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AGENTIC PLAYER 10

2026.06.16
·Web·by igor
#Agentic AI#Cloud#Kakao#MCP#PlayMCP

Key Points

  • 1Kakao is hosting the "Agentic PLAYER10" competition to discover innovative Agentic AI services built on the PlayMCP platform, offering up to 10 million KRW in prize money and a Ministry of Science and ICT award.
  • 2Participants must develop an MCP server using Kakao Cloud and register it through the PlayMCP developer console, ensuring the project is set to public to qualify for the preliminary round.
  • 3Selected finalists will undergo a mandatory one-month development period to integrate their services into Kakao Tools for final public voting and expert evaluation, culminating in an offline awards ceremony in October.

The provided document outlines the details of the "AGENTIC PLAYER10" competition, hosted by Kakao, aimed at fostering an Agentic AI ecosystem. The competition invites developers to create innovative AI services leveraging the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to be integrated into Kakao Tools.

Core Objectives and Rewards

The primary goal is to encourage the development of AI agents that provide practical value through Kakao’s platform. Top performers are eligible for significant recognition and monetary prizes:
  • Grand Prize: Minister of Science and ICT Award + 10 million KRW (1 team)
  • Gold Prize: 5 million KRW (2 teams)
  • Silver Prize: 1 million KRW (7 teams)

Technical Methodology and Workflow

The competition follows a rigorous technical workflow centered on the deployment of MCP servers:

  1. MCP Server Infrastructure: Participants must utilize Kakao Cloud to provision their MCP server endpoints. Each participant is limited to two servers, provided explicitly for competition use.
  2. PlayMCP Integration: Developers must register their endpoints via the PlayMCP developer console. A critical technical requirement is the transition from "Temporary Registration" to "Submit for Review."
  3. Deployment Standards: Upon passing the initial technical review (which takes up to 7 business days), the server must be set to "Public" status. This is a mandatory condition for official entry into the AGENTIC PLAYER10 program.
  4. Kakao Tools Extension: 본선 (Finals) participants are required to undergo additional development to meet "Kakao Tools" specifications. Unlike standard PlayMCP servers, Kakao Tools require adherence to a more stringent set of MCP standard specifications and the inclusion of "Widget" components to enhance user interaction and provide enriched model responses.

Evaluation Criteria

Projects are evaluated based on three primary dimensions:
  • Creativity: The novelty of the problem-solving approach and its potential impact.
  • Usability: Effectiveness of UI/UX in delivering tangible value to daily life.
  • Stability: Reliability of service operation, accuracy of data processing, and adherence to security protocols.

Competition Schedule

  • Preliminary Round (Submission): June 15 – July 14.
  • Announcement of Finalists: July 30.
  • Final Development Phase: July 30 – August 27, where finalists refine their services for Kakao Tools integration.
  • Public Voting & Final Review: August 31 – September 28.
  • Awards Ceremony: October 23, held at the Kakao AI Campus.

Regulatory and Compliance Notes

Participants must ensure that their services do not infringe upon third-party intellectual property rights. Winners are responsible for the 22% withholding tax (제세공과금) on cash prizes. Failure to comply with the technical requirements, such as neglecting the final development phase for Kakao Tools or failing to set the service to "Public," results in immediate disqualification.