Nosana Builders Challenge: Agents 102

Build Production-Ready AI Agent Applications with MCP, Mastra AI, and Next.js

📋 Overview

This repository is your workspace for participating in the Nosana Builders Challenge: Agents 102. The challenge involves building a complete, interactive AI-powered application that goes beyond simple tool-calling to create full-stack AI experiences.

Competition Period: October 10 - October 24, 2025 Total Prize Pool: $3,000 USDC Current Submissions: 6 Time Remaining: ~16 days

🎯 Challenge Requirements

Must-Have Features

• MCP Server: Implement Model Context Protocol for resource/tool/prompt management
• Custom Tools: At least 2 custom MCP tools
• Dynamic Prompts: Domain-specific prompt generation
• Interactive Frontend: Real-time, reactive Next.js UI
• Nosana Deployment: Successfully deploy on Nosana Network
• Documentation: Architecture decision records

Technical Stack

• Backend: MCP Server, Mastra AI Agent
• Frontend: Next.js (with real-time synchronization)
• Deployment: Nosana Network
• Architecture: Monorepo structure

🏆 Prize Structure

Total: $3,000 USDC (10 winning positions)

• 1st Place: $1,000 USDC
• 2nd Place: $750 USDC
• 3rd Place: $450 USDC
• 4th Place: $200 USDC
• 5th-10th Place: $100 USDC each

Special Categories:

• Best Overall Application
• Most Creative Use of MCP
• Best UI/UX Design
• Most Practical Business Solution
• Community Choice Award

📁 Project Structure

nosana-agents-102/
├── README.md                      # This file - project overview
├── CLAUDE.md                      # AI assistant instructions
├── docs/                          # Documentation
│   ├── planning/                  # Planning documents
│   │   ├── PRD.md                # Product Requirements Document
│   │   ├── EXECUTION_PLAN.md     # Progress tracking
│   │   └── STRATEGY.md           # Implementation strategy
│   └── bounty/                    # Bounty-related docs
│       ├── bounty-original.md    # Original bounty content
│       └── bounty-analysis.md    # Detailed analysis
├── resources/                     # Related links and materials
│   └── .gitkeep
└── src/                           # Implementation workspace
    └── .gitkeep

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+ or Bun
• Git
• Basic understanding of TypeScript, Next.js
• Familiarity with AI agents (or willingness to learn!)

Setup

# Clone/navigate to this directory
cd nosana-agents-102

# Install dependencies (after project setup)
npm install

# Start development server (TBD)
npm run dev

📚 Documentation

Planning Documents

• PRD.md: Product Requirements Document with Epic → Story → Task hierarchy
• EXECUTION_PLAN.md: Progress tracking against PRD
• STRATEGY.md: Day-by-day implementation strategy

Bounty Information

• bounty-original.md: Complete, unmodified copy of the bounty listing
• bounty-analysis.md: Comprehensive technical and competitive analysis

🔗 Important Links

• Bounty Page: https://earn.superteam.fun/listing/nosana-builders-challenge-agents-102
• Official Details: nosana.com/builders-challenge-3
• Nosana Discord: #agents-102-challenge
• Contact: @djmbritt on Telegram
• Twitter: @nosana_ai (#NosanaAgents102)

🎨 Recommended Project Ideas

Based on analysis, these are the top project ideas ranked by feasibility and impact:

Tier 1: High Impact, Achievable

1. AI-Powered Code Review Assistant (Developer-focused, Solana/Rust patterns)
2. Blockchain Transaction Analyzer (Crypto ecosystem alignment)
3. Developer Documentation Agent (Clear business value)

Tier 2: Medium Risk, High Reward

4. Multi-Agent Content Studio (Creative category potential)
5. Personal AI Workspace (Broad appeal)

See bounty-analysis.md for detailed project breakdowns.

📅 Development Timeline

Week 1 (Days 1-7): Foundation

• Research MCP protocol and Mastra AI
• Set up monorepo structure
• Implement first MCP tool
• Create frontend shell
• Test Nosana deployment

Week 2 (Days 8-14): Core Development

• Implement second MCP tool
• Build UI components
• Add real-time synchronization
• Error handling and edge cases
• Basic documentation

Final Days (Days 15-16): Polish

• UI/UX refinement
• Performance optimization
• Complete documentation
• Final deployment
• Demo materials

✅ Submission Checklist

• Minimum 2 custom MCP tools implemented
• Dynamic prompts for domain
• Functional Next.js frontend with good UX
• Deployed on Nosana Network
• Architecture documentation (ADRs)
• README with setup instructions
• Demo video/screenshots (recommended)
• Code repository (public or accessible)

🎯 Winning Strategy

Primary Category Target: Best UI/UX Design Secondary Category Target: Most Creative Use of MCP

Key Success Factors:

1. Visual polish and modern design (30%)
2. Technical excellence and clean code (30%)
3. Innovation in MCP usage (20%)
4. Practical value and real problem-solving (20%)

📖 Learning Resources

• MCP Protocol Documentation (TBD)
• Mastra AI Documentation (TBD)
• Nosana Network Guides (TBD)
• Workshop Template (when released)
• Previous Agents 101 Examples (TBD)

🤝 Contributing

This is a competition entry, but feel free to:

• Report issues or bugs
• Suggest improvements
• Share relevant resources

📄 License

TBD (after submission)

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Built for Nosana Builders Challenge: Agents 102 Analysis Date: October 8, 2025 Submission Deadline: October 24, 2025