🏆 Cycle 2 Winners Are Here! · Mini Apps Competition

🏆 Cycle 2 Winners Are Here!

Cycle 2 is officially wrapped, and we’re excited to announce the builders taking home a share of the $17,000 USDC prize pool.

The Community Council decided to split 2nd place between two builders this cycle:

🥇 Knock by

@Kaichao Sun

: $7,000

An encrypted chat built on Nimiq where users can set a connection cost for strangers while keeping conversations private. Knock also supports sending and receiving NIM directly in chats, tipping other community members, and joining public group conversations.

🥈 Blacktop by

@Jesse Lukose

: $4,000

A privacy-first ride companion built for real riders and real rides, whether you’re riding solo or with a crew. Blacktop combines ride tracking with Pay Up, its built-in wallet, plus Blacktank, a shared crew fuel pot that only pays out with a unanimous vote, and instant QR tips in NIM or USDT.

🥈 NIMIQ.kids by

@Andjroo Me

: $4,000

A family Mini App that turns chores into real NIM. Parents set rewards, kids complete jobs, and approved rewards are sent directly to an account the child owns. Kids can then spend it on screen time and treats, keeping the whole flow within the family.

🥉 PROOF by

@Christopher Okunade

: $2,000

A learning platform that combines AI-powered skill paths, real-world challenges, and verified proofs to help users demonstrate what they can actually do. The goal is to turn learning into something you can prove, showcase, and use to unlock new opportunities.

Big thanks to the Community Council for reviewing every submission and selecting this cycle’s winners.

And of course, thank you to everyone who built and shipped a Mini App this cycle. You made Cycle 2 one to remember, and we’re excited to see where you take things next.

Want to dive deeper into the winning submissions? Read the full breakdown below.

👉 https://www.nimiq.com/blog/mini-apps-competition-cycle-2-winner-announcement/

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🏆 Cycle 2 Winners Are Here!