# Arbitrum Builder Pods - Final Report **URL:** \ **Category:** Domain Allocator Offerings (prev Questbook)\ **Created:** [September 10, 2026, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/arbitrum-builder-pods-final-report/31452 "2026-09-10T14:38:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Davinci314](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/87869e/32.png) [@Davinci314](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/Davinci314)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2026, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/arbitrum-builder-pods-final-report/31452/1 "2026-09-10T14:38:26Z")
# Arbitrum Builder Pods - Final Report ## Acknowledgment We extend our sincere gratitude to the **Arbitrum DAO** , the Arbitrum ecosystem contributors, and all the mentors, faculty coordinators, judges, and community members who supported the Builder Pods program. Their support and encouragement played an important role in helping us establish a growing network of Arbitrum-focused student builders across multiple engineering colleges in India. We are truly thankful for the opportunity to contribute to Arbitrum’s developer ecosystem and to bring more students into hands-on blockchain development. ## About Us [**Lampros DAO**](https://lamprosdao.com/) is an open community of builders and researchers dedicated to strengthening the Arbitrum ecosystem. We focus on developing open-source tools, improving developer experience, and conducting ecosystem research that drives informed, scalable growth within Arbitrum and beyond. ## Executive Summary - **Project Name:** Arbitrum Builder Pods - **Project Website:** [Xcan](https://www.xcan.dev/builder-pods) - **Questbook Application:** [Arbitrum Builder Pods](https://arbitrum.questbook.app/dashboard/?chainId=10&grantId=67d8021646da2f90cc325521&role=community&isRenderingProposalBody=true&proposalId=693a6be296f32ac6ce25376b) - **GitHub:** [GitHub - isha-mistry/xcan-app · GitHub](https://github.com/isha-mistry/xcan-app.git) - **X/Twitter:** [Xcan (@xcan\_arbitrum) / X](https://x.com/xcan_arbitrum) - **YouTube:** [https://www.youtube.com/@xcan\_arbitrum](https://www.youtube.com/@xcan_arbitrum) - **Docs:** Xcan - **Modules:** [https://modules.xcan.dev](https://modules.xcan.dev) Arbitrum Builder Pods is a university-focused builder activation program designed to create a long-term builder base for Arbitrum across engineering colleges in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan in India. The program began with on-campus **Builder Labs** , where students received a hands-on introduction to Ethereum, Arbitrum, Stylus, and Orbit. From each Lab, interested and shortlisted students formed Builder Pods for their respective universities. These Pods were then supported through continued mentorship, project ideation, technical guidance, and showcase opportunities. Xcan was used as a verification and learning medium to track student progress, project completion, and participation transparently. The primary focus of the program remained the creation of active Arbitrum builder communities rather than the platform itself. ## Performance Against KPIs | Milestone | Projected KPIs | Actual Results | | --- | --- | --- | | **Milestone 1** | Conduct 6 on-campus Builder Labs in 6 different colleges and establish 6 active Builder Pods. | Milestone completed successfully. Builder Labs were conducted across the planned colleges and Builder Pods were activated. | | **Milestone 2** | Conduct the next 6 Builder Labs across new colleges, establish 6 more Builder Pods, onboard faculty coordinators, and begin mentorship and project ideation. | Milestone completed successfully. Additional colleges were activated, Builder Pods were established, and mentorship and project ideation were initiated. | | **Milestone 3** | Conduct the final 6 Builder Labs, complete the planned 18 Pods, continue mentorship, and engage Arbitrum ecosystem members for showcase judging. | Milestone completed successfully. The program expanded beyond the original session plan, reaching **21 colleges through 21 sessions** , with continued mentorship and project development. | | **Milestone 4** | Host 3 regional showcase events and distribute the planned prize pool. | Milestone completed successfully. **3 regional showcase events** were conducted, with **20 projects** participating across the showcases and winners selected by ecosystem judges. | | **Milestone 5** | Submit the final DAO-ready impact report including activities, outcomes, verified data, leaderboard/participation analytics, and sustainability information. | Milestone completed successfully with this final report and publicly verifiable project and participation data through Xcan. | ### Colleges & Universities | **Sr. No.