This is your final boarding call for the #blockchain Writing Contest brought to you by Aleph Cloud and HackerNoon.

The countdown is on: Submissions close May 7, 2025. So, if you’ve been sitting on an idea, or are just now hearing about this great opportunity, now’s the time to put pen to paper (or fingers to keys) and write for your shot at $2,000 in prizes.

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We’re highlighting how decentralized tech interacts with technology scaling, data storage, and operations.

Contest sponsor, Aleph Cloud, is a Web3 Supercloud built on hundreds of globally distributed nodes providing infrastructure for decentralized storage, compute, and AI. They're backing this contest with a $2,000 prize pool to reward developers, writers, and researchers who can adequately explore the nuances of the decentralized revolution.

Participants may enter the contest under any of these categories:
- #decentralized-ai
- #decentralized-cloud
- #dePIN

To enter, choose at least one writing prompt from the categories below and submit your answer.

You can view the full list of prompts HERE.

Here are some prompts (and simplified writing templates) to get you started:

#decentralized-ai
- How Can Blockchain Technology Make AI Systems More Transparent? And why is it necessary for AI systems to be transparent in the first place? 👉 Use this template.
- How do Aleph Cloud’s decentralized storage and compute solutions support decentralized AI applications? 👉 Use this template.

#decentralized-cloud
- What are the main benefits of decentralized cloud computing compared to traditional cloud services? 👉 Use this template.
- Is decentralized cloud more cost-effective than traditional cloud services? 👉 Use this template.

#dePIN
- How can DePIN technology improve global connectivity, especially in remote or underserved regions? 👉 Use this template.
- How can individuals or companies contribute hardware to Aleph Cloud's DePIN?
👉 Use this template.

Good luck,
The HackerNoon Team.