TL;DR
- Gala Games announces a hackathon at the Game Developers Conference 2024 alongside Alienware and AWS, featuring a $1 million prize.
- The 24-hour hackathon is open to both in-person and online attendees, providing developers of all levels the opportunity to participate.
- Live music and food will accompany the extensive event.
Gala Games, the prominent blockchain-based gaming company, has unveiled a hackathon during the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2024, in partnership with two industry giants: Alienware and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
With an enticing total prize of $1 million, the 24-hour hackathon is accessible for both in-person and online GDC participants. This event serves as a platform for developers of all levels to showcase their skills using GalaChain SDK, the layer-1 blockchain technology supporting popular games like Spider Tanks, Legacy, and Eternal Paradox.
— Jason Brink aka BitBender (@BitBenderBrink) March 7, 2024
Jason Brink, Gala Games’ President of Blockchain, expressed excitement about collaborating with Amazon Web Services and Alienware, emphasizing the anticipated creativity and innovation from participants’ projects. Brink stated, “We are thrilled to join forces with Amazon Web Services and Alienware to bring the GalaChain Hackathon to the GDC. We can’t wait to see what the participants will build.”
The hackathon offers participants the chance to leverage GalaChain technology, known for driving innovative gaming features such as next-gen upgradeable NFTs found in the popular mobile game Champions Arena.
Gala Driving the Adoption of Web3 in Gaming Culture
In addition to supporting games. GalaChain powers notable projects like the decentralized exchange (DEX) GalaSwap and the social network Rep. With a declared block time of less than two seconds and an impressive network of over 30,000 nodes. GalaChain has positioned itself as a versatile and cutting-edge blockchain technology.
The competition in the hackathon is expected to be fierce, with broad participation ranging from enthusiastic hobbyists to experienced coders. For those fortunate enough to attend in person. Gala Games promises a unique experience with live music and food to maintain high spirits during the 24-hour marathon.
Gala Games’ strategic partnership with Alienware, one of the world’s largest gaming PC brands owned by Dell. It highlights the growing influence of Web3 technology in mainstream gaming culture.
