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Overview

A three-month project to develop an AI-powered art competition platform where users compete to recreate target images using text prompts with Stability AI's diffusion models. The platform featured daily challenges with timed competitions and limited attempts, utilizing blockchain technology for entry fees and prize distribution. The system implemented sophisticated image processing algorithms to evaluate submissions based on multiple criteria including visual similarity, style matching, and prompt effectiveness.

Process

Development started with setting up the core competition infrastructure and integrating Stability AI's API for image generation. We then implemented the image analysis pipeline using OpenCV and CLIP for multi-criteria evaluation. The blockchain integration was developed to handle competition entries and prize pools, with smart contracts managing the competition lifecycle. The frontend was designed to provide real-time feedback on generated images and competition standings. Finally, we implemented the scoring system that combined multiple evaluation metrics to determine winners fairly.

Challenges

The primary challenge was developing accurate and fair image comparison algorithms that could evaluate submissions across multiple criteria. Integrating these evaluations into a real-time scoring system while maintaining performance was complex. Managing competition timing and attempt limits required careful smart contract design. The integration of multiple AI services (Stability AI, CLIP, OpenCV) needed to be optimized for response times and costs. Additionally, ensuring fair competition mechanics while allowing creative freedom in prompts required careful balance in the scoring system.

Result

Delivered a fully functional MVP that successfully demonstrated the concept of AI-powered art competitions. The platform effectively handled image generation, evaluation, and prize distribution through smart contracts. The scoring system successfully combined multiple evaluation criteria to determine winners fairly. The integration of blockchain technology provided transparent and automated prize distribution. User testing validated the competition mechanics and scoring system, proving the concept's viability for larger-scale implementation.