Are you looking to build the future of blockchain applications? Look no further than Cartesi! Cartesi is changing the game by making DApp development easier, faster, and more accessible. How, you ask? By enabling scalable and decentralized computation with Linux-based operating systems, Cartesi brings real-world computations to the blockchain. 💪 Here are just a few reasons why to build on Cartesi:

• With Cartesi's layer-2 infrastructure, you can develop and deploy blockchain applications much faster and cheaper than traditional methods.
• Cartesi's Linux-based operating system allows you to leverage familiar tools and languages, making development a breeze for anyone with programming experience.

Cartesi has already become a leading player in the industry, attracting a strong community of developers who are passionate about using blockchain to make a positive impact on the world. Want to be a part of the action? Then join the Cartesi Global Hackathon! 💰💡In this post, we will answer some of the most important questions about the hackathon.

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What is the Cartesi Global Hackathon?

The Cartesi Global Hackathon is 

🌎 online, open to anyone in the word

⏰ lasts for 6 weeks 

💰 has a prize pool of $15,000 for the winners

REGISTER HERE and submit your project by April 25! 

During the 6 weeks, the Cartesi team will do several workshops to support the participants (including Design Thinking & Team Formation and a Coding Bootcamp). 

With big prizes up for grabs, the Cartesi Hackathon is a must-attend event for anyone interested in blockchain, entrepreneurship, or software development. Check out the website for all the details and get ready! 🏆

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Who should join the hackathon?

Although the hackathon is suitable for developers with strong programming skills and teams around the developers, certain people can find it easier to build on Cartesi.

In fact, Cartesi was designed to make it easier for developers familiar with Ethereum and Solidity to build DApps on its platform. Cartesi supports the same programming languages used in Ethereum, including Solidity, and allows developers to use the same development tools, such as Remix and Truffle.

One significant difference between the two platforms is that Cartesi is a layer-2 solution that aims to improve scalability and reduce transaction costs by offloading computation from the blockchain to off-chain computation environments. Developers will need to learn how to use Cartesi's specific off-chain computation tools, such as Descartes, but the learning curve is relatively low, and documentation and resources are available to help.

Overall, those with experience in Ethereum and Solidity should find it relatively easy to onboard to Cartesi and start building DApps.

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How to prepare for the Cartesi Global Hackathon?

If you’re new to Cartesi but have some exposure to programming and web3, you can use the following resources to start building:

Step 1: Learn what is Cartesi and how it is different:

• Read this page on documentation.
• Watch Why Cartesi Matters? (5 min video)
• See this video (in Turkish) to understand Cartesi better.

Step 2: Start building on Cartesi:

• First, do this: The fastest way of getting started is by Running a Simple DApp that is already built using Python. 
• Then, you can do two things: 1) If you want to learn theoretical concepts such as DApp architecture, available APIs, read Cartesi Rollups. 2) If you want to start build DApps, go ahead and complete this part of documentation.
• If you want to see how all these work in action, watch this video.

‍Step 3: See other DApp examples on this GitHub page.

So, with these tips and a bit of elbow grease, you'll be ready to take on the Cartesi Global Hackathon like a pro! Good luck and have a blast! 🚀🎉

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Conclusion

Whether you're a seasoned developer, an aspiring entrepreneur, or simply love tech, this hackathon is for you. With big prizes, industry exposure, and a chance to learn from Cartesi's cutting-edge technology, it's an opportunity you won't want to miss. So what are you waiting for? Grab your laptop and get ready to build something amazing with Cartesi! 🎉🚀