Arbitrum Governance and Development Initiative - Lampros Labs DAO (Questbook DDA Program Phase 2 Grantee)

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Executive Summary

Lampros Labs DAO is excited to announce the launch of our Arbitrum Governance and Development Initiative in Gujarat, India. This initiative is funded by the Questbook DDA Program in the Arbitrum Education, Community Growth and Events 2.0 Domain. Our initiative aims to conduct educational sessions and workshops in 18 colleges across Gujarat, focusing on Web3 technologies, blockchain development, and Arbitrum governance. We aim to empower over 1,100 students with the skills and knowledge needed to actively participate in Arbitrum’s development ecosystem and governance processes, fostering growth and enhancing decentralized decision-making.

Key Achievements at a Glance

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Acknowledgment

We extend our sincere gratitude and heartfelt thanks to the Arbitrum DAO and Domain allocator @seedlatam team, especially @cattin and @Manugotsuka, for supporting this initiative through the grant program. Their commitment to expanding governance participation and fostering educational growth in Arbitrum has made this initiative possible. This support demonstrates Arbitrum’s dedication to nurturing a well-informed and engaged community that can contribute meaningfully to both the development and governance aspects of the ecosystem.

Who Are We?

Lampros Labs DAO is dedicated to fostering Web3 development talent and cultivating a community of passionate individuals. We focus on the holistic development of Web3 developers, combining technical training with governance education in a supportive environment that values creativity and collaboration.

Some contributions done by Members of Lampros Labs DAO in the Arbitrum Ecosystem -
Lampros Labs DAO | Arbitrum Contributions.

Team Members for this Initiative -
@Euphoria
@Blueweb
@Nyx
@ARDev097
@Jason42

Our Mission

Our mission is to champion open-source breakthroughs, nurture Web3 leaders, and promote decentralized governance principles. We aim to equip students with practical skills and knowledge to build on Arbitrum and actively participate in its governance, fostering a community of engaged blockchain leaders.

Our Vision

Our vision is to become a global nexus for the integration of blockchain technology into everyday life. We strive to create an environment where decentralized solutions empower individuals and communities, paving the way for a more equitable and innovative future.

With this initiative, we envision Gujarat, India becoming a hub for blockchain innovation and governance participation, with a thriving community of developers actively contributing to the Arbitrum ecosystem. By bridging the gap between technical skills and governance understanding, we aim to create a new generation of blockchain experts who will drive and participate in the adoption, development, and decentralized governance of Arbitrum.

Rationale Behind this Initiative

India is set to become the world’s largest developer community, presenting a unique opportunity to integrate developers into Web3, blockchain development, and governance processes, particularly within the Arbitrum ecosystem. Gujarat’s status as an educational hub with numerous engineering colleges offers a strategic advantage for this initiative, allowing us to cultivate a strong base of technically skilled and governance-aware participants.

Initative Objectives:

The overall aim of this Initiative is -

  1. Conduct educational sessions and workshops in 18 colleges across Gujarat, India.
  2. Empower over 1,100 students with practical skills in Web3, blockchain technologies, and Arbitrum development.
  3. Increase understanding of Arbitrum’s governance model and encourage active participation.
  4. Foster engagement in Arbitrum’s governance forums and proposal contributions.
  5. Create a pipeline of skilled developers and informed governance participants for the Arbitrum ecosystem.

Adopted Methodology:

  1. Planning Phase:
    • Establish connections with student committees or faculties.
    • Schedule workshop dates and secure venues.
    • Prepare workshop materials focusing on both development and governance aspects.
  2. Curriculum Development:
    • Design comprehensive sessions covering Ethereum, Layer 2 solutions, smart contract development, Arbitrum, Arbitrum Stylus and Arbitrum governance.
    • Create hands-on coding exercises and governance participation scenarios.
    • Develop resources for continued learning in both technical and governance areas.
  3. Execution Phase:
    • Conduct in-person workshops at each college.
    • Deliver a mix of technical knowledge, practical coding exercises, and governance education.
    • Provide on-site mentorship for both development and governance topics.
  4. Follow-up:
    • Onboard interested students to the Arbitrum and Lampros Labs DAO Discord channel.
    • Offer continuous learning opportunities and support for further participation in Arbitrum governance and development projects.

Community Growth and Impact

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Challenges Faced and Solutions

[Placeholder: This section will be updated with challenges encountered during the sessions and their solutions after all 18 sessions are completed.]

Financial Reporting

[Placeholder: This section will be updated with detailed allocation and utilization of funds after all 18 sessions are completed.]

Future Directions

[Placeholder: This section will be updated with insights and plans for future initiatives based on the outcomes of the current initative after all 18 sessions are completed.]

Appendices

[Placeholder: This section will include the following after all 18 sessions are completed:

  • Workshop Agenda and Curriculum
  • Social Media Posts
  • Workshop Photographs and Media
  • Milestone Reports
  • List of Arbitrum Forum Accounts Created
  • List of Smart Contracts Deployed on Arbitrum Stylus]

We look forward to sharing regular updates on our progress and the impact of this initiative after every session on Arbitrum’s development ecosystem and governance processes. We will use this thread for individual session reports in the comments below.

