# ETH Safari Hackathon 2025 **Unleash Innovation. Empower Africa. Build the Future.** Welcome to the **ETH Safari Hackathon 2025:** a virtual playground for dreamers, builders, and changemakers ready to redefine what’s possible with **Blockchain, DeFi, Real-World Assets (RWA), Artificial Intelligence, and African innovation**. This isn’t just another hackathon. It’s a **journey across the digital savannah**, where creativity meets technology, and ideas grow into world-shaping solutions. # 🌍 Why Join the Safari? Africa stands at the crossroads of **technological revolution and creative disruption**. With blockchain and AI unlocking new economic possibilities, the ETH Safari Hackathon invites participants from across the continent, and beyond, to **build the next wave of decentralized innovation**. Whether you're a **developer**, **designer**, **founder**, **researcher**, or **visionary**, this is your chance to: - Collaborate with a global community of Web3 and AI enthusiasts. - Explore **DeFi**, **RWA tokenization**, and **AI-driven blockchain solutions**. - Compete for **bounties, grants, and prizes** that accelerate real impact. - Get mentored by **leading builders, investors, and ecosystem pioneers**. - Showcase your project to partners and investors shaping the future of Web3 in Africa. # 🛠️ What You Can Build This year, ETH Safari Hackathon 2025 is all about **pushing the boundaries of Web3, AI, and community innovation in Africa**. Builders are invited to explore the following tracks: - **🌊 Aqua Protocol Bounty** Take on a **design-focused challenge**: improve the **UI/UX of the Aqua Protocol website**, making it more intuitive, user-friendly, and engaging. - **🦁 ETH Safari Evolution Challenge** Dream big about the future of ETH Safari! Submit **bold ideas, tools, or prototypes** that can improve the hackathon experience and community impact. These tracks are designed to inspire hackers to **experiment, innovate, and create real-world impact** while shaping the future of Africa’s decentralized ecosystem. # 🏆 Prizes This year, the **ETH Safari Hackathon 2025** comes with exciting bounties and rewards designed to celebrate creativity, technical brilliance, and community impact. ### 💰 Total Prize Pool: **$4,000** - **🌊 Aqua Protocol Bounty — $2,500** Improve the UI/UX of the Aqua Protocol Website (Design Bounty) - **🦁 ETH Safari Evolution Challenge -1,500$** How can we improve **ETH Safari itself**? Submit your boldest ideas for how the hackathon can grow into the future. 🏅 **Winner gets a sponsored trip to DevCon 2025 in Argentina** ✈️ # 🦓 The Experience: The ETH Safari Hackathon is **100% virtual**, ensuring anyone, anywhere can join. Expect: - **Workshops & Fireside Chats** with industry leaders. - **Community Building & Networking Spaces** for collaboration. - **Project Showcases & Demos** to pitch your work to the world. - **Mentorship Sessions** with seasoned builders and innovators. No matter your experience level — **from first-time hacker to seasoned Web3 developer** — you’ll find a supportive, vibrant environment that fuels creativity and growth # 🌅 Join the Safari Step into the wild: where innovation roams free. Bring your ideas, your team, and your curiosity. Together, we’ll shape Africa's and the world's decentralized future. # Notion Link: Check out full hackathon details in the Notion link: [http://bit.ly/4nipTJ5](http://bit.ly/4nipTJ5) # **🧑‍💻 Official hackathon telegram group** Ensure you've joined the official hackathon telegram group here: [https://t.me/EthSafari2025devs](https://t.me/EthSafari2025devs) Follow @[ETHSafari](https://x.com/ETHSafari) for announcements, challenges, and partner updates.