Excitement Builds for Consensus 2024

Consensus 2024 is right around the corner. One of the events is the E A Consensus Hackathon, a three-day, multi-chain, in-real-life hackathon. It will feature some of the world's most innovative and creative builders and best developers. This event will attract famous investors and blockchain leaders.

Introducing E A

We spoke to E A co-founders, Dom Kwok and **Phil Kwok to understand what makes this hackathon unique. Dom explained that E A acts like Duolingo for blockchain. It allows anyone to learn about the top blockchains through an app.

Users can go from knowing nothing to deploying their first smart contract. E A is the largest web3 education app with nearly a million developers. It is accessible on all Play Store and App Store platforms worldwide.

Sibling Synergy

Dom and Phil Kwok, brothers and co-founders, shared their journey of working together.

They started with eCommerce startups and eventually focused on blockchain after brief stints in finance and law. Dom emphasized the joy of building E A with his sibling, highlighting their strong partnership and shared vision.

The Hackathon Collaboration

The E A Consensus Hackathon is in partnership with CoinDesk. Dom explained why this collaboration is crucial. CoinDesk, a premier marketing company in Web3, provides a massive reach.

The partnership combines E A's expertise in educating developers with CoinDesk's distribution network. This synergy aims to attract the world's best developers and create a breeding ground for future web3 unicorns.

"This hackathon will be a melting pot of people, ideas, and brilliant minds," said Phil Kwok.

What to Expect

The hackathon will feature top speakers, VCs judging the final pitches, and over $200,000 in prizes. Additionally, millions more in VC and grant funding will be available from various ecosystem teams. The event will also provide networking opportunities with top universities and leading companies participants.

The Developer Experience

Phil detailed the developer experience, emphasizing accessibility to talks and stages at the Consensus venue. Developers will receive a warm welcome, attend workshops, and pitch their projects to an all-star roster of judges. The hackathon encourages rapid development and networking, making it an ideal event for launching startups.

Multi-Chain Focus

The hackathon's multi-chain aspect allows developers to choose which blockchain to build on. Phil explained that developers can build on multiple chains but typically start with one. This flexibility ensures a diverse range of projects and innovative solutions.

Advice for Builders

Both Dom and Phil offered advice for developers. Phil emphasized the importance of launching fast to avoid analysis paralysis. Dom suggested speaking to potential users to gauge interest before investing time in development. These insights are crucial for anyone looking to succeed in the hackathon and beyond.