Thank you for reading this post. We greatly appreciate your feedback or any comments. Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below or reach out to us via DM.

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Sessions 1 & 2 of Arbitrum Governance and Development Initiative at Navrachana University (NU), Vadodara and The Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU), Vadodara.

TL;DR:

We’re excited to report on the successful completion of our first two sessions of the Arbitrum Governance and Development Initiative. These sessions were conducted at Navrachana University, Vadodara on July 19, 2024, and The Maharaja Sayajirao University, Vadodara on July 20, 2024. The workshops focused on introducing students to Web3 technologies, blockchain development, and Arbitrum governance, aligning with our goal to empower students with practical skills and knowledge in the Arbitrum ecosystem.

Rationale Behind this Initiative:

As outlined in our main post, this initiative aims to tap into India’s growing developer community, particularly in Gujarat. By targeting educational hubs in Gujarat, we’re working to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and practical industry skills in blockchain and decentralized governance.

Adopted Methodology:

Our planned curriculum as mentioned in the main post covers Ethereum basics, Arbitrum architecture, Layer 2 solutions, smart contract development using Stylus, and Arbitrum governance. We delivered this through a mix of theoretical presentations and hands-on coding exercises.

To enhance engagement and learning, we implemented the following strategies as well with the planned curriculum:

  1. Technical Cheat Sheet: We developed a comprehensive cheat sheet for students, explaining technical terms and concepts. This resource remains with them post-session, supporting continued learning.
  2. NFT Distribution: We’re providing NFTs on Arbitrum Mainnet to students who complete the full session and workshop, encouraging direct interaction with the Arbitrum ecosystem.
  3. Participation Certificates: All attendees receive certificates recognizing their participation, which they can use for future opportunities.
  4. Interactive Quizzes: We introduced quizzes throughout the sessions with prizes like T-shirts and diaries to maintain engagement and reinforce learning.

Community Growth and Impact:

These initial sessions have shown promising results in terms of student engagement and practical skill development. Here’s a breakdown of our impact so far:

Attendance Report:

  • Navrachana University (NU): 84 students
  • The Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU): 55 students

Attendance Report of Session 1 at NU and Session 2 at MSU.
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Smart Contracts Deployed:
Combining both sessions, 43 students successfully deployed smart contracts using Solidity, and 28 students were able to deploy smart contracts using Stylus.

Arbitrum Forum Accounts Created:
28 students created accounts on the Arbitrum forum and expressed interest in participating in Arbitrum governance after understanding the basics.

We’re also seeing growth in our Lampros Labs DAO community on Twitter and Discord, where we share resources for students to continue learning and building in Web3 and Arbitrum.

Challenges Faced and Solutions:

Challenge: In our first session at Navrachana University, we encountered delays due to students not having Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) installed, which was necessary for the coding portion of our workshop. This consumed valuable time during the session.

Solution: For subsequent sessions, including the one at MSU, we prepared a list of pre-requisites and shared it with student representatives and college contacts in advance. This approach ensured students were better prepared, allowing us to focus more time on deploying contracts and explaining concepts in depth.

Appendices:

Workshop Agenda and Curriculum:

Social Media Posts:

Workshop Photographs and Media:

We appreciate your interest in our initiative. Your feedback and comments are valuable to us. Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below or reach out via DM.

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Sessions 3 & 4 of Arbitrum Governance and Development Initiative at Gyanmanjari Innovative University (GMIT), Bhavnagar, India and Shantilal Shah Engineering College (SSEC), Bhavnagar, India.

TL;DR:

We’re excited to report on the successful completion of our third and fourth sessions of the “Arbitrum Governance and Development Initiative”. These sessions were conducted at Gyanmanjari Innovative University (GMIT), Bhavnagar, India on August 7, 2024, and Shantilal Shah Engineering College (SSEC), Bhavnagar, India on August 8, 2024. The workshops focused on introducing students to Web3 technologies, blockchain development, and building on Arbitrum and Arbitrum governance, aligning with our goal to empower students with practical skills and knowledge in the Arbitrum ecosystem.

Rationale Behind this Initiative:

As outlined in our main post, this initiative aims to tap into India’s growing developer community, particularly in Gujarat. By targeting educational hubs in Gujarat, we’re working to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and practical industry skills in blockchain and decentralized governance.

Adopted Methodology:

As mentioned in the main post, our planned curriculum covers Ethereum basics, Arbitrum architecture, Layer 2 solutions, smart contract development using Stylus, and Arbitrum governance. We delivered this through a mix of theoretical presentations and hands-on coding exercises.

To enhance engagement and learning, we implemented the following strategies as well with the planned curriculum:

  1. Technical Cheat Sheet: We developed a comprehensive cheat sheet for students, explaining technical terms and concepts. This resource remains with them post-session, supporting continued learning.
  2. NFT Distribution: We provide NFTs on Arbitrum Mainnet to students who complete the full session and workshop, encouraging direct interaction with the Arbitrum ecosystem.
  3. Participation Certificates: All attendees receive certificates recognizing their participation, which they can use for future opportunities.
  4. Interactive Quizzes: We introduced quizzes throughout the sessions with prizes like T-shirts and diaries to maintain engagement and reinforce learning.

