How to Hack a Web3 Hackathon: Tips & Tricks.
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Concrete playbook: pick Polygon vs Ethereum based on gas cost, pick ethers.js or web3.js for frontend, use Remix + Hardhat/Truffle for contracts, and prefer OpenZeppelin libraries while treating upgradables as risky. Prewire wallet integration and node provider (Alchemy), prototype signature-on-chain flows, validate Merkle proofs with Merkle tree + IPFS whitelist to save gas, and rehearse deployment and UX before the event; shows a working hack that won a $6k USDT prize.
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chapters (13)
- 0:00Introduction
- 4:52Hackathons and Web3 appeal
- 7:04Web3 state today
- 12:52Smart contracts basics
- 16:44Web3 dev tools
- 25:37Blockchain for hackathons
- 30:29Tech stack prep
- 33:35Hackathon prep tips
- 40:33Web3 learning resources
- 41:39Sponsors and prizes
- 44:16Pitching and winning
- 45:18Case study: Crypt of Werewolf
- 50:47Q&A
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