Greetings, Hackers! Welcome to the #blockchain-api Writing Contest results announcement presented by dRPC and HackerNoon. Since we launched the contest on June 12, 2024, #blockchain-api stories have kept readers glued to their screens for over 21 hours, as writers, thought leaders, builders, and innovators in the Web3 ecosystem discussed blockchain APIs, web3 dApp development, MEV protection, load balancing systems and more. After a 15-day extension, the contest’s submissions window officially closed on September 27, 2024, at 11:59 PM. Entries submitted before the deadline were reviewed, and we’ve narrowed them down to our top 10 finalists. Let’s meet them! New to HackerNoon writing contests? Find out about active contests, participation guidelines, and more at contests.hackernoon.com The #blockchain-api Writing Contest: Finalists How to Integrate Smart Contracts to the Frontend by @ileolami MEV Bots: How Do They Influence The Crypto Market? by @nftbro How to Monitor Blockchain Transactions in Realtime With dRPC and Web3.js by @emmanuelaj Why Is MEV Protection Crucial for RPC nodes? by @cryptobro Understanding the Tech Stack for Web3 DApp Development: A Guide by @ileolami Build Your Own Payment Solution that Accepts Crypto by @induction How to Deploy a Smart Contract to Ethereum Network Using dRPC API Key and Endpoint by @ileolami Your dApp Is Vulnerable - Here’s What’s Causing It by @emmanuelaj The Benefits of Load Balancing Systems by @cryptorrrrrr Gamifying Bitcoin using Blockchain-APIs - Part 1 by @maken8 These stories highlight some of the most innovative and practical uses of blockchain APIs. Whether you’re exploring blockchain development from a backend perspective, interested in the impact of MEV bots on the crypto market, or looking to build your own crypto payment solution, these writers have the answers you’re looking for. Be sure to check them out and follow these HackerNoon contributors. After a thorough review and voting round by HackerNoon’s editorial team, we’re thrilled to announce the winners of the #blockchain-api writing contest. And the Winners of the #blockchain-api Writing Contest Are… 3rd Place 🏆 https://hackernoon.com/mev-bots-how-do-they-influence-the-crypto-market?embedable=true In the case of DEX and lending protocols, MEV is a good thing. But for normal users (I only buy, I only sell), phenomena like sandwiching lead to a total mess. Congratulations @nftbro, you’ve won $200. 2nd Place 🏆 https://hackernoon.com/how-to-deploy-a-smart-contract-to-ethereum-network-using-drpc-api-key-and-endpoint?embedable=true A step-by-step guide on how to write, compile, test and smart contract to Ethereum testnet using dRPC endpoint and API key. Congratulations @ileolami, you’ve won $300 1st Place 🏆 https://hackernoon.com/your-dapp-is-vulnerable-heres-whats-causing-it?embedable=true RPC Nodes are significant part of the blockchain infrastructure. Read on to learn about the danger of centralized RPC and the reliable alternatives. Congratulations @emmanuelaj, you’ve won $500 Congrats, once again, to all our winners. Thank you for all your hard work! How to Claim Your HackerNoon Writing Contest Prize Contact yes-reply@hackernoon.com and sidra@hackernoon.com from the email address linked to your winning HackerNoon account. We will validate your claim and share a form requesting your details for reward distribution. You’ll receive your winnings in 2-4 weeks after completing the form. Note: You must contact us within 60 days of the winners’ announcement to claim your reward. Ready to be a winner? We’ve got plenty of contests waiting for you! Head over to contests.hackernoon.com to see what's up for grabs and maybe snag a spot on our next winners' list! Greetings, Hackers! Welcome to the #blockchain-api Writing Contest results announcement presented by dRPC and HackerNoon. Since we launched the contest on June 12, 2024, #blockchain-api stories have kept readers glued to their screens for over 21 hours , as writers, thought leaders, builders, and innovators in the Web3 ecosystem discussed blockchain APIs, web3 dApp development, MEV protection, load balancing systems and more. #blockchain-api 21 hours After a 15-day extension, the contest’s submissions window officially closed on September 27, 2024, at 11:59 PM. Entries submitted before the deadline were reviewed, and we’ve narrowed them down to our top 10 finalists. Let’s meet them! New to HackerNoon writing contests? Find out about active contests, participation guidelines, and more at contests.hackernoon.com New to HackerNoon writing contests? New to HackerNoon writing contests? New to HackerNoon writing contests? Find out about active contests, participation guidelines, and more at contests.hackernoon.com Find out about active contests, participation guidelines, and more at contests.hackernoon.com contests.hackernoon.com contests.hackernoon.com The #blockchain-api Writing Contest: Finalists How to Integrate Smart Contracts to the Frontend by @ileolami How to Integrate Smart Contracts to the Frontend by @ileolami How to Integrate Smart Contracts to the Frontend @ileolami MEV Bots: How Do They Influence The Crypto Market? by @nftbro MEV Bots: How Do They Influence The Crypto Market? by @nftbro MEV Bots: How Do They Influence The Crypto Market? @nftbro How to Monitor Blockchain Transactions in Realtime With dRPC and Web3.js by @emmanuelaj How to Monitor Blockchain Transactions in Realtime With dRPC and Web3.js by @emmanuelaj How to Monitor Blockchain Transactions in Realtime With dRPC and Web3.js @emmanuelaj Why Is MEV Protection Crucial for RPC nodes? by @cryptobro Why Is MEV Protection Crucial for RPC nodes ? by @cryptobro Why Is MEV Protection Crucial for RPC nodes @cryptobro Understanding the Tech Stack for Web3 DApp Development: A Guide by @ileolami Understanding the Tech Stack for Web3 DApp Development: A Guide by @ileolami Understanding the Tech Stack for Web3 DApp Development: A Guide @ileolami Build Your Own Payment Solution that Accepts Crypto by @induction Build Your Own Payment Solution that Accepts Crypto by @induction Build Your Own Payment Solution that Accepts Crypto @induction How to Deploy a Smart Contract to Ethereum Network Using dRPC API Key and Endpoint by @ileolami How to Deploy a Smart Contract to Ethereum Network Using dRPC API Key and Endpoint by @ileolami How to Deploy a Smart Contract to Ethereum Network Using dRPC API Key and Endpoint @ileolami Your dApp Is Vulnerable - Here’s What’s Causing It by @emmanuelaj Your dApp Is Vulnerable - Here’s What’s Causing It by @emmanuelaj Your dApp Is Vulnerable - Here’s What’s Causing It @emmanuelaj The Benefits of Load Balancing Systems by @cryptorrrrrr The Benefits of Load Balancing Systems by @cryptorrrrrr The Benefits of Load Balancing Systems @cryptorrrrrr Gamifying Bitcoin using Blockchain-APIs - Part 1 by @maken8 Gamifying Bitcoin using Blockchain-APIs - Part 1 by @maken8 Gamifying Bitcoin using Blockchain-APIs - Part 1 @maken8 These stories highlight some of the most innovative and practical uses of blockchain APIs. Whether you’re exploring blockchain development from a backend perspective, interested in the impact of MEV bots on the crypto market, or looking to build your own crypto payment solution, these writers have the answers you’re looking for. Be sure to check them out and follow these HackerNoon contributors. These stories highlight some of the most innovative and practical uses of blockchain APIs. Whether you’re exploring blockchain development from a backend perspective, interested in the impact of MEV bots on the crypto market, or looking to build your own crypto payment solution, these writers have the answers you’re looking for. Be sure to check them out and follow these HackerNoon contributors. After a thorough review and voting round by HackerNoon’s editorial team, we’re thrilled to announce the winners of the #blockchain-api writing contest. After a thorough review and voting round by HackerNoon’s editorial team, we’re thrilled to announce the winners of the #blockchain-api writing contest. And the Winners of the #blockchain-api Writing Contest Are… 3rd Place 🏆 https://hackernoon.com/mev-bots-how-do-they-influence-the-crypto-market?embedable=true https://hackernoon.com/mev-bots-how-do-they-influence-the-crypto-market?embedable=true In the case of DEX and lending protocols, MEV is a good thing. But for normal users (I only buy, I only sell), phenomena like sandwiching lead to a total mess. In the case of DEX and lending protocols, MEV is a good thing. But for normal users (I only buy, I only sell), phenomena like sandwiching lead to a total mess. Congratulations @nftbro, you’ve won $200. Congratulations @nftbro, you’ve won $200. Congratulations @nftbro , you’ve won $200. @nftbro 2nd Place 🏆 https://hackernoon.com/how-to-deploy-a-smart-contract-to-ethereum-network-using-drpc-api-key-and-endpoint?embedable=true https://hackernoon.com/how-to-deploy-a-smart-contract-to-ethereum-network-using-drpc-api-key-and-endpoint?embedable=true A step-by-step guide on how to write, compile, test and smart contract to Ethereum testnet using dRPC endpoint and API key. A step-by-step guide on how to write, compile, test and smart contract to Ethereum testnet using dRPC endpoint and API key. Congratulations @ileolami, you’ve won $300 Congratulations @ileolami, you’ve won $300 Congratulations @ileolami , you’ve won $300 @ileolami 1st Place 🏆 https://hackernoon.com/your-dapp-is-vulnerable-heres-whats-causing-it?embedable=true https://hackernoon.com/your-dapp-is-vulnerable-heres-whats-causing-it?embedable=true RPC Nodes are significant part of the blockchain infrastructure. Read on to learn about the danger of centralized RPC and the reliable alternatives. RPC Nodes are significant part of the blockchain infrastructure. Read on to learn about the danger of centralized RPC and the reliable alternatives. Congratulations @emmanuelaj, you’ve won $500 Congratulations @emmanuelaj, you’ve won $500 Congratulations @emmanuelaj , you’ve won $500 @emmanuelaj Congrats, once again, to all our winners. Thank you for all your hard work! Congrats, once again, to all our winners. Thank you for all your hard work! How to Claim Your HackerNoon Writing Contest Prize Contact yes-reply@hackernoon.com and sidra@hackernoon.com from the email address linked to your winning HackerNoon account. We will validate your claim and share a form requesting your details for reward distribution. You’ll receive your winnings in 2-4 weeks after completing the form. Contact yes-reply@hackernoon.com and sidra@hackernoon.com from the email address linked to your winning HackerNoon account. yes-reply@hackernoon.com sidra@hackernoon.com We will validate your claim and share a form requesting your details for reward distribution. You’ll receive your winnings in 2-4 weeks after completing the form. Note: You must contact us within 60 days of the winners’ announcement to claim your reward. Note: You must contact us within 60 days of the winners’ announcement to claim your reward. Note: You must contact us within 60 days of the winners’ announcement to claim your reward. Ready to be a winner? Ready to be a winner? We’ve got plenty of contests waiting for you! Head over to contests.hackernoon.com to see what's up for grabs and maybe snag a spot on our next winners' list! We’ve got plenty of contests waiting for you! 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