Attention ETHBerlin04 hackers 🚨
The alpha on this year’s hacking tracks is here!
Time to get your thinking caps on - we have 50k+ DAI in prizes to reward the best projects!
(tl;dr below)
Each year we strive to bring a unique experience to our hackers & this year will be no different: ETHBerlin04 will be sponsorless, thanks to our amazing community!✨
Read our full financial disclosure & the reasons behind our change in strategy this year:
Hi friends, ETHBerlin here 👋
We have a new (old) handle! Follow us here for updates on the next edition of the hackathon - we have A LOT of news incoming over the next few days 😉
The account formerly known as ETHBerlin is now
@dod_berlin
& will cover all DoD events!
With just under 4 months to go until the 4th edition of your favourite hackathon extravaganza, it's time for some big news...
Applications to hack and volunteer are now open! 👇
We want *you* to hack! 🫵
Check your emails because we just sent the 1st batch of hacker visas for ETHBerlin04! 📩
This year, we're approving applications on a rolling basis, so it's first come first serve, friends 🚨
Don't miss out, apply now👇
ETHBerlin04 is happening in just 5 weeks!! 🚨
As a lil' treat we just extended the hacker application deadline to 4/20 - this is your last chance and we mean it this time. Let's goooooo 🔥👇
420 hacker visas have been sent and counting! Very apt for a day like today in Germany - IYKYK 💚
But the deadline for applications to hack at ETHBerlin04 is fast approaching: You have until APRIL 14 EoD! ⏰
Don’t say we didn’t warn you 😉
Next up we are excited to announce
@Fatalmeh
, a Swiss lawyer specialised in crypto law, privacy and the governance of technology. She is currently a strategic advisor to
@ethswarm
supporting their decentralised data network, researcher for
@coalaglobal
& contributor at
@Forbes
.
HACKERS! 🧑💻 For this year's edition, we invite you to hack on anti-identity features instead of identity anti-features that boost the individual's privacy.
Apply for your ETHBerlin04<<<<IDENTITY<<CRISIS<< hacking visa here:
Is there anything more romantic than hacking on private, usable, direct, subversive, social, clandestine, independent, impactful, secure and libre software and building the change you want to see!?💘🫶💗
We await you in May lovebirds!
✨
@ETHBerlin
is going "sponsorless" this year with the help of RetroPGF✨
During ETHBerlin04 sponsors will get to be "experience hosts" and invest in creating fun experiences, rather than invest in brand placements and fees.
Calling all volunteers!
First batch of acceptances have been sent, please check your inbox! Slots are filling up fast, BUT applications are still open so be sure to apply for your chance to be part of the ETHBerlin04 all-star volunteer crew 💛
We are thrilled to welcome
@valkenburgh
, director of research
@coincenter
. A huge advocate for privacy, he drafts Coin Center’s public regulatory comments, and helps shape its research agenda, as well as educating policymakers around the world on decentralised computing systems.
“ETHBerlin is known for its inclusive and collaborative atmosphere, encouraging participants to learn, experiment and push the boundaries of what is possible with decentralized technologies” 🖤
There’s still not enough women in crypto.
We've launched our new fragrance ‘CRYPTO’ as a new way to open up conversations with the public on what needs to be done to bridge the gender gap.
Find out more 👉
Applications to mentor at ETHBerlin04 are now officially open!
It goes without saying, mentors are the unsung heroes at hackathons. So what are you waiting for? Our hackers need your wisdom and expertise 🤓
With just ✨ ONE ✨ day left to apply to hack, we have some exciting news to share...
To inspire our hackers, we had awesome speakers at the last edition of the hackathon. Naturally, ETHBerlin04 will be no different. Read on to find out who will be gracing our stage this year👇
VOLUNTEERS! 🥰 As you all know, hackers and volunteers are the backbone of ETHBerlin events, if you don't want to hack, but still want to be a part of the event - you can apply to be an ETHBerlin04 volunteer superstar instead! 🌟
Finally, a very warm welcome to
@ara4n
co-founder of
@element_hq
and technical co-founder of
@matrixdotorg
, the open source project that publishes the Matrix open standard for secure, decentralised, real-time communication.
Be like these superstars and volunteer at ETHBerlin04!
It's a great way to be a part of the event and meet some amazing people 🤩
Spots are limited, apply here:
Refraction &
@dod_berlin
Open Call for Art
@ETHBerlin
Berlin has a global reputation for its impact on collaborative creations across various media, throughout history. In this context, Refraction and
@dod_berlin
are presenting the art programming at this year’s
@ETHBerlin
from…
Volunteer applications are closed! Thanks to all the wonderful people who applied, we can't wait to see you in 8 weeks 💛
BUT if you missed out and still want to contribute, mentor applications are still open 😉
Following a similar format to the last edition, we are excited to unveil the return of the Track Awards! The following themes will be awarded:
1) Defensive tooling
2) Freedom to transact
3) Social technologies
4) Infrastructure
That’s all for today, but stay tuned as we have more speakers up our sleeves.
Applications to hack close tomorrow! This is the final deadline so don’t procrastinate and apply for your hacker visa before it’s too late:
Entering the new kid on the block - the *Meta* Award.
An ode to ETHBerlin being powered by many awesome open-source projects. So for this one we invite you to go meta by building contributions that improve the ETHBerlin experience itself! More on this soon™.
Last but not least we will have the Hackers Choice Award, selected by our very own hackers (ofc).
Once the hackathon is over we will give you a few days to recover, review the submissions and cast your vote on your favourite project.
The Excellence Awards are also making a comeback, this year the following will be recognised:
1) Best Smart Contracts
2) Best Social Impact
3) Best User Experience