Weekly Digest: $70k in Hackathon Prizes, Ambassadorial Jobs, Writing Contests, 14 Web3 Events Across Africa | Issue 52
Hello, amazing person,
I’m Glory Praise, your buddy in the Web3 space.
Welcome to your weekly plug for the best opportunities in Web3. From grants and hackathons to events and upskilling resources, everything here is curated to help you grow and thrive in the space.
If you come across any exciting opportunities, send them my way. I’d love to feature them and share them with the community.
Now, let’s dive into what’s hot this week!
ICYMI - This Week's Highlights
💰 Hot Opportunities
1. INTMAX Fellow 2025 programme:
Details: Be part of the INTMAX Fellow 2025 and help shape the future of blockchain privacy and scalability. This fellowship invites content creators, community builders, tech enthusiasts, thought leaders, etc. Check it out here.
2. $1000 Twitter thread Contest:
Details: This bounty invites creative videographers and content creators to celebrate the launch of Skate AMM on Solana by creating deep-dive, visually engaging Twitter threads (video walkthroughs highly encouraged). Top 10 threads each win 100 USDC (1,000 USDC total). Check it out here.
2. $3000 Twitter thread Contest:
Details: Your mission is to create a Twitter thread that helps others understand why $BLOCK matters right now. Check it out here.
🎓 Bootcamps, Learning & Training Programs
1. MGS_Web3 Cohort 2
Details: MGS_Web3 is dedicated to equipping passionate individuals with the skills, knowledge, and networks they need to thrive in the rapidly evolving Web3 space.. Enhance your skills, contribute to exciting projects, and get paid in crypto. Register today!
2. Web3 Data Science Bootcamp
Details: Your gateway to mastering cutting-edge skills at the intersection of Data Science, Python, and Web3 is here! Register today!
3. Web3Ladies Mentorship Cohort V
Details: This cohort has two tracks: web development and blockchain development. This initiative offers various tasks and projects that reward you with cryptocurrency. Enhance your skills, contribute to exciting projects, and get paid in crypto. Register today!
4. Free Community Management Training
Details: Interested . Register today!
🌍 Major Events Spotlight
1. Web3bridge Rust Meetup
Date: May 15th, 2025
Location: Lagos
Details: The event brings together Rust developers and developers interested in learning Rust. The event will explore the benefits and growth of Rust for individual developers’ growth in the Web3 ecosystem
Link: Reserve Your Spot
2. Interlink by Union
Date: May 17th, 2025
Location: Lagos
Details: A gathering of Africa's brightest minds for an unforgettable day of learning about Union.
Link: Reserve Your Spot
3. SUI Meetup Kenya
Date: May 17th, 2025
Location: Nairobi
Details: Join in for an exciting afternoon bringing together Web3 enthusiasts, builders, students, and professionals to explore the SUI ecosystem and connect with like-minded innovators.
Link: Reserve Your Spot
4. Code Africa Conference 2.0
Date: May 19th - 23rd, 2025
Location: Nairobi
Details: Join a diverse ecosystem of developers, founders, product designers, VCs, KoLs, and industry players in blockchain, AI, and beyond for an immersive experience that shapes the future of technology.
Link: Reserve Your Spot
5. Tech Summit 2.0 Ilorin
Date: May 21st, 2025
Location: Ilorin
Details: Tech Summit 2.0 is a revolutionary event designed to explore the intersection of technology and cryptocurrency, equipping students and young professionals with the knowledge and tools to navigate this evolving landscape.
Link: Reserve Your Spot
6. Bitcoin Pizza Day Hangout Owerri
Date: May 22nd, 2025
Location: Owerri
Details: This hangout is a fun and educational event to mark Bitcoin’s journey as a medium of exchange. Expect free pizza, live Bitcoin demos, learning sessions, networking, and Bitcoin giveaways.
Link: Reserve Your Spot
7. Bitcoin Pizza Day Hangout Ebonyi
Date: May 22nd, 2025
Location: Ebonyi
Details: This hangout is a fun and educational event to mark Bitcoin’s journey as a medium of exchange. Expect free pizza, live Bitcoin demos, learning sessions, networking, and Bitcoin giveaways.
Link: Reserve Your Spot
8. Bitcoin Pizza Day Hangout 2025
Date: May 22nd, 2025
Location: Different locations(Check link below)
Details: Bitcoin Pizza Day Hangout 2025 is here, another moment to celebrate the single act that gave birth to all we have in crypto today. This year is going to be phenomenal, and you don't want to miss it.
Link: Reserve Your Spot
9. Noble Nigeria Meetup
Date: May 24th, 2025
Location: Lagos
Details: Attend the first-ever community meetup for Noble in Nigeria.
Link: Reserve Your Spot
10. Let's Build Meetup: conTour
Date: May 24th & 31st, 2025
Location: Port Harcourt & Uyo
Details: This isn’t just another meetup, it’s a movement. A chance to connect, collaborate, and co-create the future of Web3, Africa, and beyond.
Link: Reserve Your Spot
11. BRC 2.0
Date: May 29th, 2025
Location: Abuja
Details: Attend to explore the future of blockchain innovation and technology.
Link: Reserve Your Spot
12. Stellar West Africa Conference 2025
Date: May 31st, 2025
Location: Lagos
Details: This year's Stellar West Africa Conference will explore how blockchain connects with the real world, focusing on practical applications, cross-chain solutions, and the tangible impact of Web3 in Africa.
