Decentralised AI Bootcamp
Learn the fundamentals of AI and integrate it with web3 development!
Join our newest course and delve into AI agents, model training, decentralised computing and more!
New cohort starting 3rd March 2025, and taking place Monday - Thursday at 17:00 - 18:30 GMT.
Learn from Industry Experts
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Build a Project
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Build a Portfolio
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Get a Certificate
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Hands-on Homeworks
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Online Classes
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Support via Discord
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Learn from Industry Experts • Build a Project • Build a Portfolio • Get a Certificate • Hands-on Homeworks • Online Classes • Support via Discord •
Curriculum
Week 1: Foundations of AI
• Intro to AI & Decentralized AI •
• Web3 & AI Applications •
• Machine Learning Basics •
• Building a Simple Chatbot •
Week 2: Interactive AI Apps
• React Frontend Basics •
• Building & Deploying Chat Apps •
• Text-to-Image & Audio APIs •
• Multimodal AI Chatbot •
Week 3: Running LLMs
• Local & Cloud LLM Execution •
• Open-Source AI Models •
• Serving AI Locally •
• Advanced Prompt Techniques •
Week 4: Fine-Tuning & RAG
• Fine-Tuning & LoRAs •
• Frontend/Smart Contract Integration •
• NestJS and Angular •
• Coupling and Oracles •
Week 5: AI & Blockchain
• Blockchain Basics & EVM •
• Smart Contracts & Oracles •
• Verifiable AI & Transparency •
• Blockchain-Backed AI Integration •
Week 6: Advanced Topics
• AI on Decentralised Storage •
• Federated Learning & IMOs •
• Blockchain for AI Provenance •
• Tokenised AI Agents •
Week 7: Sponsor Workshops
• Completely dedicates to guest lectures from our bootcamp partners and sponsors •
Week 8: Project Week
• Completely dedicated to building a final group project with the knowledge gathered during the course •
Eligibility and Selection Process
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The Q1 2025 cohort of the Decentralised AI Bootcamp, starting on 3rd March, will take place weekly, Monday - Thursday from 17:00 to 18:30 GMT.
The bootcamp will last until 24th April.
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Only 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.
Familiarity with AI: Expertise in machine learning and AI technology of course isn’t required, but having a basic grasp of the concepts involved will be highly beneficial, mostly because the bootcamp will dive straight into technical problems at hand.
Commitment to Complete the Programme: The eight-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 programme 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 stake a 250 USDC deposit if accepted—the full deposit will be returned after successful graduation!
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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.
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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.
Teacher
Matheus Pagani
A former Encode hackathon participant, Matheus leads Venture Miner, an early-stage venture studio for blockchain and AI solutions.
