Encode Club’s
Solana Bootcamp

A free, intensive, 6-week coding bootcamp
to learn about Rust and building on Solana.

2024 cohorts launching: 3rd June, 5th August and 30th September.

Apply for a bootcamp cohort and level up your Solana skills.

Sponsored by the Solana Foundation

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About the Solana Bootcamp

  • Everything will be conducted remotely, via Zoom and Discord.

  • This bootcamp is free for participants who complete our selective admissions process.

  • This bootcamp features daily 90-minute live sessions, running on Mondays-Thursdays each week.

  • Each participant will join our lively Discord to take part in discussions and work on group projects.

  • Graduates will receive an NFT certificate which they can include in their CV. In order to graduate successfully, you have to be engaged in the Bootcamp and not be absent from the live sessions.

 Eligibility and Selection process

  • 50-100 selected individuals for each cohort. Be sure to stand out!

  • Participants are selected based on their applications. Make sure your GitHub and LinkedIn look good!

  • 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 Program: 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.

  • The Bootcamp is completely free! You are required to pay a deposit if accepted—the full deposit will be returned after successful graduation!

  • The Bootcamp is designed to be a part-time commitment. Other than 90-minute daily sessions, you’re required to check Discord for any updates and group tasks.

  • 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

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


Monday, 3rd June: Programme starts

Week 1: Introduction to Solana / Rust

Week 2: Rust / Development tools / Solana Token Program

Week 3: Anchor Framework / DeFi / Security

Week 4: Solana Program Library / NFTs

Week 5: Workshop Week

Week 6: Project Week

Sponsor

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