With the help of Block’s TBD, the African non-profit DevCareer is bringing Web3 technology to the continent by organising the first Web3 hackathon.
With its tools, TBD hopes to make decentralised finance accessible to all developers. Participants in the DevCareer hackathon can investigate Web3 and create self-sufficient technologies.
With an identity layer that goes beyond the current web, Web3 is a decentralised platform that supports protocols and dapps. Through this practical event, African developers, designers, writers, and tech enthusiasts can connect, demonstrate their skills, and compete for a $30,000 prize pool. The three phases of the virtual hackathon are scheduled from November 20 to December 15:
Initially, there is the Learning Phase, in which TBD personnel conduct an introductory webinar to provide participants with Web3 development tools.
The Writing Phase follows, during which participants share their knowledge by documenting and explaining their solutions in open posts and articles. Lastly, there is the Building Phase, where groups use Web3 to address practical issues.
Everyone is welcome to participate in the hackathon, but teams of up to four people must include at least one woman. Teams will work together to develop web applications that solve actual problems while discovering how Web3 infrastructure can provide benefits and answers. The finalists will present their prizes to the judges.
“We’re thrilled to deliver Web3 potential to African talent through this innovative, collaborative platform,” said DevCareer. “We hope to spark transformative, creative ideas and motivate participants to build inventive Web3 solutions.”
The rules of a hackathon demand willing cooperation and necessary skills. For the four weeks, participants must dedicate a substantial amount of time. Names, emails, phone numbers, and teams must be submitted by November 20th, either at the close of registration or during the Learning Phase.
It is encouraged for participants to use blogs and articles to chronicle their project journey. Teams must use Web3.js for development and offer distinctive solutions that are specific to the needs of their app. Judges must be presented with final projects via video conference calls.In the end, participants can improve their abilities and network with experts by using Web3 to develop applications.
Wider decentralised participation is made possible by platforms like DevCareer and TBD, which make cutting-edge technologies like Web3 accessible throughout Africa. Events like this disperse capabilities to encourage locally driven innovation rather than concentrating knowledge and resources.