Radiant Community Initiatives

Initiatives and goals towards the growth, strength, awareness and adoption of the Radiant Network and ecosystem around the world.

Radiant Blockchain Hackathon

The hackathon is now live and runs from October 2 to October 31, 2024, and it's time to start building!

The Radiant Blockchain (RXD) Hackathon is an event designed to stimulate innovation and development within the Radiant ecosystem.

Join developers, creators, and innovators from around the world in shaping the future of decentralized technology on the Radiant network.

When & Where?

Dates: October 2 — October 31, 2024

Location: Online, with the main communication hub on our Discord.

You can already join the hackathon channels and start connecting!

Hackathon-Lounge: Find a team, share tips, and brainstorm ideas! Keep your notifications on here for important updates.

Hackathon-Projects: Once the hackathon starts, teams will document their progress and interact in their own forum-like posts

Hackathon Prizes:

Total Prize Pool 10 million RXD

1st Prize 3,000,000 RXD

2nd Prize 2,000,000 RXD

3rd Prize 1,000,000 RXD

Community Choice Award: 1,000,000 RXD (Could go to a top 3 project if so chosen, will be done by community voting)

Special Awards & Bounties: Over 3,000,000 RXD for exceptional projects and bounties completed successfully

Additional prizes include sponsored Tangem wallets to the top projects! Big thank you to Tangem for their support of decentralized projects.

Categories & Bounties

Participants can join solo or as a team to tackle the following challenges:

dApp Development: Build decentralized applications and push the limits of innovation on the Radiant network.

Tooling: Create new tools to enhance Radiant's blockchain functionality.

Interoperability: Work on connecting Radiant with other blockchain systems.

Wish list items and bounties can include:

• Enhanced indexers
• Advanced RXD/Token explorers
• Multi-GPU token mining software
• Complex tokenomics for glyphs
• P2P token and Radiant transactions using PSBTs
• Privacy coins, stable coins, and decentralized exchanges
• DEX/Atomic swaps/bridges
• Shopping/reward apps, lottery apps, storage apps, game apps
• App development, Tooling, and Wallets

You can also propose your own ideas and bounty in the general hackathon chat!

Join the Radiant Discord and hop into the #hackathon-lounge to team up, brainstorm, and stay up-to-date on all the latest news. Post your projects in #hackathon-projects.

Read the Radiant RXD Inaugural Hackathon Medium post for more details.

Radiant Blockchain Foundation

The Foundation is dedicated to advancing the Radiant blockchain ecosystem by supporting development, fostering innovation, and empowering Radiant's incredible community for long term growth and the future of digital asset management.

The Radiant Blockchain Foundation is ancillary to the Radiant Community and does not control or dictate any aspect of the project. It is designed to support the project and be available to assist it as we grow in the future.

Visit the official website, follow on X and Medium.

Foundation's Vision

Support Developers: Commitment to helping provide the tools, guides, and support needed for building on the Radiant network.

Community Engagement: Joining in forums, events, and discussions to help shape the future of Radiant. Marketing of the project to grow the user base and attract new members and dev talent. Will not replace what we have in Discord but augment it.

Innovation & Growth: Advocate for the adoption and integration of Radiant technology in real-world applications. Attracting talent and new partners including marketers, businesses, and exchanges.

Foundation's 1st Initiative

Initiate market making with Vortex

This crucial step is designed to protect the hard-fought exchange listings that the Radiant Community has worked tirelessly to fund, and increase liquidity of the commodity coin $RXD.

Increased liquidity is crucial for driving both adoption and long-term success:

1. Easier Trading & Price Stability
   • Smooth Transactions: Higher liquidity means there are more buyers and sellers in the market, making it easier to buy or sell assets without causing drastic price changes.
   • Price Efficiency: With more liquidity, prices become more stable, reducing extreme fluctuations that can scare away investors and traders.
2. Attracts Investors
   • Market Confidence: Investors are more likely to participate in markets where liquidity is high because they know they can enter or exit positions easily without significantly affecting the price.
   • Reduced Volatility: A liquid market reflects the fair value of an asset more accurately, which attracts institutional and retail investors looking for more predictable pricing.
3. Encourages Exchange Listings
   • Exchange Support: Exchanges are more likely to list and maintain assets that have strong liquidity because it ensures smoother trading operations, which enhances their own revenue and user satisfaction.
   • Visibility: With higher liquidity, a project's coin may get listed on more exchanges, increasing exposure and accessibility to a broader audience.
4. Improves Network Usability
   • Coin Utility: Increased liquidity makes it easier for users to convert their coins into other assets or fiat, enhancing the overall utility of the coin.
   • Ecosystem Growth: Developers and businesses are more inclined to build on a blockchain when the native coin is liquid and easily tradable, further promoting growth within the ecosystem.

Radiant Blockchain Ambassador Program

This initiative is designed to harness Radiant's global community's passion and dedication, empowering individuals to promote Radiant, educate others, and contribute to Radiant's ecosystem's growth. Read the initial proposal here.

Key highlights of the Ambassador Program:

Structured Roles: From Candidate Ambassadors to Regional Heads, with clear paths for growth and contribution.

Quarterly Onboarding: A focused intake process ensuring quality and alignment with Radiant's values.

Education & Support: Access to training, a comprehensive handbook, and ongoing mentorship.

Interactive World Map: An online map (example) on the Radiant Foundation website showcasing ambassadors by region, enhancing global visibility and collaboration.

Grant Opportunities: Ambassadors can apply for funding to support community events and initiatives.

This program will strengthen the Radiant Community, promote decentralization, and enhance Radiant's global reach.

Join Radiant Discord to find out more information