Community Growth and Impact:

These sessions have shown promising student engagement and practical skill development results. Here’s a breakdown of our impact so far:

Attendance Report:

- Gyanmanjari Innovative University: 124 students
- Shantilal Shah Engineering College: 145 students

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Smart Contracts Deployed:
Combining both sessions, 45 students successfully deployed smart contracts using Solidity and Stylus.

Arbitrum Forum Accounts Created:
48 students created accounts on the Arbitrum forum and expressed interest in participating in Arbitrum governance after understanding the basics.

We’re also seeing growth in our Lampros Labs DAO community on Twitter and Discord, where we share resources for students to continue learning and building in Web3 and Arbitrum.

Challenges Faced and Solutions:

During these initial sessions, we encountered several challenges:

  1. Festive Season Delays: The ongoing festive season in India has led to college holidays, causing coordinators and faculty to request later dates for our sessions. This has resulted in some postponements.
  2. Academic Schedule Conflicts: Some colleges are currently conducting exams or placement processes, which has necessitated rescheduling our sessions. This has put us slightly behind our original timeline.
  3. Technical Issues: We faced internet connectivity problems in some colleges, which led to delays during the sessions and reduced the time available to complete all planned activities.

Solutions:

  1. Flexible Scheduling: We’re working closely with college coordinators to find mutually agreeable dates that don’t conflict with holidays or important academic events.
  2. Timeline Adjustment: We’re revising our overall project timeline to accommodate these delays while ensuring we still meet our objectives.
  3. Technical Preparedness: We’re now conducting pre-session checks of the college’s internet infrastructure and arranging backup connectivity options where possible. We’re also optimizing our content to be less reliant on constant internet access.
  4. Pre-session Requirements: To maximize session time, we’re now providing a list of pre-requisites to students and colleges in advance. This includes software installations and basic concept familiarization, allowing us to focus more on practical applications during the sessions.

These challenges have provided valuable lessons for improving our future sessions, ensuring we can deliver the most effective and impactful workshops possible.

Appendices:

Workshop Agenda and Curriculum:

  • Overall Flow:

    • Comprehensive Sessions Workshops -
      1. Talk Session 1 -
        1. Introduction to Ethereum & Arbitrum
        2. Understanding Layer 2 Scaling Solutions
        3. Arbitrum Architecture
        4. Smart Contract Execution on Arbitrum
      2. Talk Session 2 -
        1. Overview of Arbitrum Governance
        2. Overview of Snapshot
        3. Overview of Tally
        4. Arbitrum DAO
      3. Build Session 1 -
        1. Setting Up the Development Environment
        2. Writing and Deploying Smart Contracts on Arbitrum
        3. Interacting with Rollup Smart Contracts
        4. Best Practices for Optimizing Costs
        5. Selecting a Real-World Use Case
        6. Planning and Designing Your DApp on Arbitrum
        7. Completing the Development of the Chosen DApp
        8. Troubleshooting and Debugging
      4. Build Session 2 -
        1. Advanced Smart Contract Development with Stylus
        2. Introduction to Stylus SDK
        3. Benefits of a Second Virtual Machine
        4. Hands-On with Stylus and Solidity/Rust SDK
        5. Deploying Contracts On-Chain with Stylus
        6. Achieving Interoperability with Multiple Languages

  • Presentation: Arbitrum Governance and Development Initiative

  • GitHub Repositories:

  • Notion Page: Students can access the resources of the session and workshop post-session.

  • Faucet Link (Created by LLDAO Team to distribute Test ETHs to students to deploy smart contracts): Faucet Page by Lampros Labs DAO.

Social Media Posts:

Workshop Photographs and Media:

We appreciate your interest in our initiative. Your feedback and comments are valuable to us. Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below or reach out via DM.

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Sessions 5 & 6 of Arbitrum Governance and Development Initiative at LDRP Institute of Technology and Research (LDRP), Gandhinagar and Bhagwan Mahavir University (BMU), Surat.

TL;DR:

We’re excited to report on the successful completion of our third and fourth sessions of the Arbitrum Governance and Development Initiative. These sessions were conducted at LDRP Institute of Technology and Research (LDRP), Gandhinagar on August 31, 2024, and Bhagwan Mahavir University (BMU), Surat on September 11, 2024. The workshops focused on introducing students to Web3 technologies, blockchain development, and Arbitrum governance, aligning with our goal to empower students with practical skills and knowledge in the Arbitrum ecosystem.

Rationale Behind this Initiative:

As outlined in our main post, this initiative aims to tap into India’s growing developer community, particularly in Gujarat. By targeting educational hubs in Gujarat, we’re working to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and practical industry skills in blockchain and decentralized governance.

Adopted Methodology:

Our planned curriculum as mentioned in the main post covers Ethereum basics, Arbitrum architecture, Layer 2 solutions, smart contract development using Stylus, and Arbitrum governance. We delivered this through a mix of theoretical presentations and hands-on coding exercises.

