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Solana Rust Bootcamp
A free, intensive, 6-week coding bootcamp to learn about Rust and building on Solana, starting on 10th March.
Supported by the Solana Foundation
Get a Certificate
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Hands-on Homework
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Online Classes
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Learn from Industry Experts
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Build a Project
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Build a Portfolio
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Support via Discord
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Get a Certificate • Hands-on Homework • Online Classes • Learn from Industry Experts • Build a Project • Build a Portfolio • Support via Discord •
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
Eligibility and Selection process
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The Q1 2025 cohort of the Solana Rust Bootcamp will start on 10th March and take place Monday - Thursday at 17:00-18:30 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 stake a 250 USDC deposit if accepted—the full deposit will be returned after successful graduation!
The correct address for making deposits is HE6JTFofMR3jstRphrLMDrChCCo5bAJ1A4WJC6KKfyh7.
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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.