Calling all Web3 developers, blockchain advocates, and seasoned writers! If you fall into any of the categories above, consider this your final reminder to enter the Web3 Development Writing Contest before the June 17, 2025, deadline—for a chance to win your share of $5,000. Whether you’ve been sitting on an idea or just now heard about this opportunity, it’s time to put pen to paper (or fingers to keys) and write your way to great cash prizes. Web3 Development Writing Contest Web3 Development Writing Contest June 17, 2025 deadline What’s the Web3 Development Writing Contest About? Web3 has been central to global tech discourse for years. Yet, the ecosystem always seems to be “inching closer,” “not quite there yet.” The truth is, to actualize the future of the internet, as Web3 is often heralded to be, we must build boldly and iterate quickly. That requires better tools, smarter infrastructure, and projects built on strong fundamentals with clear use cases. This contest puts that reality in focus. It challenges participants to explore the foundations of Web3 development—blockchain APIs, essential dApp tools, scalability challenges, interoperability strategies, and more. A $5,000 prize pool, provided by contest sponsor, GetBlock, awaits the best entries. Enter Now! GetBlock GetBlock Enter Now! Enter Now How to Enter the Web3 Development Writing Contest To enter, choose at least one writing prompt from the categories below and submit your answer. To enter, choose at least one writing prompt from the categories below and submit your answer. You can view the full list of prompts HERE. You can view the full list of prompts HERE. HERE HERE HERE Here are some prompts (and simplified writing templates) to get you started: Here are some prompts (and simplified writing templates) to get you started: #blockchain-api What exactly is a Blockchain node, and how does it work? What makes a Blockchain API fast and reliable? What exactly is a Blockchain node, and how does it work? What makes a Blockchain API fast and reliable? Enter now with this writing template! Enter now with this writing template! writing template! writing template #dApp-development Which blockchain API is best for dApp development? Why switch from a public node to a dedicated RPC node for your dApp? Which blockchain API is best for dApp development? Why switch from a public node to a dedicated RPC node for your dApp? Enter now with this writing template! Enter now with this writing template! writing template! writing template #getblock-tutorial #getblock-tutorial How can you build a cross-chain dApp using GetBlock’s multi-blockchain support? What does it take to run a dedicated Ethereum node with GetBlock? How can you build a cross-chain dApp using GetBlock’s multi-blockchain support? What does it take to run a dedicated Ethereum node with GetBlock? Enter now with this writing template! Enter now with this writing template! writing template! writing template Web3 Development Writing Contest Prizes The Web 3 Development Writing Contest will award up to 3 writers from its $5000 prize pool as follows: award up to 3 writers $5000 prize pool Category Prize Best #blockchain-api story $2,500 Best #dApp-development story $1,500 Best #getblock-tutorial story $1,000 Category Prize Best #blockchain-api story $2,500 Best #dApp-development story $1,500 Best #getblock-tutorial story $1,000 Category Prize Best #blockchain-api story $2,500 Best #dApp-development story $1,500 Best #getblock-tutorial story $1,000 Category Prize Category Category Prize Prize Best #blockchain-api story $2,500 Best #blockchain-api story Best #blockchain-api story #blockchain-api $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 Best #dApp-development story $1,500 Best #dApp-development story Best #dApp-development story #dApp-development $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 Best #getblock-tutorial story $1,000 Best #getblock-tutorial story Best #getblock-tutorial story #getblock-tutorial $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 Contest Guidelines Contest Guidelines Must be 18+ to enter Must create a HackerNoon account. You can enter the contest by adding the #web3-development tag to your No AI-generated content is allowed! Must be 18+ to enter Must create a HackerNoon account. create a HackerNoon account You can enter the contest by adding the #web3-development tag to your #web3-development No AI-generated content is allowed! FAQs Can I Write Under a Pen Name? Yes! You can use your real name on your HN profile, a fake name, or even create a persona to write under. When will the contest end? Submissions close: June 17, 2025 Submissions close: Can I submit more than one entry to the contest? Of course! Each story submission shall be considered a separate entry into the writing contest. How are the winners selected? After three months, submissions will close. We’ll review the entries and shortlist the stories that receive the most attention (real humans, not bots!). Next, the shortlisted stories will be voted on by HackerNoon editors and select members of the GetBlock team. The top 3 stories with the most votes will be crowned winners and featured in an announcement on HackerNoon. After three months, submissions will close. We’ll review the entries and shortlist the stories that receive the most attention (real humans, not bots!). Next, the shortlisted stories will be voted on by HackerNoon editors and select members of the GetBlock team. The top 3 stories with the most votes will be crowned winners and featured in an announcement on HackerNoon. Subscribe to HackerNoon Contest Announcements here to stay updated. Subscribe to HackerNoon Contest Announcements here to stay updated. HackerNoon Contest Announcements HackerNoon Contest Announcements Can I win more than one prize? Yes. Yes. Ready to Win Big? Ready to Win Big? Start a draft to enter the Web3 Development Writing Contest now! Start a draft to enter the Web3 Development Writing Contest now! Start a draft Start a draft Web3 Development Writing Contest now! Web3 Development Writing Contest Web3 Development Writing Contest Good luck! Good luck!