# Welcome to TBW 2024! Attention hackers, [you MUST submit your Hackathon Application here!](https://www.taipeiblockchainweek.com/hackathon-application-2024). Join us for 1 month + 3 days of hacking, world-class workshops and a science fair inspired demo day! Win prizes, connect with top-notch builders, and get expert feedback from successful founders and VCs. This year's hackathon will culminate in a hybrid of virtual and in-person events. We'll be kicking off 1 month prior to the conference start to give every hacker enough time to build a high-quality project. Our goal is to provide you with more time to enjoy everything the in-person hackathon has to offer. The organizing team will send out rolling confirmations to 500 builders who submitted hackathon applications. Each confirmation permits holders to attend the hackathon, demo day, and conference. We'll contact you directly if we decide to move forward with your application. Here's what you can do to get started: - [Check out the bounties on our DoraHacks page](https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/tbw2024/bounties) - [Join our Discord server](https://discord.gg/beKh4Rm47d) - [Join our official Telegram](https://t.me/taipeiblockchainweekofficial/1). # Hackathon Dates - **In-person** hackathon: Dec 12 - 14, 2024 - **Virtual** hackathon: Starts Nov 14, 2024 # Theme: "Onboard" 2024’s theme is “Onboard”, celebrating the pivotal moment where Web3 technology transitions from niche to mainstream, marking a new era of widespread adoption. This year’s hackathon will be focused on shining the spotlight on the latest innovations, strategic adoption and consumer-centric applications across a wide range of ecosystems including Solana, Ethereum and Bitcoin. # About TBW Taipei Blockchain Week brings together industry experts from all over the world in the blockchain space to educate and empower Taiwan to become a growing hub for web3 innovation. Taiwan is regarded as the cultural entrance to East Asia. The island sits at a central geographic location and has a history of close ties to China, Japan, ASEAN, and other regions around the world. Diverse historic and cultural influences exist in Taiwan and are reflected on the streets, buildings, food, and religions - from tranquil alleys with Japanese influences that might lead to a bustling Taoist temple around the corner to exquisite French desserts that may feature a twist of Taiwanese local fruits and ingredients. Taiwan currently ranks as one of the fastest growing economies in the world and also one of the most technologically competitive with a leading semiconductor industry. There are many developer communities in Taiwan including blockchain and web3 focused ones such as Taipei Ethereum Meetup. Taiwan is also one of the safest places in the world with a very low crime rate. The ICCA ranks Taipei as one of the top conference destinations with many venues and accommodations accessible via public transport. Two major airports connect Taipei to hundreds of destinations around the world.