Weekly Digest: Snacks in DeFi and Hack in Ghana | Issue 19
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ICYMI - Here’s what we have this week;
📅 Upcoming Web3 Events
1. Snack It With DeFi
Date: August 28th, 2024
Location: Uyo
Details: This event aims to bring together diverse audiences from various backgrounds to explore the intersection of DeFi and everyday life.
Link: Reserve Your Spot
2. Web3 Lagos Conference 3.0
Date: September 5th - 7th, 2024
Location: Lagos
Details: The Web3 Lagos Conference is the largest Web3 Event in Lagos, Nigeria. This conference will bring together Web3 enthusiasts from all over Nigeria and beyond.
Link: Reserve Your Spot
3. Web3 Global Conference
Date: October 26th, 2024
Location: Lagos
Details: With a core emphasis on the future of Web3 and Blockchain, this conference serves as a pivotal platform for insightful discussions surrounding regulations, challenges, and invaluable guidance for companies venturing into the Web3 ecosystem.
Link: Reserve Your Spot
👩💻👨💻Bootcamps
1. Cairo Web3/Blockchain Developer Bootcamp
Date: September 2nd - October 26th, 2024
Details: Registration for the Blockchain Developer Bootcamp is now open. Ever wanted to upskill to become a web3/blockchain developer? You would learn Rust and Cairo, be mentored by industry experts, and so much more. Plus this bootcamp is free and online.
Link: Register here
💻 Hackathons
1. Web 3.0 Lagos Hackathon
Deadline: August 20, 2024
Details: The Web3 Lagos 3.0 Hackathon is a 3-day in-person event designed to bring together the brightest minds in blockchain technology. Participants will collaborate in teams to build impactful projects that address real-world challenges.
Link: Register here
2. ETHAccra Hackathon
Deadline: August 29th - 31th, 2024
Details: The Web3 Lagos 3.0 Hackathon is a 3-day in-person hackathon in the city of Accra created for builders by builders with a pool prize of $20k. ETHAccra is free for hackers.
Link: Register here
3. Linea Dev Cook-off
Deadline: August 31, 2024
Details: Design a consumer-facing Web3 decentralized application that fosters community, engagement, and utility through gamification, social interaction, or novel tokenomics.
Link: Register Now
💡 Work - To - 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!
📚 Writing Contests
1. #bitcoin Writing Contest
Deadline: November 22, 2024
Details: The #bitcoin Writing Contest, presented by Rootstock and HackerNoon, is now live with a total prize pool of $17,500 up for grabs! Are you a thought leader, a skilled writer, a talented developer, or simply passionate about blockchain technology? Yes? Then, this is perfect for you.
Link: Submit Your Entry
2. #decentralize-ai Writing Contest
Deadline: September 24, 2024
Details: Brought to you by ICP & HackerNoon, this contest invites writers, developers, and AI enthusiasts to demonstrate their knowledge of decentralized AI and the Internet Computer Protocol. By entering, you stand a chance to win from a $1,000 prize pool and contribute to the growing body of knowledge regarding decentralized AI on ICP.
Link: Join the Challenge
3. #ethereum Writing Contest
Deadline: October 15, 2024
Details:
Another opportunity for crypto enthusiasts, economists, social scientists, and writers to compete for $1,000 in prizes in the #ethereum writing contest. Sponsored by DeGate, the #ethereum writing contest invites participants to discuss Ethereum’s pole position in global finance.
Link: Join the Challenge
💡 Grants
The Seed Grant Program:
Details: 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.
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