How to Win a Web3 Hackathon (What Most Teams Get Wrong)

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Web3 hackathons launch more startups than most people realize. 📰 Read the article: https://web3voyager.com/web3-hackathons-what-to-know/ In this episode, we walk through what actually happens inside Web3 hackathons and what developers should know before joining one. Over the last few years, hackathons have become one of the main pipelines for talent in crypto. Protocols like Chainlink, Uniswap, and others regularly sponsor events where developers build new products in just a few days. Some projects go from hackathon prototype to funded startup within months. But for first-time participants, the experience can be chaotic. In this episode we break down how Web3 hackathons work, how to choose the right event, how teams succeed during the build, and why many submissions fail even when the technology is strong. If you're planning to join your first hackathon or want to improve your chances at the next one, this guide covers what matters before, during, and after the event. Topics Covered 00:00 - Web3 Hackathons: The New Startup Pipeline 05:03 - Protocol vs Open Hackathons: Choosing Your Path 10:05 - Keep Hackathon Projects Simple and Focused 15:08 - How Chainlink Supports Projects After Hackathons Web3 hackathons happen all over the world every year. Some are protocol-specific. Others are global events attracting thousands of developers. Explore upcoming Web3 hackathons and events here: 🌐 https://web3voyager.com 🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/theweb3voyager 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/web3voyager 📬 Submit an Event: https://web3voyager.com/post-event/