> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.monaverse.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.monaverse.com/general-resources/buildathons-challenges/custom-avatars-completed.md). # Custom Avatars (Completed) ## The Brief An Avatar is a form of digital identity in virtual worlds. VRM is a platform-independent file format designed for use with 3D characters and avatars in the modern metaverse landscape. Design an VRM Avatar for use across the Metaverse. We are looking for avatars designed around one or more of the following categories: Avatars **For Fashion**. Design gathering spaces to meet & share big ideas. Avatars **Created with AI**. Design an Avatar assisted by AI-generated imagery. Avatars **Inspired by Communities**. Create an Avatar based off an existing community or PFP projects, bringing characters like Bored Apes to life. Learn how to create VRM Avatars [here](https://docs.monaverse.com/asset-creation/vrm-avatars). ## Prizes There is **$10,000** of prize money up for grabs. The top 15 Avatars will be minted as NFT and purchased for the following prize amounts: \ \ 1 Grand Prize of **$2,000**, a fashion prize, ai-inspired prize, and a Community design prize each of $1,000. Additionally, there are 10 bonus prizes totaling $4,000, including most technical avatar ($500), best non-humanoid ($500), Memevatar ($500), the Halloween Prize ($500) and 6 creator prizes of $250. ## Judging The judging will be centered around the design of Avatars, but the aesthetic interpretation is where you can let your imagination run free. The VRM Avatar Challenge will be judged by a panel of industry experts, that will be announced in September.\ \ The VRM challenge brings together community and community leaders to explore identity and freedom in the metaverse. In a unique judging format, each category is ‘chaired’ by a community leader judge who guides their fellow judges through the process - facilitating the selections. The group then gives a (short) statement about their process and their choices. ## Winners Unagi Poke OgiWorlds Micheal Engel & Divinshe Michael Maclean Vxgx RALE Cominted Labs Rewont Argent Corvus NFT #0001 Scuube Eloh Orion Kasama Carla Knopp BEM.BUILDERS CatherineTheWorst Arashi NeonGlitch86 Luxx Studios 7OROY --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://docs.monaverse.com/general-resources/buildathons-challenges/custom-avatars-completed.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.