Progress Report April 15th, 2025
Project Overview
The Web3 Academy started as a fast-track, intensive educational initiative aimed at
teaching young people in a condensed manner about Web3, Ethereum, Smart
Contracts, and Solidity. The project received sponsorship support from LIDO to develop
and implement this program.
Key Features
Cohort Structure:
Each cohort consists of up to ten students, with five cohorts scheduled across months
of April and May.
Curriculum and Schedule:
The program is divided into three weeks, with increasing difficulty levels from beginner,
intermediate to advanced. Classes are held twice a week, each class lasting two hours.
Practical tasks, dedicated course material, and tests on our testing platform are
included in each week’s curriculum as well as a dedicated testnet faucet which we
deployed for our students.
Cohort #1: 01.04. - 19.04.
Cohort #2: 08.04. - 26.04.
Cohort #3: 06.05. - 24.05.
Cohort #4: 13.05. - 31.05.
Attendance and Certificates:
Regular attendance (remote allowed) is mandatory for students, who are awarded for
attending, completing practical tasks, and passing weekly tests with experience points
and NFTs. Progress is tracked on-chain, via github submission and our testing platform.
Upon successful completion of the academy, participants receive a certificate and are
listed as successful students on the Web3 Academy page.
Lecturer Staff and Expansion:
Currently, we have three regular lecturers. Due to rising interest and popularity, we plan
to expand our lecturer staff to cater to the growing demand. We are planning on hosting
guest lecturers from LIDO, Tenderly, DefiSaver and Chainlink in future cohorts and bring
even more practical experience on the table for our students.
Progress Report
First Cohort Commencement:
The first cohort began on April 1st, marking the successful launch of the Web3
Academy.
Remote Attendance and Flexibility:
Our remote attendance policy has allowed students from other Balkan countries to
participate, exceeding local borders and paving the way for a more extensive reach.
Interest and Applications
The project’s popularity has led to numerous applicants, indicating strong interest in the
Web3 ecosystem and our academy.
Recent Developments and collaboration with Belgrade universities
We have been approached by several universities specializing in technical sciences,
expressing their interest in collaborating with us on various educational initiatives.
Guest Lecture at Singidunum University:
As part of this collaboration, we had the opportunity to deliver a guest lecture at
the private Singidunum University in Belgrade where we presented Web3
Academy, where students of technical faculties from freshman to senior year
showed great enthusiasm and interest in Web3 technologies and applied for the
academy in overwhelming numbers.
Partnerships and Activities:
Discussions with these universities have led to an official partnership and activities that
would include joint research projects, hackathons, and workshops focused on Web3
development.
Future Plans
Growth of Developer Alumni Network:
With access to continuous inflow of developers our program will provide companies in
Web3 space with a quality, vetted network that is also providing support and community
for developers from different walks of life.
Expansion of Lecturer Staff:
We plan to increase the number of lecturers to cater to the growing demand for the
Web3 Academy program.
Post-Academy Hackathons:
The hackathons will provide an opportunity for students to apply their skills in a
real-world setting, ultimately leading to better career prospects.
Remote Reach and Global Expansion:
Our remote attendance policy has shown promising results, and we aim to further
expand our reach globally by utilizing digital platforms for further reach.
Gratitude
We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to LIDO community for their support in making the
Web3 Academy a success. Their sponsorship fee has enabled us to provide
high-quality education and resources to individuals interested in the Web3 ecosystem.
Conclusion
The Web3 Academy has made significant progress since its inception, with a strong
start, increasing popularity, and promising collaborations with private universities of
technical sciences and local Web3 companies. As we move forward, we are committed
to providing top-notch educational experiences, fostering growth in the Web3
community, and expanding our reach globally.
More to come …
Meanwhile you can find us here:
Official Web3 Academy page
Online testing platform
Or on social media platforms:
Web3 Academy on X
Web3 Academy on Instagram
Web3 Academy on Linkedin
