2026-01-19 20:37:41

Building decentralized solutions in Berlin? Here's an opportunity you shouldn't miss.

The Deep Tech Award 2025 is now accepting applications from blockchain and web3 innovators. If you're working on groundbreaking decentralized technology, this could be your moment to stand out.

What's on the line? A €10,000 prize package and the esteemed Deep Tech Star recognition. Whether you're developing smart contracts, building layer-2 solutions, creating web3 infrastructure, or pioneering new consensus mechanisms, the competition welcomes projects at various stages of development.

The application window is limited. Berlin has become a hub for decentralized tech development, and this award recognizes the builders pushing the boundaries of what's possible in blockchain. Showcase your work, connect with other innovators, and potentially secure the funding to accelerate your project.

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LightningWallet

· 6h ago

Is Berlin already this competitive now... 10k euros and still competing with a bunch of people? --- Another award for layer2, feels like these competitions happen every month? --- Deep Tech Star sounds pretty impressive... what can it actually do? --- How do you apply for this thing? Is there a threshold or do they accept all projects? --- By the way, can projects actually win when done in Berlin, or are these awards monopolized by funding round contestants? --- 10k euros is pretty good, but the time window is tight. Have to write copy and prepare materials... --- Web3 infrastructure is indeed highly competitive right now, but if there's recognition, future funding might be easier to secure.

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defi_detective

· 6h ago

Berlin is heating up again, another award, but 100,000 euros is quite tempting. --- A bunch of layer-2 solutions, but only a few are truly usable. --- Isn't it just packaging before funding? The套路are all the same. --- Finally, a serious competition recognizes our group. I should go check it out. --- Who is still messing around with consensus mechanisms now? That's outdated stuff. --- There are so many vulnerabilities in smart contracts; awards can't save that. --- The Berlin ecosystem is indeed good, but application implementation is the real key. --- A seed round of 100,000 euros isn't enough; the words sound nice.

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NFT_Therapy_Group

· 6h ago

What has Berlin become now... But 10,000 euros is still somewhat interesting --- Layer-2 solutions are coming around again? Feels like they are everywhere --- Deep Tech Award... Sounds good, but the short registration period is really a bit rnm --- Those who have an advantage in smart contracts should have already jumped on board --- Germany's attitude towards blockchain is indeed quite open, but unfortunately, it can't be built domestically --- It's again a matter of recognition. How much can winning an award really help with fundraising... --- Those with new ideas in consensus mechanisms have long been targeted by VCs --- Should we give it a try? It's just a matter of writing a proposal --- The positioning of the Berlin hub is still too optimistic. London is the real center, right

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LoneValidator

· 6h ago

Berlin is about to take off, holding 10,000 euros --- Another award like this... Can I really get the money? --- Layer2 solutions finally getting attention, hurry up and rush --- Deep Tech Star sounds good but seems mostly hype; actual funding still depends on yourself --- Is the registration window limited? Wow, what a trick --- Competition in the smart contract space will definitely be fierce. I bet five bucks most are duplicate projects --- The Web3 scene in Berlin is indeed competitive, but if they can afford to give out the prize money, it's worth a try --- When is the application deadline? I didn't see it... --- The consensus mechanism part is interesting, maybe there's a dark horse --- Want to get some benefits but don't have time to prepare materials, never mind

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PuzzledScholar

· 6h ago

Is it really that intense over in Berlin now? A hundred thousand yuan in bonuses isn't enough to cover the expenses at all.

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