** | **College / University** | **City (State)** | | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | Charusat University | Anand (GJ) | | 2 | SVNIT | Surat (GJ) | | 3 | PICT | Pune (MH) | | 4 | IIIT Pune | Pune (MH) | | 5 | MIT-WPU | Pune (MH) | | 6 | COEP Technological University | Pune (MH) | | 7 | PDEU | Gandhinagar (GJ) | | 8 | LDCE | Ahmedabad (GJ) | | 9 | LJIET | Ahmedabad (GJ) | | 10 | LDRP Institute of Technology and Research | Gandhinagar (GJ) | | 11 | MSU | Vadodara (GJ) | | 12 | GMIT | Bhavnagar (GJ) | | 13 | VGEC | Ahmedabad (GJ) | | 14 | FCRIT | Mumbai (MH) | | 15 | Atmiya University | Rajkot (GJ) | | 16 | NIIT University | Neemrana (RJ) | | 17 | DJSCE | Mumbai (MH) | | 18 | LNMIIT | Jaipur (RJ) | ## Actual Results ### Arbitrum Builder Labs and Pods The program exceeded the originally planned college/session scope and successfully conducted **21 sessions across 21 colleges**. | Metric | Result | | --- | --- | | Colleges Activated | **21** | | Students Registered / Reached | **730** | | Builder Sessions Conducted | **21** | | Projects Created | **24** | | Projects Participating in Showcases | **20** | | Regional Showcase Events | **3** | The Builder Labs introduced students to Ethereum, Arbitrum, Stylus, and Orbit through hands-on learning and technical sessions. The Labs were used as the primary activation point for establishing university-level Builder Pods. Following the Labs, students continued working on projects under the Builder Pods initiative, supported by mentorship and community guidance. All project and showcase information can be verified through the Xcan Builder Pods Showcase page: > **[Xcan](https://www.xcan.dev/builder-pods/showcase)** > > Learn. Experience. Build. ## Regional Showcase Events The final phase of the program included three regional showcase events where selected student teams presented their projects. ### Showcase 1 **Date:** 14 August 2026 **Participants:** 31 students **Projects Showcased:** 9 **Judges:** - Abhishek Dubey - Akash Palan - Abhishek Rajput **Winner Details:** 1. **VeriTrace** — $400 [https://verify.dpkvtrading.online/](https://verify.dpkvtrading.online/) 2. **Vault\_bomb** — $300 [https://vault-bomb.vercel.app/](https://vault-bomb.vercel.app/) 3. **Global Trust Layer** — $200 [https://global-trust-layer.vercel.app/](https://global-trust-layer.vercel.app/) 4. **LandLedger** — $100 [https://www.landledger.online/](https://www.landledger.online/) ### Showcase 2 **Date:** 2 September 2026 **Participants:** 12 students **Projects Showcased:** 5 **Judges:** - Abhishek Dubey - Akash Palan **Winner Details:** 1. **LiquidPass** — $400 [https://web-orpin-one-sstsj5s882.vercel.app/](https://web-orpin-one-sstsj5s882.vercel.app/) 2. **ByteSquad** — $300 [https://chainguard-arbitrum.vercel.app/](https://chainguard-arbitrum.vercel.app/) ### Showcase 3 **Date:** 3 September 2026 **Participants:** 12 students **Projects Showcased:** 6 **Judges:** - Abhishek Dubey - Akash Palan **Winner Details:** 1. **ClearSwap** — ₹35,000 [GitHub - Jash-Bohare/ClearSwap · GitHub](https://github.com/Jash-Bohare/ClearSwap) 2. **Bracket** — ₹25,000 [PasskeyGuard — Passkey-Secured Web3 Identity on Arbitrum Stylus](https://akulbanxal.github.io/PasskeyGuard-Stylus/) ## Project & Community Impact The Builder Pods program successfully progressed students from initial blockchain exposure to active project development and public project showcases. Across the program: - **21 colleges** were activated - **1,085+ students** trained across **21 universities** , with **730 students** registering on the XCan platform through the program. - **170+ students** shortlisted for the **Arbitrum Builder Pods** program, with **55 students** participating in the regional showcases. - **35+ teams** formed through the program, with **20 teams** presenting their projects at the regional showcases. - **1,000+ on-chain attestations** achieved throughout the Builder Pods program. - **$2,400+ in prizes** announced for students across the Builder Pods program. ## Verification Program participation, project creation, Builder Pod activity, and showcase information can be publicly verified through the Xcan Builder Pods ecosystem: > **[Xcan](https://www.xcan.dev/builder-pods)** > > Learn. Experience. Build. Showcase-specific project information can be verified through: > **[Xcan](https://www.xcan.dev/builder-pods/showcase)** > > Learn. Experience. Build. The Builder Pods program therefore combines university-level developer activation with publicly verifiable project outcomes, allowing the results of the initiative to be independently reviewed. ## Conclusion Arbitrum Builder Pods successfully established a broader university-level builder network through hands-on Builder Labs, continued Pod-based engagement, project development, mentorship, and regional showcases. The program ultimately expanded to **21 colleges and 21 sessions** , reaching **730 students** , resulting in **24 projects** , with **20 projects participating in three showcase events**. The initiative demonstrates a practical pathway for converting university-level blockchain awareness into sustained developer activity and real project experimentation within the Arbitrum ecosystem. We are grateful to the Arbitrum DAO and the wider ecosystem for supporting this initiative and enabling us to engage the next generation of builders. ## Thank You Thank you for supporting Arbitrum Builder Pods and for helping us contribute to the growth of the Arbitrum developer ecosystem. ---
**Author:** ![Anzus\_GemWallet](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/anzus_gemwallet/32/16624_2.png) [@Anzus\_GemWallet](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/Anzus_GemWallet)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2026, 1:37pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/arbitrum-builder-pods-final-report/31452/2 "2026-09-12T13:37:32Z")
Nice to see students getting their projects in front of the community. Are any of the showcased apps ready for everyday users to try, or are they still early demos?