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Business Insider
09-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
0G Labs Sponsors ETHGlobal Cannes Hackathon and Supports $275K Prize Pool
0G Labs was an official sponsor and partner of EthGlobal Cannes, the major hackathon hosted at EthCC in the South of France. From July 4-6 in Cannes, the hackathon nurtured a global pool of web3 developer talent, and 0G Labs supported the $275K prize pool. More than 800 attendees were present at ETHGlobal Cannes, including members of at least 27 protocols, who participated in dozens of workshops throughout the hackathon. 0G Labs committed $5,000 in prizes to the three hackathon teams that showcased the most innovative use of the 0G ecosystem. This track rewarded developers who demonstrate creative and impactful use cases leveraging 0G's unique capabilities, such as its storage throughput, infinitely scalable DA layer, decentralized AI compute network, and EVM-compatible chain. 0G welcomed submissions from teams developing solutions addressing AI-powered dapps with verifiable computation; decentralized machine learning platforms; storage solutions for massive datasets; onchain gaming with AI components; and DeFi protocols enhanced with AI. Submissions that integrated at least one 0G core component and included a fully functional demo on the 0G testnet were eligible for judging. The hackathon attracted a diverse range of teams and concepts, with AInfluencer, Warriors AI-rena, and PrivyCycle all innovating with 0G's tech stack. In addition, a number of 0G ecosystem projects were awarded prizes by hackathon judges, including Mind Network and Tingz, which placed third and fourth, respectively, in the AKINDO Showcase and shared in a total prize pool worth $13K. 0G Labs CEO Michael Heinrich said, prior to the event, 'We're excited to be involved with ETHGlobal Cannes this year, which promises to be much more than just a hackathon. With hundreds of the industry's best developers working side-by-side for three days straight, great things are sure to happen, and we can't wait to see what teams create using 0G's tech stack.' In addition to 0G Labs, ETHGlobal Cannes' $275K prize pool included funding and other incentives provided by LayerZero, 1inch, World, Oasis Protocol, and Chainlink. Other partners confirmed for the event include Hedera, Ledger, Circle, and The Graph. ETHGlobal united solo developers and teams seeking to experiment with cutting-edge web3 technologies and develop new applications with real-world utility. Key themes from the hackathon ranged from zero-knowledge proofs to AI. Other verticals explored by developers during ETHGlobal include Layer 2s, interoperability, privacy & security, data availability, and identity. About 0G 0G is the first decentralized AI protocol (AIP). A modular, infinitely scalable layer 1, 0G makes possible decentralized AI apps to bring about a truly democratized future of intelligence. Designed for AI execution at scale, 0G unifies decentralized storage, compute, and data availability (DA) to support the next generation of AI-native applications. With high-performance infrastructure, verifiable AI processing, and a permissionless agent ecosystem, 0G is building the foundation for an open, unstoppable AI economy. Contact CMO
Cision Canada
01-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Vasily Rudomanov Appointed Chief Executive Officer of GetBlock, Effective April 2025
Under new leadership, the company initiates a strategic transfer toward delivering more comprehensive and general-purpose blockchain data services SINGAPORE, April 29, 2025 /CNW/ -- GetBlock, a leading RPC node provider and Web3 infrastructure platform, has officially appointed Vasily Rudomanov, former Chief Product Officer, as its new Chief Executive Officer. Vasily Rudomanov, 42, assumes the role following Arseniy Voitenko, GetBlock's founding CEO, who has led the company since its inception in 2019. Arseniy will now transition to a new executive role within the company. Vasily Rudomanov brings over 27 years of experience in engineering and product management, with a strong focus on cloud infrastructure, cloud-native application orchestration, and data storage. Prior to joining GetBlock as CPO in Q4 2024, Vasily held senior product leadership roles at several leading blockchain and technology companies. He served as Chief Product Officer at Chainstack, and as Product Lead at MarsBase. He also led Cambrian, Solana's developer infrastructure powerhouse, as CPO. The new CEO has a track of Web3 hackathon victories. His Unstoppable RPC concept secured wins at both ETHGlobal and ETHBelgrade hackathons. Before transitioning into Web3, Rudomanov spent over two decades in Web2 engineering and product management. He played a key role in shaping product strategies at several leading technology companies, including Acronis, a Swiss-headquartered software heavyweight. Rudomanov holds an in Information Technology and an MBA, both awarded summa cum laude. He is an experienced startup mentor and educator, with lecturing engagements at the Schaffhausen Institute of Technology. Commenting on his appointment, GetBlock's new CEO stated: "It is a true privilege to assume the role of CEO at GetBlock. The company has been a pioneering force in the Web3 infrastructure space, and as we enter a new era of decentralized application adoption - driven by a new Internet architecture - I see tremendous opportunity to become the most trusted and developer-centric Web3 infrastructure provider." In his new role, Rudomanov will focus on enhancing the quality of GetBlock's Web3 data services, adding new tools for developers, and strengthening the company's core team. Arseniy Voitenko, GetBlock's ex-CEO, reflects on the leadership transition and welcomes his successor:"Being entrusted with the team of GetBlock has been the highlight of my career in Web3. I treasure having had the opportunity to build one of the leading RPC node providers from the ground up. I've never been more excited about GetBlock's trajectory. In passing the reins to Vasily, I have the utmost confidence in him." During Voitenko's five-year tenure, GetBlock achieved several key milestones and advancements: Product: Transformed from a two-person startup into one of the world's top five RPC node providers, offering access to over 75 blockchain testnets and mainnets. Infrastructure: Scaled from a couple of servers to multiple geo-distributed clusters located in the EU, USA, and Asia. Company: Grew from the initial hires to a global team of more than 60 employees, with dual headquarters in Serbia and Singapore. Service: Expanded from zero commercial clients to 1,000+ active companies. Innovation: Became the first mainstream RPC node provider to support BNB Smart Chain, Optimism, Arbitrum, and Scroll, and released first-ever grant-funded NEAR explorer. ABOUT GETBLOCK Founded in Q4 2019, GetBlock is an award-winning RPC node provider and one of the largest in the blockchain infrastructure space. The platform offers API access to more than 75 blockchains. For additional information visit GetBlock's main website.
