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What is ETHToronto Hackathon?

ETHToronto is a hybrid hackathon series at Futurist Conference, a community event free for developers with skills from basic to expert levels. The event is hosted by Untraceable at at the birthplace of Ethereum, Toronto, Canada.

What’s the difference between on-site and in-person?

The in-person event is optional to attend and is scheduled with bounty presentations, workshops and networking events. You can meet with mentors, sponsors and your team face-to-face with meaningful interactions and conversations. All the computer hacking and project submission is done online on DoraHacks and the virtual building is on Discord.

Who can participate at ETHToronto?

ETHToronto is a community event and free to all participants. We are always accepting developers from beginner to expert levels.

Where is the in-person ETHToronto taking place?

ETHToronto is taking place at Futurist Conference on August 13 - 14, 2024. The venue is at Rebel Entertainment Complex, 11 Polson Street, Toronto, ON M5A 1A4

How much does it cost to attend?

ETHToronto is a free event for hackers! Free tickets are limited and registration is open for 2024. Applicants can buy a Futurist ticket to attend or register for ETHWomen 2024. No ticket is required to participate in the online hackathon.

What time does on-site registration begin?

Registration begins at 8 am. Arrive early and plan ahead for delayed traffic due to construction

Will there be hacking on-site?

There is no official hacking taking place on-site or a designated area for hackers. The in-person event is packed with events bounty presentations & workshops, mentorship hours and mock judging practice, and an opportunity to foster meaningful interactions and conversations.

When does the hackathon submissions end?

The deadline to submit your project online is one week after the in-person event, on Wednesday August 21, 2024 by 11:59 AM EST.

How many people can be on a team?

You can participate as an individual or a team of up to 6 members!

What if I don't have / know anyone to form a team?

That's okay! You will have the opportunity to form teams when you get to ETHToronto! You can also form a team online on Discord in the #team-formation channel

Should I bring my laptop?

We do not recommend bringing a laptop, though you can bring one for the Mentorship & Mock Judging event to practice your pitch with your team and mentors.

How will judging take place for ETHToronto?

All the judging takes place online after the deadline on August 21st at Noon EST. The bounty sponsor assign judges and the criteria will be announced when the hackathon begins.

How will the bounty prizes be distributed to the winners?

The bounty Sponsors will announce the winning team during the week of August 26 - 30, 2024 and they will be contacted directly by the sponsors.

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