We’ve listened to your valuable feedback and taken it to heart 
, recognizing the importance of rewarding completed projects in this exhilarating hackathon. Thus, we’re thrilled to continue the two-milestone submission process that proved successful in HackaTRON Season 4. Get ready to embark on this incredible journey with us!
The first milestone, to be unveiled on 2023-11-10T20:00:00Z, is open to all participants who have successfully completed Milestone 1 of their projects. As we evaluate the submissions, our esteemed panel of judges will select the exceptional qualifiers who will be awarded a generous 30% of the prize money. But the excitement doesn’t end there! The remaining 70% of the prize pool will be granted to those who reach Milestone 2 and successfully deploy a fully functional Dapp on the TRON/BTTC mainnet. Prepare to witness innovation and excellence firsthand as we reward exceptional accomplishments.
In the spirit of fairness and transparency, we require all projects to have a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) hosted online. For projects involving smart contracts, deployment on the testnet or mainnet is essential 
. We encourage thorough testing on the testnet and urge you to invite the community to experience your projects, gaining their support and invaluable feedback as you work towards launching on the mainnet.
To foster interaction between participants and the community, posting on the TRON DAO Forum is a mandatory aspect of this Hackathon 
. Embrace this opportunity to engage with like-minded individuals, seeking their valuable insights and input. Remember, the community will play a pivotal role in selecting winners through polling, ensuring a democratic and inclusive experience for all.
But wait, there’s more! We’re thrilled to announce the addition of bonus awards in the TRON Grand Hackathon S5. 
The Determination Prize, totaling 9,000 USDD, will be awarded by TRON DAO to two projects (4,500 USDD each) that demonstrate exceptional value to the community. These projects, regardless of their advancement to the pre-selection round, have the chance to receive well-deserved recognition and reward for their unwavering dedication and continuous progress. To be eligible for this esteemed award, projects must be fully functional on the mainnet by Nov 30 and have garnered positive feedback from the community. Seize this incredible opportunity to showcase your skills, creativity, and unwavering commitment, and receive the recognition you deserve.
Additionally, the captivating Project Engagement Prize, valued at 6,000 USDD, will be bestowed upon two projects (3,000 USDD each) that exhibit exceptional engagement with the community, despite not having received any previous prizes. This is a chance to shine and be acknowledged for your active involvement and meaningful connections established within the community.
In a thrilling twist, we’ve introduced two exciting new tracks for Season 5:
- Artistry: Unleash your creative prowess in visual projects that embrace GameFi, NFTs, assets, and ventures related to the Metaverse. Showcasing your submission’s blockchain-related nature and its potential to benefit from the integration of blockchain elements is a must.
- AI: Embrace the power of Artificial Intelligence to make a positive impact. These projects should leverage the capabilities of the TRON/BTTC blockchain to craft solutions that promote the usage of AI or contribute to an AI-centric future. Possibilities include AI blockchain developer support, NFT-based AI generation, or any AI implementation using TRON and BTTC.
The TRON Grand Hackathon Season 5 and the TRON DAO Forum are all about unlocking possibilities, fostering interactions, and empowering the TRON DAO community to shape the digital world. The decentralized web thrives on placing power in the hands of the people, and with HackaTRON S5, anyone can seize the opportunity 