It's been a while since the last writing contest, and we are very excited to host this one! This contest is about Across Protocol (ACX), a cross-chain token bridge that transfers value between mainnet Ethereum and L2s. Across simplifies the user experience by ensuring that tokens can be transferred quickly and with minimal fees, making it an attractive choice for DeFi users, traders, and developers alike.
It is secured by UMA’s decentralized optimistic oracle, and helps users to transfer tokens between Ethereum (the mainnet) and various L2 networks, helping users to move assets between these ecosystems seamlessly; L2s include OP Network / Optimism Mainnet, which might interest Publish0x users!
The prize pool for this contest is $1,500, consisting of $1,000 in $USDC rewards + $500 in $ACX rewards!
>> Chance to Win from Extra Rewards in $ACX! Use the Across Protocol bridge or it's easy to use cross-chain swap interface Straddl; share your experience in #community-contributions channel in Across Discord! <<
#BridgeAcrossWithACX Writing Contest - Win Your Share from $1,500 in $USDC and $ACX Prize Pool!
Topics that you can write about to participate in this contest center around Across Protocol. Here are some of the topic ideas to help you get started:
Intents-based interoperability
An intent is a type of order where a user specifies an outcome instead of an execution path. Intents can be single-chain, or cross-chain where the user's desired outcomes is on a different chain than input assets. Read more in the Across Docs
Across+
Across+ uses cross-chain bridge hooks to access users and capital from other chains, eliminating the need for multichain deployment. Across+ uses an order standard that specifies a cross-chain limit order plus protocol action(s) to execute on destination.
New integrations:
Example: https://x.com/AcrossProtocol/status/1858572300611633535
ERC-7683
ERC-7683 standardizes how these crosschain interactions are expressed as intents, enabling seamless connectivity between Ethereum mainnet, L2s, and sidechains. Read more about ERC7683!
Extra points! Use your chance to earn extra rewards in $ACX and bonus contest points when you:
- Use the Across Protocol bridge and share the experience.
- OR share your #BridgeAcrossWithACX contest post in #community-contributions channel in Across Discord!
- OR use Straddl, the Across Protocl interface that makes it easy to perform cross-chain swaps directly—no need for a separate DEX step, saving you time and gas fees. Straddl is one of the projects that has been carried out by members of the Across community. It offers extremely fast and low-cost bridging between Ethereum mainnet and several L2 chains, currently on Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, Polygon, zkSync, and Linea. Straddl leverages Across Protocol and also introduces its own, unique bridging design.
- Share your contest article or experience with the protocol in #community-contributions channel in Across Discord in order to win even more rewards in $ACX! Even users who are not participating in this contest hosted on Publish0x can join!
2. Contest Deadline: Submit your entries between today, and Monday, 16th of December 2024.
3. Contest Prize Pool: $1,500 in $USDC and $ACX.
The total rewards prize pool consists of $1,000 in $USDC and $500 in $ACX. The rewards will be distributed as follows:
- Prize pool to be split between top posts is $1,100: 900 in $USDC + 200 in $ACX rewards! The prize pool will be split between ~8 - 20 winners, but the exact number will depend on overall and comparative post quality.
- Lucky winners (authors who haven't won any other award): $50 in $USDC rewards.
- Prizes for those participating in the social media / Twitter portion of the contest: $50 in $USDC rewards.
- EXTRA REWARDS IN $ACX GIVEAWAY! $300 in $ACX, to be distributed via #community-contributions channel in Across Discord via tip.cc! There are three ways to win even more rewards in $ACX: 1. Use the Across Protocol bridge and share the experience in #community-contributions channel in Across Discord 2. Share your post from this contest in Across Discord! 3. All users welcome! Simply join the #community-contributions channel in Across Discord, introduce yourself and let the members know you've come form Publish0x--lucky users will receive rewards in ACX!
*Rewards are sent over Optimism Network / OP Mainnet, and Ethereum Layer 2. USDC rewards will be distributed to qualifying users Publish0x accounts, while ACX rewards are distributed by Across Protocol team.
Extra $300 in ACX Rewards! All users welcome Giveaway + Share Your Experience with Across Protocol and Win from Extra Rewards in $ACX!
There are three ways to win even more rewards from $300 in ACX rewards pool, to be distributed via #community-contributions channel in Across Discord via tip.cc!
- 1. Use the Across Protocol bridge directly or through it's easy to use cross-chain interface Straddl and share the experience in #community-contributions channel in Across Discord in order to win even more rewards in $ACX and Extra Points in this contest!
- 2. Share your post from this contest in #community-contributions channel in Across Discord!
