
Encode Club’s
Solana Rust Bootcamp
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Supported by the Solana Foundation
Eligibility and Selection process
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The Q4 2024 cohort of the Solana Rust Bootcamp will take place Monday - Thursday from 17:00 to 18:30 GMT (UK time).
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50 selected individuals for each cohort. Be sure to stand out!
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Participants are selected based on their applications. Make sure your GitHub and LinkedIn look good!
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Basic Knowledge of Programming: Applicants should have a foundational understanding of programming principles, which is crucial for grasping Rust and developing on Solana.
Interest in Blockchain Technology: Candidates should demonstrate a genuine interest in blockchain technology and decentralised applications, as the bootcamp focuses on these areas.
Commitment to Complete the Programme: The six-week course is intensive, covering various complex topics. Participants must be committed to completing the entire curriculum, including weekly homework, workshops, and a final project.
Ability to Engage in Hands-on Learning: The program involves practical, hands-on learning experiences. Candidates should be prepared and capable of engaging actively in these activities.
Willingness to Collaborate and Learn in a Group Setting: Since the program includes sponsor-led workshops and possibly group activities, applicants should be open to collaborative learning environments.
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No point in dry lecturing without any practical work in a bootcamp! All the participants will work on weekly homeworks with their teams, as well as on the final project during the final week of the bootcamp.
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The Bootcamp is completely free! You are required to pay a deposit if accepted—the full deposit will be returned after successful graduation!
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All successful bootcamp graduates receive a certificate, either as a PDF or as an NFT. It serves as an official graduation certificate, which means you can feature it on your CV and LinkedIn profile.
Our Teacher
Laurence Kirk
A long time Encode community member, Laurence is well known in the UK scene as one of the leading educators on blockchain. He leads Extropy.io, a blockchain consultancy based in Oxford, specialising in developing blockchain solutions, security auditing, training & more.
Curriculum
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Week 1: Introduction to Solana / Rust
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Week 2: Rust / Development tools / Solana Token Program
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Week 3: Anchor Framework / DeFi / Security
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Week 4: Solana Program Library / NFTs
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Week 5: Workshop Week
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Week 6: Project Week
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