The Decentralized Internet Writing Contest by QuickNode and HackerNoon

Hey, Hackers! The Decentralized Internet Writing Contest has just got BIGGER! HackerNoon is excited to host the contest in collaboration with !

Here’s your chance to win money from a whopping $5000 monthly prize pool! You can write about anything related to decentralized internet - it could be the exciting new updates you know about or your opinion piece on them.

View the decentralized internet stories for inspiration.

About QuickNode

Quicknode makes it simple to power your blockchain applications and scale up as you grow. From elastic APIs & dedicated nodes, to powerful tools & analytics, all at your command through a simple control panel.

Prizes Awarded Each Month

• 1st Prize: 2500 USDT

• 2nd Prize: 1500 USDT

• 3rd Prize: 500 USDT

• Most Read: 500 USDT

  The Decentralized Internet Writing Contest Rules & Guidelines

• Must be 18+ to enter.

• Story content can be any original story on #decentralized internet.

• Must create a HackerNoon account, as winners will be contacted via email.

Who Can Enter the Contest?

Anyone above 18! There are no location restrictions. You have to make a profile on HackerNoon to enter the contest.

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.

How Long Will the Contest Run?

There will be 3 rounds in total.

• Round 1: March 1 - March 31, 2022
• Round 2: April 1 - April 30, 2022
• Round 3: May 1 - May 31, 2022

Can I submit more than one entry to the contest?

Of course, you can! Each story submission shall be considered a new entry into the writing contest.

How are the winners selected?

• Each month, we’ll take the top 10 story submissions that generated the most traffic.
• Those ten stories will be voted on by HackerNoon staff, and the 4 stories with the most votes will win.

Can I win more than one prize?

Yes! If you submit multiple stories, each has the chance to win.

Nominees are selected by total traffic each month and then voted on by our team. If 2 of your submitted stories that month are in the top 10 most-visited that month, both of them are eligible to win a prize. Meaning you could potentially bag both first and second place in the contest if 2 of your stories make it to the top 10!

If I win a prize in round 1, can I still submit another entry into round 2?

Absolutely! Please feel free to enter each round of the competition.

We are waiting for your submissions! Let’s win some $$$!

All hail to Decentralization!