ETHDam
9-11 MAY 2025 IN AMSTERDAM
Bringing together the best Privacy, Security & AI builders in crypto for a 48-hour hackathon and conference combo.
Tickets
Hack, learn, network or just hang out - ETHDam III is for everyone.
Hack, learn, network or just hang out - ETHDam III is for everyone.
Buy ticket
Plant your bulbs early! 🌷
Ticket pricing: - Very early bulb tickets: €110 (1 Dec 2014 - 12 Jan 2025) - Closed - Spring chicken: €150 (1 Feb 2025 - 10 May 2025) - Available ETHDam III ticket grants you: - Full access to the 3 days conference main stage and second stage - Full access to the networking, booth area from our hackathon partners - Complete catering during the whole conference (excl. dinner) - Full access to the official ETHDam After Party Pricing details: - Incl. 21% VAT + platform fee - You are able to purchase the ticket using crypto or fiat ETHDam Tickets with iDeal: You can now buy ETHDam tickets using iDeal, a popular choice for our Dutch community. Select credit card checkout and choose iDeal at payment. Exclusive Merch for ETHDam Ticket Holders: As an ETHDam ticket holder, you’ll gain access to exclusive merch, including our premium black hoodie with embroidered "Privacy is Normal" design. https://app.moongate.id/e/privacy-is-normal-hoodie
Join the hack
48h IRL hackathon 😎
What to expect? Hackers get in free. - Privacy, Security and AI Tracks 🔒💰 - Incl. delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner 😋 - ETHDam online bootcamp & warm up 🔥 - Exciting bounties from our partners 🤑 - Otter Track for seasoned builders 🦦 - 2 conference stages packed with amazing speakers 🎤 A hacker ticket grants full access to the ETHDam conference from May 9-11, 2025, including the legendary ETHDam After Party.
Scholarships
Student scholarships 🧑🎓
Join the revolution! Free entrance ticket to ETHDam 🫶 We want to make sure that ETHDam remains an open conference for those who can't afford a full ticket price. We welcome people from universities, hogeschool and people wanting to get more involved in this industry. If you have a technical background, we encourage you to apply to hack, this is one of the best ways to get involved and learn. Not too technical, but you want to get some backstage experience, get a closer look at organising a conference and hackathon? Then you should probably apply to volunteer during the event. Keep in mind that we can offer VISA invitation letters, but will not provide any travel cost reimbursements.
At ETHDam we stand for the cypherpunk ideals of privacy, ownership and censorship resistance.
May you build the best tools for tomorrow and make friends for life.
What to expect at ETHDam as a hacker:
🎤 2 conference stages packed with amazing speakers
😋 Incl. delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner
🔥 Online Bootcamp & Warm Up
💑 Hacker Speed Dating IRL
🧑🏫 Mentorship
🤑 Exciting bounties from our partners
🥳 The ETHDam AfterParty to wrap it all up
Partners
Hackathon partners - Bouquet
Hackathon partners - Petal
Conference partners - Gold
Conference partners - Silver
Conference partners - Copper
Community Partners
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What is ETHDam?ETHDam is a conference and hackathon hosted for the 3d time in Amsterdam, at Pakhuis de Zwijger on the 9-11 of May 2025! This edition is dedicated to Privacy, Security and AI. We look forward to welcome you as a hacker or as a conference guest! 🤗
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Who is behind ETHDam?CryptoCanal has been offering education, events and consultancy services since 2019. We began organizing larger conferences during Devconnect 2022, launching ETHDay and DeFiDay. This laid the groundwork for the first ETHDam in 2023, focused on DeFi and Privacy. In 2024, we hosted the second edition of ETHDam, growing our impact, and now we’re excited to welcome you to ETHDam III in 2025! Everything is powered by a small, tight team of passionate people wanting to leave their mark in this beautiful decentralised ecosystem, by bringing people together and organising powerful hackathons. James – Hackathon Master, Tech Lead Nicoletta – Coordination glue, overseeing Hacker Speed Dating & Volunteers Eleonore – CryptoCanal Founder, leading BD, Production & Content Tara – Marketing, Social Media & Coordination 💪 + an army of volunteers, mentors, advisors and enthusiasts, helping us shape this conference and hackathon for you.
