This hackathon welcomes a diverse range of participants, specifically catering to university students, developers aspiring to delve into blockchain development, seasoned web3 builders, and individuals equipped with skills in areas such as project management or UI/UX. It is an inclusive space where technical prowess, as well as non-technical expertise, are highly valued, making it accessible to both beginners and experienced professionals alike.

Because we are welcoming all experience levels, we will actively seek to put beginners together with more experienced builders.

All hackers must be registered on DoraHacks and present IRL during the Hackathon.

If you are under 18 years of age, a parental consent form will be required to participate.

General Track: Real Life Utility

Theme Objective: Encourage teams to build projects that have a real-world societal impact while leveraging blockchain technology for transparency, traceability, and ownership.

Key Requirements: Teams must submit a business plan alongside their technical prototype.

The business plan ensures projects are practical, scalable, and well-thought-out for potential implementation.

Bounties Track

Sponsored Challenges: Focused on solving specific problems defined by event sponsors.

Key Features: Sponsors provide detailed bounties, including resources, requirements, and judging criteria.

Bounty providers appoint their own judges to evaluate submissions for their category. Prizes are offered directly by sponsors and are managed with pre-agreed payout schedules.

Among all the projects, the finalists will be selected and will be able to do a live demo on stage during the Closing ceremony on Saturday afternoon.

Yes, you can attend the conference for free! If you’re too locked in on your Hackathon project, we’ve got you covered - the talks are going to be recorded.

The ETH Bucharest 2025 Hackathon starts on April 2, 2025, with an opening day focused on preparatory activities:

April 2 (Hackathon Day 0):
• Opening Ceremony
• Hackathon Presentation
• Icebreaker Activities
• Team Formation
• Bounty Workshops

The actual hacking begins on April 3, 2025, at (Hour TBA)

The platform being used for the ETH Bucharest 2025 Hackathon is DoraHacks. This platform will streamline the following processes:

• Registration: Hackers will sign up, and qualifying questions may be used to vet participants.
• Project Submission: Teams will submit their projects directly through DoraHacks.
• Judging and Eligibility Checks: DoraHacks will help organize project evaluations and ensure all submissions meet eligibility criteria.

This platform ensures a smooth and professional experience for participants, judges, and organizers.

Confirmation Email

Once your registration is accepted, you'll receive an email with next steps and event details.

Create a DoraHacks Account

Sign up or log in at https://dorahacks.io/login to access hackathon resources and submit your project.

Prepare for the Event

Brainstorm ideas for the Real Life Utility theme or explore upcoming bounties.

Team Formation

Join team-building activities on April 2, 2025, if you don't already have a team.

Hacker's manual

You can find the Hacker's manual here.

Stay Updated

More information, including bounties and event logistics, will be shared as we get closer to the hackathon. Get ready to hack, innovate, and build! 🚀