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Houston, we have a deadline! |
Calling all writers, space geeks, blockchain advocates, and technologists around the globe. This is your final systems check before the submissions window for Round 2 of the Spacecoin Writing Contest closes on July 7, 2025. If you’re sitting on an unfinished draft or just getting ready to put pen to paper, now’s the time to lock in (as the kids say), finish up your piece, and submit your entry for a chance to win from the 15,000 USDT prize pool. |
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Contest Timeline |
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In case you missed it: Spacecoin and HackerNoon launched the Spacecoin Writing Contest at the start of the year to give writers a chance to connect with Spacecoin’s mission—leveraging blockchain to decentralize the internet, bridge digital divides, and deliver affordable, borderless connectivity to billions. Round 1 closed on May 7, 2025, after generating over 110k pageviews and over 100 hours of insightful reading across all published stories. Four writers—@thebojda, @jroseland, @nftbro, and @maxo1st—took home a combined 3000 USDT for their winning entries. Follow the steps below, and you could be next up on the podium! |
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How to Enter the Spacecoin Writing Contest |
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Step 1: Write ✍️ Submit an article that answers one question under any of the following contest tags.
🛎️ Note: Each tag comes with a list of writing prompts. Below are just are few examples. 🤍 #decentralized-internet Can a decentralized internet truly eliminate internet censorship? Answer with this template to enter. How can decentralized systems combat the network effect? Answer with this template to enter.
🤍 #spacetech How can space tech be used to build a decentralized internet? Answer with this template to enter. What’s the Most Promising Earth Application of Space Technology? Answer with this template to enter.
🤍 #blockchain-use-case What’s the Best Example of a Purpose-Driven Blockchain You Know? Answer with this template to enter. How can blockchain help promote financial inclusion among the unbanked? Answer with this template to enter. |
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Additionally, participants may also submit stories under any of the contest tags.
🤍#spacecoin: Discuss Spacecoin’s mission to decentralize the internet. Answer with this writing template to enter. 🤍 #creditcoin: How Does Creditcoin Create Trust in On-Chain Lending Ecosystems? Answer with this writing template. 🤍 #gluwa: How does Gluwa facilitate global financial inclusion? Answer with this writing template. |
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Step 2: Submit ✉️ Submit your article for review on HackerNoon, making sure to include your chosen contest tag. Then, add seven additional relevant tags to improve distribution and visibility. Step 3: Share (Optional) 🔗 Once published, share your article across social media platforms using the contest hashtag to increase visibility and engage with the community. That’s it! Follow these simple steps and you’ll be in the running to win from a 15,000 USDT prize pool, awarded as follows: |
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Good luck, The HackerNoon Team. |
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