Decentralized category in Gamedev.js Jam 2021
Tags: gamedev, crypto, near, ipfs
Published: 2021-04-06 16:45:22

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title: Decentralized category in Gamedev.js Jam 2021
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date: 2021-04-06 00:00:00 UTC
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After [announcing the Web Monetization category](https://enclavegames.com/blog/gamedevjs-jam-2021-web-monetization/) in the upcoming [Gamedev.js Jam 2021](https://gamedevjs.com/jam/2021/), now it’s time to reveal the second, **Decentralized** one, organized in partnership with [Protocol Labs](https://protocol.ai/) and [NEAR Protocol](https://near.org/)!

The **Decentralized category** will offer various prizes for doing challenges - building games using the technologies provided by either of our partners: **NEAR** or **Protocol Labs** (or both). Entries will be judged by a panel of experts - they will be announced in the next few days.

## [<svg aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" height="16" version="1.1" viewbox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg>](#near-protocol)NEAR Protocol

Top 10 entries using the [NEAR platform](https://near.org/) will receive **NEAR** coins:

- 1st place: 225 NEAR (~$1500)
- 2nd place: 175 NEAR
- 3rd place: 125 NEAR
- 4th place: 75 NEAR
- 5th place: 25 NEAR
- 6th-10th places: 15 NEAR (~$100)

That’s a total of **700 NEAR** currently worth roughly **$5000** to be given away as prizes. You can learn more about the development on NEAR by checking out the [Getting Started](https://docs.near.org/docs/develop/basics/getting-started) guide, looking at the source code of the [Examples](https://examples.near.org/), or doing the free [NEAR Academy](https://near.academy/) course.

## [<svg aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" height="16" version="1.1" viewbox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg>](#protocol-labs)Protocol Labs

Top 10 entries using [IPFS](https://ipfs.io/) or any other [Protocol Labs](https://protocol.ai/) technology will receive **Filecoins** :

- 1st place: 8 FIL (~$1500)
- 2nd place: 6 FIL
- 3rd place: 4 FIL
- 4th place: 2 FIL
- 5th place: 1 FIL
- 6th-10th places: 0,6 FIL (~$100)

That’s a total of **24 FIL** currently worth roughly **$5000** to be given away as prizes. Make sure to check the [Protocol Labs’ Work page](https://protocol.ai/work/) for their projects, the [IPFS docs](https://docs.ipfs.io/) and [Filecoin docs](https://docs.filecoin.io/) specifically to see what you can use to build your game.

### [<svg aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" height="16" version="1.1" viewbox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg>](#paras-challenge)Paras challenge

On top of all that, the [Paras marketplace](https://paras.id/) for Digital Art Cards is putting a challenge as well: build a card game that uses their cards, and win **$500** cash. Winning entry will be selected by the **Paras** team.

### [<svg aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" height="16" version="1.1" viewbox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg>](#hardware-prizes)Hardware prizes

To make things more physical, we will be also offering hardware wallets to the best entries participating in the Decentralized category - it would be cool to store the coins you just won on a secure device, right?

Top 10 entries using any of the decentralized technologies: **IPFS** , **Filecoin** , **NEAR** , on anything else entirely, will win one [Ledger Nano S](https://shop.ledger.com/products/ledger-nano-s) each, so a total of **10 devices**.

### [<svg aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" height="16" version="1.1" viewbox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg>](#mix-and-match)Mix and match

You are free to participate in any and all the challenges. Building a card game using IPFS for decentralized storage and NEAR for smart contracts? Go for it! Tossing in Web Monetization as well? If it’s possible, build it!

### [<svg aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" height="16" version="1.1" viewbox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg>](#value-of-coins)Value of coins

The sum of both challenges from Near and Protocol Labs is currenly worth around $10k, but this is their value today. The prizes are given as they are, in their respective coins. The price of either _NEAR_ or _FIL_ [may change](https://screenrant.com/starcraft-bitcoin-prize-last-place-losers-million-dollars/) as the crypto is very volatile at the moment - it may double in the coming weeks, or drop in half.

![Enclave Games - Gamedev.js Jam 2021: Decentralized category - StarCraft](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/d29plya5oyg2r62ilf9h.png)

Keep in mind your prize may increase or decrease in value between now when it is being announced, and the time you will receive it - you will get the coins, not their current worth in USD. You can, however, decide to get the prize in USD - coins will have to be converted to USD based on given exchange rate, and you’ll have to pay any conversion fees.

### [<svg aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" height="16" version="1.1" viewbox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg>](#op-games-support)OP Games support

Last, but definitely not least, I’d like to thank [Paul Gadi](https://twitter.com/polats) from [OP Games](https://outplay.games/) for his help organizing and running the Decentralized category in the competition.

## [<svg aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" height="16" version="1.1" viewbox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg>](#next-steps)Next steps

Remember: [Gamedev.js Jam 2021](https://gamedevjs.com/jam/2021/) starts in a week, on Tuesday April 13th, and will run for two weeks up until April 26th, [hosted on Itch.io](https://itch.io/jam/gamedevjs-2021). The voting and judging period will happen in the following week, with winners announced on Monday May 3rd.