👀 Ever wondered why building on
#Substrate
is so cool?
Make sure you catch
@TinkerGabe
, Co-Founder & CTO of
@InvArchNetwork
, explaining the most fascinating aspects of developing on Substrate!
🙌 A huge thanks to Gabriel for sharing his expertise as guest lecturer at the
🎓🌟 Polkadot Academy Spotlights
Meet one of our Academy's graduates -
@SakacSergej
, who is currently working with
@JulianSaks
, also an Academy Graduate, on a Coretime marketplace project.
The project involves developing abstractions for various Coretime actions, implementing
🎉Yesterday marked the end of the 4th wave of the Polkadot Academy as we celebrated the Graduation of our students in Hong Kong.
Being our largest cohort yet, we welcomed over 90 students in early January representing over 35 different countries. 5 weeks later, now armed with
The fourth wave the Polkadot Blockchain Academy is happening now in Hong Kong 🎓
Week 1 flew by as our students got stuck into the Cryptography module, worked on their first assignment and celebrated the completion of the first week at the opening party 🎉
We're excited to see
🎓Week 2 of the Polkadot Blockchain Academy is here, and we're thrilled to introduce exciting new modules on Smart Contracts and Blockchain fundamentals.🌟
📆 This week, we also have a stellar lineup of instructors, including our talented Alumni from wave 2.
#PolkadotAcademy
📢The Big Announcement is here!
🧵1/9
Attention, blockchain enthusiasts! We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you all - the Polkadot Blockchain Academy is releasing video lectures from past waves, giving you access to their incredible curriculum!
Whether you want
📢 Are you ready to dive into the world of blockchain?
🎓Join
@Polkadot
Blockchain Academy to learn from industry experts and builders of core technology to become a part of the thriving Web3 community!
🚨 Applications are open now!
#PolkadotAcademy
@rphmeier
🌐 Today marks the penultimate week of the Academy in Hong Kong and our students' first lecture on the Frame module led by
@shawntabrizi
Shawn has been an instructor with the Academy from the very first wave in Cambridge in 2022 and we greatly appreciate his continued support.
🎓Here it is, PBA wave 5! A very warm welcome to everyone ! 🎉 It’s truly inspiring to see so many enthusiastic students eager to dive into the world of blockchain technology.
The Academy would not be possible without the Polkadot Community, our faculty and our partners. We
👋 Greetings from the Polkadot Blockchain Academy! It’s Day 3 and the energy is electric!
Our students are fully immersed in a dynamic learning experience. 🌟
Upcoming highlight at the end of the week is the Academy launch party hosted by
@PolkaHaus
and
@NodleNetwork
🎉
Thank you for trusting the Polkadot Blockchain Academy again to deliver high quality education programs. 🎓
This new funding will support the launch of 6 new programs in just under 6 months:
• An online intro version of the
#PBA
to start in January
• A revamped in person on
🌟 Wave 5 of the Polkadot Blockchain
#Academy
in Singapore was a success! 🌟
With our largest cohort yet, including a new remote track, this wave exceeded all expectations. From intense modules to incredible networking, it’s been an unforgettable experience.
Check out our
A launchpad for web3 pioneers.
Over the last two years the Polkadot Blockchain
#Academy
has been working to foster talent and drive growth within the
@Polkadot
ecosystem.
After a census of the graduates of the first 4 waves of the PBA, we are excited to share with you some
🎓What can Academy student accomplish at the end of the program?
Hear from alumni (
@PoisonPhang
) and faculty (
@InvArchitect
@TinkerGabe
, Nuke) of the Polkadot Blockchain Academy as they share their experience. Many thanks to
@SachaL__
from
@joinwebzero
for hosting the pannel.
🎓Polkadot Blockchain Academy in Singapore 🇸🇬
What an incredible first week at the
#Academy
in Singapore! 🌟
Our students have already covered extensive ground, from intensive cryptography deep dives to foundational economic principles. The hands-on workshops and exercises
🗣️ Calling all early stage and prospective founders looking to make an impact in the Polkadot ecosystem. Applications are open for a once in a life-time opportunity!
👉 Apply to the Founders Track of the
#PolkadotBlockchainAcademy
and transform the future of Web3 ! ➡️
After an introduction by the PBA Team and some fun ice breaker games for the students, classes have begun on the first day of the 4th wave of the PBA!
#PolkadotAcademy
🎓🌟 The culmination of an incredible journey!
✨ We celebrated the conclusion of Wave 3 at
#PolkadotBlockchainAcademy
with a remarkable graduation ceremony. Witnessing the growth and achievements of our students has been truly inspiring. Congratulations to all our students! 🎉
🌟Exciting news!
