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ETHGlobal Active Hackathons 2026
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⏰ Time-Sensitive Data (Updated Weekly) — Last Updated: 2026-03-30 Source: https://ethglobal.com/events
2026 Schedule (Announced)
| Event | Date | Location | Prize Pool | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETHGlobal Cannes 2026 | 2026-04-03 ~ 04-05 | Cannes, France | Sponsors TBA | Register |
| ETHGlobal New York 2026 | 2026-06-12 ~ 06-14 | New York, USA | Sponsors TBA | Register |
| ETHGlobal Lisbon 2026 | 2026-07-24 ~ 07-26 | Lisbon, Portugal | Sponsors TBA | Register |
| ETHGlobal Tokyo 2026 | 2026-09-25 ~ 09-27 | Tokyo, Japan | Sponsors TBA | Register |
| HackMoney 2026 | 2026-01-30 ~ 02-11 | Online | $75,000 | Closed |
Historical Reference (2025 Prize Scale)
- ETHGlobal Cannes 2025: $275,000 total prizes, 10+ sponsor tracks
- Typical track prizes: $10,000 – $20,000/sponsor
- Usually 40+ tracks, developers can compete in multiple tracks
Judging Criteria (Historical Summary)
ETHGlobal judges prioritize:
- Technical Implementation Depth — Working demo > PPT, on-chain interactions > concept diagrams
- Innovation — Solving real user problems, not cloning existing products
- User Experience — Non-technical users can get started
Biggest Bonus Factor: Deep integration with sponsor protocols (e.g., LayerZero for cross-chain, Chainlink oracles)
Registration and Preparation
- Registration Period: Typically opens 2-4 weeks before the event
- Team Size: 1-5 people
- Submission Requirements: GitHub repo + demo video (<3min) + project description
- On-Site Hacking: Arrive Friday evening → Submit Sunday → Judging Sunday
- Preparation Tips: Research sponsor tech stacks in advance, target 1-2 specific tracks
Pragma (Side Event)
Co-located with main Hackathons:
- ETHGlobal Pragma Cannes 2026: 2026-04-03
- ETHGlobal Pragma Lisbon 2026: 2026-07-24
- ETHGlobal Pragma Tokyo 2026: 2026-09-25