To enhance engagement and learning, we implemented the following strategies as well with the planned curriculum:

  1. Technical Cheat Sheet: We developed a comprehensive cheat sheet for students, explaining technical terms and concepts. This resource remains with them post-session, supporting continued learning.
  2. NFT Distribution: We’re providing NFTs on Arbitrum Mainnet to students who complete the full session and workshop, encouraging direct interaction with the Arbitrum ecosystem.
  3. Participation Certificates: All attendees receive certificates recognizing their participation, which they can use for future opportunities.
  4. Interactive Quizzes: We introduced quizzes throughout the sessions with prizes like T-shirts and diaries to maintain engagement and reinforce learning.

Community Growth and Impact:

These sessions have shown promising student engagement and practical skill development results. Here’s a breakdown of our impact so far:

Attendance Report:

  • LDRP Institute of Technology and Research: 93 students
  • Bhagwan Mahavir University - 88 students

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Smart Contracts Deployed:
Combining both sessions, 33 students successfully deployed smart contracts using Solidity, and 4 students were able to deploy smart contracts using Stylus.

Arbitrum Forum Accounts Created:
45 students created accounts on the Arbitrum forum and expressed interest in participating in Arbitrum governance after understanding the basics.

We’re also seeing growth in our Lampros Labs DAO community on Twitter and Discord, where we share resources for students to continue learning and building in Web3 and Arbitrum.

Challenges Faced and Solutions:

During these initial sessions, we encountered several challenges:

  1. Festive Season Delays: The ongoing festive season in India has led to college holidays, causing coordinators and faculty to request later dates for our sessions. This has resulted in some postponements.
  2. Academic Schedule Conflicts: Some colleges are currently conducting exams or placement processes, which has necessitated rescheduling our sessions. This has put us slightly behind our original timeline.
  3. Technical Issues: We faced internet connectivity problems in some colleges, which led to delays during the sessions and reduced the time available to complete all planned activities.

Solutions:

  1. Flexible Scheduling: We’re working closely with college coordinators to find mutually agreeable dates that don’t conflict with holidays or important academic events.
  2. Timeline Adjustment: We’re revising our overall project timeline to accommodate these delays while ensuring we still meet our objectives.
  3. Pre-session Requirements: To maximize session time, we’re now providing a list of pre-requisites to students and colleges in advance. This includes software installations and basic concept familiarization, allowing us to focus more on practical applications during the sessions.

These challenges have provided valuable lessons for improving our future sessions, ensuring we can deliver the most effective and impactful workshops possible.

Appendices:

Workshop Agenda and Curriculum:

  • Overall Flow:
    • Comprehensive Sessions Workshops -
      1. Talk Session 1 -
        1. Introduction to Ethereum & Arbitrum
        2. Understanding Layer 2 Scaling Solutions
        3. Arbitrum Architecture
        4. Smart Contract Execution on Arbitrum
      2. Talk Session 2 -
        1. Overview of Arbitrum Governance
        2. Overview of Snapshot
        3. Overview of Tally
        4. Arbitrum DAO
      3. Build Session 1 -
        1. Setting Up the Development Environment
        2. Writing and Deploying Smart Contracts on Arbitrum
        3. Interacting with Rollup Smart Contracts
        4. Best Practices for Optimizing Costs
        5. Selecting a Real-World Use Case
        6. Planning and Designing Your DApp on Arbitrum
        7. Completing the Development of the Chosen DApp
        8. Troubleshooting and Debugging
      4. Build Session 2 -
        1. Advanced Smart Contract Development with Stylus
        2. Introduction to Stylus SDK
        3. Benefits of a Second Virtual Machine
        4. Hands-On with Stylus and Solidity/Rust SDK
        5. Deploying Contracts On-Chain with Stylus
        6. Achieving Interoperability with Multiple Languages
  • Presentation: Arbitrum Governance and Development Initiative
  • GitHub Repositories:
  • Notion Page: Students can access the resources of the session and workshop post-session.
  • Faucet Link (Created by LLDAO Team to distribute Test ETHs to students to deploy smart contracts): Faucet Page by Lampros Labs DAO.

Social Media Posts:

Workshop Photographs and Media:

We appreciate your interest in our initiative. Your feedback and comments are valuable to us. Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below or reach out via DM.

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Sessions 7 & 8 of Arbitrum Governance and Development Initiative at Shree Dhanvantary College of Engineering and Technology (SDET), Surat and Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology (DA-IICT), Gandhinagar.

TL;DR:

We’re excited to report on the successful completion of our third and fourth sessions of the Arbitrum Governance and Development Initiative. These sessions were conducted at Shree Dhanvantary College of Engineering and Technology (SDET), Surat on September 12, 2024, and Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology (DA-IICT), Gandhinagar on September 14, 2024. The workshops focused on introducing students to Web3 technologies, blockchain development, and Arbitrum governance, aligning with our goal to empower students with practical skills and knowledge in the Arbitrum ecosystem.

