Project Name:
Arbitrum Launchpad India
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Overview
Arbitrum Launchpad India was a multi-stage IRL developer onboarding initiative designed to introduce system-level developers (Rust, C++, Go) to Arbitrum Stylus and convert them into active ecosystem builders.
The program was executed across Eastern and Southern India, focusing on Tier 2/3 developer ecosystems that are typically underrepresented in global Web3 initiatives.
Key Achievements
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9+ workshops across 10 colleges
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2000+ developers reached
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800+ registrations for RollUp Hack’25
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600+ first-time smart contract deployments
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450+ new wallets created
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2 BuildStations (Chennai + Bhubaneswar)
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100+ high-intent builders activated
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30+ teams formed
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30+ project submissions
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3+ high-quality Stylus-based dApps
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Gathered more than 100K+ impressions across socials
Ecosystem Impact
This initiative successfully created a developer funnel for Arbitrum Stylus, converting awareness into real on-chain activity and long-term ecosystem participation.
Unlike one-off events, the program focused on:
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Structured onboarding → hands-on building → mentorship → post-hack retention
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Formation of 2 blockchain clubs for continued engagement
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Direct pipeline into Arbitrum grants and mentorship programs
Impact of Grant Funding
The $11,800 grant enabled us to:
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Execute multi-city IRL activations
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Provide hands-on mentorship and technical guidance
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Build and distribute Stylus learning resources
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Support real project development and hackathon execution
Most importantly, the funding allowed us to prioritize developer experience and conversion over pure marketing, leading to high-quality ecosystem outcomes.
Qualitative Impact & Community Feedback
Key Outcomes
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Strong adoption of Stylus among system-level developers
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High engagement during Buildstations with deep technical discussions
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Participants explored advanced use cases:
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ZK verification systems
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AI agent coordination
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DeFi automation
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Governance tooling
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Testimonials / Feedback (Indicative)
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“This was my first time deploying a smart contract - Stylus made it approachable.”
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“The mentorship helped us go from idea to working prototype in days.”
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“We’re continuing to build and applying for grants.”
We got Feedback after the Workshop Tour ended from the attendees to get an overview of their understanding about Stylus. Below is the link.
Also, we got in Testimonials from Winners of RollUp Hack’25, about their experience on building using Stylus.
1.Team name- CodeSmiths
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZupC08wr28Lo2bYJaeeAjssm0oQ1Pdy9?usp=sharing
2.Team name- Soul Society
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12a3J3aE8QfoGl08ANYkLETn30rXl0YDQ?usp=sharing
3.Team name- FizzBuzz
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1d1ayCGrygG7CTQ5WtNEpFH1340wy7VTj?usp=sharing
3. Social & Content
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Announcement Thread: https://x.com/OdishaDao/status/1964659113927020925?s=20
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Completion Thread: (Insert link)
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Aftermovie: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DS8Ylymkxz6/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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Luma Pages: Odisha DAO · Luma
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Brand Assets: https://www.figma.com/design/seS9kA6X8XdaSwKrD8MkGW
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Workshop Resources (Notion): *
Here below is the link of all the technical Playbook/Doc in form of Notion page & we will share these among students to go through and continue their dev journey on Stylus in Rust, C/C++ & Go post Stylus 101 Workshop as well.*1.Building Smart Contracts in Rust with Arbitrum Stylus
2.Building Smart Contracts in Go with Arbitrum Stylus
3.Building Smart Contracts in C with Arbitrum Stylus
4.Basics of Rust for Smart Contract Developers
https://www.notion.so/Basics-of-Rust-for-Smart-Contract-Developers-284a46056d9f80b89fa2e8ed04bf1d92
4. Financial Summary
Total Grant: $11,800
Allocation Overview
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Personnel & Mentorship → ~45% -
Infrastructure & Venues → ~20% -
Materials & Equipment → ~15% -
Marketing & Outreach → ~10% -
Prize Pool → ~25%
Key Insight
The budget was intentionally optimized for:
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Mentorship and builder activation
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Hands-on learning experiences
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High conversion to real projects
This resulted in high capital efficiency (~$5–6 per developer onboarded).
No major deviations from the planned budget were required.
5. Future Plans & Continued Ecosystem Alignment
We have already created groups with the Winners from the Hackathon(RollUp Hack’25) and are in constant touch with the teams and mentoring them further.
- Next Steps
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Continue mentoring top teams:
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CodeSmiths (Universal-ZKV)
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Soul Society (BlockOPS)
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FizzBuzz (AgentSwarm)
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Support teams in:
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Applying for Arbitrum grants
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Joining Arbitrum Mentorship Program
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Scaling their products
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Long-Term Vision
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Expand the Arbitrum Launchpad model to more regions
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Build persistent campus communities (Arbitrum Clubs)
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Continue onboarding system developers into Stylus
Ecosystem Alignment
We remain committed to:
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Growing Stylus adoption
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Supporting new developer cohorts
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Acting as a regional DevRel and ecosystem partner for Arbitrum in India
6. Additional Remarks
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This initiative proved that Tier 2/3 regions in India are high-potential developer hubs
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Hands-on, mentorship-driven approaches significantly outperform passive learning models
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Stylus adoption improves rapidly when paired with guided onboarding and real project building
Closing Note
Arbitrum Launchpad India was not just an event series, it was a developer ecosystem pipeline.
We’re excited to continue building on this momentum and contribute to Arbitrum’s long-term growth globally.
As a fellow Indian delegate and governance researcher, this kind of ground-level builder program is exactly what the Arbitrum ecosystem needs in India.