improvement, decentralization still seems achievable only in theory. Satoshi would probably be beaming with doubts right now. Backdoor deals are carried out in "decentralized climes" like Eigen Layer to enrich employees with $5 million worth of clientsâ tokens as âthank youâ fees. And every day on Twitter, there's a debate about whether Zk rollups can save the world or if L2s are efficient or if we need L3s, L4s, and many more layersâlike lasagna.
:::info Congratulations @web3tales, youâve won $650.
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Congratulations once again to all our winners. Thank you for your hard work!
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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.
- Youâll receive your winnings in 2-4 weeks after completing the form.
:::warning Note: You must contact us within 60 days of the winnersâ announcement to claim your reward.
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Ready to be a winner?
:::tip Weâve 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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