Build Smart, Win Big: ETHIndia Hackathon Guide
This is your ultimate guide to ETHIndia hackathons. Learn how to prepare, build, and succeed with practical tips and tooling.
Build Smart, Win Big: ETHIndia Hackathon Guide
Why Join ETHIndia?
- Learn Web3
- Build Fast
- Network with peers
- Test ideas live
- Earn bounties and swag
1. Clarify Your Goals
What do you want from the hackathon—skills, a job, a co-founder?
2. Know the Rules and Judging
- Understand official criteria
- Know what judges are looking for
3. Build the Right Team
- Diverse skills
- Strong communicators
- Assign roles early
4. Prepare Your Workstation
Required Installations
- Node.js
- Hardhat
- Foundry
- Web3.js, Ethers, Wagmi
- Web3j, Web3.py
VSCode Extensions
- Solidity by Juan Blanco
- Nomic Foundation’s Solidity
- Truffle for VSCode
- Solidity Debugger
- ETHover
DApp Starter Kits
5. Hackathon Success Tips
- Focus on one killer feature
- Target bounties smartly
- Make it look good
- Show future potential
6. After the Hackathon
- Share your project
- Stay connected with teammates
- Keep improving your hack
Wrap Up
Blockchain hackathons are the perfect playground. Worst case: you learn and have fun. Best case: you win and make lifelong friends (and maybe investors).
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