Phala Network is thrilled to announce the launch of the Phala Cloud Builders Challenge, a monthly campaign designed to encourage developers and builders to explore the power of Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) by deploying and showcasing their projects on Phala Cloud.

Campaign Launch

• Start Date: February 1st, 2025 (and the 1st of every month thereafter)

• Frequency: Monthly campaign cycle

• Duration: The campaign will run for the entire month, with winners announced on the final day.

Entry Requirements

Developers wishing to participate must meet the following requirements:

1. Record a Video: Showcase the successful deployment of an app/agent on Phala Cloud. This video should highlight the ease and innovation of using Phala’s TEE-powered platform.

2. Share on Twitter (X): Post the video with the hashtag #PhalaTEECloud, tagging @PhalaNetwork and @Marvin_Tong for a chance to win prizes and gain visibility.

Rewards and Incentives

To make the challenge even more exciting, there are several rewards for participants:

• Standard Reward: Every video shared will receive an endorsement from Marvin Tong and the official Phala Network account, ensuring that your project gets the visibility it deserves.

• Top Winners:
• 1st Prize: $2,500 in Phala Cloud Credits & $500 in RedPill Credits
• 2 Runners-Up: $1,500 in Phala Cloud Credits & $400 in RedPill Credits
• 3 Runners-Up: $1,000 in Phala Cloud Credits & $300 RedPill Credits
• 4 Runners-Up: $500 in Phala Cloud Credits & $200 RedPill Credits
• 5 Runners-Up: $200 in Phala Cloud Credits & $100 RedPill Credits

Selection Criteria:

Winners will be selected based on two key criteria:

1. The project’s level of innovation, particularly in the AI or blockchain aspect.

2. The value TEE brings in enhancing the project’s security and confidentiality.

Why Build on Phala Cloud?

Phala Cloud offers developers a secure and efficient platform for deploying and managing AI-ready applications in a trusted environment. Leveraging Phala’s Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs), developers gain access to a seamless deployment process that ensures the highest levels of security for sensitive workloads.

Key Features of Phala Cloud:

• Simplified Deployment: Deploy applications into TEEs effortlessly using Docker images in just a few clicks.

• Flexible Billing (coming soon): Pay-as-you-go billing options, with both cryptocurrency and fiat payments accepted.

• Comprehensive Management Tools: Effortlessly manage, upgrade, or delete TEE instances and ensure smooth operation.

• Real-Time Monitoring: Access logs for Confidential VMs and containers, ensuring full transparency of your deployments.

• Trust Verification: Generate TEE proofs to validate the integrity of your applications and ensure trusted execution.

Phala Cloud for Developers:

• Instant Access to TEE Resources: With just one click, developers can access CPU and GPU TEEs (coming soon), including Intel TDX, AMD SEV, and NVIDIA H100/H200.

• Hardware Maintenance Offloaded: Phala Cloud takes care of all hardware-related complexities, letting developers focus on building.

• Proven Expertise: With over five years of delivering trusted computation solutions, Phala ensures the highest levels of security for AI and blockchain workloads.

Important Links:

Phala Cloud: https://cloud.phala.network/register?invite=WELCOMEBETA

Phala Cloud Deployment Guide: https://notion.so/phalanetwork/Deploy-Eliza-in-Phala-Cloud-1770317e04a180ecacd2e2af97d25bb7

With these exciting rewards, we hope to inspire developers to push the boundaries of innovation and build next-gen applications on Phala Cloud.