ETHShanghai Hackathon Registration Open: Three Major Tracks Fully Open: AI × ETH, DeFi × Infra, Public Goods and Open Source Development

01 Why ETHShanghai?

Every evolution of Ethereum redefines the boundaries of blockchain:

The Merge (2022): Energy transition towards a sustainable future
Shapella (2023): Unlocking liquidity, promoting inclusive participation in the network
Dencun (2024): EIP-4844, drastically reducing L2 costs, igniting application explosion
Pectra (2025): Reshaping scalability, interaction experience, and staking mechanisms

Now, Ethereum is not only the cornerstone of blockchain but also a testing ground for the next generation of the internet.

The ETHShanghai Hackathon 2025 will be a stage for Builders in this wave of innovation, igniting the next decade.

02 Event Highlights (Overview)

Three Cutting-edge Tracks — AI × ETH, DeFi × Infra, Public Goods x Open Source Development, focusing on the hottest trends in the industry.

Global Builder Gathering — Selecting 100 developers from over 500 applicants, 30–40 projects will be incubated on-site in Shanghai.

Extreme Creativity Challenge — A continuous 72-hour high-intensity development, witnessing technological breakthroughs and product prototypes from 0 to 1.

Peak Showcase Stage — The champion team will present their results on the main stage of the ETHShanghai summit, targeting investors, funds, ecosystem partners, and global media.

Top Ecological Resources — Support from top ecological project technical experts, funds, and incubators, accompanying project growth throughout the entire cycle.

Long-term Development Opportunities — Award-winning projects will receive funding, incubation recommendations, and ecosystem connections, becoming a key force in driving Ethereum's next decade.

03 Main Track Design (Main Tracks)

AI × ETH

No longer just an off-chain assistant, but gradually evolving into an on-chain "native participant."

With the development of smart contract automation, on-chain governance, transaction agents, and AI-driven risk control and stabilization mechanisms, AI is reshaping the interaction methods and productivity paradigms of Ethereum.

In this track, you will explore the deep integration of AI and Ethereum, making agents key nodes in the on-chain economy, upgrading everything from protocol logic to user experience.

DeFi x Infra

The future of finance is being reconstructed on-chain.

From the accelerated landing of RWA and stablecoins, DeFi is moving towards a direction of scaling and compliance in parallel.

From cross-chain and interoperability to the rapid evolution of modular infrastructure like EIP-4844, Rollup, and ZK, Ethereum's expansion at the L1/L2 level and optimization of user experience are gradually becoming the core driving force for industry upgrades.

In this track, you will focus on the new generation of DeFi infrastructure, building a secure, intelligent, and scalable financial network, opening new bridges for global liquidity.

Public Goods x Open Source Development

The future of Ethereum depends on public goods and the spirit of open source.

From continuous investment in public goods to collaborative co-creation in open source development, the Ethereum ecosystem is continuously solidifying infrastructure and community trust, promoting long-termism and sustainable development value consensus.

Here, you will build foundational blocks that benefit the entire ecosystem, advancing open finance and open society.

04 Support and Resources (How We’ll Help You)

Mentor Guidance: Team members from ETH ecosystem projects, technical experts
Technical Training: Closely aligned with competition topics, covering cutting-edge themes like AI
Ecosystem Connections: Direct access to VC funds, project parties, partners, and media
Long-term Development: Winning projects can receive funding, incubator recommendations, and follow-up support

05 Participation Requirements (Requirements)

Public GitHub repository (including README)
Demo video (≤3 minutes)
Optional submission: Pitch Deck
Team size: No more than 5 people
Project scope: The submission must be a first-time entry, not previously launched on any platform or participated in other competitions

06 Schedule (Schedule)

September — Registration opens & rolling selection
October 18 – 21 — Hackathon (Shanghai · Offline)
October 22 — Summit main stage Demo & announcement of results

07 Judging Criteria (Judging Criteria)

Technical Execution: Code quality and completeness
Innovation and Creativity: Originality and breakthrough
Practicality and Impact: Ability to solve real problems, possessing ecological value
User Experience: Usability and security
Hackathon Progress: Completion and iteration speed during the event

08 Call to Action

ETHShanghai 2025 Hackathon

Not just a competition,

It is a Builder testing ground after Ethereum's tenth anniversary.

If you want to:

Breakthrough in cutting-edge areas like AI, RWA, public goods, etc.
Co-create with global developers, connect with investors and partners
Get your project on the main stage of the ETHShanghai summit

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