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ETHIstanbul is a 48h Ethereum conference&hackathon taking place in Istanbul on September 5–7, 2025.


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<h2>🏆 ETHIstanbul Awards</h2>At ETHIstanbul, we aim to reward outstanding innovation without restricting builders to rigid categories. Instead of predefined tracks, we’re celebrating the spirit of creativity and impact across the entire Ethereum ecosystem.1. 🥇 Best Public Good  For the project that most meaningfully contributes to the broader Ethereum and global community.2. 🧠 Best AI Agent Integration  Awarded to the project that most effectively combines Ethereum with autonomous agents or AI systems.3. 🤝 Judges’ Favorite A wildcard choice, the project that captured the hearts or stood out most to the judges.4. 🦾 Highest Impact Potential  Recognising the project with the greatest potential to create long-term, transformative impact.5. 🌟 Best Technical Execution  For the most technically impressive or robust engineering, from architecture to implementation.

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<h2>ETHIstanbul Hackathon FAQ</h2>We’re excited to welcome you to ETHIstanbul, taking place September 5–7, 2025, in Istanbul. Here’s everything you need to know about logistics, registration, accommodation, food, and how to get the most out of the event.<h2>🔧 Logistics</h2>PlatformsWe use two platforms throughout the event:<ul><li>🟣 TAIKAI→ for registration, project submission, and judging</li><li>💬 Discord → for live support, mentor questions, and announcements</li></ul>🎟 Tickets<ul><li>Hacker participation is free, you just need to apply via <a href="https://taikai.network/" target="_blank">TAIKAI</a>.</li><li>Applications are reviewed and approved in waves every 2 weeks.</li></ul>📍 VenueVenue Name &amp; Address (TBD) 💤 Can I sleep at the venue?Yes, hackers can stay overnight on Friday and Saturday. We’ll have a designated chill zone with basic sleeping arrangements (no beds, no showers). Bring a sleeping bag, toothbrush, and warm clothes. We’ll do our best to make it comfortable.Lockers or a bag check area will be provided on-site. (TBD: update if confirmed.)🛏 Looking for a place to stay?Want a proper bed or interested in crashing with a local? We’ll share a peer-to-peer housing sheet closer to the event. In the meantime, you can look for accommodation options nearby or in Beyoğlu, Karaköy ve Şişhane areas.🍽 Food &amp; DrinksWe’ve got you covered:<ul><li>🥐 Breakfast, 🍱 lunch, and 🍝 dinner are free for everyone</li><li>Snacks, coffee and tea will be available throughout the day</li><li>Vegan/vegetarian options will be available</li></ul>🗺 Istanbul City GuideWe’ll prepare a short ETHIstanbul City Guide to help you explore cafes, restaurants, and nice work spots around the venue. Stay tuned on Discord and email for the PDF version in August.⏳ Timeline (to be updated)Friday, September 5 (GMT+3)<ul><li>10:00 — Hackathon Begins</li><li>14:00 — Opening Ceremony</li><li>16:00 — First Workshops</li></ul>Sunday, September 7<ul><li>10:00 — Submission Deadline</li><li>11:30–15:30 — Judging + Live Presentations</li><li>16:00-18:00 — Closing Ceremony</li></ul><h3>📜 ETHIstanbul Hackathon Rules</h3>Please read the rules carefully, they help keep things fair, fun, and focused for everyone participating.<ul><li>The hackathon starts on Friday, September 5th at 10:00 (GMT+3) and ends on Sunday, September 7th at 10:00 (GMT+3).</li><li>All code must be written during the hackathon. Submitting pre-written code is not allowed.</li><li>Teams can have up to 5 members.</li><li>All team members must be physically present at the event.</li><li>One person from each team must be present at the venue during judging hours on Sunday.</li><li>You cannot copy, use, or submit another team’s code.</li><li>All projects must be submitted through Taikai before the deadline.</li><li>Bounties are awarded by our partners and distributed within 2 weeks after the event.</li><li>You must follow all instructions from ETHIstanbul organizers and volunteers.</li><li>Be respectful and kind, ETHIstanbul follows a strict Code of Conduct. Harassment or abuse will not be tolerated.</li></ul>🧑‍🏫 Mentors &amp; JudgingThroughout the hackathon, mentors will be available both in person and online via Discord to support teams with technical questions, design advice, or feedback on your ideas.If you’re stuck, need help with tooling, or want a second opinion, don’t hesitate to reach out. That’s what they’re here for.🧑‍⚖️ Judging ProcessJudging will take place on Sunday, September 7th in the afternoon.Each project will be evaluated by a panel of judges from our community, ecosystem partners, and core teams.Projects will be scored from 1 to 5 across the following criteria:<ul><li>Technical Execution – How complex or well-built is the project?</li><li>Use Case – Is it solving a real problem or addressing a clear need?</li><li>Originality – Is the idea fresh, unexpected, or creatively implemented?</li><li>Impact / Market Potential – Could this evolve into something meaningful, widely used, or investable?</li><li>Presentation / Wow Factor – Did it make us say “we want to try this right now”?</li></ul>Judges will also consider completeness, clarity of the demo, and whether the project was built within the hackathon timeframe.You can reach us anytime!ETHIstanbul Hackathon TeamIrem @irmkociMustafa @mechul_ethMete @gergin_101