Rationale Behind this Initiative:

As outlined in our main post, this initiative aims to tap into India’s growing developer community, particularly in Gujarat. By targeting educational hubs in Gujarat, we’re working to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and practical industry skills in blockchain and decentralized governance.

Adopted Methodology:

Our planned curriculum as mentioned in the main post covers Ethereum basics, Arbitrum architecture, Layer 2 solutions, smart contract development using Stylus, and Arbitrum governance. We delivered this through a mix of theoretical presentations and hands-on coding exercises.

To enhance engagement and learning, we implemented the following strategies as well with the planned curriculum:

  1. Technical Cheat Sheet: We developed a comprehensive cheat sheet for students, explaining technical terms and concepts. This resource remains with them post-session, supporting continued learning.
  2. NFT Distribution: We’re providing NFTs on Arbitrum Mainnet to students who complete the full session and workshop, encouraging direct interaction with the Arbitrum ecosystem.
  3. Participation Certificates: All attendees receive certificates recognizing their participation, which they can use for future opportunities.
  4. Interactive Quizzes: We introduced quizzes throughout the sessions with prizes like T-shirts and diaries to maintain engagement and reinforce learning.

Community Growth and Impact:

These sessions have shown promising student engagement and practical skill development results. Here’s a breakdown of our impact so far:

Attendance Report:

  • Shree Dhanvantary College of Engineering and Technology: 57 students
  • Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology: 44 students

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Smart Contracts Deployed:
Combining both sessions, 34 students successfully deployed smart contracts using Solidity and Stylus.

Arbitrum Forum Accounts Created:
46 students created accounts on the Arbitrum forum and expressed interest in participating in Arbitrum governance after understanding the basics.

We’re also seeing growth in our Lampros Labs DAO community on Twitter and Discord, where we share resources for students to continue learning and building in Web3 and Arbitrum.

Challenges Faced and Solutions:

During these initial sessions, we encountered several challenges:

  1. Festive Season Delays: The ongoing festive season in India has led to college holidays, causing coordinators and faculty to request later dates for our sessions. This has resulted in some postponements.
  2. Academic Schedule Conflicts: Some colleges are currently conducting exams or placement processes, which has necessitated rescheduling our sessions. This has put us slightly behind our original timeline.
  3. Technical Issues: We faced internet connectivity problems in some colleges, which led to delays during the sessions and reduced the time available to complete all planned activities.

Solutions:

  1. Flexible Scheduling: We’re working closely with college coordinators to find mutually agreeable dates that don’t conflict with holidays or important academic events.
  2. Timeline Adjustment: We’re revising our overall project timeline to accommodate these delays while ensuring we still meet our objectives.
  3. Pre-session Requirements: To maximize session time, we’re now providing a list of pre-requisites to students and colleges in advance. This includes software installations and basic concept familiarization, allowing us to focus more on practical applications during the sessions.

These challenges have provided valuable lessons for improving our future sessions, ensuring we can deliver the most effective and impactful workshops possible.

Appendices:

Workshop Agenda and Curriculum:

  • Overall Flow:
    • Comprehensive Sessions Workshops -
      1. Talk Session 1 -
        1. Introduction to Ethereum & Arbitrum
        2. Understanding Layer 2 Scaling Solutions
        3. Arbitrum Architecture
        4. Smart Contract Execution on Arbitrum
      2. Talk Session 2 -
        1. Overview of Arbitrum Governance
        2. Overview of Snapshot
        3. Overview of Tally
        4. Arbitrum DAO
      3. Build Session 1 -
        1. Setting Up the Development Environment
        2. Writing and Deploying Smart Contracts on Arbitrum
        3. Interacting with Rollup Smart Contracts
        4. Best Practices for Optimizing Costs
        5. Selecting a Real-World Use Case
        6. Planning and Designing Your DApp on Arbitrum
        7. Completing the Development of the Chosen DApp
        8. Troubleshooting and Debugging
      4. Build Session 2 -
        1. Advanced Smart Contract Development with Stylus
        2. Introduction to Stylus SDK
        3. Benefits of a Second Virtual Machine
        4. Hands-On with Stylus and Solidity/Rust SDK
        5. Deploying Contracts On-Chain with Stylus
        6. Achieving Interoperability with Multiple Languages
  • Presentation: Arbitrum Governance and Development Initiative
  • GitHub Repositories:
  • Notion Page: Students can access the resources of the session and workshop post-session.
  • Faucet Link (Created by LLDAO Team to distribute Test ETHs to students to deploy smart contracts): Faucet Page by Lampros Labs DAO.

Social Media Posts:

Workshop Photographs and Media:

We appreciate your interest in our initiative. Your feedback and comments are valuable to us. Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below or reach out via DM.

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Sessions 9 & 10 of Arbitrum Governance and Development Initiative at Government Engineering College (GEC), Modasa and G H Patel College of Engineering and Technology (GCET), Anand.

TL;DR:

We’re excited to report on the successful completion of our third and fourth sessions of the Arbitrum Governance and Development Initiative. These sessions were conducted at Government Engineering College (GEC), Modasa on October 1, 2024, and G H Patel College of Engineering and Technology (GCET), Anand on October 4, 2024. The workshops focused on introducing students to Web3 technologies, blockchain development, and Arbitrum governance, aligning with our goal to empower students with practical skills and knowledge in the Arbitrum ecosystem.

