# ETHGlobal Taipei Opening Ceremonies 2025 I Kartik Talwar & Vitalik Buterin

- Speakers: [Vitalik Buterin](https://streameth.org/speakers/vitalik-buterin), [Kartik Talwar](https://streameth.org/speakers/kartik-talwar)
- Channel: [ETHGlobal](https://streameth.org/ethglobal)
- Date: 2025-10-09
- Duration: 1:02:23
- Topics: ETH Global Taipei 2025, Ethereum hackathon, Kartik Talwar, Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum scaling, layer-1 blockchain, Web3 development, Ethereum roadmap, account abstraction, quantum resistance, finality, decentralized applications, smart contracts, blockchain innovation, ETH Global prizes, developer mentorship, Wi-Fi 7, NFC wristbands, on-chain attestations, EIP-7702, zero-knowledge proofs, rollups, gas limits, censorship resistance, blockchain security
- Watch: https://streameth.org/watch/yt-SHyFreIlMN0
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHyFreIlMN0

## Description

Join Kartik Talwar (Co-founder of ETH Global) and Vitalik Buterin (Ethereum Founder) at the ETH Global Taipei 2025 Opening Ceremonies as they discuss the future of Ethereum, layer-1 scaling, and the importance of hackathons in the Web3 ecosystem. Kartik outlines the structure of the ETH Global hackathon, emphasizing hands-on building, mentorship, and developer growth, while Vitalik dives into Ethereum’s roadmap, including L1 scaling, account abstraction, quantum resistance, and faster finality.

With over 700 attendees (42% new to Web3), $200,000+ in prizes, and global participation, this event highlights the next wave of blockchain innovation. Learn about on-chain NFC wristbands and finalist perks while exploring the future of decentralized applications.

00:00 – ETH Global Taipei 2025 Opening Ceremony
00:10 – Kartik Talwar Introduces ETH Global Hackathon
00:53 – Focus on Builders & Learning in Web3
01:56 – ETH Global’s Global Hackathon Impact
02:36 – ETH Global’s 2025 Event Roadmap
03:08 – Attendee Stats: 42% New to Web3
04:14 – Ecosystem Partners & Mentorship
05:12 – $200,000+ in Prizes & Sponsors
06:10 – Venue Logistics & Wi-Fi 7 Experiment
07:52 – Security & NFC On-Chain Wristbands
09:28 – Food, Activities & Swag Details
12:15 – Communication via Discord & On-Chain Tools
14:44 – NFC Wristbands for Ethereum Wallets
16:17 – Hacker Pack Perks & Developer Faucet
17:19 – Hackathon Rules & Submission Guidelines
20:31 – Finalist Selection & Judging Criteria
23:38 – How Judging & Prizes Work
27:11 – Finalist Demo & Video Requirements
29:08 – 1inch Sponsor Presentation
32:21 – Worldcoin Sponsor Presentation
34:47 – Vitalik Buterin on Ethereum L1 Scaling
38:06 – Role of L1 in an L2-Centric Future
42:21 – Scaling Solutions & Future Upgrades
47:05 – Cross-L1/L2 Communication Improvements
48:47 – Block-Level Access Lists & Parallel Execution
51:02 – Ethereum’s Roadmap: 10x L1 Scaling
53:48 – Account Abstraction & EIP-7702
56:01 – Consensus Layer Upgrades & Quantum Resistance
59:22 – Closing Remarks & Hackathon Prizes

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🇹🇼 *ETHGlobal Taipei*
This workshop is specifically for ETHGlobal Taipei, a 3-day hackathon held April 4-6 2025, that brought together the most skilled web3 developers, designers and product builders from all around the globe for a weekend-long adventure to advance the Ethereum ecosystem!

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