- 3. All users welcome! Simply join the #community-contributions channel in Across Discord, introduce yourself and let the members know you've come form Publish0x!--lucky users will receive rewards in ACX!
Mini #BridgeAcrossWithACX Twitter / X Giveaway - $50 in $USDC to Be Split Between 10 Users.
We've prepared $50 in $USDC rewards for the #BridgeAcrossWithACX Twitter Giveaway. The $50 in USDC rewards for the Twitter Giveaway will be split between 10 users with $5 in $USDC each.
The rewards will be split between users who:
- Retweet this Tweet / Quote Tweet using the hashtag #BridgeAcrossWithACX: https://x.com/publish0x/status/1861808277304344922
- Tag @AcrossProtocol.
- Follow both @Publish0x and @AcrossProtocol Twitter accounts.
- Connect with the community on Discord (if you use it).
Here's an example retweet / quote tweet:
Rules and How to Enter the #BridgeAcrossWithACX Contest.
- Submit your original (and not copy pasted, reworded, translated, transcribed, or AI written) post published on Publish0x.com (you can embed your video from Youtube) between today and Monday, December 25th 2023.
- Use the tag #BridgeAcrossWithACX on your post (without the “#”, you cannot use “#” when using tags for your posts on Publish0x).
- By submitting a post in this contest you give #BridgeAcrossWithACX the right to reuse (republish) the content or parts of content on another website.
Great, I Can't Wait to Get Started! Where Can I Find Out More About Across Protocol?
Across is a cross-chain token bridge that transfers value between mainnet Ethereum and L2s. It is secured by UMA’s decentralized optimistic oracle. It simplifies the user experience by ensuring that tokens can be transferred quickly and with minimal fees, making it an attractive choice for DeFi users, traders, and developers alike.
Across helps users to transfer tokens between Ethereum (the mainnet) and various L2 networks, helping users to move assets between these ecosystems seamlessly.
The launch of Across V3 created the intents-based interoperability platform for developers to offer world-class, Web2-grade UX to their users. V3 introduces new features such as: Across Settlement, which is the only production-ready, modular settlement layer for cross-chain intents and Across+, a chain abstraction tool that offers cross-chain bridge hooks for intents.
ERC-7683 represents a key milestone in blockchain's evolution toward open, interoperable protocols that benefit the entire ecosystem. Created by Across Protocol and Uniswap, ERC-7683 simplifies cross-chain transactions by providing a unified framework for connecting different blockchain networks.
Straddl is an Across Protocol interface that makes it easy to perform cross-chain swaps directly—no need for a separate DEX step, saving you time and gas fees.
Connect With Across Protocol Team and community:
- dApp: https://across.to/
- Discord: https://discord.gg/across
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@acrossprotocol
- Docs: https://docs.across.to/
- Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/acrossprotocol
- Twitter: https://x.com/AcrossProtocol
- Across Intern: https://x.com/AcrossInternV2
- Straddl: https://straddl.io
- Check a bundle of Across content from one of our OG creators on P0x - PVM!
>> Chance to Win from Extra Rewards in $ACX! Use the Across Protocol bridge or it's easy to use cross-chain swap interface Straddl; share your experience in #community-contributions channel in Across Discord! <<
How Will the Winners Be Paid?
The winners will be announced a couple of weeks after the contest is over. Here is how the rewards will be distributed to qualifying users:
- Rewards in $USDC will be sent to the winners will be sent their rewards directly to their Publish0x accounts, and will be able to withdraw them from here.
- Rewards in $ACX will be distributed by Across Protocol team either via #community-contributions channel in Across Discord via tip.cc OR directly to the users Optimism Network address.
*Rewards are sent over Optimism Network / OP Mainnet, and Ethereum Layer 2.
Proof that we pay can be seen by checking Publish0x payout address on the blockchain, here.
In case you win a prize in the Twitter / X contest and your usernames are different on Twitter and Publish0x, don't worry. In that case, we will simply send you a DM on Twitter asking your for your username on Publish0x, and then you will get the reward!
How Can I Participate in the #BridgeAcrossWithACX Writing Contest if I'm Not Author on Publish0x?
Don't worry, we've got you covered! Simply apply for authorship at https://www.publish0x.com/become or send our support an email at [email protected] and let us know that you'd like to be a part of #BridgeAcrossWithACX writing contest. We'll make sure to get back to you extra fast. :)
PS. In case you need to bridge assets between Ethereum and Layer 2s including Optimism Network and Arbitrum, try the Across Protocol Bridge, share your experience in #community-contributions channel in Across Discord, and win extra points!
If you have any questions, let me know in the comments below. Best of luck in the contest!