Rationale Behind this Initiative:

As outlined in our main post, this initiative aims to tap into India’s growing developer community, particularly in Gujarat. By targeting educational hubs in Gujarat, we’re working to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and practical industry skills in blockchain and decentralized governance.

Adopted Methodology:

Our planned curriculum as mentioned in the main post covers Ethereum basics, Arbitrum architecture, Layer 2 solutions, smart contract development using Stylus, and Arbitrum governance. We delivered this through a mix of theoretical presentations and hands-on coding exercises.

To enhance engagement and learning, we implemented the following strategies as well with the planned curriculum:

  1. Technical Cheat Sheet: We developed a comprehensive cheat sheet for students, explaining technical terms and concepts. This resource remains with them post-session, supporting continued learning.
  2. NFT Distribution: We’re providing NFTs on Arbitrum Mainnet to students who complete the full session and workshop, encouraging direct interaction with the Arbitrum ecosystem.
  3. Participation Certificates: All attendees receive certificates recognizing their participation, which they can use for future opportunities.
  4. Interactive Quizzes: We introduced quizzes throughout the sessions with prizes like T-shirts and diaries to maintain engagement and reinforce learning.

Community Growth and Impact:

These sessions have shown promising student engagement and practical skill development results. Here’s a breakdown of our impact so far:

Attendance Report:

  • Government Engineering College: 65 students
  • G H Patel College of Engineering and Technology: 105 students

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Smart Contracts Deployed:
Combining both sessions, 38 students successfully deployed smart contracts using Solidity and Stylus.

Arbitrum Forum Accounts Created:
54 students created accounts on the Arbitrum forum and expressed interest in participating in Arbitrum governance after understanding the basics.

We’re also seeing growth in our Lampros Labs DAO community on Twitter and Discord, where we share resources for students to continue learning and building in Web3 and Arbitrum.

Challenges Faced and Solutions:

During these initial sessions, we encountered several challenges:

  1. Festive Season Delays: The ongoing festive season in India has led to college holidays, causing coordinators and faculty to request later dates for our sessions. This has resulted in some postponements.
  2. Academic Schedule Conflicts: Some colleges are currently conducting exams or placement processes, which has necessitated rescheduling our sessions. This has put us slightly behind our original timeline.
  3. Technical Issues: We faced internet connectivity problems in some colleges, which led to delays during the sessions and reduced the time available to complete all planned activities.

Solutions:

  1. Flexible Scheduling: We’re working closely with college coordinators to find mutually agreeable dates that don’t conflict with holidays or important academic events.
  2. Timeline Adjustment: We’re revising our overall project timeline to accommodate these delays while ensuring we still meet our objectives.
  3. Pre-session Requirements: To maximize session time, we’re now providing a list of pre-requisites to students and colleges in advance. This includes software installations and basic concept familiarization, allowing us to focus more on practical applications during the sessions.

These challenges have provided valuable lessons for improving our future sessions, ensuring we can deliver the most effective and impactful workshops possible.

Appendices:

Workshop Agenda and Curriculum:

  • Overall Flow:
    • Comprehensive Sessions Workshops -
      1. Talk Session 1 -
        1. Introduction to Ethereum & Arbitrum
        2. Understanding Layer 2 Scaling Solutions
        3. Arbitrum Architecture
        4. Smart Contract Execution on Arbitrum
      2. Talk Session 2 -
        1. Overview of Arbitrum Governance
        2. Overview of Snapshot
        3. Overview of Tally
        4. Arbitrum DAO
      3. Build Session 1 -
        1. Setting Up the Development Environment
        2. Writing and Deploying Smart Contracts on Arbitrum
        3. Interacting with Rollup Smart Contracts
        4. Best Practices for Optimizing Costs
        5. Selecting a Real-World Use Case
        6. Planning and Designing Your DApp on Arbitrum
        7. Completing the Development of the Chosen DApp
        8. Troubleshooting and Debugging
      4. Build Session 2 -
        1. Advanced Smart Contract Development with Stylus
        2. Introduction to Stylus SDK
        3. Benefits of a Second Virtual Machine
        4. Hands-On with Stylus and Solidity/Rust SDK
        5. Deploying Contracts On-Chain with Stylus
        6. Achieving Interoperability with Multiple Languages
  • Presentation: Arbitrum Governance and Development Initiative
  • GitHub Repositories:
  • Notion Page: Students can access the resources of the session and workshop post-session.
  • Faucet Link (Created by LLDAO Team to distribute Test ETHs to students to deploy smart contracts): Faucet Page by Lampros Labs DAO.

Social Media Posts:

Workshop Photographs and Media:

We appreciate your interest in our initiative. Your feedback and comments are valuable to us. Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below or reach out via DM.

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Sessions 11 & 12 of Arbitrum Governance and Development Initiative at Vishwakarma Government Engineering College (VGEC), Ahmedabad and RK University (RKU), Rajkot.

