Open Campus

EDU Chain Hackathon Semester 2 is in full swing with over 1,000 builders already registered! With a $250K prize pool and tracks like Learn, Play, and DeFi, this is your chance to build impactful dApps and compete on EDU Chain. Registration closes on January 5, 2025—don’t miss this opportunity. Register today - https://lnkd.in/g7ArVQtT

With a $250K prize pool, the EDU Chain Hackathon Semester 2 invites builders to create impactful dApps and shape the future of education. The main tracks for this semester are Learn, Play, and DeFi, with a spotlight on SocialFi and GameFi. Backed by Animoca Brands, TinyTap, NewCampus, Rise In, and HackQuest, the Open Campus DAO is transforming education through blockchain protocols and funding initiatives. Register now - https://lnkd.in/geM-wUVP

With 99.54% approval, Capy Friends has officially been named the flagship collection for the Open Campus ecosystem. From airdrops and staking rewards to exclusive event access, this marks an exciting new chapter for Capy Friends and the Open Campus community. In Capy We Trust. Check the voting results on Snapshot - https://lnkd.in/gtH_UCku

We’ve launched a $1 million grant fund for developers to create DeSci (Decentralized Science) projects on EDU Chain. With barriers like outdated peer review and centralized funding holding science back, DeSci offers a new vision: open, merit-based, and accessible to all. EDU Chain provides the ecosystem needed to bring this vision to life, offering access to our university network, tech infrastructure, and developer community. Ready to build the future of science? Find out how to apply for grant funding on Medium - https://lnkd.in/ggQE3PUp

The Web3 Dev Huddle in Bangkok, co-hosted by Gate Ventures, HackQuest, and KIP Protocol, was an incredible gathering of developers, innovators, and visionaries. From expert talks to Web3 startup showcases, everyone brought great energy to the events, not to mention the bonus of having delicious Thai food. Our very own Shan Han introduced Open Campus and EDU Chain to an engaged audience eager to explore the future of decentralized education. Missed Bangkok? Hackathon Semester 2 registrations are still open! With a $250K prize pool and tracks like Learn, Play, and DeFi, this is your chance to shape the future of decentralized education. Register now - https://lnkd.in/geM-wUVP!

In partnership with Animoca Brands, we joined Capy Friends at Little Zoo Cafe for a capy-filled day. Attendees connected over coffee, met real-life capybaras, and left with exclusive Capy Friends swag. The highlight? The Capy Oracle Ritual. Guests held pieces of melon as our live capybara oracle made its judgment—choosing lucky winners to receive Capy Friends NFTs and surprise gifts! Thanks to everyone who joined—we can’t wait for more Capy Friends meetups around the world.

Will Fan🕊 has submitted OCP-13, proposing to make Capy Friends the flagship NFT collection for Open Campus. Here’s what’s in it for holders: • Airdrops from projects launching on EDU Chain • Staking reward boosts for Capy holders • Exclusive access to Open Campus-sponsored events If you hold EDU tokens, the vote is in your hands to establish Capy Friends as a cornerstone of the Open Campus ecosystem. Voting is live until November 20. Read the proposal and cast your vote here - https://t.co/mv69SmUCOY.

On November 9, Rise In hosted a 36-hour HackerHouse in Bangkok, filled with expert-led workshops, mentorship, and hands-on exploration of the EDU Chain ecosystem. Top projects had a shot at $100K in equity-free funding through the EDU Chain Accelerator Program. Missed Bangkok? Hackathon Semester 2 registrations are still live! With a $250K prize pool and tracks like Learn, Play, and DeFi, this is your chance to shape the future of decentralized education. Register now - https://bit.ly/48qMjCa

The $1.7 trillion student debt crisis impacts over 42 million Americans, and traditional solutions are falling short. Edtech and blockchain are reshaping education financing by creating decentralized, transparent systems that put control back in the hands of students and reduce financial barriers. Will Fan🕊's article is a must-read for anyone invested in the future of equitable, accessible education. Read the full article here - https://bit.ly/4hLY2j1

On November 6, we kicked off EDU Chain Hackathon Semester 2! Backed by Animoca Brands, TinyTap, NewCampus, Rise In, and HackQuest the opening ceremony set the stage with key milestones, resources, and essential dates to guide teams forward. With a $250K prize pool and tracks like Learn, Play, and DeFi, this hackathon is an opportunity for builders to create dApps that drive meaningful innovation in education. There’s still time to join us in shaping the future of on-chain learning. Register now - https://bit.ly/48qMjCa