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ETHIstanbul is a 48-hour hackathon and conference taking place in Istanbul from September 5 to 7, 2025. It's designed for developers, researchers, and teams working on Ethereum to come together, meet in person, and build.The event is open to anyone working on any Ethereum-related idea. The focus is on collaboration with Istanbul as a meeting point between different parts of the world.<h3>📅 Important Dates (GMT+3)</h3><ul><li>Hacker Onboarding Opens: August 15, 2025</li><li>ETHIstanbul Starts: Friday, September 5th at 10:00</li><li>Project Submission Deadline: Sunday, September 7th at 10:00</li><li>Demo Day &amp; Final Pitches: Sunday, September 7th (afternoon)</li><li>Closing Ceremony: Sunday, September 7th (16:00)</li><li>Bounties Distributed By: within 2 weeks after the event</li></ul> <h2>Categories</h2>🏆 ETHIstanbul AwardsAt ETHIstanbul, we aim to reward outstanding innovation without restricting builders to rigid categories. Instead of predefined tracks, we’re celebrating the spirit of creativity and impact across the entire Ethereum ecosystem.1. 🥇 Best Public Good  For the project that most meaningfully contributes to the broader Ethereum and global community.2. 🧠 Best AI Agent Integration  Awarded to the project that most effectively combines Ethereum with autonomous agents or AI systems.3. 🤝 Judges’ Favorite A wildcard choice, the project that captured the hearts or stood out most to the judges.4. 🦾 Highest Impact Potential   <h3>👥 ETHIstanbul is open to:</h3><ul><li>Ethereum developers (newcomers &amp; veterans)</li><li>ZK builders and researchers</li><li>Designers, product people &amp; protocol thinkers</li><li>Students, hackers, and indie builders</li><li>Ecosystem teams and open-source contributors</li><li>Any kind of builders</li></ul>All participants must register on Taikai and hold a valid ETHIstanbul hacker ticket to submit projects. To be eligible for judging, teams must submit the following via <a href="https://taikai.network/" target="_blank">TAIKAI</a>:<ul><li>A link to a public code repository (e.g. GitHub)</li><li>A demo video (max 90 seconds) or presentation (max 5 slides)</li><li>(Optional) Live URLs or contract addresses (testnet/mainnet)</li><li>A team contact (Telegram or Discord) for communication during judging</li></ul>All code must be written during the event. Pre-written or plagiarized code will disqualify the submission. <h2> </h2>

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<h2>🛠 Hacking, Rules &amp; Submission</h2>⚠️ Hackathon Starts: Friday, September 5th at 10:00 (GMT+3)⚠️ Submission Deadline: Sunday, September 7th at 10:00 (GMT+3), via the <a href="https://taikai.network/" target="_blank">TAIKAI </a>Platform <h2>📜 ETHIstanbul Hacking Rules</h2><ul><li>ETHIstanbul takes place IRL in Istanbul.</li><li>You cannot use, copy, or submit another team's code.</li><li>All code must be written during the event. Submissions containing pre-written code will be disqualified.</li><li>The judges’ decisions are final regarding all prizes and awards.</li><li>Bounties are sponsored and distributed by our partners and must be awarded within 2 weeks after ETHIstanbul.</li><li>Each participant must hold a valid hacker ticket for ETHIstanbul to be eligible for judging.</li><li>Please follow instructions from ETHIstanbul organizers and volunteers and comply with our <a href="https://ethistanbul.io/conduct" target="_blank">Code of Conduct.</a></li></ul><h3>✅ Minimum Submission Requirements (To Be Judged)</h3><ul><li>A link to your open-source code repository.</li><li>A short demo video (max 90s) or a presentation (max 5 slides) clearly describing your project, its use case, and purpose.</li><li>If applicable, include the contract address(es) or website URLs of your deployed demo (testnet or mainnet accepted).</li></ul> <h3>💸 Bounties</h3><ul><li>Bounties are provided by our ecosystem partners and sponsors.</li><li>A full list of active bounties will be shared here:→ (TBA)</li></ul> <h3>📝 Submission Guidelines</h3>You must submit your project on <a href="https://taikai.network/" target="_blank">TAIKAI</a> by Sunday, September 7th at 10:00 (GMT+3).🔔 At least one team member must be present in person at the venue to be eligible to pitch their project.📌 Steps to Submit on TAIKAI:<ol><li>Click “Create Project” on the ETHIstanbul hackathon page.</li><li>Add your team members.</li><li>Select the track(s) and bounties you're applying to by editing the project categories.</li><li>Follow the submission template below.</li><li>Click “Publish” once everything is complete.</li></ol> <h3>📤 Submission Template</h3>PROJECT NAMEDESCRIPTION (2 lines)CONTACT PERSON (Discord &amp; Telegram handle)CODE REPOSITORY (GitHub or similar)DEMO VIDEO (90 seconds) OR PRESENTATION (max 5 slides)CONTRACT ADDRESSES / LIVE URLS (if deployed)

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