TL;DR:

We’re excited to report on the successful completion of our third and fourth sessions of the Arbitrum Governance and Development Initiative. These sessions were conducted at Vishwakarma Government Engineering College (VGEC), Modasa on October 8, 2024, and RK University (RKU), Rajkot on October 11, 2024. The workshops focused on introducing students to Web3 technologies, blockchain development, and Arbitrum governance, aligning with our goal to empower students with practical skills and knowledge in the Arbitrum ecosystem.

Rationale Behind this Initiative:

As outlined in our main post, this initiative aims to tap into India’s growing developer community, particularly in Gujarat. By targeting educational hubs in Gujarat, we’re working to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and practical industry skills in blockchain and decentralized governance.

Adopted Methodology:

Our planned curriculum as mentioned in the main post covers Ethereum basics, Arbitrum architecture, Layer 2 solutions, smart contract development using Stylus, and Arbitrum governance. We delivered this through a mix of theoretical presentations and hands-on coding exercises.

To enhance engagement and learning, we implemented the following strategies as well with the planned curriculum:

  1. Technical Cheat Sheet: We developed a comprehensive cheat sheet for students, explaining technical terms and concepts. This resource remains with them post-session, supporting continued learning.
  2. NFT Distribution: We’re providing NFTs on Arbitrum Mainnet to students who complete the full session and workshop, encouraging direct interaction with the Arbitrum ecosystem.
  3. Participation Certificates: All attendees receive certificates recognizing their participation, which they can use for future opportunities.
  4. Interactive Quizzes: We introduced quizzes throughout the sessions with prizes like T-shirts and diaries to maintain engagement and reinforce learning.

Community Growth and Impact:

These sessions have shown promising student engagement and practical skill development results. Here’s a breakdown of our impact so far:

Attendance Report:

  • Vishwakarma Government Engineering College: 45 students
  • RK University: 126 students

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Smart Contracts Deployed:
Combining both sessions, 78 students successfully deployed smart contracts using Solidity and Stylus.

Arbitrum Forum Accounts Created:
After understanding the basics, 82 students created accounts on the Arbitrum forum and expressed interest in participating in Arbitrum governance.

We’re also seeing growth in our Lampros Labs DAO community on Twitter and Discord, where we share resources for students to continue learning and building in Web3 and Arbitrum.

Challenges Faced and Solutions:

During these initial sessions, we encountered several challenges:

  1. Festive Season Delays: The ongoing festive season in India has led to college holidays, causing coordinators and faculty to request later dates for our sessions. This has resulted in some postponements.
  2. Academic Schedule Conflicts: Some colleges are currently conducting exams or placement processes, which has necessitated rescheduling our sessions. This has put us slightly behind our original timeline.
  3. Technical Issues: We faced internet connectivity problems in some colleges, which led to delays during the sessions and reduced the time available to complete all planned activities.

Solutions:

  1. Flexible Scheduling: We’re working closely with college coordinators to find mutually agreeable dates that don’t conflict with holidays or important academic events.
  2. Timeline Adjustment: We’re revising our overall project timeline to accommodate these delays while ensuring we still meet our objectives.
  3. Pre-session Requirements: To maximize session time, we’re now providing a list of pre-requisites to students and colleges in advance. This includes software installations and basic concept familiarization, allowing us to focus more on practical applications during the sessions.

These challenges have provided valuable lessons for improving our future sessions, ensuring we can deliver the most effective and impactful workshops possible.

Appendices:

Workshop Agenda and Curriculum:

  • Overall Flow:
    • Comprehensive Sessions Workshops -
      1. Talk Session 1 -
        1. Introduction to Ethereum & Arbitrum
        2. Understanding Layer 2 Scaling Solutions
        3. Arbitrum Architecture
        4. Smart Contract Execution on Arbitrum
      2. Talk Session 2 -
        1. Overview of Arbitrum Governance
        2. Overview of Snapshot
        3. Overview of Tally
        4. Arbitrum DAO
      3. Build Session 1 -
        1. Setting Up the Development Environment
        2. Writing and Deploying Smart Contracts on Arbitrum
        3. Interacting with Rollup Smart Contracts
        4. Best Practices for Optimizing Costs
        5. Selecting a Real-World Use Case
        6. Planning and Designing Your DApp on Arbitrum
        7. Completing the Development of the Chosen DApp
        8. Troubleshooting and Debugging
      4. Build Session 2 -
        1. Advanced Smart Contract Development with Stylus
        2. Introduction to Stylus SDK
        3. Benefits of a Second Virtual Machine
        4. Hands-On with Stylus and Solidity/Rust SDK
        5. Deploying Contracts On-Chain with Stylus
        6. Achieving Interoperability with Multiple Languages
  • Presentation: Arbitrum Governance and Development Initiative
  • GitHub Repositories:
  • Notion Page: Students can access the resources of the session and workshop post-session.
  • Faucet Link (Created by LLDAO Team to distribute Test ETHs to students to deploy smart contracts): Faucet Page by Lampros Labs DAO.

Social Media Posts:

Workshop Photographs and Media:

We appreciate your interest in our initiative. Your feedback and comments are valuable to us. Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below or reach out via DM.