Link: Reserve Your Spot
13. Crypto & DeFi Forum
Date: June 11th, 2025
Location: Lagos
Details: The Crypto & DeFi Forum will bring together industry leaders across the digital assets industry, regulators, investors, innovators, and users of digital assets solutions to explore emerging opportunities and contribute to shaping the future of crypto and digital assets in Nigeria.
Link: Reserve Your Spot
14. Kenya Blockchain & Crypto Conference
Date: June 12th-13th, 2025
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Details: The conference brings together diverse participants to discuss and showcase advancements in blockchain technology, its applications, and its role in shaping Africa’s economic landscape.
Link: Reserve Your Spot
💼 Career Corner
Work & Earn
1. Superteam Earn:
Details: Dive into the world of crypto and blockchain by participating in Superteam Earn's work-to-earn platform. This initiative offers various tasks and projects that reward you with cryptocurrency. Enhance your skills, contribute to exciting projects, and get paid in crypto. Start earning today!
2. OnlyDust:
Details: For developers, join OnlyDust and become part of a community dedicated to forging a legacy in decentralized development. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting, OnlyDust provides resources and projects to help you make your mark in the blockchain world. Forge your developer legacy now!
Job Openings
Irys is hiring ambassadors
Atlantis is hiring ambassadors
Cicada is hiring ambassadors
$HABE is hiring ambassadors
Mind AI is hiring ambassadors
Dexodus is hiring ambassadors
🎯 Growth Opportunities
Grants
1. Base Batch Global Buildathons:
Details: Base Batches is a global program for builders creating the next wave of onchain apps. First, builders will take part in buildathons. Then, the top builders will move to incubators where they’ll refine their ideas with new levels of support. Finally, they’ll take the stage at Demo Day, pitching for funding to take their projects further. Check it out here.
2. Gooddollar Launches $250K Ecosystem Fund on Celo:
Details: The GoodDollar Ecosystem Fund aims to drive innovation and growth with the GoodBuilders Program ($220K) - Year-long support for building dApps, G$ integrations, and platform enhancements, including Gitcoin QF rounds, mentorship, and engagement rewards. $30K for Community Initiatives – Funding for community-driven projects. Check it out here.
3. The Seed Grant Program:
Details: It is designed to provide teams with grants up to $25,000 in USDC in non-dilutive funding to enhance the growth of the Starknet ecosystem. Check it out here.
4. Questbook Compound Grants
Details: The Compound Grants Program empowers innovative projects by providing funding to builders, researchers, and developers within the Compound ecosystem. It aims to support cutting-edge dapps, security tooling, cross-chain initiatives, and DAO operations, ensuring a transparent, decentralized, and efficient allocation of resources. Check it out here.
Open Source
5. Celo & Scout Game
Details: Celo is partnering with Scout Game to support developers who contribute to the ecosystem. Celo has a prize pool of 5000 cUSD to distribute to talented developers! This is the chance for you to learn and grow, and make connections, even if you are new to open source.
Link: Start here
Fellowship
6. The Next Billion Fellowship
Details: The program seeks to enable the flourishing of populations, communities, or individuals underrepresented in the Ethereum ecosystem today. Fellows receive support from the Foundation to complete a small quest inside a big narrative.
Link: Start here
Bounties
7. Ethereum Foundation Bug Bounty
Details: Earn up to 250,000 USD and place on the leaderboard by finding protocol, client, and language compiler bugs affecting the Ethereum network.
Link: Register Now
Hackathons
8. Breakout Online Hackathon
Details: Colosseum hackathons are not traditional hackathons. They are global, online competitions where talented developers and founding teams sprint over multiple weeks to start building impactful products with scalable business models.
Link: Register here and here
9. Starknet Hackathon: Re{ignite}
Details: Gear up for Re{ignite}, Starknet Foundation's next online hackathon.
Over two weeks of online competition, developers, blockchain enthusiasts, and tech pioneers are invited to dive into the world of Starknet projects, paving the way for a journey into decentralized technologies with a pool prize of $33,000.
Link: Register Now
10. MetaMask Delegation Toolkit (DTK) Dev Cook-Off
Details: The MetaMask Dev Cook-Off: Delegation Toolkit (DTK) 2025 is a month-long event focused on building innovative blockchain solutions using the MetaMask Delegation Toolkit. MetaMask is partnering with Gaia to expand the possibilities of AI-powered Web3 applications with a pool prize of $10,000.
Link: Register Now
11. OKX Solana Accelerate Hackathon
Details: The OKX Solana Accelerate Hackathon brings together developers, designers, and dreamers to push the limits of DeFi, AI, and on-chain trading. With $30,000+ in prizes and real opportunities to launch, this is your chance to build something legendary.
Link: Register Now
12. Sensay EdTech Breakthrough Hackathon
Details: The Sensay Education Innovation Hackathon invites you to develop tools that enhance teaching and learning. Build applications that capture expert knowledge and deliver personalized educational experiences for students of all ages and backgrounds. Prize $10,000 in Sensay Tokens ($SNSY).
Link: Register Now
Builders Camp
13. Divvi Builder Camp
Details: Divvi is a system that automatically and fairly shares earnings between app creators and the blockchain networks they use. What are some apps you can build? Stablecoin earning app (integrating multiple backend protocols), Memecoin app (using Aerodrome), Savings circle app, Fonbnk mobile onramp/offramp app.
Link: Register Now
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15 Ways to Make Money as a Developer - Pt 2 (Best High-Paying Opportunities!)
Overview: Are you wondering how to actually make money with your coding skills? Whether you're just starting out or you're an experienced developer looking for new income streams, this video is for you!
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🐦 Tweet of the Week
🏆 Featured Tweet: @Ivy_Elebesunu
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Glory Praise Emmanuel