ETHGlobal Cannes 2025 Hackathon Finalists Announced

In the recent ETHGlobal hackathon event held in Cannes, France in 2025, after intense competition, 10 projects stood out from 334 entries. These shortlisted projects cover various popular fields such as AI, DeFi, and NFTs, showcasing the latest trends in Web3 innovation. Let's take a look at these remarkable projects.

1. BeamPay

BeamPay is an innovative payment solution that utilizes the EIP-7702 protocol to enable ERC20 token payments with metadata in a single transaction. The project supports multi-chain deployment, providing users with a more flexible and efficient payment experience.

2. OnlyDanks

OnlyDanks has built an end-to-end encrypted communication system based on Ethereum. This system is fully decentralized, requiring no app or server support, providing users with a high level of privacy protection and security.

3. PolyBet

PolyBet is an AI-driven smart routing protocol focused on the prediction market space. It not only aggregates various prediction markets but also optimizes betting configurations to help users maximize returns, while providing privacy protection features.

4. Livestakes

Livestakes has designed a parallel betting pool mechanism for the hackathon event. This innovation not only enhances the potential earnings for participants but also allows fans to profit by supporting the winners of multiple tracks, increasing the fun and engagement of the event.

5. Pace Club

Pace Club is a privacy-focused running app aimed at female users. It transforms daily "let's run together" invitations into actual offline activities, equipped with a reward mechanism and trust system, aiming to establish a safe and enjoyable female sports community.

6. POAPrivacy

POAPrivacy innovatively combines the Proof of Attendance Protocol (POAP) with privacy protection technology. Users can mint proof of participation in events to a privacy address, which can both certify their participation and avoid disclosing personal identity or specific location information.

7. PrivyCycle

PrivyCycle is a menstrual tracking tool that combines AI technology. It provides encrypted records and private sharing features, allowing users to securely manage and control their sensitive health data, fully protecting personal privacy.

8. ChromaMind

ChromaMind helps users enter a focused or meditative state through personalized sound and light experiences. Each experience is transformed into a unique NFT collectible, allowing users to collect and share their sensory journeys, creating a personal digital art gallery.

9. PrivacyLinks

PrivacyLinks is a browser wallet that emphasizes privacy protection. It combines privacy pools, stealth addresses, and cross-chain session isolation technology to provide users with a truly private Web3 browsing experience.

10. Hashlocked

Hashlocked enables trustless atomic swaps between EVM and Bitcoin. This solution is based on native scripting technology, characterized by security, reliability, and low cost, providing new possibilities for cross-chain asset exchange.

These 10 shortlisted projects are just the tip of the iceberg for this hackathon event. In just 36 hours, developers from around the world created a total of 334 amazing projects, showcasing the vibrant innovative energy and limitless potential of the Web3 space.