0xShip Letters #78: Hackathon + Travel Sponsorship Inside, Internship, Some News You Shouldn't Miss
Hey Shipper,
We’re closing out the year with energy, and this week comes with special news.
Our first-ever 0xShip HQ Twitter Space is happening, and we will be sharing insights, wins, lessons, and what’s next as we gear up for 2026.
Even bigger, we have an upcoming W3Node Hackathon announcement, including details on the travel grant available to our community members. 🚀
Make sure you read till the end, a few surprises are waiting for you.
Let’s make these last weeks count.
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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
W3Node Node Engine Hackathon - Register here
ETHPrague Hackathon - Register here
$35K Surreal World Assets Buildathon - Register here
$150K Mantle Global 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:
Lagos Devcon Meetup 2025 – December 4th, 2025, Lagos - Reserve Your Spot
Enugu Devcon Meetup – December 4th, 2025, Enugu - 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
Abuja Blockchain Week – December 8th - 13th, 2025, Abuja - Reserve Your Spot
Lagos Blockchain Week – December 13th, 2025, Lagos - Reserve Your Spot
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🎯 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
Blockfuse Labs Web2 & Web3 Development Bootcamp - Sign Up Here
Developer Relations Mentorship Program - Sign Up Here
MLH Fellowship Web Engineering - Sign Up Here
Web3Bridge Rust & ZK Engineering Class - Sign Up Here
Internships
2026 EF Internship - Apply Here
Social Media & Content Intern - Apply Here
Fellowships/Residencies/Incubators
Dev3Pack Fellowship Program - Sign Up Here
Founder School Cohort 4 - Sign Up Here
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: First 0xShip HQ Twitter Space
We are hosting our first community Twitter Space this week!
Theme: “2025 Wins, Lessons & What’s Next?”
We will also share a big update on the W3Node Hackathon, including the travel grant available to our members.
🗓 6th December, 2025 · ⏰ 7pm · 📍 X Spaces
🔗 Reminder link: https://x.com/i/spaces/1ynKOMAjRXwJR
Join in, share, learn, and get ready for what’s ahead. 🚀
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