So ETHGlobal Istanbul, 2023 just concluded a week ago, and going through all the notable events for writing this recap journey was absolutely jaw-dropping, to say the least!
To begin with, let’s first understand what the event is all about & then we will take a deep dive into everything notable that took place in Istanbul!
What is the ETHGlobal events all about?
Ethereum is at the forefront of onboarding web3 developers into its ecosystem & welcoming everyone who wants to be a part of the ever-growing blockchain universe.
ETHGlobal on the other hand started with a vision to bring developers together on a platform, very fondly known as “Hackathon” (Hacking + Marathon)
The core team of ETH Global is behind the entire madness of these events and it all began with ETHWaterloo in 2017, the World’s largest Ethereum hackathon with over 400 hackers and 32 countries in participation.
The impact in numbers:
- 50+ Hackathons and summits
- 1,000+ Hours of educational talks
- 6,000+ Projects created
- 70k+ Members onboarded
- $4.5M+ Worth of prizes given away
- $250M+ Raised as companies
Everything that happened at ETHGlobal Istanbul 2023
The event was a massive success and the numbers speak for themselves:
ETHGlobal Istanbul 2023 Partners:
There was a total prize pool of $625,000 for projects to take home! These were distributed across different sponsors, verticals, and sample problem statement solving using protocols at various levels for the developers.
A total of 36 hackathon sponsors which included the likes of 1inch, Polygon, MetaMask, Lens Protocol, Mina Protocol, and Hyperlane amongst others
Each sponsor partner had their own hackathon track to challenge developers to come up with the best use case according to their protocol-level technology. To put things into perspective and detail:
Polygon: The prize pool was designated to developers who could build:
- $5,000 Best use of zkEVM
- $5,000 LxLy Bridge zkEVM Extension
- $2500 Cross-chain / LxLy Bridge implementation
- $5,000 Best Public Good with Account Abstraction or Gasless transactions on Polygon
WorldCoin: $20,000 USD are up for grabs at the hackathon for devs who build on top of World ID, distributed as follows:
- $5000 to the Best Overall 🥇
- $2500 to the Most Creative Use Case 🧞
- $2500 to the Best Governance App 🧑⚖️ (This can include democratic voting, DAO governance, etc…)
- $2500 to the Best AI Use Case 🤖 (This can include AI safety, reputation systems, or any idea leveraging AI)
- $2500 to the Best Sign in with Worldcoin App 🔑
- Up to 2x $1000 to Honorable Mentions 🏆
- $3000 Prize Pool – distributed equally among all qualifying submissions
ETHGlobal Istanbul 2023 Judges Panel
Consistent with previous ETH Global events, the judge’s panel at the ETHGlobal Istanbul was led by the biggest names in the web3 space who decided on the champions that emerged from the Hackathon.
The ETHGlobal Istanbul Finalists
Standing out amongst the 427 projects were the top 10, which made an impact on the judges & proved that their build was suitable for real-world use as well as making an impact with the available protocol technology at hand:
Clade Club: A fair and social governance platform, prioritising data-driven decision-making. @cinaxriver @ardasarico @eugurlu_ @c0zfuttu
S.C.I: Secure Contract Interactions is an on-chain contract-to-domain verification protocol. It is used to verify the smart contract you’re interacting with, is validated by the domain owner and prevents scams or phishing attacks. @0xagus @defirmware
BridgeBuddy: Chain abstracted wallet, utilizing Hyperlane Warp Routes and Safe Core, to automate bridging of assets when needed. @paul__dev @LucaOrbke @Patrick93042910 , @blondemon25536
Buddy-Guard: A social & security application for people who leave a group at midnight. They can add their social group as buddy-guards, and then buddy-guards can help watch their track and provide support when necessary. @JoyMun777 @rraigal_ @silenlee
Sarma: Sarma+EVM=ZKEVM,PEXC: simple primitive to achieve private execution on EVM, even cross-chain. @JordanSt3000
AidDistribute: AidDistribute AidDistribute is a mechanism to ensure a traceable and accountable channel for direct stablecoin transfers. @heymarcopolox
TapTrust: TapTrust redefines event experiences with NFC & Ethereum’s AA, offering a unique, gasless way to engage. Each tap with your NFC chip signs transactions & maintains privacy with a fresh address. @valerioHQ @NikosFotiadis7 @MichaelGhiu
Footy Stars: FootyStars: onchain fantasy football with real-world stakes and provable simulation. @delken_ @0xhatsume @BroJustKiddinn @zklim5389 @0xvincent_eth
ZKvote.cc: ZKvote integrates Voting tokens with standard ERC-20 via bridge, processes voting off-chain, and employs ZK proofs for secure L2 State transfer. @vkuma_dev @Hilaymanai @1xep @DryginAlexander
Lens & Frens: Just implemented zk-gating for events with onchain ticketing! Now you can create zero-knowledge proofs to attend events without compromising privacy. @itspublu
Conclusion:
In closing, ETH Global Istanbul 2023 was a huge success and a testament to the vibrant and ever-growing Ethereum developer community. The event showcased the latest developments and innovations in Ethereum and provided a platform for members of the community to bring their ideas to life.
We hope this blog has helped you learn more about ETHGlobal Istanbul 2023 & the exciting world of Ethereum.
See you with the next ETHGlobal event coverage on For Web3! 👋