Game of Stakes: Code Edition
Competitive developer program inspired by Cosmos āGame of Stakesā but focused on application development rather than validation.
Concept Overview
āThe Best App Winsā
A global competition to build the most innovative applications on Amigos platform
Two Competition Tracks:
- Build Track: Create entirely new applications
- Fork & Improve Track: Take existing apps and make them significantly better
Duration: 3-month competition with monthly milestones
Competition Structure
Track 1: Build from Scratch
Challenge: Create the most innovative new application
Categories:
- Social & Communication: Forums, chat, social networks
- Productivity: Project management, note-taking, collaboration tools
- Finance & Commerce: Payment systems, marketplaces, DeFi protocols
- AI & Automation: Intelligent agents, workflow automation, ML services
- Gaming & Entertainment: Games, NFT platforms, creator economies
- Infrastructure: Developer tools, monitoring, deployment services
Judging Criteria:
- Innovation (30%): How novel and creative is the concept?
- Technical Excellence (25%): Code quality, architecture, performance
- Multi-Network Usage (20%): Effective use of local/PaaS/blockchain networks
- User Experience (15%): Usability, design, accessibility
- Community Impact (10%): Potential for ecosystem growth
Track 2: Fork & Improve
Challenge: Take any existing application and dramatically improve it
Eligible Targets:
- Open Source Web2 Apps: Reddit, Discord, GitHub alternatives
- Existing DApps: Uniswap, OpenSea, ENS forks with improvements
- Traditional Tools: Slack, Notion, Figma reimagined for Web3
- Previous Game Entries: Build on other participantsā work
Judging Criteria:
- Improvement Magnitude (35%): How much better is it than the original?
- Innovation in Approach (25%): Novel solutions to existing problems
- Technical Implementation (20%): Code quality and architecture
- User Adoption (15%): Evidence of real usage and feedback
- Original Attribution (5%): Proper credit and open source practices
Prize Structure
Grand Prizes (Per Track)
- 1st Place: ā¬100,000 + Amigos equity + Featured partnership
- 2nd Place: ā¬50,000 + Amigos tokens + Advisory role
- 3rd Place: ā¬25,000 + Amigos tokens + Platform promotion
Monthly Milestone Prizes
- Best Progress: ā¬5,000 per month per track
- Most Innovative Feature: ā¬3,000 per month
- Best Multi-Network Integration: ā¬3,000 per month
- Community Favorite: ā¬2,000 per month (voted by developers)
Special Recognition Awards
- Best AI Integration: ā¬10,000
- Best Cross-Chain Application: ā¬10,000
- Most Impactful Social Good: ā¬10,000
- Best Developer Experience: ā¬10,000
- Most Creative Use of Imports: ā¬10,000
Implementation Strategy
Phase 1: Platform Readiness (Month 1)
Prerequisites for competition launch:
- Local development environment stable
- Basic NetworkInterface working
- CLI tools functional for push/call/inspect
- Web explorer operational
- Documentation and tutorials complete
Phase 2: Developer Onboarding (Weeks 1-2)
Recruitment and setup:
- Application process with team registration
- Developer onboarding workshops
- Technical workshops on multi-network development
- Mentorship matching with Amigos team members
- Community Discord/forum setup
Phase 3: Competition Execution (Months 2-4)
Monthly milestone structure:
Month 1: Foundation
- Teams submit initial concepts and architecture
- First working prototypes deployed locally
- Monthly showcase and feedback session
Month 2: Integration
- Multi-network deployment required
- Advanced features and optimizations
- User testing and feedback incorporation
Month 3: Polish & Launch
- Production-ready applications
- User acquisition and growth metrics
- Final presentations and judging
Phase 4: Ecosystem Integration (Ongoing)
Post-competition integration:
- Winning applications featured in Amigos marketplace
- Ongoing development grants for top teams
- Integration into Amigos core services where appropriate
- Hiring opportunities for exceptional developers
Marketing & Promotion Strategy
Pre-Launch (2 months before)
Building awareness and anticipation:
- Developer Conference Talks: Present at Go conferences, Web3 events
- Technical Blog Series: āBuilding the Future of Applicationsā
- Influencer Partnerships: Top Go developers, Web3 builders
- Early Access Program: Limited beta for competition preparation
During Competition
Maximum visibility and engagement:
- Weekly Developer Streams: Live coding sessions with participants
- Progress Showcases: Monthly demo days with community voting
- Social Media Campaign: #GameOfStakes hashtag, viral moments
- Press Coverage: Technical publications, crypto media, developer blogs
- Partnership Announcements: Judge reveals, sponsor integrations
Post-Competition
Ecosystem growth and retention:
- Winner Showcase Tour: Conference presentations, case studies
- Open Source Everything: All code public for learning and forking
- Developer Testimonials: Success stories and platform benefits
- Next Competition Tease: Quarterly or bi-annual events
Technical Implementation
Competition Platform Features
Developer Portal:
// Auto-generated project templates
amigo init --template=social-app MyForum
amigo init --template=defi-protocol MyDEX
amigo init --fork=github.com/reddit/reddit MyBetterReddit
// Competition-specific tools
amigo submit --track=build --category=social
amigo metrics --include=performance,usage,multi-network
amigo showcase --public --demo-url=https://myapp.demo
Judging Infrastructure:
- Automated metrics collection (performance, network usage)
- Code quality analysis (linting, complexity, test coverage)
- Multi-network deployment verification
- User feedback integration systems
Community Features:
- Real-time leaderboards with multiple metrics
- Code browsing and commenting system
- Voting mechanisms for community awards
- Mentorship matching and communication tools
Success Metrics
Participation Targets
- 500+ registered developers across both tracks
- 100+ submitted applications (60 build, 40 fork & improve)
- 20+ countries represented in participant base
- 50+ companies allowing employee participation
Quality Metrics
- 10+ production-ready applications post-competition
- 80%+ code quality score average across submissions
- 90%+ multi-network usage in final submissions
- 100+ community-generated tutorials and examples
Ecosystem Impact
- 1000+ new Amigos developers onboarded through competition
- 10M+ total interactions with submitted applications
- 50+ job placements within crypto/Web3 companies
- 5+ spin-off companies founded by participants
Risk Management
Technical Risks
- Platform Stability: Extensive testing before competition launch
- Scalability Issues: Load testing with expected participant volume
- Security Vulnerabilities: Code audits and bug bounty programs
Legal & Compliance
- IP Protection: Clear terms for code ownership and licensing
- Prize Distribution: Compliance with local regulations per participant
- Tax Implications: Guidance and documentation for winners
Community Management
- Fair Judging: Transparent criteria and diverse judge panel
- Code Plagiarism: Automated detection and clear penalties
- Community Toxicity: Moderation policies and enforcement
Long-term Vision
Quarterly Competitions
Sustained developer engagement:
- Seasonal Themes: AI integration, cross-chain, enterprise, social good
- Difficulty Progression: Advanced challenges as platform matures
- Alumni Network: Previous participants become mentors and judges
Ecosystem Flywheel
Self-reinforcing growth cycle:
- Competition attracts top developers
- High-quality applications showcase platform capabilities
- Applications attract users and new developers
- Growing ecosystem increases competition prestige
- Cycle repeats with larger scale and better quality
Industry Standard
Establishing Amigos as developer platform of choice:
- Other platforms adopt similar competition models
- āGame of Stakes: Code Editionā becomes annual developer calendar event
- Winning applications become case studies in computer science education
- Competition alumni become advocates and ecosystem builders