SkillCoin: Hackathon Submission Story
Inspiration
SkillCoin was sparked by the need to make learning fast, rewarding, and career-focused. Targeting the $366B skills training market, we built a micro-learning app for the World’s Largest Hackathon using Bolt.new, offering blockchain certificates and job opportunities.
What It Does
SkillCoin delivers 2-3 minute AI-generated lessons (Python, Excel, etc.) rewarding users with SkillCoin tokens and blockchain-verified skill certificates. Users can redeem tokens for job opportunities via a freemium model.
How We Built It
Built in 7 days with:
- Bolt.new: React frontend with Tailwind CSS for mobile-first UI.
- Supabase: User auth and progress tracking.
- Process:
- Days 1-2: UI, auth, dashboard.
- Days 3-4: Micro-lessons.
- Days 5-6: Blockchain tokens, certificates.
- Day 7: Polished UX.
Challenges We Ran Into
- Time Pressure: Prioritized key features in 7 days.
- API Integration: Synced Supabase with multiple APIs.
- UX Design: Kept interface simple yet engaging.
- Demo: Fit all features into a video.
Accomplishments We’re Proud Of
- Functional MVP with AI, voice, and blockchain in 7 days.
- Polished, mobile-first UI with smooth animations.
- Multi-challenge alignment.
- Compelling demo showcasing real user value.
What We Learned
- Bolt.new: Rapid full-stack prototyping.
- Supabase: Streamlined auth and data.
- User Focus: Prioritized intuitive UX for learners.
What’s Next for SkillCoin
- Expand skill tracks and personalization.
- Add native mobile apps.
- Integrate real job partnerships.
- Enhance AI tutor and analytics.
Built With
- blockchain
- bolt
- react-native
- supabase

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