0xShip Letters #77: $150K+ Hackathon Inside, Events, Training, and More
Hey Shipper,
Devconnect is over, and 0xShip HQ was well represented.
Now, we’re entering the final stretch of the year. December is almost here, the last lap of 2025. There’s still time to make meaningful moves: finish that project, apply for that opportunity, reach out to that person, or take the step you’ve been delaying.
And here’s the exciting part: many amazing opportunities will be dropping here in the coming days, so keep your eyes on your inbox. 👀
Every moment left in this year matters. Use it with intention.
Let’s finish strong, focused, and forward. 🚀
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
$35K Surreal World Assets Buildathon - Register here
$150K Mantle Global Hackathon 2025 - Register here
$700K AI Coding Hackathon 2025 - Register here
$4K Winter Build Challenge 2025 - Register here
🌍 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:
The No-Code AI Revolution – November 26th, 2025, Port Harcourt - Reserve Your Spot
Abia Web3 & Digital Economy Conference’25 – November 27th, 2025, Abia - Reserve Your Spot
Cowork with ETHGlobal – November 27th, 2025, Nairobi - Reserve Your Spot
Founders Friday – November 28th, 2025, Several locations - Reserve Your Spot
IOTA Developers Meetup – November 29th, 2025, Lagos - Reserve Your Spot
Ethereum Abuja: Beyond the Blocks – November 30th, 2025, Abuja - Reserve Your Spot
On-chain Together Meetup – December 5th, 2025, Abuja - Reserve Your Spot
DeSci Lagos – December 5th, 2025, Lagos - Reserve Your Spot
Tech Conference Calabar 2025 – December 5th - 6th, 2025, Calabar - 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 & Scholarships
Developer Relations Mentorship Program - Sign Up Here
MLH Fellowship Web Engineering - Sign Up Here
Web3Bridge Rust & ZK Engineering Class - Sign Up Here
Fellowships/Residencies/Incubators
Dev3Pack Fellowship Program - Sign Up Here
$100K Orange DAO Fellowship W25 - Apply Now
Lisk Startup Support Program - Apply Now
The Next Billion Fellowship - Apply Now
💻 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
EF Ecosystem Support Program - Apply Now
$1M Polymarket Builders Program - Apply Now
$15M Lisk EMpower Fund goes live — Check it out here
Scroll Community Grants - Check it out here
Founder Success - Check it out here
Open Source
OnlyDust - Start Contributing
Protocol Labs Developer Guild - Apply Now
Bounties
Cantini - Find Bugs & Earn Rewards
Ethereum Foundation Bug Bounty - Contribute & Earn Rewards
ScribbleDAO Content 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.
Why New Developers Quit And How to Stay Afloat in Tech & Web3
A lot of new developers start with high hopes—only to burn out, get stuck, and eventually quit. In this video, I break down why so many new devs quit tech and Web3—and how you can actually stay afloat and thrive.
Whether you’re stuck in tutorial hell, overwhelmed by imposter syndrome, or just broke and tired of waiting for “your turn”—this video is for you.
Watch Now
🗞️ Community News
We are open to collaborations and partnerships!
If you’re organizing a program, event, hackathon, or initiative that aligns with our mission, or if you have general opportunities you’d love to share with the community, reach out to Glory Praise directly or message us on any platform via Linktree.
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Make a move today, and let’s make this week your best one yet.
Catch you in the next issue,
0xShip HQ
Thank you ❤️