Suggested flow
A builder-first week,
paced for real momentum.
Every day pairs context with doing: one learning session, one hands-on workshop, and one community moment designed to keep people shipping together.
Day 1
4 July 2026, 2:00 PM UTC
Welcome to Ethereum
- • What Ethereum is and why it matters
- • Blockchain fundamentals, wallets, gas fees, and transactions
- • Ethereum ecosystem overview and smart contract basics
Hands-on: MetaMask setup, testnet transactions, and Etherscan.
Outcome: Everyone makes their first onchain interaction.
Day 2
5 July 2026, 2:00 PM UTC
Solidity & Smart Contracts
- • Solidity basics, variables, functions, and mappings
- • ERC20s, NFTs, contract architecture, and security basics
- • Remix plus a practical intro to Foundry or Hardhat
Hands-on: Deploy your first smart contract.
Outcome: Participants deploy their first contract.
Day 3
7 July 2026, 2:00 PM UTC
Modern Ethereum Stack
- • Layer 2s, account abstraction, and onchain identity
- • DeFi primitives, AI x Ethereum, and public goods culture
- • A fireside chat with ecosystem builders and founders
Live context from people already building in the ecosystem.
Outcome: Builders understand real-world Ethereum opportunities.
Day 4
8 July 2026, 8:30 AM UTC
Building Your First dApp
- • Frontend and smart contract interaction
- • ethers.js or viem, wallet connection, and event handling
- • Reading and writing onchain data with confidence
Hands-on: Build a mini dApp from scratch.
Outcome: Participants ship their first working Ethereum app.
Day 5
8 July 2026, 2:00 PM UTC
Buildathon Kickoff
- • Problem statements, team formation, and pitch craft
- • MVP thinking and what judges actually look for
- • Track selection across DeFi, consumer, infra, and public goods
Teams finalize ideas and begin building.
Outcome: Every team leaves with momentum and a clear build direction.
Mentor Office Hours & Iteration
- • Office hours with mentors and technical debugging support
- • UI and UX reviews, contract feedback, and pitch iteration
- • Focused working sessions to unblock teams and sharpen demos
Hands-on support designed to move projects into stronger shape.
Outcome: Teams leave with clearer product direction and fewer blockers.
Buildathon Submission Day
- • Submission of Build-a-thon project
- • Final polish across product, smart contracts, and presentation
- • Last checks to make every project demo-ready
The focus shifts from building more to submitting well.
Outcome: Every team ships a final project for Demo Day.
Demo Day & Winner's Announcement in the RTD
- • Final project demos in front of mentors, judges, and the community
- • Winner's announcement in the RTD
- • Builder networking and next-step momentum after the showcase
A public finale that celebrates shipping and community momentum.
Outcome: Projects are showcased, winners are announced, and teams leave visible.
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