DecentraHack

The DecentraHack is a competitive hackathon organized by the LFDT Student Chapter, PCCOE, aimed at building real, practical, and technically sound solutions with working prototypes. The event focuses on cutting-edge technologies including Agentic AI, Blockchain, Web3, Cybersecurity, Digital Identity, and Open Innovation, encouraging participants to innovate with practical impact. Eligibility: Open to B.Tech students Final-year B.Tech students must participate Interdisciplinary and computer engineering-based projects are allowed Each participant can be part of only one team Team Formation: Participation allowed only in teams Maximum team size: 4 members Team members cannot be changed after registration Problem Domains: Agentic AI Blockchain & Web3 Cybersecurity Digital Identity Open Innovation Interdisciplinary problem statements Event Structure & Timeline: Round 1: Idea Submission Mode: Online Date: 14 January Submission: PPT including problem statement and proposed solution Shortlisting: Based on evaluation, teams move to development phase Round 2: Development Phase Mode: Online Phase Begins: 15 January Final Submission: 20 January Requirements: Develop a functional working prototype Maintain regular GitHub commits in a single common repository Submission: GitHub repository link + demo video of working solution Internal Evaluation (Review I) Mode: Offline Date: 23 January 2026 Shortlisting: Top 15 teams Time per team: 30 minutes (Presentation + Q&A) Round 3: Final Presentation (Final Review) Mode: Offline Date: 23 January 2026 Time per team: 30 minutes Presentation of working prototype before judges Evaluation Criteria: Innovation Technical strength Practical impact and usefulness Top 4 teams will be declared winners Rules & Regulations: Maximum 4 members per team Team composition cannot be changed after registration Only the idea submitted in Round 1 may be developed further All development must be done during the hackathon period One common GitHub repository is mandatory Plagiarism will lead to immediate disqualification Decisions of the organizing committee are final and binding