
ETHSOFIA 2025
ETHSOFIA 2025
ETHSOFIA 2025
empowering WEB3 SUPERHEROES
empowering WEB3 SUPERHEROES
Conference
24-25 September
Hackathon
23-25 September

ETHSOFIA 2025
empowering WEB3 SUPERHEROES
Conference
24-25 September
Hackathon
23-25 September
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why should you join?
why should you join?
why should you join?
ETHSofia is set to unite builders, founders, researchers, investors, and crypto enthusiasts in the vibrant city of Sofia to collaboratively shape the future of Web3.
ETHSofia is set to unite builders, founders, researchers, investors, and crypto enthusiasts in the vibrant city of Sofia to collaboratively shape the future of Web3.
ETHSofia is set to unite builders, founders, researchers, investors, and crypto enthusiasts in the vibrant city of Sofia to collaboratively shape the future of Web3.
Focused on:
Focused on:
Focused on:
Scaling blockchains
Scaling blockchains
Scaling blockchains
CEFI
CEFI
CEFI
AI x Web3
AI x Web3
AI x Web3
DEFI
DEFI
DEFI
crypto dapps
crypto dapps
crypto dapps
RWAS
RWAS
RWAS
TRADFI
TRADFI
TRADFI
Web3 marketing
Web3 marketing
Web3 marketing
Designed for those pushing the boundaries of decentralized technology.
Designed for those pushing the boundaries of decentralized technology.
Designed for those pushing the boundaries of decentralized technology.
Designed for those pushing the boundaries of decentralized technology.





HODL
or else

HODL
or else

HODL
or else

HODL
or else








Why sofia
Why sofia
Why sofia


80+
Registered crypto companies

80+
Registered crypto companies

80+
Registered crypto companies

80+
Registered crypto companies

Bulgaria ranks in the
Top 10
in the EU for IT competitiveness and blockchain innovation crypto companies

Bulgaria ranks in the
Top 10
in the EU for IT competitiveness and blockchain innovation crypto companies

Bulgaria ranks in the
Top 10
in the EU for IT competitiveness and blockchain innovation crypto companies

Bulgaria ranks in the
Top 10
in the EU for IT competitiveness and blockchain innovation crypto companies

6.1%
of Bulgarians own crypto, among the highest adoption rates in Eastern Europe

6.1%
of Bulgarians own crypto, among the highest adoption rates in Eastern Europe

6.1%
of Bulgarians own crypto, among the highest adoption rates in Eastern Europe

6.1%
of Bulgarians own crypto, among the highest adoption rates in Eastern Europe

One of the
Oldest
crypto meetups in the Balkans, est. 2016, fostering a strong community

One of the
Oldest
crypto meetups in the Balkans, est. 2016, fostering a strong community

One of the
Oldest
crypto meetups in the Balkans, est. 2016, fostering a strong community

One of the
Oldest
crypto meetups in the Balkans, est. 2016, fostering a strong community

Flat
10%
corporate tax - one of the lowest in the EU, plus affordable tech talent

Flat
10%
corporate tax - one of the lowest in the EU, plus affordable tech talent

Flat
10%
corporate tax - one of the lowest in the EU, plus affordable tech talent

Flat
10%
corporate tax - one of the lowest in the EU, plus affordable tech talent

100K+
software engineers, ranking Bulgaria among the top 5 globally per capita in IT talent

100K+
software engineers, ranking Bulgaria among the top 5 globally per capita in IT talent

100K+
software engineers, ranking Bulgaria among the top 5 globally per capita in IT talent

100K+
software engineers, ranking Bulgaria among the top 5 globally per capita in IT talent

Not a bad view either!

Not a bad view either!

Not a bad view either!

Not a bad view either!








Get involved
Get involved
Get involved
Speakers
Join a global lineup of innovators shaping the Web3 ecosystems.
Join a global lineup of innovators shaping the Web3 ecosystems.
Partners
Gain exposure, amplify your brand, and expand your talent pool.
Gain exposure, amplify your brand, and expand your talent pool.
Partners
Gain exposure, amplify your brand, and expand your talent pool.
Hackers
Discover Web3, solve real-world challenges, and win exciting prizes.
Discover Web3, solve real-world challenges, and win exciting prizes.
Hackers
Discover Web3, solve real-world challenges, and win exciting prizes.