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What about the food??We know, this is THE MOST important factor for you all! 😋 Just like during our previous editions, we will offer drinks, and catering to all attendees and hackers. In the morning and throughout the day, you will have some refreshing beverages and small snacks at the tea & coffee station inside and outside in the yard, you can find the best coffee served at the dedicated Coffee food truck! For lunch, you can expect a variety of food trucks outside, as well as a lunch buffet inside the venue. At 5pm, expect a traditional Dutch borrel, with snacks and beers for all. 🍻 Dinner is reserved to the hackers only (which can also crash and hack all night). Vegetarian food will be available. However, if you have specific allergies, please check with the kitchen to ensure it meets your dietary needs. Otherwise, you will need to arrange your own food.
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Can I recruit at ETHDam?This is reserved for our hackathon partners. Please respect the dedicated hackathon areas which are reserved for hackers, don't bug them (they have enough bugs to solve).
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Can I leave a few flyers on the tables to advertise my group/event/company?Only if you are part of one of the sponsors of the event. They are the only ones who have permission to do that, depending on their sponsorship tier.
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Should I arrange for a place to stay?Hackers will be able to crash at the venue on Saturday and Sunday night. Everyone else should make their own arrangements for accommodation. Please note that Amsterdam has plenty of tourism all year round, which means high occupation in hotels and hostels, so try and book your reservations in advance (=book ASAP). We’ve partnered with DeTrip to make your stay in Amsterdam more convenient! Alternatively, we made a p2p Housing Tool, try your luck, maybe someone can host you!
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Who can attend?In theory everyone. In practice, you will need to go through a rigorous application process - fill out a form and wait nervously for our reply. We are happy to see all kinds of crypto-folk at our event, but the priority will be given to DeFi and Privacy buidlers. If you are under 18 at the time of the event, you are allowed to participate, but your parent/legal guardian must agree to our application waiver. For under 18 application please shoot us a personal email at hello@cryptocanal.org so we can assist you.
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What's DeTrip?We’ve partnered with DeTrip (https://detrip.travel/) to make your stay in Amsterdam more convenient! You can now easily book your accommodation in with crypto! DeTrip is redefining travel by merging cutting-edge blockchain technology with the timeless allure of exploration, all while ensuring privacy, efficiency, and rewarding experiences.
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Do you pay for the attendee's' transportation and/or accommodation costs?No. However, there may be discounts and other partnerships. If so, these will be announced in the months leading to the event, so make sure you follow us in one of the social networks where we're present.
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How much does ETHDam cost to attend?ETHDam is free to attend for all approved hackers, speakers, mentors and volunteers. The attendee tickets are on sale on our website, grab one now before the price goes up!
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I was accepted to ETHDam, can I bring my mum, or my mates, or my mates mum?No. All applicants must apply individually, wether to attend or to hack.
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Do I get a participation certificate at the end?Have you heard of POAPs? You will be able to claim yours at the conference, spot the tablets and scan and redeem your unique "NFT".
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Do you provide visa invitation letters?Inquire at hello@cryptocanal.org
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I bought a ticket / got accepted, but can't attend the event, what do I do?Please let us know. Spots are limited and it would be nice if another candidate could go instead.
ETHDam
Trading Battles
We’re hosting an online crypto trading tournament where traders from around the world compete for rewards and bragging rights! 🏆 Think you’ve got what it takes?
📅 Starts: May 9, 2025 – 12:00 PM (CET)
⏳ Duration: 2 days
📊 Pairs: Top 50 cryptos on Binance (including ROSE)
⚡ Margin Trading: x2, x5, x10, x25, x50
💰 Virtual Funds: Everyone starts with 10,000 USDT
Compete. Trade. Win.
