ethdenver
#BUIDLathon

Feb 23 - Mar 1, 2025
BUIDL at ETHDenver: The Largest and Longest Running #BUIDLathon in the World

ETHDenver is a world renowned gathering place where developers, creators, and visionaries come together to address critical challenges and bring groundbreaking ideas to life in the fields of blockchain and distributed computing. Every year, more than 25,000+ innovators from over 125 countries converge to create a week-long festival of innovation.

How to participate

To participate in the #BUIDLathon, apply for your ETHDenver ticket here before submitting your #BUIDLathon application on Devfolio.

IMPORTANT:
When submitting your BUIDLer application on the ETHDenver 2025 Devfolio page, use the same email you provided when registering for ETHDenver.

Steps to submit

IMPORTANT: When submitting your BUIDLer application on the ETHDenver 2025 Devfolio page, use the same email you provided when registering for ETHDenver.

  • Step 1

    First visit ethdenver.com/tickets to secure your spot at the main event. This is required before participating in the BUIDLathon

  • Step 2

    Submit your BUIDLathon application to ETHDenver 2025's Devfolio landing page using the same email you used for ETHDenver registration.

  • Step 3

    Once you get accepted, you'll get access to exclusive workshops, mentorship, and resources to supercharge your project.

  • Step 4

    Join us to BUIDL in-person from Feb 23 - Mar 1 in Denver, Colorado.

What's next

Discover What's next at ETHDenver #BUIDLathon 2025

Unique web3 visions

#BUIDLathon Alumni

ETHDenver's #BUIDLathon celebrates the achievements of its #BUIDLer alumni, highlighting the significant funding milestones achieved over time. Since its inception, Bufficorn Ventures has been established to support #BUIDLers with promising ideas by either investing directly or connecting them with leading investors in the blockchain sector.

$300M+ in funding post-event

Between 2018 and 2025, the #BUIDLathon has seen submissions from over 900 team, awarding over $1.5 million in sponsor bounty prizes to 2,500 #BUIDLers. Additionally, these teams have secured over $300 million in funding post-event, not accounting for undisclosed grants and early-stage investments. A notable aspect of this journey is the transformation of many participating teams into sponsors and partners of the Community Innovation Festival at ETHDenver, with prominent entities like 1Inch, POAP.xyz, Huma Finance, Covalent, and Bankless, among others, joining the ranks.

$300M+

Post-Event Funding since ETHDenver Genesis event in 2018

2500+

#BUIDLers Awarded Sponsor Prize Money since 2018

$1.3M+

Average Sponsor Prize Pool since ETHDenver 2022

$698,192

Paid out in 2023 in Sponsor Prize Winnings + Grants

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