🎬 Our video recap of the Academy in Berkeley is here! Check out the highlights of lectures, workshops, and the vibrant atmosphere that shaped this remarkable experience at the
@Polkadot
Blockchain Academy.
#PolkadotBlockchainAcademy
🎓Week 4 kicks off at the Academy tomorrow!
🌐 Developers Track students are embarking on the Frame module with
@shawntabrizi
Students will also delve into Cross-Domain MEV and Agile Coretime applications with
@0xbrainjar
💻 Founders Track students dive into Tokenomics,
🎓 As Week 4 at Polkadot Academy comes to a close, our students are gearing up for the final stretch.
Next week students are set to dive into the Polkadot module with
@shawntabrizi
and we're thrilled to share that PBA alumni
@brolson101
@rossbulat
@wirednkod
and Maciej will
Wrapping up the second week at the Polkadot Blockchain Academy in Singapore! 🌏
This week, our students dove deep into the modules on
#Blockchain
and
#Governance
.
The Governance module is an important addition to our curriculum, providing students with a strong foundation in
✨Kickstart 2024 with a bang at the Polkadot Blockchain Academy!
⏰Don't miss out - applications for wave 4 in Hong Kong close on Oct 20th.
📚 Dive into our unique, in-depth curriculum and benefit from the immersive learning experience that's a game-changer for founders &
📢 Polkadot Blockchain Academy wave 3 is launching today!
A cohort of passionate developers from all over the world is gathering in Berkeley to dive deep into the captivating realm of
#Web3
, unlocking the limitless potential of blockchain technology.
A thread🧵
🎓 For the first time ever, the Polkadot Blockchain
#Academy
introduced a remote track during Wave 5 in Singapore, enabling students from all over the globe to join us. 🌍
At the Graduation Ceremony, we created a special video featuring greetings from some of our remote
👩💻 Last call for applications for the Singapore edition!
Our 5th wave is scheduled to take place in Singapore from May 20th to June 20th 🇸🇬
🎓 While our program is known for its intensity and academic rigor, it's also a place where bonds are formed and ideas are shared.
The first week of PBA 5 has come to an end👏
~140 students, both on-site and remotely, experienced the
#Academy
for the first time. They completed the initial two modules on Cryptography and Economics, establishing a solid foundation for their studies!
It's been an intense week
✨ We are excited to announce the launch of PBA Remote as part of the upcoming cohort in Singapore!
This pilot initiative will open up new horizons in blockchain education by providing a fully remote learning experience from May 20th to June 20th 2024🇸🇬✨
As a student of PBA
🌐✨ PBA opens a New Chapter!
Today, the Polkadot Blockchain Academy marks a pivotal moment as we officially become an independent entity. 🎓🌍
🌐 We express deep gratitude to Parity, the Polkadot ecosystem teams, and our partners for their invaluable support during our
💡 Our heartfelt thanks to the
@Aleph__Zero
team Filip and Piotr, and Stephen Shelton
@MoonbeamNetwork
for creating the content and teaching our Academy students about the exciting world of Smart Contracts, providing them with essential knowledge in this cutting-edge technology.
🎓The Polkadot Blockchain Academy is kicking off its 5th wave in Singapore! 🇸🇬 This marks an important milestone, with five in-person academies around the globe in two years. 🌍
Since its inception, the
#Academy
is training developers to become web3 architects and visionaries.
We are excited to welcome
@johnwastaken
, the CEO of
@playmythical
, and
@daltonan
to tomorrow's session on 'Building Gaming Applications on Polkadot & Mythos' 🧑💻
John, the mastermind behind
@PlayNFLRivals
, the most widely used blockchain game, will be sharing his secrets with our
🌐 The Polkadot Blockchain Academy is thrilled to announce that we're expanding our team! We're on the lookout for talented Instructors and Teaching Assistants who are passionate about educating the next generation of blockchain developers.
As a Faculty Member, you will play a
Day 2⃣ of
#Polkadot
Blockchain Academy has come to an end!
Our students experienced an intense 8 hours of lectures focused on cryptography🔐
Syed Hosseini and Chen-Da Liu Zhang delved deeply into the complexities of hashes, encryptions, and both basic & advanced signatures.
📢 Exciting News! We're thrilled to welcome our recent Academy graduate from Wave 3 to the Academy team!
