Key Insights from the WCHL 2025 National Round: Judges’ Takeaways
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As the national round of the World Computer Hacker League (WCHL) 2025, a global hackathon initiative led by the ICP HUBS Network, concluded, a special session was held where judges offered invaluable advice and candid feedback to the participating teams. Judges The judging panel brought a diverse range of expertise from various sectors: Clement Chaikov – Head of Events and Community at DFINITY Alevtina Labyuk – Chief Strategic Partnerships Officer at BeInCrypto Michael Graham – Founder of Web3 Growth Hub Blake Lezenski – FashionTech VC Cris Le – CEO & Co-Founder at Twendee Labs Dan Hibell – Web3/Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, AI and Tech Angel Costanza Bianchi – Central Bank of Argentina João Victor – Head of SEO at Boletim Bitcoin Project Quality: Beyond Complexity This year’s competition saw a significant increase in the number of applications, with a notable improvement in overall quality. Clement Chaikov highlighted the scale and relevance of the event, noting: “We’ve got 11,000 participation, which is good because there are over 1,000 submissions. The stickiness of participation is strong, which basically leads to the conclusion that this was relevant.” However, the judges unanimously agreed that complexity is not the key metric for success. Alevtina Labyuk emphasized that the most promising projects are those that demonstrate foresight and problem-solving: “We are looking for those who are trying to solve the problems of tomorrow, who understand the trends, and who can build solutions that will define the narrative in 3-5 years.” The winning teams were not necessarily the ones with the most intricate technical stacks but those who presented a usable solution with the potential to scale and evolve beyond the hackathon. What Judges Expect: Usability, Clarity, and Commitment Judges are looking for a combination of originality and dedication. While innovative ideas are crucial, they want to see that…
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