About the Project

Rust Undead turns the hard work of learning Solana into an addictive and immersive survival game. Battle other players in real-time PvP, complete story mode quests, and level up your warrior as you master concepts. No passive videos or boring docs, just competitive gameplay that teaches you to build on Solana. This bounty challenges you to survive the horde by playing consistently and documenting what you learn along the way

The Mission

Achieve at least a 12-day streak on Rust Undead within a 21-day period while creating high-quality content that demonstrates your learning journey and experience with the platform.

Who Can Participate?

Developers: New to Rust/Solana or looking to deepen existing knowledge through gamified learning.

Technical Writers: Documenting the learning UX, retention mechanics, and educational efficacy of gamified blockchain education.

Content Creators: Visualizing the journey from Web2 developer to Solana builder through video, threads, or long-form content.

The Challenge

1. Survive the Horde( keep streak of 12 days minimum - required)

• Engage with Rust Undead for at least 12 days within the 3-week bounty period

2. Document Your Journey Create a public "Survival Log" showcasing:

• Technical Learning: Specific Solana concepts you mastered (e.g., PDAs, CPIs, Anchor patterns, account structure)

• Gamification Experience: How the game mechanics enhanced or hindered your learning

• Breakthrough Moment: One specific moment where a difficult concept clicked

• Platform Feedback: Honest critique of UX, battle mechanics, educational pacing, and community as well as contributions

Deliverables

You must Submit these items:

1. Your game username and the wallet address you used to connect to the game

2. Public Content in one of these formats:

• Twitter/X Thread: Minimum 5 substantive posts with depth, coverage and screenshots where relevant

• Video Content(one of any):

  • Short-form: 60-90 second recap with key learnings or

  • Long-form: 5-10 minute deep dive with screen recordings

• Written Article: Medium, Mirror or Substack (minimum 800 words)

  • Must include: Introduction to Rust Undead, technical concepts learned, honest platform review, conclusion with recommendations

  • optional: We also encourage participants to post their submissions on X if it is not an X thread

Evaluation Criteria

Streak Verification (Pass/Fail Gate) - elimination if less than 12 days

• Confirmed 12+ day activity on platform

Technical Depth

• Demonstrated understanding of Solana fundamentals as well as the game

• Did you actually learn something? We want to see specific Solana concepts mentioned, not just "I used the app"

• Evidence of progression from basic to intermediate concept

Content Quality

• Clear narrative structure with compelling intro/conclusion

• Visual aids: screenshots, code snippets, diagrams, or gameplay footage

Platform Insights

• Thoughtful analysis of gamification mechanics

• Constructive feedback on platform

• Suggestions for platform improvement

Community Engagement

• Engagement with other players or content

• Amplification potential (quality of presentation for sharing)

• How well did you explain the value of Rust Undead to your audience?

  Rewards

Prize Pool: 800 USDC

• 1st Place: 350 USDC

• 2nd Place: 250 USDC

• 3rd Place: 200 USDC

Eligibility & Integrity

Requirements:

• Must join Rust Undead Discord

• Must follow @rust_undead on Twitter/X

• One entry per person (verified via gamer profile and wallet address)

Content Standards:

• Original work and content is encouraged. Hollow AI generated content will be disqualified.

• AI assistance for structure/grammar is acceptable, but technical insights must be genuine

• Plagiarism or content farming will result in immediate disqualification

• No Sybil or multi-accounting

Resources

Get Started:

• Rust Undead Game

• Twitter: @rust_undead

• Discord: Join the Horde

• Onboarding Video: Learning Resources

• How to Play Video: Learning Resources