Ecosystem Partner: Quantum3 Labs
Period: July 31 – August 17, 2026
Objective: Deliver an Arbitrum-focused Hackathon with at least 90 participants.
ETH Lima Hackathon 2026 was an Arbitrum-focused building experience in which participants from multiple countries developed projects using tools such as Stylus, Scaffold, and AI.
Initially conceived as a three-day hackathon for at least 90 participants, it evolved into an extended hybrid experience combining workshops, mentorship, project development, user validation, refinement, final submission, and evaluation.
| Indicator | Commitment | Delivered | Achievement Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | 90 | 268 | 298% | Exceeded |
| Projects / dApps | 25+ | 50 | 200%* | Exceeded |
| Mentors | 5 | 15 | 300% | Exceeded |
| Duration | 3 days | 18 days | — | Expanded format |
| Indicator | Result |
|---|---|
| Teams formed | 50 |
| Countries represented | 9 |
| Workshops delivered | 8 |
| Judges | 9 |
| Prize pool | USD 2,100 |
Registered participants came from Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Nigeria, Colombia, India, Argentina, Venezuela, and Spain.
Registration and Open Call · Luma · ETH Lima Platform · Final Projects · Mentors
The process was structured into stages that guided teams from formation through the submission and evaluation of their projects.
| Stage | Date | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Kickoff | Jul 31 | Launch and orientation |
| Workshops + Mentorship | Aug 1–7 | Training and project development |
| Demo Day | Aug 8 | Testing and feedback · 106 attendees |
| Refinement | Aug 9–11 | Project improvements |
| Submission | Aug 12 | Final submission |
| Evaluation | Aug 12–16 | Technical and product review |
| Winners Reveal | Aug 17 | Results announcement |
The Demo Day is included here solely as a milestone within the Hackathon journey. Its execution, metrics, and results are detailed in the dedicated Build & Explore Day milestone and are therefore not duplicated in this report.