The Metaverse is considered one of newest concepts in technology. Nevertheless, our girls are well-versed in the metaverse and they have received encouraging results. On 13th August, two S2 girls entered the final of the Girls Metaverse Hackathon organized by the Hong Kong Association for Computer Education. They built a metaverse of a school that allows students to learn, play and relax on the theme "Good Health and Well-being". Among 12 teams that competed in the final, our girls won the championship with prizes totaling HK$10,000.
The International Blockchain Olympiad (Greater Bay Area) is an annual competition inviting students to propose solutions to real-world problems using blockchain technology. The Olympiad combines the practicality of traditional case competitions with the open-ended problem-solving culture of hackathons.
The GBA IBCOL was successfully held on 5-7th August 2022 via the virtual platform “Gather Town”. 7 teams consisting of 18 girls from the DGS Blockchain Club achieved outstanding results, capturing a total of 16 awards, including Awards of Merits, Top Secondary Track Awards, Category Prizes in the Healthcare, Education, Legal and Financial sectors, and the Bronze Prize.
Team AdmInsulin, one of the DGS teams entered, proposed a system to tackle substandard and counterfeit insulin in the market by allowing patients to trace back the insulin they purchased via a blockchain. They returned with full honors, having been awarded the Bronze medal, Top Secondary Track Award, HealthTech Award, and the Award of Merit.
