Due to high requests for deadline extension, submissions are being accepted for ETHToronto till Thursday, August 24th at 11:59 PM EST.
Judging will begin thereafter

What's the difference between the online and in-person hackathon?

ETHToronto is a hybrid event - the active hackathon is online on DoraHacks and Discord. The on-site event is to meet with bounty sponsors, mentors plus attend workshops & events.

A HACKER Ticket gives access to the in-person event on August 15-16, 2023 at Rebel Entertainment Complex, 11 Polson Street, Toronto, Canada. For the full schedule, visit this link.

You must register as Hacker on our ETHToronto DoraHacks page, select bounty (or as many bounties) and submit your project here before August 23, 2023 at 11:59 AM EST

What is a hackathon?

A hackathon is also known as a coding sprint or marathon, derived from the words 'hack' and 'marathon' to build an idea or solve a problem within a limited timeframe and participants compete to present their projects for prizes or awards.

What is ETHToronto Hackathon?

ETHToronto is the official hackathon of Blockchain Futurist Conference, which brings together the technical community to build the future by developing the next innovation in blockchain technology, hosted at the birthplace of Ethereum, Toronto, Canada.

What are the prizes for ETHToronto Hackathon?

Over $40,000 in prizes are up for grabs at ETHToronto Hackathon 2023. Keep checking back to learn about the newest prizes.The first crypto hackathon Untraceable organized in 2014 we gave away 35 BTC to the top prize winner! I hope they HODL'd!

What is a Bounty or Bounties?

Bounties are blockchain-based prizes that are rewarded for solving problems in an open-source and decentralized environment

Who can participate at ETHToronto Hackathon?

ETHToronto is a community event and free to all participants. We are always accepting developers from beginner to expert levels. Blockchain developers and anyone with some programming languages skills are encouraged to participate at ETHToronto Hackathon.

Where is ETHToronto Hackathon taking place?

ETHToronto is a hybrid event taking place online and in-person at Blockchain Futurist Conference. Participants can choose to only participate in the online portion anywhere in the world and connect with members on ETHToronto Discord channel.

When is ETHToronto Hackathon?

ETHToronto Schedule is as follows:

July 14 - Online Hackathon Starts
August 15-16 - In-Person Workshops at Futurist Conference (Optional)
August 23 - Online Submission Due & Judging Concludes

Do I have to participate for the in-person event?

No. You can participate fully online without attending the in-person event. Register as Hacker on this website, join the official ETHToronto Discord server and look out for the virtual stream during Blockchain Futurist Conference.

Can I participate in both ETHToronto and ETHWomen?

ETHToronto Hackathon participants who identify as women+ are able to opt in to participate at ETHWomen Hackathon by submitting a buidl to an ETHWomen Bounty.

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How many people can be on a team?

You can have up to six (6) people on a team. You can look for new team members on the ETHWomen Discord #team-formation channel online or for in-person participants, a Team Formation session is scheduled on August 15, 2023 on-site.

Can a project be submitted by a team of 1 person?

Each team must have at least two (2) team members to qualify and present the project to the judging team.

Do I have to participate in a bounty or can I build my own project?

You can bring your existing buidl, start a new one or participate in a Bounty track to work or specific protocols

Can I participate in more than one Bounty?

You can submit your buidl (project) in as many bounties as you like. Qualified submissions are based on the criteria of each bounty which can be found on this page.

What is the judging process for selecting winner projects?

The judging criterias are unique for the overall ETHWomen Hackathon track or the specific Bounties offering prizes based on their requirements. Check out the Bounties page and check back for updates here on DoraHacks.

What support resources are available during the Hackathon?

For online: We're partnered with CryptoChicks Academy offering free access to blockchain, business and crypto courses for participants. There are also links available to guides and tutorials provided on the Bounties page.

For in-person (optional): On August 15 - 16, 2023, there are workshops, mentorship sessions, team formation, mock judging and more!! Bring your questions or if you want to reach someone for assistance, drop a message on the Discord server for additional support.