ETH Hangzhou is an official Ethereum hackathon sponsored by the Ethereum Foundation (ESP), designed to foster the growth of Ethereum's ecosystem in China. This offline event brings together developers, designers, and researchers to collaborate on innovative blockchain solutions over three intensive days. Organized by ZJUBCA (Zhejiang University Student Blockchain Association), PKU Blockchain, WTF Academy, and TinTinLand, this hackathon follows the success of ETH Beijing as another globally recognized Ethereum event in mainland China.
Event Overview
- Purpose: Accelerate Ethereum adoption by supporting developers in building decentralized applications (dApps) and infrastructure.
- Format: 72-hour in-person hackathon with mentorship, workshops, and networking.
- Location: Hangzhou Web3 Hub, No. 509 Qianjiang Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, China.
- Date: March 29–31, 2025.
Key Tracks & Prize Pools
Track 1: AI in Web3
Focus areas include:
- DeFi Agents: Automated trading or liquidity management tools.
- Agent Tokenization: Frameworks for converting AI workflows into tradable assets.
- Transaction Agents: Smart contract-based arbitrage or negotiation systems.
Track 2: Public Goods
Projects contributing to Ethereum's open-source ecosystem:
- Core Protocols: Layer 2 solutions, consensus improvements.
- Infrastructure: Nodes, oracles, or indexing services.
- Dev Tools: IDE plugins, testing frameworks, or auditing utilities.
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Event Schedule (Day 1)
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 2:00 PM | Dev Side Event: Smart Contract Security |
| 2:00 PM | Dev Side Event: Zero-Knowledge Proofs |
FAQs
What is ETH Hangzhou Hackathon?
A 3-day collaborative event where Ethereum developers build projects from scratch in Hangzhou. No pre-existing work is allowed.
Who can participate?
Developers, designers, and researchers passionate about Web3. Student travel grants may be available if budget permits.
Is remote participation allowed?
No. This is an in-person event requiring physical attendance.
Can I work on my existing project?
No. Projects must start from scratch during the hackathon, though brainstorming beforehand is encouraged.
How many tracks can I join?
Each team selects one primary track (AI or Public Goods).
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Keywords
- Ethereum Hackathon
- ETH Hangzhou
- Web3 Development
- AI in Blockchain
- Ethereum Public Goods
- Decentralized Applications
- Smart Contracts