This in-person event is a unique opportunity to dive deep into Arbitrum Stylus, a groundbreaking tech stack that allows developers to write fully EVM interoperable smart contracts in WebAssembly languages like Rust, C, and C++. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your blockchain development skills, this workshop and hackathon are designed to take your abilities to the next level. # Who Should Attend? This event is perfect for developers with (at least basic) programming experience who want to explore new ways to build in the blockchain space. If you’re curious about Layer 2 solutions or want hands-on experience with smart contracts, this is for you! **What You’ll Get Out Of It:** - Hands-on with Arbitrum Stylus and smart contracts experience. - Entertaining workshops that are suitable both for beginners and pros. - Hackathon participation. - Feedback from Judges on your project. - Encouragement to go forward with your project to get funding. - Maybe, also win a prize! 💸 # Dates & Location 📅 Event Dates: November 2-3 📍 Nord Events Center by Globalworth Note: **at least one of your team members** has to be registered on site for this hackathon. # Event Schedule *****2nd November***** 9am Coffee & Registration 10:30am First Workshop 1pm Lunch 2pm Team Formation 2:30pm Second Workshop 5pm Hackathon Commencement Ceremony with: - Hackathon explanation - DoraHacks walk through - Mentors announcement - Resources - Submission requirements - Judging criteria - Prizes - Questions 5:15pm Hackathon Starts 8pm Dinner *Hackers can stay at the venue overnight - there will be some beanbags.* *****3rd November***** 9am Breakfast 5:15pm Submissions close 5:30pm Judging 7pm Closing ceremony + Winners announcement 8pm Tearing down + beers # Judging criteria Focus is on dev tooling of Stylus. Push the teams to apply to further funding. Reward for the best idea, rather than brilliant code. Regardless if you win, you will get feedback from professionals. How your project will be judged: - Relevancy of the idea towards dev tooling & stylus 30% - Idea & Creativity 30% - Proof of Concept 30% - Code 10% # Submissions No need to present. While the submissions are judged, the hackers have an opportunity to present their projects to each other. At least one team member should be on site. Max 4 people per team or a solo team. *What to include in the submission:* - Description - Demo - Link to git - Primary Telegram contact + Team contacts # Special Thanks We extend our gratitude to Arbitrum and Questbook for their support in making this event possible!