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Telegram and TON Core Contest: A Chance to Win $200,000

Pavel Durov has announced the launch of the first round of the Blockchain Contest in his Telegram channel, organized by Telegram and TON Core. With a prize pool of up to $200,000, this competition challenges developers to tackle tasks that require technical expertise and innovative thinking. Participants will either optimize block validation or create a Trustless Bridge to facilitate network interaction. Outstanding solutions will not only earn rewards but also offer a chance to join the teams shaping the future of TON.
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Tasks in the First Round

Participants can choose one of two challenges, each requiring technical mastery:

1. Block Validation Optimization:

This task involves improving block validation algorithms, a fundamental process for the TON Blockchain. Participants are provided with a reference implementation to optimize. Key aspects include:
  • Utilizing multithreading to enhance execution speed.
  • Optimizing block validation and Merkle update calculations.
  • Testing solutions for runtime performance and adherence to specified criteria.
Participants will have access to the following resources:
  • Serialized block data and Merkle state proofs.
  • Tools for local testing and performance evaluation.
  • Ready-to-use scripts for cloning the TON repository and building solutions.

2. Trustless Bridge Challenge:

This task focuses on developing a Trustless Bridge to enable interaction between TON networks. Participants will:
  • Create smart contracts to synchronize data across networks.
  • Implement transaction verification using Merkle proofs.
  • Ensure signature validation and maintain data consistency.
Resources provided for this challenge include:
  • Test scenarios for transactions between the TON Testnet and Fastnet.
  • Tools for interacting with Liteservers.
  • Comprehensive documentation and examples of smart contracts.

Rules and Tools

  • The TON blockchain repository contains the infrastructure necessary for working on solutions:
git clone --recursive https://github.com/ton-blockchain/ton.git cd ton git checkout validation-contest
Solutions must be submitted as patches to the repository, and their correctness and performance will be evaluated using the provided tests.

Prize Pool and Opportunities

The prize pool for the first round ranges from $100,000 to $200,000 and will be distributed based on participants' contributions. Top developers will advance to the second round, featuring a similar prize pool and new challenges.
Beyond financial rewards, the contest offers career opportunities. Telegram and TON Core invite winners to join their teams and provide support for launching independent projects such as TVM Sidechains.

How to Join

1. Review the challenges:

2. Clone the TON repository and begin development.

3. Test your solutions using the provided tools.

4. Submit your results by February 4th, 23:59 (GMT+4).

Who Should Participate?

This contest is designed for engineers who excel at solving complex and impactful problems. Telegram is looking for professionals ready to dive into blockchain technology and contribute to its advancement.
Act now. Time is limited, but the possibilities are limitless.
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