Beginner's Workshop: What to Expect
summary
Hackathon hacking window is 12:00 PM Eastern April 24 to submission by 12:00 PM Eastern May 3, staking returns only if a submission is made before the deadline; projects must start from scratch during that window and may use testnets. Submission requires a 2–4 minute demo (720p minimum, spoken audio), a public GitHub with frequent commits and open-source repos, AI usage attribution, team size 1–5, and partner selections for eligibility; $50K+ prize pool and finalist perks include $1,000 USDC per member, $10,000 AWS credits, $500 flight reimbursement, $828 off ETHGlobal Plus, and a finalist hoodie.
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- 0:00Introduction and Workshop Overview
- 1:34Workshop Agenda
- 2:36Main Event Page and Schedule
- 4:25Event Timeline: Hacking April 24 to Submission May 3
- 6:23Staking and Submission Deadline Requirements
- 6:45Project Check-Ins and Feedback Sessions
- 8:14Judges, Partners, and FAQ Section
- 9:11Key Rules: Start from Scratch, AI Attribution
- 9:58Hacker Dashboard Overview
- 11:25Info Pages: Getting Started and Submission Rules
- 13:16Demo Video Requirements
- 14:25Partner Prizes: Select Up to Three
- 14:52Judging Criteria: Technicality, Originality, Wow Factor
- 16:12Spotlight Program for Post-Hackathon Builders
- 16:35Creating a Project: Step by Step
- 18:06GitHub Integration and Open Source Requirements
- 21:37Images, Screenshots, and Showcase Preview
- 23:13Tech Stack and AI Attribution Section
- 24:48Judging and Prizes: Finalist vs Partner Tracks
- 25:41Live Judging Process for Top 10
- 26:00Partner Prize Selection and Feedback
- 28:25Video Upload Checks and Tips
- 30:57Team Management: Inviting and Joining
- 32:27When Will Prizes Be Updated
- 33:15Discord Channels and Communication
- 38:00Top 10 Finalist Pack Perks
- 40:15ETH Global Showcase for Inspiration
- 41:05Ideation Tips: Don't Use AI for Ideas
- 44:36Testnet Faucet and Deployment
- 47:28Q&A: Criteria, Expectations, and Project Categories
- 52:33Closing Remarks
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