Building on Zircuit A Hackathon Introduction
summary
Zircuit is a zero-knowledge, EVM-compatible Layer 2 rollup on Ethereum offering faster finality and lower costs, plus sequencer-level AI security that flags malicious transactions to reduce hacks (not a formal proof). Developers get docs, RPC endpoints, a custom block explorer, testnet faucets and hacker packs. Hackathon has two prizes: best project deployed on Zircuit (smart contracts on testnet or mainnet, repo and verified contracts) and best app idea (no code, detailed problem, market and pitch).
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- 0:00Introduction
- 0:25Welcome to ETH Global NYC 2025 Hackathon
- 0:39Goals: Winning Prizes & Project Criteria
- 0:58What Makes a Great Project
- 3:30Avoiding Overengineering & Using Blockchain/A.I. Wisely
- 5:02Importance of Feedback & Iteration
- 6:25Why Build on Zircuit: Features & Security
- 8:13Technical Details: Getting Started on Zircuit
- 9:43Block Explorer & Network Access
- 10:43Testnet, Faucets, and Hacker Pack
- 11:10Prize Requirements & Submission Guidelines
- 12:22Prize Categories: Best Deployed Project & Best App Idea
- 13:43Best App Idea Prize Details
- 15:22What Makes a Compelling App Idea
- 16:04Q&A: Zircuit Features, DeFi Bias, and Use Cases
- 18:03Previous Hackathon Highlights
- 19:00Encouragement for Games & Non-DeFi Projects
- 20:11Integrations & Oracles
- 21:01Closing Remarks
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