Helius

This is a track for the Redacted hackathon, hosted exclusively on Superteam Earn.

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Objective: Protect users from apps that perform sandwich attacks, where transactions are exploited by placing orders before and after a target transaction to profit at the user’s expense.<h4 class="heading-node">What to Do</h4>Participants can submit one or more of the following:<ul class="list-node"><li>A user-friendly alert tool (built with no-code tools or simple scripts) that detects potential sandwich attacks and warns users, based on patterns like rapid buy-sell transactions.</li><li>An educational video or infographic explaining sandwich attacks and how users can protect themselves using Solana.</li><li>A smart contract template or guide showing developers how to build DeFi apps resistant to sandwich attacks.</li></ul><h4 class="heading-node">Deliverables</h4><ul class="list-node"><li>A working tool with instructions for use.</li><li>An accessible educational resource.</li><li>A smart contract template with explanations.</li></ul><h4 class="heading-node">Evaluation Criteria</h4><ul class="list-node"><li>Effectiveness: How well does the solution help users detect or avoid sandwich attacks?</li><li>Accessibility: Is it easy for non-technical users to adopt?</li><li>Innovation: Does it offer a creative or practical approach to the problem?</li></ul><h4 class="heading-node">Context</h4>Sandwich attacks are a common issue in DeFi, costing users money. This bounty empowers participants to create tools and resources that safeguard the Solana community.

Sandwich Attack Shield Challenge

Sandwich Attack Shield Challenge

750USDC Total Prizes
500 USDC 1st 250 USDC 2nd