The ETHWarsaw 2024 conference and hackathon is back for its third year.

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London, UK, August 21, 2024, Chainwire

The event is held concurrently with Warsaw Blockchain Week, Poland’s largest blockchain gathering for the second year in a row.
Amidst the bull market hype, this conference highlights the importance of responsible innovation and building.
48-Hour Hackathon Offers $50,000 in Prizes for Pioneering Blockchain Solutions

ETHWarsaw, the Web3 conference and hackathon hosted by Ethereum enthusiasts, is back for its highly anticipated third edition. Scheduled to take place in Warsaw, Poland from September 5-8, 2024, the event will once again bring together a global community of builders, founders, and educators in the Web3 space.

Building on the success of the past years, ETHWarsaw 2023 attracted over 1,000 participants and over 200 hackers competed for a prize pool of approximately $70,000. The event also featured Warsaw Blockchain Week, Poland’s largest blockchain gathering, and EthWarsawVC, a one-day program connecting venture funds with promising blockchain projects. With strong community support, both events are set to return for the 2024 edition.

“After two successful editions, we’ve found a formula that works and grows organically each year. That’s why we’re keeping the same format and keeping the audience size intimate, especially since recent feedback has suggested that as events get bigger, the quality can suffer.” Polina Yoskov, co-founder of ETHWarsaw, said:

She added: “That said, the third edition will bring some changes. With the potential for a bull market, we expect rapid growth and will attract investors, customers and significant capital. But this also brings the risk of poor products and fraud. It is important to distinguish between good and bad, understand the risks and always build responsibly. This is the key message we want to highlight at this year’s conference.”

Monika Zajac, co-founder of ETHWarsaw, added: “We also want to challenge the stereotype that only developers and ‘crypto buddies’ are interested in blockchain. Our goal is to showcase the diverse faces and backgrounds within the community, and ultimately lower the barrier to entry. This includes emphasizing our efforts to simplify onboarding, clearly communicate product value, provide support infrastructure, and provide quality education to accelerate progress.”

ETHWarsaw is designed for both seasoned professionals and those new to the web3 space, providing valuable insights for developers, non-technical talent, and students alike. The conference features two days of content, including talks, panels, and workshops, and is organized into four main tracks.

Infrastructure and Scalability — Explore how to build and scale blockchain networks to handle more users and transactions efficiently. This includes innovations in the blockchain layer, advanced data storage solutions, and the integration of AI and blockchain technology.
Security and Resilience — Focuses on how to keep blockchain systems secure and private. Topics include modern cybersecurity practices, how different blockchain systems maintain trust, and the role of ethical hackers in identifying vulnerabilities.
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Innovation — We explore related topics such as decentralized finance (DeFi) and digital wallets, decentralized exchanges (DEX), and new ways to invest using blockchain. We also cover the legal and regulatory aspects of this evolving financial landscape.
mass adoption — Discuss how to make blockchain and web3 technologies more usable and accessible to everyone. This track covers user experience, community building, marketing in the web3 space, and opportunities in the web3 job market.

This year’s speaker lineup includes notable names such as Marek Olszewski from Celo, Anastasia Melakrinos from Kaiko, Kevin Jones from BuidlGuidl, and Omar Espejel from Starknet.

Following the conference, a night hackathon begins Friday evening, offering a 48-hour nonstop build marathon. Teams and individuals will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge applications and advanced tools, with a prize pool of approximately $50,000.

Sponsors of ETHWarsaw 2024 include: AlephZero, Golem, Arweave, Optimism, RedStone, Starknet, Celo, Request Network and scroll Among other things.

ETHWarsaw 2024 will be held at Browary Warszawskie, a new venue in Warsaw’s vibrant Wola district. Known for its mix of modern residential and office spaces, the area is also home to a thriving café and restaurant scene.

To learn more about the event or purchase conference and hackathon tickets, users can visit https://www.ethwarsaw.dev.

About ETHWarsaw

ETHWarsaw is a community-driven grassroots conference and hackathon organized by active members of the web3 community working in blockchain-centric companies around the world. ETHWarsaw is the largest web3 conference and hackathon in the CEE region, and aims to bring together developers, researchers, and enthusiasts in the Ethereum ecosystem to exchange ideas, drive adoption, and drive a decentralized, privacy-centric future.

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