At the opening ceremony of the hackathon, we were thrilled to hear an inspiring talk by Kartik Talwar, the co-founder of ETHGlobal. His speech was both motivating and energizing, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and innovation in the Web3 space. Kartik’s words resonated deeply with the participants, igniting a sense of purpose and excitement to contribute their time and energy to the hackathon. He highlighted the potential for groundbreaking ideas to emerge from such gatherings, fostering a competitive yet collaborative environment where creativity could thrive. 

We dedicated the full 36 hours of the hackathon to working on our project, eThAi—an AI model aggregation platform designed to decentralize AI training. (Detailed information about our project is provided in the section below.) The atmosphere at the event was electric, with every team pushing themselves to the limit to bring their innovative ideas to life. The stakes were high, as participants competed for a share of the impressive $800,000 prize pool. The energy and determination in the room were palpable, showcasing the incredible drive and creativity of everyone involved.