Author: Katerina | Encode
Recipient: Encode Club
Category: Contract
Asking Amount: $25k, paid based on a trailing average (7 days) of the $POKT/USD price from the date of payment.
Background
Encode Club
Over the past five years, Encode Club has been at the forefront of building a vibrant educational community for developers, with the mission of helping people progress in their emerging tech careers. We have a proven track record of delivering successful educational programmes (bootcamps, hackathons and more!) in the web3 space. With a wide and diverse community of 100,000 developers, we strive to onboard the next generation of developers, while also helping existing projects get the support they need to raise and therefore increase project retention in your ecosystem. We are committed to encouraging developers to learn, build and advance their careers in emerging tech!
POKT Network x Encode Club
Last year POKT Network joined us as a Silver Sponsor of our Quarterly Bootcamps, intensive 6-week training sessions designed to select and nurture the finest talent from both web2 and web3 backgrounds. These developers are selected through a rigorous application and interview process to delve into the core aspects of Solidity, ZK, and all the bits in between. At the end of the bootcamp we have a dedicated time for workshops by our partners, allowing POKT Network a dedicated slot of 30 minutes to engage with attendees on all things POKT Network.
Through this initiative we raise brand exposure and drive POKT Network’s market positioning while driving developer adoption and retention within the network. We achieved this by educating our community about the practical applications of Pocket technology to allow participants to get a hands-on experience of the tools and services available.
Our approach is data-driven and we’ve observed notable success with Pocket’s involvement in our Bootcamp series, particularly in introducing new developers to the network. We strive not only to sustain this momentum, but to also further enhance it. Additionally, we place great value on the feedback received from participants regarding POKT Network, which serves as a cornerstone for refining our curriculum, ensuring that our collaborative efforts remain impactful and beneficial for all stakeholders involved.
2023 Bootcamp Stats
- 1463 developers engaged across 12+ bootcamps supported (including Solidity, Expert Solidity, ZK) and involvement in the curriculum.
- 65% from Web2, 23% from Web3, 12% students by interview background.
- 45% now employed in Web3 after the programme.
Pre-Proposal: POKT Network x Encode Club 2024 Programming
Our Pre-Proposal post is linked here. After taking feedback we have decided to amend what our 2024 proposal, more details below!
What’s next? Our 2024 Proposal!
For 2024, we’re excited to propose an enhanced partnership with POKT Network, positioning it as the preferred RPC for the bulk of our educational initiatives, our Quarterly Bootcamps. This move not only equips our developers with top-tier RPC services but shines a year-long spotlight on POKT Network’s capabilities. Our plan includes engaging workshops that demonstrate the power of POKT technology to our cohorts, offering them invaluable insights and skills. This partnership will significantly boost POKT Network’s visibility within our community, fostering greater brand recognition and appreciation throughout our extensive educational activities.
Contributors
Anthony | CEO and Co-Founder
Katerina | Bizops Lead
You can find more info about the Encode Club team here!
Budget
Preferred RPC: $25k
Establish POKT Network as a preferred RPC provider for Encode’s educational endeavours (e.g. Bootcamps), showcasing POKT Network’s robust infrastructure to our developer community.
Copyright
Copyright and related rights waived via CC0.