Hackathon Chronicles: 48 Hours of Chaos

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Mission Accomplished

> Hours 0-6

Planning and Setup

Defined MVP, set up environment, created wireframes

> Hours 6-24

Core Development

Smart contracts, frontend scaffolding, API integration

> Hours 24-42

Integration Hell

Connecting pieces, cross-chain bridges, bug fixes

> Hours 42-48

Polish and Presentation

UI improvements, demo prep, pitch deck

Hackathon Chronicles: 48 Hours of Chaos

Hackathons are intense. 48 hours to go from idea to working prototype, with minimal sleep and maximum caffeine. Here's what I learned from my latest adventure.

The Challenge

Build a DeFi protocol that solves real problems in the space. Our team decided to tackle cross-chain liquidity aggregation.

Key Learnings

**Scope creep is real** - Stay focused on the MVP
**Sleep matters** - Even 2-3 hours makes a difference
**Team communication** - Regular check-ins prevent conflicts

> We didn't win, but we built something amazing and learned a ton. Sometimes that's more valuable than any prize.