What Was ETHRome 2024?
ETHRome 2024 was an Ethereum hackathon held in Rome, Italy, from 4 to 6 October 2024. Bringing together developers, designers, and Web3 founders from Italy and across Europe, it offered a three-day sprint to build and ship working Ethereum projects, competing for prizes and ecosystem support. The official page sat on the ETHRome site. Rome's status as a European cultural capital added a distinctive atmosphere to a builder event that placed serious Ethereum development at the heart of the ancient city.
ETHRome is part of the growing wave of community-driven Ethereum hackathons across European cities. To follow similar events, check the crypto events calendar and our crypto hackathons list.
Key Themes at ETHRome
The agenda was defined by what builders created:
- Ethereum smart contracts and dApp development.
- DeFi and payment protocols.
- Layer 2 and rollup integrations.
- Privacy and ZK tooling on Ethereum.
Rome's European location drew an internationally diverse builder group. Many participants also tracked broader blockchain events through CoinGabbar.
How Crypto Is Growing in Italy
Italy is a major European crypto market — a G7 economy with an active and growing crypto user base. The national regulatory landscape has been evolving: Italy introduced VASP registration through the OAM (Organismo Agenti e Mediatori) in 2022, and Italy's MiCA implementation established a dual supervisory structure with Banca d'Italia overseeing stablecoin issuers and prudential matters, and CONSOB taking responsibility for CASP authorisations. Crypto is legal to own and trade in Italy; it is not legal tender. Capital gains from crypto sales were taxed at 26%, with Italy debating an increase to 33% from 2026.
Italy's blockchain story is not limited to regulation. It has a strong tradition of engineering and design, and its developer community — particularly in Milan, Rome, and Turin — has been growing in Web3. Italy is also home to a vibrant DeFi and NFT creator economy, reflecting the country's strength in creative industries. An Ethereum hackathon in Rome places builder culture in one of Europe's most culturally resonant cities, drawing participants from across Italy and Southern Europe. For more shows, see CoinGabbar's crypto conferences page.
Impact of ETHRome on Italy's Ethereum Community
An Ethereum hackathon in Rome onboards Italian developers into the Ethereum ecosystem. It produces working projects from Italy's developer community. It builds the network of European Ethereum builders who can collaborate across borders. And it plants Ethereum's flag in one of Europe's largest economies. Each edition grows the community.
Why Sponsors, Exhibitors and Projects Should Join
ETHRome reaches motivated builders from Italy and Southern Europe. Strong fits include:
- Layer 2 networks: recruit Italian and Southern European builders.
- DeFi protocols: seed integrations with European teams.
- ZK and privacy infra: reach technical developers.
- NFT and creative platforms: tap Italy's design culture.
- Grants programs: discover Italian early-stage teams.
To get involved, you can list a crypto event with the CoinGabbar team.
Why KOLs, Media and Influencers Attend
Ethereum building in Rome is a compelling story. Creators meet Italian and European developers shipping Web3 projects against the backdrop of one of the world's most iconic cities. Coverage can spread through the crypto press release network.
Why Builders and Participants Join
For Ethereum developers in Italy and Southern Europe, ETHRome is a local gateway into the global ecosystem. You build under time pressure, receive mentor support from experienced Ethereum developers, and emerge with a working project and new connections across European Web3. Many leave with prototype credit, sponsor feedback, and a stronger Ethereum network.
Tickets and PR Offers With CoinGabbar
Building on Ethereum in Europe? CoinGabbar offers ticket discounts at partner events and free or discounted press release publishing for projects booked through us. To sponsor or add your event to our digital asset events list, email event@coingabbar.io.
How the Event Concluded and What Came Next
ETHRome 2024 closed with project demos and prizes, leaving Italy's Ethereum community energised and better connected to the global ecosystem. Several teams continued developing their hackathon projects. By hosting an Ethereum hackathon in Rome, it brought builder culture to one of Europe's great capitals and grew the Italian Web3 developer community. To follow what came next, see the crypto events calendar and our Web3 tech events page.
Glossary of Key Terms
- OAM: Organismo Agenti e Mediatori, Italy's VASP registry introduced in 2022.
- CONSOB: Italy's securities regulator, responsible for CASP authorisations under MiCA.
- Banca d'Italia: Italy's central bank, overseeing stablecoin issuers under MiCA.
- MiCA: the EU's unified crypto rulebook, fully applicable from December 2024.
- dApp: decentralised application, software running on a blockchain rather than a central server.
Disclaimer
This page is for general information only. It is not financial, legal, or tax advice. This is an Ethereum hackathon that took place in October 2024; future dates and details may differ. Italian and EU crypto rules may change; always check current CONSOB, Banca d'Italia, and MiCA guidance. Please confirm with the official source and do your own research. Crypto assets are volatile and can lose value.
