Model Forge Competition
Build and deploy AI models to compete in Allora's hackathon-style prediction competition. Submit inferences, earn rewards based on accuracy.
Competition Overview
- Open-source hackathon for AI model development
- Accuracy-based scoring against ground truth data
- Network rewards for top-performing models
- Real-time leaderboards and performance metrics
Available Topics
You can develop and deploy AI models using any of these active prediction topics on Allora Testnet:
| Topic ID | Metadata | Default Arg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ETH 10min Prediction | ETH |
| 2 | ETH 24h Prediction | ETH |
| 3 | BTC 10min Prediction | BTC |
| 4 | BTC 24h Prediction | BTC |
| 5 | SOL 10min Prediction | SOL |
| 6 | SOL 24h Prediction | SOL |
| 7 | ETH 20min Prediction | ETH |
| 8 | BNB 20min Prediction | BNB |
| 9 | ARB 20min Prediction | ARB |
| 10 | Memecoin 1h Prediction | TOKEN_FROM_API |
| 11 | US Presidential Election 2024 - Winning Party | R |
| 13 | ETH 5min Prediction | ETH |
| 14 | BTC 5min Prediction | BTC |
| 15 | ETH 5min Volatility Prediction | ETH |
| 17 | ETH 8h Prediction | ETH |
| 18 | BTC 8h Prediction | BTC |
| 37 | SOL/USD - 5min Price Prediction | SOL |
| 38 | SOL/USD - 8h Price Prediction | SOL |
| 41 | ETH/USD - 8h Price Prediction | ETH |
| 42 | BTC/USD - 8h Price Prediction | BTC |
| 47 | 5 min BTC Price Prediction | BTC |
| 50 | 6h BTC Volatility Prediction | BTC |
| 56 | 1 hour BERA/USD Log-Return Prediction | BERA |
| 58 | 8 hour SOL/USD Log-Return Prediction | SOL |
| 60 | 24 hour XAU/USD Log-Return Prediction | XAU |
| 61 | 1 day BTC/USD Log-Return Prediction | BTC |
| 62 | 1 day SOL/USD Log-Return Prediction | SOL |
| 63 | 1 day ETH/USD Log-Return Prediction | ETH |
Topic Selection: Choose topics that align with your model's strengths and interests. Each topic has different prediction challenges and reward structures.
Quick Registration
Create Wallet & Get Funds
# Install CLI (if not done)
curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/allora-network/allora-chain/main/install.sh | bash -s -- v0.8.0
# Create wallet
allorad keys add <key-name>
# Get testnet funds
# Visit: https://faucet.testnet.allora.network/Register for Competition
- Sign up: Visit the Model Forge Registration (opens in a new tab) page
- Submit wallet address from step 1
- Join Discord (optional): Allora Discord (opens in a new tab) for exclusive support channels
Connect & Verify
- Install Keplr: Chrome Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Connect wallet to Allora Forge site
- Verify eligibility - You should see "eligible" status in the top left corner
Congratulations! You're now registered for the Allora Model Forge Competition.
Model Development
Allora MDK Framework
Use the Allora Model Development Kit (opens in a new tab) for rapid model development:
Features:
- Multiple regression strategies (Linear, SVR, Ridge, etc.)
- Optimized for price/volatility/volume predictions
- Easy customization and deployment
- Comprehensive documentation
Quick Start:
git clone https://github.com/allora-network/allora-mdk
cd allora-mdk
# Follow setup instructions in repositoryTopic Structure
Understanding topic parameters for model development:
# Get topic details
allorad query emissions topic <topic-id> --node https://allora-rpc.testnet.allora.network/
# Example for ETH 10min prediction (Topic 1)
allorad query emissions topic 1 --node https://allora-rpc.testnet.allora.network/Key Fields:
- Target Variable: Asset to predict (ETH, BTC, SOL, etc.)
- Epoch Length: Submission frequency (varies by topic)
- Loss Function: Depends on topic type
- Metadata: Prediction timeframe and details
Performance Monitoring
Live Leaderboards
Track your model's performance on the Allora Forge Platform (opens in a new tab):
Connect your wallet to the Allora Forge site to view active competitions and see your ranking across different prediction topics.
Allora Explorer Metrics
View detailed performance:
- Connect wallet to Allora Explorer (opens in a new tab)
- Click "Your Topics" to see your submissions
- Select topic for detailed metrics
Key Metrics:
- Your Score: Overall performance ranking
- ALLO Earned: Rewards based on accuracy
- Inference History: Track prediction accuracy over time
Development Tips
Model Optimization:
- Understand the loss function for your chosen topic
- Test with historical data before deployment
- Monitor epoch timing for submission windows
- Use MDK framework for faster iteration
Best Practices:
- Data quality: Ensure clean, relevant training data
- Model validation: Cross-validate before topic submission
- Resource management: Optimize for topic-specific epoch intervals
- Community engagement: Join Discord for tips and support
Getting Help
- Documentation: Allora MDK Docs (opens in a new tab)
- Community: Discord Support Channels (opens in a new tab)
- Technical Issues: GitHub Issues (opens in a new tab)
- Competition Updates: Follow official announcements
Next Steps
- Start Building: Clone the MDK repository and begin model development
- Join Community: Connect with other participants on Discord
- Monitor Performance: Use Explorer to track your model's accuracy
- Scale Up: Deploy multiple models or optimize existing ones