Devfolio is one of India’s largest communities for hackathons, and ETHIndia is the world’s largest Ethereum Hackathon. They have recently launched an initiative called UniDAO - a club to help members learn, build, and win with Ethereum and Web3 technologies.
NITK's Partnership with Devfolio
NITK Surathkal was one of the only five colleges in India to partner with UniDAO for this groundbreaking initiative. (Tweet)
Orientation Session
An Orientation Session was conducted to kickstart the program. This session detailed an 8-week Ethereum and Web3 boot camp, where the scope and potential of these technologies were discussed. Additionally, the student selection criteria for the boot camp were outlined.
Key Highlights:
- 260+ Applications: A diverse set of students from different branches and batches applied.
- 130+ Attendees: Over 130 students attended the live introductory session.
- 37 Selected Builders: Out of the applications, 37 dedicated builders were selected to participate in the boot camp.
Program Structure
The boot camp featured a comprehensive curriculum that included:
- Weekly Material: Structured learning resources provided every week.
- Doubt Sessions: Regular sessions to address queries and clear doubts.
- Builder Talks: Interactive talks by experienced builders in the community.
- Hands-on Learning: Practical sessions to apply the learned concepts.
These sessions were hosted online, utilizing platforms like Discord and Google Meet for seamless interaction and learning.
Key Personnel
- Parth Mittal: UniDAO Lead for NITK.
- Mardav Chirag Gandhi and Ayush Kumar Singh: UniDAO Facilitators.
- Aniket Raj: Community Lead at Devfolio, Facilitator from Team Devfolio.
This initiative not only provided students with the opportunity to delve deep into Ethereum and Web3 technologies but also connected them with a broader community of like-minded individuals passionate about blockchain technology.