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Sessions 13 & 14 of Arbitrum Governance and Development Initiative at Gandhinagar Institute of Technology (GIT), Gandhinagar and SKIPS University (SU), Ahmedabad.

TL;DR:

We’re excited to report on the successful completion of our third and fourth sessions of the Arbitrum Governance and Development Initiative. These sessions were conducted at Gandhinagar Institute of Technology (GIT), Gandhinagar on October 22, 2024, and SKIPS University (SU), Ahmedabad on October 23, 2024. The workshops focused on introducing students to Web3 technologies, blockchain development, and Arbitrum governance, aligning with our goal to empower students with practical skills and knowledge in the Arbitrum ecosystem.

Rationale Behind this Initiative:

As outlined in our main post, this initiative aims to tap into India’s growing developer community, particularly in Gujarat. By targeting educational hubs in Gujarat, we’re working to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and practical industry skills in blockchain and decentralized governance.

Adopted Methodology:

Our planned curriculum as mentioned in the main post covers Ethereum basics, Arbitrum architecture, Layer 2 solutions, smart contract development using Stylus, and Arbitrum governance. We delivered this through a mix of theoretical presentations and hands-on coding exercises.

To enhance engagement and learning, we implemented the following strategies as well with the planned curriculum:

  1. Technical Cheat Sheet: We developed a comprehensive cheat sheet for students, explaining technical terms and concepts. This resource remains with them post-session, supporting continued learning.
  2. NFT Distribution: We’re providing NFTs on Arbitrum Mainnet to students who complete the full session and workshop, encouraging direct interaction with the Arbitrum ecosystem.
  3. Participation Certificates: All attendees receive certificates recognizing their participation, which they can use for future opportunities.
  4. Interactive Quizzes: We introduced quizzes throughout the sessions with prizes like T-shirts and diaries to maintain engagement and reinforce learning.

Community Growth and Impact:

These sessions have shown promising student engagement and practical skill development results. Here’s a breakdown of our impact so far:

Attendance Report:

  • Gandhinagar Institute of Technology: 32 students
  • SKIPS University: 66 students

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Smart Contracts Deployed:
Combining both sessions, 54 students successfully deployed smart contracts using Solidity and Stylus.

Arbitrum Forum Accounts Created:
63 students created accounts on the Arbitrum forum and expressed interest in participating in Arbitrum governance after understanding the basics.

We’re also seeing growth in our Lampros Labs DAO community on Twitter and Discord, where we share resources for students to continue learning and building in Web3 and Arbitrum.

Challenges Faced and Solutions:

During these initial sessions, we encountered several challenges:

  1. Festive Season Delays: The ongoing festive season in India has led to college holidays, causing coordinators and faculty to request later dates for our sessions. This has resulted in some postponements.
  2. Academic Schedule Conflicts: Some colleges are currently conducting exams or placement processes, which has necessitated rescheduling our sessions. This has put us slightly behind our original timeline.

Solutions:

  1. Flexible Scheduling: We’re working closely with college coordinators to find mutually agreeable dates that don’t conflict with holidays or important academic events.
  2. Timeline Adjustment: We’re revising our overall project timeline to accommodate these delays while ensuring we still meet our objectives.

These challenges have provided valuable lessons for improving our future sessions, ensuring we can deliver the most effective and impactful workshops possible.

Appendices:

Workshop Agenda and Curriculum:

  • Overall Flow:
    • Comprehensive Sessions Workshops -
      1. Talk Session 1 -
        1. Introduction to Ethereum & Arbitrum
        2. Understanding Layer 2 Scaling Solutions
        3. Arbitrum Architecture
        4. Smart Contract Execution on Arbitrum
      2. Talk Session 2 -
        1. Overview of Arbitrum Governance
        2. Overview of Snapshot
        3. Overview of Tally
        4. Arbitrum DAO
      3. Build Session 1 -
        1. Setting Up the Development Environment
        2. Writing and Deploying Smart Contracts on Arbitrum
        3. Interacting with Rollup Smart Contracts
        4. Best Practices for Optimizing Costs
        5. Selecting a Real-World Use Case
        6. Planning and Designing Your DApp on Arbitrum
        7. Completing the Development of the Chosen DApp
        8. Troubleshooting and Debugging
      4. Build Session 2 -
        1. Advanced Smart Contract Development with Stylus
        2. Introduction to Stylus SDK
        3. Benefits of a Second Virtual Machine
        4. Hands-On with Stylus and Solidity/Rust SDK
        5. Deploying Contracts On-Chain with Stylus
        6. Achieving Interoperability with Multiple Languages
  • Presentation: Arbitrum Governance and Development Initiative
  • GitHub Repositories:
  • Notion Page: Students can access the resources of the session and workshop post-session.
  • Faucet Link (Created by LLDAO Team to distribute Test ETHs to students to deploy smart contracts): Faucet Page by Lampros Labs DAO.

Social Media Posts:

Workshop Photographs and Media:

We appreciate your interest in our initiative. Your feedback and comments are valuable to us. Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below or reach out via DM.

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