Meet Alex Samartino, who has now joined our ranks as Curriculum Producer at the Polkadot Blockchain Academy. 🌐👏
Congratulations, Alex! We wish you success in your new
Our 5th wave is scheduled to take place in Singapore from May 20th to June 20th 🇸🇬
We are looking for talented, curiosity-driven individuals with an interest in learning about the capabilities of
#Polkadot
!
What do we offer?
▫️ Five weeks of intensive, in-person lessons
▫️
🎓
@kianenigma
@shawntabrizi
are reaching new heights—both in blockchain technology and on mountain peaks! 🏔️ Here’s to their dedication, pushing boundaries, and always aiming higher.
The
#PBA
team extends a heartfelt gratitude for their unwavering dedication and exceptional
🎓 What do
#Academy
graduates actually do after they toss their caps in the air? 🤔
At the Polkadot Blockchain Academy our graduates are equipped with the skills to drive innovation across the Polkadot ecosystem. Here's a glimpse of the exciting work they're doing at Polimec…
🚍The students are on their way to the
#PBA
Trivia event 🎉 - an essential part of the
#Academy
experience and a perfect way to relax and have fun after an intense week.
🎉 Last night we celebrated the start of the final week of the Academy with the highlight of the social calendar: Trivia night!
Our students, staff and instructors got together for an entertaining and animated night of trivia fun and awards with some spontaneous karaoke! 🏆
🏆 Big congratulations to our talented PBA alumni for securing first prizes at the
#2023WinterPolkadotHackathon
! 🎉
👏Congratulations to
@xcavateofficial
for winning 1st prize in the DApps & Smart Contract category & Tanssi's Favorite Team, Second Prize!
👏Congratulations to
Week 3 at Polkadot Academy! 🌐 In addition to a deep dive into Smart Contract lectures our students will learn from
@itsbirdo_
about the state of Polkadot and the critical role of Product Management in the context of Web3. It's a week brimming with valuable knowledge and
Day 1⃣ of the
@Polkadot
Blockchain Academy is almost complete!
Today we dove straight into the foundations of cryptography - understanding its goals, security guarantees, and the key primitives. Lecturers Syed Hosseini Hosseini and Chen-Da Liu Zhang did an amazing job breaking
🌐 Exciting sessions ahead at Polkadot Academy with
@InvArchitect
.
In the session "Web3 Native Communities" the Academy students will gain crucial insights about Web3 community, capital & consistency, and then explore how DAOs will reshape global decision-making. 🌱
Many
💡Learnings from the
#Academy
: Smart Contracts
Personal/Real Trust 🆚 Rational Expectations
▫️ Personal trust is built over time through a gradual process of give and take, much like the trust you develop with family members or long-term business partners.
▫️ On the other
The Economics Module at the
#Academy
with
@GehrleinJonas
has been a huge success. A big shoutout to Jonas for continuously leading this module with such an innovative and engaging approach. The economics games are always a highlight - they really bring the concepts to life in a
📢🎓 We are delighted to announce our esteemed partnership with the Department of Computing and The Research Centre for Blockchain Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, for the 4th edition of the
#PolkadotBlockchainAcademy
in January 2024.
#PolyUCOMP
#PolkadotAcademy
🌟 Week 4 kicks off at the
#PolkadotAcademy
! 🌟
Our students will continue delving deeper into the
#Polkadot
SDK Module by learning more about Substrate & XCM and gearing up to submit their final assignment. 📚
This Sunday, we're excited to host our beloved PBA tradition -
🎨 Huge shout out to our incredible designer
@illustratordima
who has been absolutely crushing it with his work for the Polkadot Blockchain
#Academy
! Thank you for your amazing work! 🙌
💡 Learnings from the
#Academy
: JAM
What is JAM?
JAM is the next evolution of the
@Polkadot
protocol!
The JAM chain will be the successor to the existing Polkadot Relay chain and will provide all the functionality of Polkadot v1, along with a much more flexible foundation on
🎓 Attention! 🎓
Starting tomorrow we're launching a special series of learning posts featuring highlights from the
#Academy
recordings now available on YouTube! This will help you to test the knowledge you've gained from viewing the Academy recordings.📚💡
With only a few hours left until the final assignment deadline, students are working hard, determined to put their best foot forward.
Wishing everyone the very best of luck as you put the final touches on your assignment. You've got this!
#Academy
#Singapore
🧘After another very busy week at the Academy, students and staff took some much needed time out for an outdoor yoga session with silent disco headphones this morning. 🎧
The class provided some much needed calm and mindfulness as students on the Developer's track work hard
The
#PolkadotHackathon
2024, has a massive prize pool of 💲630,000 waiting for you!
