Ethereum Build Camp

Virtual bootcamp for the next wave of Ethereum builders

Learn the stack.Build onchain.Ship with people.

Ethereum Build Camp is a seven-day online bootcamp for curious builders who want to go from first wallet interaction to demo day momentum in one focused week.

Dates4 July - 10 July 2026

FormatFully virtual

OutcomeFrom first wallet to first dApp

TalksWorkshopsMentorshipBuildathonDemo DayEthereum culture

7 days

Structured learning from foundations to shipping

3 beats daily

Education, hands-on practice, and community connection

1 clear path

Learn, build, and present an Ethereum project by the end

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

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

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

6 July 2026

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 4

7 July 2026

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 5

8 July 2026

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.

Day 6 & 7

9th & 10th July 2026

Mentorship & Shipping Day

• Office hours with mentors and technical debugging support
• UI and UX reviews, contract feedback, and pitch iteration
• A mini session on shipping fast without overengineering

Focused support designed to move projects into demo shape.

Outcome: Projects move from idea to demo-ready.

Day 7

11th July 2026

Demo Day + Community Meetup with Road to Devcon

• Final demos, winner announcement and builder networking
• Road to Devcon discussion and future Ethereum opportunities
• Optional hybrid meetup stream for standout projects

A finale that rewards shipping and keeps the community moving.

Outcome: Projects are showcased publicly and connections deepen.

Buildathon tracks

Choose a direction, then build something people can feel.

DeFiAI x EthereumConsumer cryptoInfra toolingPublic goodsOnchain social

The format is intentionally broad enough for experimentation and focused enough to keep teams moving toward an MVP by demo day.

Community energy

More than sessions.
The camp should feel alive.

Meme challenge

Best beginner project

Best AI x Ethereum build

Build-in-public challenge

Daily check-ins

Daily structure

1 educational session

1 hands-on workshop

1 networking or community activity

Suggested CTA

Learn. Build. Ship on Ethereum.

This concept is built for the same people who love ETHGlobal, Devcon, and builder-first ecosystems: beginners who want to move fast, make things, and meet others doing the same.

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