NeuraSkill is a revolutionary blockchain-based hackathon management platform build. We aim to transform the way hackathons are conducted, (https://neura-skill.vercel.app)
NeuraSkill is a blockchain-based hackathon management platform powered by Pharos Network — a privacy-preserving, high-speed, and developer-focused Layer-1 blockchain. It leverages smart contracts, AI agents, and token economics to automate and revolutionize the way hackathons are hosted, judged, and rewarded.
Deploying on Pharos Network gives NeuraSkill a significant edge:
✅ High TPS (Transactions Per Second): Enables real-time voting, submission, and reward distribution without lag.
🔐 Privacy-preserving computation: Judges can remain anonymous, and sensitive data (like private builds or confidential feedback) can be kept secure.
💸 Low Gas Fees: Allows microtransactions like upvotes and NFT mints at minimal cost.
🧠 AI-Friendly Environment: Pharos supports decentralized AI compute, enhancing NeuraSkill’s auto-evaluation capabilities.
Traditional Hackathons | NeuraSkill Approach |
|---|---|
Biased judging | AI-powered evaluation + community voting |
Manual prize distribution | Smart contract–based escrow and payouts |
Centralized control | Fully decentralized governance |
Lack of transparency | On-chain activity tracking for auditability |
Spam or low-effort entries | AI filters + paid upvote model discourage spam |
Limited visibility | Public, on-chain, open-source project listing |
Uses ML models to evaluate project quality (code complexity, repo activity, innovation).
Prevents human bias, ensures fair evaluation.
Each upvote costs tokens (e.g., 1 PHR token).
Adds skin in the game, discouraging random upvotes.
Voters are rewarded if their upvoted project wins (optional setting).
Judges can verify identity via zero-knowledge proofs, maintaining privacy.
Prevents collusion and maintains fairness.
Community can vote to approve new hackathons.
DAO treasury can fund top builds or special prizes.
Winners receive soulbound NFT certificates as proof of skill.
Can be used for job applications or on-chain resumes (verified credentials).
All project submissions are stored on IPFS or Pharos-integrated decentralized storage.
Future hackathons can reuse previous builds as inspiration.
🧠 Fusion of AI + Blockchain: Real-time judging and fairness via machine learning on-chain.
⚖️ Decentralized & Transparent: Entire lifecycle — from submission to judging to reward — is on-chain.
🔐 Privacy & Scalability: Thanks to Pharos Network’s architecture.
🧑💻 Empowering Developers: Provides global visibility, rewards, and reputation systems via NFTs and tokens.
🌍 Global, Trustless, Inclusive: No geographical limits, no centralized decision-makers.
Week 1: Ideation & Setup ✅ Finalized the core idea: AI-powered decentralized hackathon platform. 🔧 Chose Pharos Network for deployment (privacy + high TPS). 📄 Defined feature scope: DAO-based creation, escrow rewards, AI judging, NFT credentials. 🔗 Created initial smart contract architecture (HackathonFactory, Hackathon, Submission). 🧠 Trained/collected AI model datasets for evaluating GitHub projects (stars, forks, commits, tech tags). 📁 Set up GitHub repo & project board with task assignments. 💬 Participated in team meetings, finalized UI/UX wireframes using Figma. 🔵 Week 2: Smart Contracts & Frontend MVP 🛠️ Developed and deployed: createHackathon(), registerUser(), submitProject() contracts voteOnSubmission() (deducts tokens), releaseRewards() 🔐 Integrated wallet authentication (Pharos wallet or Metamask bridge). 🌐 Built frontend using Next.js + TailwindCSS: Home, Hackathon list, Submission page. Voting mechanism UI with loading states. ⚖️ Connected contract functions to frontend via Web3 hooks (ethers/pharos SDK). 🧠 First version of AI bot integrated: submission analysis using GitHub API. 📦 IPFS integration for storing project artifacts (images, PDFs, Git repos). 🔵 Week 3: AI, DAO & Escrow Flow 🤖 Finalized AI judging engine: Score based on innovation, activity, dependencies, and README quality. 🗳️ Built DAO voting for new hackathons using governance contracts. 💰 Tested escrow payouts: Verified funds held until end of judging. Top submission triggers auto-release via contract. 🎨 Designed NFT credential minting for winners (soulbound). 🔄 Added backend queue for periodic AI auto-upvotes. 📈 Added analytics dashboard: number of participants, top voters, AI vs judge ratings. 🔵 Week 4: Testing, Demo & Deployment ✅ End-to-end testing of: Hackathon creation ➝ registration ➝ submission ➝ voting ➝ payout. 🧪 Testnet deployment on Pharos with faucet support for dev wallets. 🧾 Deployed documentation and README with clear setup guides. 📽️ Recorded live demo: showcasing DAO vote, AI judge, on-chain reward. 🎁 Final polish: Mobile responsiveness, dark mode, toast alerts. SEO meta tags and deploy to Vercel / IPFS. 🗃️ Published GitHub with MIT license + feature roadmap.