Lever’s Co-Founder Joins ETHDenver 2025 as a BUIDLathon Judge!
Being chosen to evaluate the groundbreaking projects at ETHDenver underscores Art's deep expertise in crypto marketing, blockchain growth strategies, and emerging early-stage technologies.
The Web3 ecosystem is growing at an unprecedented pace, fueled by a constant stream of innovations and passionate community members. Among the many events that shine a spotlight on blockchain’s potential, ETHDenver stands out as a global hub for cutting-edge ideas and collaborative development.
Meeting with thought leaders and innovators reinforced the growing demand for expert-driven knowledge-sharing and scalable influencer engagement."
Master KOL Marketing led by @art_malkov (@Lever_io) provided deep insights into optimizing and tracking influencer growth strategies in Web3." -KOLsChat
This year’s gathering was particularly noteworthy for Lever.io, as co-founder Art Malkov took on a role as a BUIDLathon judge, leveraging his deep industry expertise to help find the winners for the 2025 ETHDenver main event hackathon!
Lever’s Co-Founder Art Malkov Invited As a Judge For ETHDenver BUIDLathon
ETHDenver 2025 convened during one of the most volatile markets in recent memory, yet one of the most optimistic periods for the long-term future of crypto and Web3.
Among the highlights was the main event BUIDLathon, the ETHDenver’s central hackathon, where Web3’s brightest minds competed to show off the next generation of decentralized applications.
This year, Art Malkov, Co-Founder of Lever.io, was selected as one of three judges for the official ETHDenver BUIDLathon—a testament to his standing as a leading voice in the Web3 ecosystem!
Being chosen to evaluate the groundbreaking projects at ETHDenver underscores Art's deep expertise in crypto marketing, blockchain growth strategies, and emerging early-stage technologies.
It was a blast to be a judge at EthDenver Hacathon #Defi #NFT #Gaming hackathon sections.
— Art Malkov (@art_malkov) March 2, 2025
Along with @anettrolikova and @im_mkx
We saw a range of groundbreaking projects in: liquidity, prediction markets, gaming, ai , nfts
I am thrilled to be a part of #web3 movement. pic.twitter.com/RMFNI4dcom
As an ETHDenver judge, Art had the opportunity to review and assess projects spanning liquidity solutions, prediction markets, gaming integrations, AI-driven smart contracts, and more.
His role wasn’t just about selecting winners; it was about recognizing projects that push the boundaries of what’s possible in crypto and helping guide the next wave of Web3 builders.
A Packed Room at the Lever.io Workshop & Networking Event
Beyond the hackathon, a literal 15-minute drive from ETHDenver, Art co-hosted an exclusive workshop and networking event with Louisa Lu, founder of Community One.
Despite the distance from the conference venue, the event garnered over 500 registrations and drew a packed house of engaged attendees!
Their session provided actionable insights into Web3 marketing and community building acceleration, helping projects understand how to leverage influencer marketing, creator partnerships, and data-driven campaign strategies to scale their reach.
The event was an opportunity for attendees to connect with key industry players, exchange ideas, and gain practical knowledge on how to navigate the complexities of Web3 and crypto marketing.
With strong engagement from both startups and established blockchain brands, the event highlighted the increasing demand for expert-led, hands-on marketing acceleration programs.
ETHDenver 2025 reinforced one clear takeaway: Web3 is evolving rapidly, and those who master marketing, community engagement, and strategic growth will be the ones leading the next phase of adoption.
That’s why Lever.io charges to the forefront of this movement, bridging the gap between Web3 projects and new audiences.
Join Lever.io and Take Part in Web3’s Next Wave of Growth
For those looking to take the next step in scaling their Web3 project, Lever.io continues to provide the insights, tools, and expert-driven strategies needed to accelerate growth—including our Co-Founder Art!
From judging the next wave of groundbreaking Web3 solutions to hosting workshops that draw the best and brightest, Lever.io demonstrated a commitment not only to innovation but also to empowering the builders who will shape tomorrow.
As crypto adoption expands, those equipped with robust marketing strategies will be best positioned to drive meaningful impact, which is why Lever.io strives to help each onboarded project launch the best campaigns possible!