CryptoXR 2025: An Exceptional Hackathon For The Future Of Web3

From January 31 to February 2, 2025, Alephium, next-generation blockchain, will take part in CryptoXR, the second largest crypto conference in France, to organize a large-scale hackathon in partnership with LSW3 (League for Web3 Security). This event promises to make Auxerre the French capital of Web3, attracting more than 3,000 visitors, 70 speakers, and innovative projects.

A Hackathon to Shape Web3 Innovation

CryptoXR, for its third edition, promises to be an unmissable event with more than 3,000 visitors, 70+ speakers, and an exhibition space of 6,000 m². Focused on the federation and democratization of Web3 technologies, the event brings together pioneers of the crypto industry, local players, and the general public to celebrate innovation, inclusivity, and decentralization.

Alephium, thanks to its Proof-of-Less-Work technology and its stateful UTXO model, embodies a high-performance, secure, and sustainable blockchain. This hackathon therefore offers developers a unique opportunity to create innovative solutions on a decentralized infrastructure capable of handling over 10,000 transactions per second while meeting ambitious environmental goals. As a result, the most functional, impactful, and innovative projects will be rewarded in ALPH with attractive prizes:

• 1st place: €3,000
• 2nd place: €2,000
• 3rd place: €1,000 

Special prizes of €500 will reward creativity, user experience, code quality, and projects enhancing security. Additionally, solo developers will also have the opportunity to shine with a total pool prize of €3,000, including challenges such as porting Solidity contracts, solving puzzles, and creating tools for Alephium developers.

A Rich and Inspiring Agenda

The hackathon will start on Friday, January 31 with an onboarding session and shared resources to support participants. The competition will be in full swing on Saturday, February 1, with an awards ceremony on the main stage at 8 PM.

The hackathon jury will include renowned experts such as Cheng Wang, founder and lead developer of Alephium, Hongchao, lead developer at Alephium, and Nicolas Bacca, co-founder of Ledger. Their diverse expertise will ensure a rigorous evaluation of creativity, functionality, and the impact of projects.

In addition to the hackathon, CryptoXR will offer workshops and discussions on the future of Web3, featuring renowned speakers and representatives from the French government. These sessions will provide valuable insights into the trends and challenges of the industry.

So don’t miss this unique opportunity to participate in one of the largest Web3 events in France. Register now on the Alephium ecosystem and get ready to experience an unforgettable time at CryptoXR 2025.