ETH Mumbai Hackathon 2026 — Application

👤 Basic Info

Name: Atharva P. Funde
Email: [email protected]
GitHub: https://github.com/kilobyte-developer
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/atharva-funde-05541a249/

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🧠 About Me (Short & Real)

I’m a blockchain-focused MSc student, smart contract security learner, and an active Forex & Crypto trader. I think in terms of systems, risk, and failure cases, not just features.

I care about building secure, sustainable Web3 products, not hype demos.

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🎓 Academics

• MSc Blockchain Technology (Ongoing)
• Bachelor’s Degree — 76.5% aggregate (5 semesters)

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🧑‍💻 Skills

Programming: Python, C, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
Backend: Node.js (learning), MongoDB (learning)
Blockchain: Solidity, EVM basics, smart contract architecture
Tools: Git, GitHub

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🔐 Smart Contract Security (SMA Learnings)

• Reentrancy
• Access control bugs
• Logic & state update flaws
• Front-running basics
• Attacker mindset (threat → vulnerability → risk)

I analyze contracts from a how-can-this-break perspective.

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🏗️ Projects

RAAS (ArtStudio Website)
Artwork browsing, cart, and quote-based sales platform
Tech: HTML, CSS, Node.js, MongoDB

NFT-based Event Ticketing (Planned)
On-chain tickets for college events with future Web3 utility

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🏆 Achievements

• 🥇 Winner — Rian Hackathon (AI-based Video Localization)
• 🥇 1st Place — PC Assembly (Intercollegiate, 2023)
• 🥈 1st Runner-Up — Blind Coding & PC Assembly (2024)

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📈 Trading Background

• 1+ year experience in Forex & Crypto trading
• Strong in risk management, probability thinking, and emotional control

This directly improves my protocol design & security reasoning.

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🎯 Why ETH Mumbai?

To collaborate with serious builders, apply my blockchain + security mindset, and build something technically solid and meaningful.

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Here to build. Not to pitch fluff. 🚀