Speakers
Speakers
Speakers
Nicolas is a co-founder of Ledger (https://www.ledger.com) and researcher at ZKnox (https://www.zknox.com) - interested in making hardware security open, understandable and affordable to all, currently exploring the frontier between TEEs and ZKPs and how to make AI more decentralized with crypto.
Nicolas is a co-founder of Ledger (https://www.ledger.com) and researcher at ZKnox (https://www.zknox.com) - interested in making hardware security open, understandable and affordable to all, currently exploring the frontier between TEEs and ZKPs and how to make AI more decentralized with crypto.
Nicolas is a co-founder of Ledger (https://www.ledger.com) and researcher at ZKnox (https://www.zknox.com) - interested in making hardware security open, understandable and affordable to all, currently exploring the frontier between TEEs and ZKPs and how to make AI more decentralized with crypto.
Nicolas is a co-founder of Ledger (https://www.ledger.com) and researcher at ZKnox (https://www.zknox.com) - interested in making hardware security open, understandable and affordable to all, currently exploring the frontier between TEEs and ZKPs and how to make AI more decentralized with crypto.
Pascal, a former Forex trader and DeFi power user since 2019, earns a living from his crypto portfolio. A renowned speaker, consultant, and teacher at Alyra, he co-authored France’s first certified DeFi course. He co-founded Jarvis Network, a stablecoin protocol enabling on-chain FX.
Pascal, a former Forex trader and DeFi power user since 2019, earns a living from his crypto portfolio. A renowned speaker, consultant, and teacher at Alyra, he co-authored France’s first certified DeFi course. He co-founded Jarvis Network, a stablecoin protocol enabling on-chain FX.
Pascal, a former Forex trader and DeFi power user since 2019, earns a living from his crypto portfolio. A renowned speaker, consultant, and teacher at Alyra, he co-authored France’s first certified DeFi course. He co-founded Jarvis Network, a stablecoin protocol enabling on-chain FX.
Pascal, a former Forex trader and DeFi power user since 2019, earns a living from his crypto portfolio. A renowned speaker, consultant, and teacher at Alyra, he co-authored France’s first certified DeFi course. He co-founded Jarvis Network, a stablecoin protocol enabling on-chain FX.
Krum, or as people know him "pashov" has done, led and been part of over 100 smart contract security audits. This has resulted in billions of dollars of user funds protected and secured. His team has audited protocols like 1inch, Ethena, LayerZero and more. His mission is simple - prevent as many hacks as possible, before the vulnerabilities even reach production environment.
Krum, or as people know him "pashov" has done, led and been part of over 100 smart contract security audits. This has resulted in billions of dollars of user funds protected and secured. His team has audited protocols like 1inch, Ethena, LayerZero and more. His mission is simple - prevent as many hacks as possible, before the vulnerabilities even reach production environment.
Krum, or as people know him "pashov" has done, led and been part of over 100 smart contract security audits. This has resulted in billions of dollars of user funds protected and secured. His team has audited protocols like 1inch, Ethena, LayerZero and more. His mission is simple - prevent as many hacks as possible, before the vulnerabilities even reach production environment.
Krum, or as people know him "pashov" has done, led and been part of over 100 smart contract security audits. This has resulted in billions of dollars of user funds protected and secured. His team has audited protocols like 1inch, Ethena, LayerZero and more. His mission is simple - prevent as many hacks as possible, before the vulnerabilities even reach production environment.
Ivan has been building tokenomics and governance systems with Aragon since 2021, helping DAOs create and accrue value for tokenholoders. Previously he has helped DAOs deploy capital onchain with karpatkey and led OTC lending & prop trading at Nexo before DeFi was cool. Ivan is always up to talk about incentive alignment and value capture/accrual models in crypto.
Ivan has been building tokenomics and governance systems with Aragon since 2021, helping DAOs create and accrue value for tokenholoders. Previously he has helped DAOs deploy capital onchain with karpatkey and led OTC lending & prop trading at Nexo before DeFi was cool. Ivan is always up to talk about incentive alignment and value capture/accrual models in crypto.
Ivan has been building tokenomics and governance systems with Aragon since 2021, helping DAOs create and accrue value for tokenholoders. Previously he has helped DAOs deploy capital onchain with karpatkey and led OTC lending & prop trading at Nexo before DeFi was cool. Ivan is always up to talk about incentive alignment and value capture/accrual models in crypto.
Ivan has been building tokenomics and governance systems with Aragon since 2021, helping DAOs create and accrue value for tokenholoders. Previously he has helped DAOs deploy capital onchain with karpatkey and led OTC lending & prop trading at Nexo before DeFi was cool. Ivan is always up to talk about incentive alignment and value capture/accrual models in crypto.


Our partners
Our partners
Our partners





The venue
The venue
The venue




As part of Bulgaria's first science and technology park, the John Atanasoff Forum is surrounded by a vibrant ecosystem of over 48 companies, ranging from startups to established enterprises and investment funds.
The park also houses a cutting-edge laboratory complex, the Discoverer Petascale Supercomputer, and various amenities like the Tech Sport complex and a hostel, all contributing to a dynamic environment for innovation and growth.





2024 recap
ETHSofia 2024 was a resounding success, united global innovators, sparked new ideas, and solidified Bulgaria's emergence as a rising force in the Web3 landscape.
The Conference
500+
Attendees
60+
Speakers
2-day
Event
40
Sessions
2
Stages
The Hackathon
$30K+
Prize Pool
100+
Hackers
3-day
Event
22
Sessions
20
Projects

2024 recap
ETHSofia 2024 was a resounding success, united global innovators, sparked new ideas, and solidified Bulgaria's emergence as a rising force in the Web3 landscape.
The Conference
500+
Attendees
60+
Speakers
2-day
Event
40
Sessions
2
Stages
The Hackathon
$30K+
Prize Pool
100+
Hackers
3-day
Event
22
Sessions
20
Projects

2024 recap
ETHSofia 2024 was a resounding success, united global innovators, sparked new ideas, and solidified Bulgaria's emergence as a rising force in the Web3 landscape.
The Conference
500+
Attendees
60+
Speakers
2-day
Event
40
Sessions
2
Stages
The Hackathon
$30K+
Prize Pool
100+
Hackers
3-day
Event
22
Sessions
20
Projects

2024 recap
ETHSofia 2024 was a resounding success, united global innovators, sparked new ideas, and solidified Bulgaria's emergence as a rising force in the Web3 landscape.
The Conference
500+
Attendees
60+
Speakers
2-day
Event
40
Sessions
2
Stages
The Hackathon
$30K+
Prize Pool
100+
Hackers
3-day
Event
22
Sessions
20
Projects
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Meet the team
Meet the team
Meet the team
The real superheroes
The real superheroes
The real superheroes





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