Espresso Systems Build & Brew Hackathon Winners Announced
Espresso Systems Build & Brew Hackathon Winners Announced
☕ Devs Just Broke Crosschain
The Espresso Systems Build & Brew hackathon concluded with impressive participation: 486 developers submitted 156 projects competing for $100K in prizes.
The winning projects showcased innovative uses of the Open Intents Framework (OIF):
- Affogato: First place for rapid ETH-USDC swaps across 3 rollups
- Random Network: Second place for crosschain VRF implementation
- Disburse Network: Third place for multichain DAO payment automation
- Coffee Chain: Fourth place for cross-chain merchant payments
- GTXpresso: Fifth place for crosschain randomness event processing
All winners demonstrated practical applications of intent-based crosschain messaging, reducing transaction times from minutes to seconds.
The results are in! The @EspressoSys Build & Brew hackathon brewed up some serious innovation. 486 devs. 156 projects. $100K in prizes. Across proudly backed the Cracking Composability track, and the winners absolutely crushed it with their Open Intents builds. Let’s recap ⤵️
Across Protocol Enables Fast Cross-Chain Transactions
Across Protocol continues to expand its cross-chain capabilities, now offering near-instantaneous transfers between multiple blockchain networks. The protocol leverages advanced bridging technology to facilitate quick and cost-effective transactions. Key features: - Transactions complete in seconds - Low-cost transfer fees - Secure cross-chain swaps - Multiple network support The integration represents a significant step forward in blockchain interoperability, making cross-chain transactions more accessible to users.
Intent-Based Architecture Shows Promise in Early 2025
Intent-based architecture continues to demonstrate positive results in Q1-Q2 2025. Key developments include: - Multiple protocols reporting successful intent implementation - Consistent performance metrics across different chains - Growing developer adoption in cross-chain applications Early data suggests intent-based systems are delivering on their promise of improved UX and reduced complexity in blockchain interactions. Technical teams are particularly noting enhanced efficiency in cross-chain operations. Next steps focus on standardization and wider integration across DeFi protocols.
Uniswap Integrates Across Protocol for In-App Bridging
Uniswap has integrated Across Protocol to enable seamless cross-chain transactions directly within their application interface. - Users can now bridge assets between different chains without leaving the Uniswap app - The integration aims to improve user experience by eliminating the need to use separate bridging interfaces - Implementation powered by Across Protocol's bridging infrastructure For technical details and implementation specifics, visit [Across Protocol's blog](https://across.to/blog/uniswap-bridge).
Vitalik Buterin Discusses Ethereum Development Pain Points
Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum's co-founder, shares insights on challenges faced by developers building on Ethereum. The discussion highlights various technical hurdles while contrasting them with solutions like Across Protocol's crosschain capabilities. Key points: - Focus on identifying core development friction points - Emphasis on crosschain functionality as a critical solution - Documentation available for developers looking to integrate crosschain features Developers interested in crosschain solutions can explore implementation through Across Protocol's documentation.