Summary of "How to Win a Web3 Hackathon"

The speaker, YK, discusses his experience of participating in a hackathon and turning his project into a full-fledged company called Merkle Trade.

YK outlines the focus of Merkle Trade on easy trading, leveraging up to 1,000x, and providing multiple trading pairs including crypto, Forex, metals, and commodities.
The emphasis is placed on the importance of differentiation in a hackathon project, showcasing why the project is best fit for the ecosystem it is built on.
YK mentions the challenges faced after the hackathon, such as market conditions and the need to focus on product development before seeking investments.
The roadmap for Merkle Trade includes a token generation event, web2 onboarding experience, and reinforcing gamified elements.
YK's top recommendation for hackathon participants is to focus on differentiation and showcasing how the project aligns with the ecosystem it is built on.