⁉️FAQ

Frequently asked questions

👩🏽‍💻 For Builders

How do I sign up?

• Sign up on chain on BOSHACKS.com and click the register button. You will be requested an email, given a registration NFT, and redirected to the Build DAO telegram.

What is the difference between general prize vs bounty prize?

• A general prize anyone is eligible, while a bounty prize is an optin- prize put up by sponsors to build on their tech on BOS.

Where can I find a team?

• Join this Telegram channel and explain what you’re looking for! If you’re looking for a teammate, we suggest you use this template to request. https://build.boshacks.com/bos-hacks/hacker-manual/finding-a-team

Who can signup?

• Anyone can sign up and submit as long as it is before the submissions deadline on September 10th

Where will I be submitting?

• You will be submitting at Submit tab in the BOSHACKS (BOSHACKS.com) gateway

Can I submit an old project?

• You need proof of committing to mainnet and substantial submissions. But we encourage projects to continue to build their projects, continue different hackathons and the NEAR Horizon track. However, for your hackathon submission demo you MUST outline what significant changes have been made

How do I indicate interest for a bounty?

• You can indicate interest for bounty in the team formation channel and also check the box for the bounty when you are submitting. Also let mentors know in the Build DAO telegram so we can refer you to subject matter experts from that project. (We are also building a BOS native way for team formation & bounty interest)

How do I get a mentor?

• We will be coordinating how mentors can assist projects individually. But mentors are on the Build DAO telegram and we have daily office hours every weekday.

What if I am not technical?

• While we are judging for technical solutions and shipping on mainnet on BOS, if you are not technical its important that you find a team with a developer on it. Additionally our devrel can get your started with shipping components in < 5 minutes and give you a better understanding of how to ship your idea.

💰 For Sponsors

What is sponsorship going toward?

• All sponsorship money will be allocated to bounties as the Banyan Collective team is not charging facilitation fees for the hackathon. The Banyan Collective is solely funded by the Near Foundation to accelerate the Near ecosystem.

What is the deadline to list bounties for the hackathon?

• The deadline to submit bounties is August 24th, 11:59 PM EST (right before the hackathons starts).

🧑🏽‍⚖️ For Mentors & Judges

Can I be a mentor and a judge?

• Yes, mentors help builders and can also be a judge

Can I submit if I am a mentor?

• Mentors are allowed to submit, however they cannot judge if they are submitting.

Where are judges and mentors communicating internally?

• We have seperate telegram channels for mentors and judges, message @codegoon on telegram to be added. Mentors are also required to provide support on the Build DAO telegram

Where do I apply to be a BOSHACKS mentor?

• https://nearbuilders.com/boshacks-mentor, make sure to join the Build DAO telegram and express your interest