My first ETHIndia! Got selected after applying through Devfolio as soon as I saw the announcement. The event was held in Whitefield, Bangalore, and spanned over 48 hours from November 29 to December 1, 2025. The first 2 days being virtual, and the rest in the villa at Zo House.
The villa was beautiful... lot of hacker spaces, sleeping rooms, chill zones, gaming areas, and a pool! The food, as is usual with Devfolio event, was top-notch. The swag was also neat, with a t-shirt, socks, stickers, 2586labs diary, and a Starknet shirt.
Getting paired with a super hacker was a new concept. We were hesitant at first, but it turned out that sometimes as developers, we should listen more and talk less. Even though our super hacker was not very hands-on or technical, the way they approached what problems to solve, how to pitch it, and the overall product thinking was something I learned a lot from. Very cool.
The hackathon format was super chill, with us just needing to submit a minimal PoC and a video demo. We built the MVP, enjoyed the villa, networked with people, played cricket and some pool games, ate a lot of tasty food, and had a great time overall.
Loved the vibe, and looking forward to more such events in the future!