0xShip Letters #79: $2M Builders Grant + Travel Sponsorship Inside + Some News You Shouldn't Miss
Hey Shipper,
We’re excited to share some big news this week — 0xShip HQ is an official community partner for the upcoming W3Node Conference & Hackathon in South Africa! 🚀
What does this mean for you?
Our members can qualify for an exclusive travel grant that can cover accommodation, transportation, feeding, and even visa fees if required. Yes — it’s that good.
You’ll find more details in the Community Updates section below.
If South Africa has been on your radar, this might be your moment. 🌍✨
Let’s dive into this week’s opportunities!
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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
The Rust Africa Hackathon 2026 - Register here
ETHPrague Hackathon - Register here
MetaMask Advanced Permissions Dev Cook-Off - Register here
$35K Surreal World Assets Buildathon - Register here
$150K Mantle Global Hackathon 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:
Abuja Blockchain Week – December 8th - 13th, 2025, Abuja - Reserve Your Spot
Lagos Ethereum Community Hub Launch – December 11th, 2025, Lagos - Reserve Your Spot
Lagos Blockchain Week – December 13th, 2025, Lagos - Reserve Your Spot
Starknet Builder Circle – December 13th, 2025, Abuja - Reserve Your Spot
Flare Up Uniben – December 13th, 2025, Benin - Reserve Your Spot
📱Product Of The Week: Lighthouse
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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 Development Bootcamp - Sign Up Here
2026 ₿OSS Challenge - 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
Jobs/Internships
DevRel Engineer (APAC) - 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
$2M in grants to build on Kalshi — Check it out here
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.
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🗞️ Community News
Thank you to everyone who joined our very first 0xShip HQ Twitter Space!
Your reflections, wins, and plans for 2025 made the session powerful, and we’re grateful for the energy you brought.
As shared during the Space, the W3Node Node Engine Hackathon is open for registration.
If you’d like to participate, register here: 👉https://w3node.io/node-engine
To qualify for the travel grant, be sure to select 0xShip HQ as your community when applying. ✈️
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Make a move today, and let’s make this week your best one yet.
Catch you in the next issue,
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