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ETHPanda Young Hacker Odyssey Plan
Background
Devcon is a significant annual conference for Ethereum, featuring a four-day developer event held at a large venue.
Date: November 12 - 15
Website: Devcon 2024
ETHGlobal is one of the leading Ethereum hackathon series worldwide, bringing together developers, entrepreneurs, and innovators to advance blockchain technology.
Date: November 15 - 17
Website: https://ethglobal.com/
ETHPanda aims to help more young Chinese-speaking developers participate in international events and hackathons, connecting them with other outstanding young talents. The upcoming Devcon and ETHGlobal in Thailand present a perfect and essential opportunity for this goal.
However, due to language, cultural, and financial barriers, some young hackers may face difficulties in attending. Therefore, we have launched the ETHPanda Youth Hacker Voyage Program.
Organizers: Bruce, Lauran, Rae
ETHPanda Youth Hacker Voyage Program
ETHPanda will provide support to help young hackers participate in a series of Web3 -related events, including Devcon and ETHGlobal.
- Flight Sponsorship: We will reimburse flight tickets to reduce the financial burden on young hackers.
- Group Action: Participants will attend relevant conferences, hackathons, and discussions together, led by experienced hackers, ensuring no one feels overwhelmed.
- Hackathon Participation: Teams will be formed under the guidance of experienced hackathon leaders to participate in the competition and win awards.
- Networking: Engage and socialize with young hackers from different countries, building friendships and making new connections.
We plan to raise a minimum of 5000U to launch this program, primarily for flight reimbursements. Based on our estimates, round-trip tickets from Shanghai to Bangkok in November are around 280U , while Chiang Mai to Bangkok round-trip tickets are around 80U . Therefore, we will set a reimbursement limit of 300U per person for non-Thailand hackers and 100U per person for Chiang Mai hackers.
Applicants will cover their ticket expenses upfront and get reimbursed after submitting their ticket receipts for verification.
The minimum budget of 5000U will support more than 20 young hackers to travel to Thailand, participate in cutting-edge technology events, and engage in international exchanges! We aim to raise more funds to support additional participants.
Application Process
Fill in the form to apply for the program: https://forms.gle/Lwg3YtXbk7xDvzXJ9
We will select and announce applicants weekly on a rolling basis. First come, first served.
Selection Criteria:
- Limited to Ethereum ecosystem developers.
- Priority for ETHGlobal hackathon applicants (+ 10 points).
- Chinese speakers prioritized (+ 10 points), but applications are open to all.
- Applicants with development and open-source project experience prioritized (+ 5 points for basic experience, + 10 points for advanced experience).
- Priority for members of developer-focused Popup Cities such as Invisible Garden, MegaZu, EdgeCity, and Shanhaiwoo (+ 10 points).
- Strong recommendations from sponsors earn + 10 points, with sponsorship amount determining 1 - 3 recommendation spots.
- Preference for younger applicants (< 28 years old, + 10 points, < 25 years old + 15 points) and students (+ 5 points).
- Priority for those who have never attended similar conferences (+ 5 points).
We will strive to score based on objective data, but final interpretation rests with the program’s organizing team.
Grantee Obligations:
- Event Participation: Grantees must actively participate in ETHPanda and sponsor-related events during Devcon and ETHGlobal.
- Sharing Experiences: After the events, grantees must share their experiences, insights, and outcomes on social media or within the community, and thank the sponsors.
- Social Media Interaction: Grantees must engage with ETHPanda on social media and support promotional activities.
- (Optional) Join the ETHPanda Builders List.
Event Content
- ETHPanda Meet-up: A casual networking event before the main Devcon activities and hackathons to help participants connect in advance.
- Hackathon Participation Guidance: Experienced hackathon leaders and mentors will share project guidance with participants to help them succeed in the competition.
- Side Events: Participate together in exciting side events.
- Accommodation Coordination: ETHPanda can assist participants by recommending accommodations such as Hacker House, CypherHouse, etc.
Sponsor Recruitment
We are seeking small and medium-sized donors to help make this program a reality. You can choose sponsorship levels of 500U, 1000U, or 2000U.
- Sponsorship method: Direct transfer of USDC/USDT to the ETHPanda community treasury at eth: 0x0c7A764bB8473E13F285Cc012CdAe040e2a07125 (Ethereum Mainnet). If you would like to make your sponsorship public, you can reply with your transaction receipt and leave a message with your introduction or Twitter handle to boost your reputation. If you prefer to stay anonymous, you can privately message Bruce for record-keeping.
Sponsor Benefits:
- 500U : Display of sponsor’s logo or name, acknowledgment in PR campaigns and Grantee community groups.
- 1000U : Priority display of sponsor’s logo or name, promotion of side events, and assistance in recommending and connecting with outstanding young talents.
- 2000U : Maximum priority display of sponsor’s logo or name, includes all benefits from previous tiers, and offers customizable services based on specific needs.
For sponsorship inquiries, contact via Telegram: @brucexu_eth.
For more event details and questions, join the ETHPanda community: @ETHPandaOrg.
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