Encode Club’s
Solana Rust Bootcamp

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

Applications are currently closed, but you can register your interest for our bootcamps to get notified about new cohorts.

Supported by the Solana Foundation

 Eligibility and Selection process

  • The Q4 2024 cohort of the Solana Rust Bootcamp will take place Monday - Thursday from 17:00 to 18:30 GMT (UK time).

  • 50 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 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.

  • 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.

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

  • 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


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

Title Sponsor

Solana Foundation logo

Partners

Community Partners

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