0xShip Letters #71: $40K+ Inside, Job Openings, Speaking Slots, and More
Hey builder, don’t quit now.
Progress is still progress, even when it’s quiet.
Show up today, do one brave thing, and let momentum meet you.
Wishing you a focused, winning week.
Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.
Missed last week’s edition? Don’t worry, catch up here and get ready to grab this week’s top opportunities!
ICYMI - This Week’s Highlights
Now, let’s dive into what’s hot this week!
💥 Top Opportunities You Can’t Miss
Whether you’re aiming for $1M hackathons, scholarships, or speaking slots, these game-changers could be your next big break.
Top Hackathons & Scholarships
$40K Build Resilient Apps with Polkadot Cloud - Register here
$2.5M Meta Horizon Creator Competition - Register here
$2.5M Solana Cypherpunk Hackathon - Register here
$100K ETHOnline 2025 Hackathon - Register here
web3 Warri Arbitrum Hacker House 2025 - Register here
Speaking Opportunities
Apply to Speak at DevFest Warri 2025 - Apply Now
Apply to Speak at Stellar Web3 Entry Series - Apply Now
Apply to Speak at She Code Africa PHC - Apply Now
Apply to Speak at Solana Summit Africa 2025 - Apply Now
🌍 Major Events Spotlight
Ready to level up? Here are the biggest Web3 events happening this week, from networking opportunities to hands-on workshops.
Web3 Events
Check out these Web3 events offering networking, workshops, and more:
Stellar Student Conference FUTA – October 17th, 2025, Lagos - Reserve Your Spot
Zcash Lagos 2025 – October 17th, 2025, Lagos - Reserve Your Spot
Road to Sub0 Builder Party Uyo – October 18th, 2025, Lagos - Reserve Your Spot
Bitnob Code and Chain – October 18th, 2025, Lagos - Reserve Your Spot
Tokenized Economy 2025 – October 21st, 2025, Abuja - Reserve Your Spot
Onchain Festival 2025 – October 30th, 2025, Lagos - Reserve Your Spot
Anambra Web3 Conference 2.0 – November 1st, 2025, Anambra - Reserve Your Spot
B<>rder/ess 4.0 – November 1st, 2025, Enugu - Reserve Your Spot
West Africa Stablecoin Summit – November 19th, 2025, Abuja - Reserve Your Spot
More Web3 Events
Expand your network globally with these events:
ETHNile 2025 - October 21st - 25th, 2025, Kenya - Reserve Your Spot
Web3 Global Conference 2025 - October 24th - 25th, 2025, Kenya - Reserve Your Spot
Africa Stablecoin Summit – November 12th - 13th, 2025, South Africa - Reserve Your Spot
🎯 Growth Opportunities
Looking to grow your skills or expand your network? This section has the trainings, fellowships, and job openings that will help you build a successful career in Web3.
Trainings
CyberSafe API Security Training Program - Sign Up Here
GIDA SkillUp Summer Bootcamp - Sign Up Here
Web3Bridge Cohort XIV - Sign Up Here
HerTechTrail Cohort 14 - Sign Up Here
Jobs
She Code Africa is looking to hire for these roles - Apply Now
Women Win Internship - Apply Now
HackerNoon is hiring a Junior Full-Stack Developer - Apply Now
Find jobs on Hashtag - Apply Now
Fellowships/Residencies/Incubators
Lisk Emerging Markets Founder Residency - Apply Now
Self ZK Residency - Apply Now
Celo Africa DAO Incubator Season 3 - Apply Now
The Next Billion Fellowship - Apply Now
$100K Pitch Competition by Alma — Check it out here
💻 Bounties & Open-Source Opportunities
Earn rewards and build your portfolio by contributing to open-source projects! These bounties, grants, and contributions are a great way to grow your Web3 skills while making a real impact.
Grants
$15M Lisk EMpower Fund goes live — Check it out here
Scroll Community Grants - Check it out here
cNGN Community Content Grants - Check it out here
Founder Success - Check it out here
Open Source
OnlyDust - Start Contributing
Bounties
Celo Proof of Ship 9 - Build & Earn Rewards
Cantini - Find Bugs & Earn Rewards
Ethereum Foundation Bug Bounty - Contribute & Earn Rewards
ScribbleDAO Writing Bounties - Contribute & Earn Rewards
Superteam Earn - Contribute & Earn Rewards
📺 Featured Content
Get inspired with this week’s featured content! Whether it’s project ideas, tips for hackathons, or expert insights, this section is packed with valuable and actionable content.
What Is Web3? Why Should You Care?
Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, entrepreneur, or someone who wants to stay ahead of the curve, this video is for you.
Get ready to learn about the exciting possibilities of Web3 and why it’s essential to understand its implications for our digital future.
Watch Now
More Opportunities
These opportunities are ideal for individuals seeking to grow, fund projects, or explore new collaborations. Check them out below!
Join 0xShip HQ🚀
Know someone who would love these opportunities? Don’t keep it—forward this email to a friend.
Be part of the community: real-time updates, referrals, and perks.
Join 0xShip HQ on the web: oxshiphq website
Follow on all social media platforms: linktr.ee/0xshiphq
Subscribe for free to get every issue
Make a move today, and let’s make this week your best one yet.
Catch you in the next issue,
0xShip HQ