🕙 Kicking Off: July 11th
📍 Singapore
Submission deadline: 08/28
Online Pre-Demo:08/31-09/01
Offline Demoday:09/17
📍 Bangkok
Submission deadline: 10/16
Online Pre-Demo:10/19-10/20
Last week, we celebrated the closing ceremony of the
#Academy
, and what a truly special event it was.
We are thrilled to have hosted the Academy in
#Singapore
and are immensely proud of all our students who made it to the end! Your hard work and dedication have paid off, and we
🎓 As the week at the Academy winds down, students are gearing up for curated co-working sessions and an engaging
#2023WinterPolkadotHackathon
's Mini Event by
@OneBlock_
Excitement builds for the upcoming week as we delve into the next module: Smart Contracts. Anticipating
🚨 Attention everyone! 🚨 We're thrilled to announce that 14 of our
#Academy
alumni will be presenting at
@PolkadotDecoded
! 🎤✨
Don't miss out on these insightful presentations! 🌐🔗
Did you know that Singapore is considered a global hub for blockchain technology?🤔
Not only has the government been very supportive by implementing policies that encourage the development and use of blockchain for various applications, but it also deeply emphasizes on
Exciting times at the Academy! 🌐✨ This week we'll be welcoming Derek Yoo
@derekyoo
and Yuki & Wuzhong from
@moonsonglabs_
for an in-depth exploration of smart contracts, appchains. Our students will also learn about appchain deployment with Christine Lee from
@TanssiNetwork
.
The
#Blockchain
module has come to a close, and we're excited to announce the start of the new
#Governance
module!
Over the past few days, our students have been immersed in hands-on applications, co-working sessions, and gaining a deep understanding of blockchain technology.
Discover how the
@Polkadot
Blockchain Academy equips leaders like
@antakepa
to drive
#web3
innovation. Explore the impact and real-world applications of
@MandalaChain
in Indonesia and beyond.
🗓️ Join us live on 27 June @ 8:30am UTC for this insightful episode of
Highlights from JAM Tour stop
#1
@ University of Buenos Aires (UBA)! 🇦🇷
The world tour kicked off with resounding success ✨
We had an amazing turnout with over 300 attendees, including many PBA alumni 🎓
A special thanks to
@marinamarchesot
, Director of the Web3, Blockchain
The Cryptography Module has been successfully completed!
We wanna thank both of our instructors Chen-Da & Syed for their incredible work and unwavering support they provided to our students🙏
Next Module → Economics💰 with
@GehrleinJonas
🎓As the third week at the Polkadot Blockchain Academy approaches its midpoint, our students have already made impressive strides. They have successfully completed the Smart Contracts module, delving into the intricacies of this crucial aspect of decentralized application (dApp)
🔎
#PBA
Alumni Projects Insight:
@MandalaChain
Mandala Chain is a Layer 1 blockchain bridging government, enterprise, and retail - starting in emerging markets like Indonesia.
Their goal is to onboard the next 100 Million users into the Web3 through strategic partnerships and
Tomorrow's lecture by
@web3kasper
, Co-Founder
@PolimecProtocol
, is a deep dive into Fundraising, Compliance, KYC, and Decentralization for our Polkadot Academy students.
In the session students will explore key topics like fundraising strategies, compliance essentials, and the
🎓✨ Today marked the last day of our lectures at the
#Academy
.
Tomorrow is the big finale of the Pitch & Mentorship program with 6 amazing finalists ready to impress the panel. Huge thanks to
@PolkaBiz
for leading this journey. Good luck to all participants!
But that's not
⏰ Today @ 6pm UTC
Join us for an engaging Twitter space about Web3 education, the Polkadot Blockchain Academy experience and the Polkadot ecosystem.
📆 Mark your calendar & join us to hear valuable insights from our panelists:
@PaulineVorms
@AlanSapede
@Graeme_Fox
👋See you
@PolkadotDecoded
When?
11th of July @ 1:50pm
Where?
Venture Pad Stage
The Polkadot Blockchain
#Academy
team will be taking the stage to talk about current achievements, and future plans.
Join us! 👍
This week, the sixth module of our course, focusing on the Polkadot SDK, successfully commenced in Singapore🎓
Spanning ten days, this module is expected to be the most challenging and exciting part of the program!
It has the highest impact on the final grade, with the
🎓The Academy team is heading to
@PolkadotDecoded
! 🌐 We're excited to reconnect with our alumni at this event. A huge thanks to
@PolkaBiz
for organizing the PBA alumni meet-up on the 11th of July. See you there!