ETH Dublin 2025

Welcome to the ETH Dublin 2025 hackathon. This guide helps you focus your project and understand how you’ll be judged. Build something impactful, keep it simple, and have fun. Partner Integration Map. Here are each sponsor's strengths with specific roles in the hackathon. 1. FCAT - Research frameworks, compliance tools for institutional adoption 2. Chorus One - Cross-chain infrastructure, validator support. 3. Olas Protocol - Information markets and knowledge curation systems. 4. Ledger - Security infrastructure, signing mechanisms for project milestones. 5. Ninedots - Physical-digital experiences, art integration. 6. Avara - Social identity and community formation via Lens. 7. Chainlink - Oracle services for external data verification. 8. OpenZeppelin - Security auditing and contract templates. 9. Filecoin - Permanent storage solutions for hackathon outputs. 10. Trrue - enabling compliant, impact-driven solutions. 11. Figure Markets - a decentralised custody marketplace for crypto. 12. Ethereum Support Program (ESP) - Core protocol infrastructure, grants for standout projects. Team Formation. Find your team members on Cherry by creating a profile and swiping, just like a dating app. Then: Apply filters to find the right match. Once matched, connect via the Chats page. If you need tech support, reach out to @deca12x on Telegram! Balancing Teams. Aim for teams consisting of between 2 and 5 people. We suggest thinking about the roles/archetypes to balance your team. Project Design System. Each project should aim to include: A narrative hook. A technical scaffold (based on one or more sponsor APIs/toolkits). A harm reduction lens: who it serves, naming a specific social harm. Harm Reduction BUIDLs. When people hear ‘harm reduction’, they often think of addiction services. This track is meant to inspire more holistic and humanist interpretations. Judging Criteria. Your project will be evaluated on the weighted criteria below. Build with these in mind to maximise your opportunity for rewards. Tips for Success. Keep It Simple: Focus on 1-2 features for a working demo. Use 1-3 sponsor APIs max. Leverage Mentors. Tell a Story: Weave a narrative hook (mythical, cultural, or social) to make your project memorable.