Apply for EDCON 2024 Creator x Hacker House: A Month-Long Buildathon of Art and Blockchain
Join us for EDCON 2024 Creator x Hacker House to collaborate with top buidlers and creators, and seize the opportunity to showcase your work globally.
Imagine this: You've just arrived at the EDCON Creator x Hacker House, and you’re immediately immersed in a world of creativity and innovation. The air is electric with excitement as developers, creators, and innovators from around the globe come together to collaborate and push the boundaries of what’s possible in blockchain.
Here’s a glimpse of what your experience could look like:
The Journey Begins: From July 1, the adventure kicks off with a series of online workshops and collaborations, setting the stage for what’s to come. You’ll engage with fellow creators, brainstorm groundbreaking ideas, and start shaping your projects.
Kick-off Party: On July 15, the energy ramps up with an IRL party for the hacker houses. Here, you’ll meet your peers, share your vision, and form the relationships that will drive this project - and a lifetime of potential projects - forward.
Demo Day Presentations: Fast forward to July 26, and it’s time to present your projects. This is your moment to showcase the innovative solutions you’ve developed, receive feedback from industry leaders, and refine your work in preparation for the main event.
EDCON Events: From July 26-29, immerse yourself in the full spectrum of EDCON events. Participate in creative workshops, and explore the myriad opportunities to learn, collaborate, and innovate. Each activity is designed to spark your creativity and enhance your skills. Creators will also get the opportunity to get their artwork featured as NFT rewards inside a city-wide scavenger hunt.
Main Stage & Art Exhibition: The climax of this incredible journey arrives on July 30. You’ll have the chance to get your project featured on the main stage, gaining visibility in front of a global audience inside an Olympic Stadium. In the evening, join us at a gallery exhibition showcasing the art collaborations created during the event, followed by an unforgettable after-party.
Comprehensive Support for Hackers and Creators
The EDCON 2024 Creator x Hacker House merges artistic expression with blockchain innovation. This month-long buildathon aims to enrich the community by leveraging art as a universal language to bridge diverse communities and inspire newcomers. Thanks to sponsors like Circle and Backpack, creators and hackers will receive accommodations for their stay, food, and all necessary resources.
This year, Kismet Casa will operate the creator house. With extensive experience running hybrid houses where hackers and creators collaborate, Kismet Casa is the ideal partner for this initiative, making them the perfect collaborator for our Hacker x Creator House during EDCON. Our team assists hackers in finding the right collaborators, hosting workshops, and providing essential tools and resources. Creators benefit by meeting new artists, enhancing their exposure, and accessing exclusive events.
Join Us in Japan and Buidl the Future
Join us in Japan and make some core memories as part of the EDCON Hacker x Creator House. This will be a transformative experience offering you the chance to:
Collaborate with top innovators and artists in the Web3 space.
Showcase your work on a global platform to a diverse audience.
Engage in projects that blend technology with creativity.
Join a community that values open-source collaboration and public goods.
Apply for the EDCON Creator x Hacker House and let’s buidl the future of blockchain together, one innovative idea at a time. For more information, check out: https://www.edcon.io/hacker-houses
Additional Hacker Opportunities at EDCON 2024
The EDCON 2024 Creator x Hacker House is just one of many exciting opportunities. EDCON community partners are also hosting two other hacker houses, focusing on autonomous world (AW) onchain games and zero-knowledge (zk) social applications.
We believe innovation should be collaborative and interoperable, and our unified hacker houses reflect this vision, each adding a unique focus to the broader themes of EDCON. Below are details for two other hacker house opportunities:
Apply for WaveHack x zkSync’s Zero-Knowledge Hacker House dedicated to exploring the potential of zero-knowledge technology in building social applications. Builders will gain access to resources and mentorship needed to create impactful applications with zk-technology. Participants will tackle exciting challenges with significant prize pools:
$30,000: Build a Game or SocialFi application
$15,000: Build an application using zkSync’s native account abstraction
$5,000: Write a builder tutorial or technical content
Apply for AW Tokyo × Komorebi’s Hacker House focused on developing fully on-chain games. This hacker house aims to provide a turning point for young individuals interested in crypto and those who have already released products in the AW/FOCG domain. It’s a fantastic opportunity to foster innovation and improve product releases in the autonomous world gaming space.