<h1>🟪 Brief</h1><p><br></p><p><a href="https://app.banklessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Bankless Academy</strong></a><strong> is an interactive, free-to-access, web3 education platform, providing the essential tools and knowledge needed to “go bankless”. </strong>Through its multilingual onchain user journey, internet citizens develop ownership over their digital world 🧑🏻‍🚀 🚀</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmYeYhWH4fNfHYenSDsVMR6MWe5kaji45btdp4NZR82oaT" style="display: block; margin: auto;" width="496"></p><p><br></p><p>Our platform takes a hands-on approach to Ethereum education, pairing theory with practice. We believe that to understand web3, you must use it. Our blend of interactive content, knowledge checks, and practical onchain quests make navigating the blockchain multiverse easy and engaging.</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmYzvbgGUxiYWoWePzUTzyeYL6DbRNqoxEwY384DCdKSvx" style="display: block; margin: auto;" width="505"></p><p><br></p><p>The project continues to pioneer #antisybil efforts as one of the <a href="https://www.gitcoin.co/blog/bankless-academy-a-gitcoin-passport-case-study" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">first education platforms to integrate Passport</a> - preserving the legitimacy of real end-user education.</p><p><br></p><p>Currently, our learning journey covers <a href="https://app.banklessacademy.com/lessons" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">22 crucial topics</a>, including:</p><p><br></p><ul><li><a href="https://app.banklessacademy.com/lessons/ethereum-basics" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ethereum Basics</a> — <em>latest launch</em> 🚀</li><li><a href="https://app.banklessacademy.com/lessons/bitcoin-basics" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bitcoin Basics</a> — in 7 languages</li><li><a href="https://app.banklessacademy.com/lessons/wallet-basics" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wallet Basics</a></li><li><a href="https://app.banklessacademy.com/lessons/web3-security" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Web3 Security</a></li><li><a href="https://app.banklessacademy.com/lessons/layer-2-blockchains" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Layer 2 Blockchains</a></li><li><a href="https://app.banklessacademy.com/lessons/managing-token-allowances" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Managing Token Allowances</a></li><li><a href="https://app.banklessacademy.com/lessons/staking-on-ethereum" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Staking on Ethereum</a></li><li><a href="https://app.banklessacademy.com/lessons/optimism-governance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Optimism Governance</a> — in 6 languages</li><li><a href="https://app.banklessacademy.com/lessons/gitcoin-2.0-essentials" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gitcoin 2.0 Essentials</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmQmfo1mdf8cyBR9E292956vgG4ScWj8aDDCvLf9eZAJUH" style="display: block; margin: auto;" width="559"></p><p><br></p><p>With your support during this Giveth round, Bankless Academy continues to provide free web3 education for all, digitally and IRL.</p><p><br></p><h1>Highlights</h1><h2>Onchain Credentials Milestone 🚩</h2><p>By the end of 2024 a total of <a href="https://dune.com/didierkrux/bankless-academy-badges" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">23,074 onchain certifications have been minted</a> and delivered to students.</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmQwCAiv6RXCHKccLjXKvcv1XSkPpxAdbVCUtzep8nEcSa" style="display: block; margin: auto;" width="496"></p><h2><br></h2><h2>Upgrades to the Explorer Profile</h2><p>The upgraded Explorer Profile showcases your onchain actions through learning, knowledge-sharing, and support for public goods in the Ethereum ecosystem. Our goal is to reflect your positive impact in Web3 🌟 in a transparent, decentralized and immutable way thanks to blockchain technology.</p><p><br></p><p>Improvements include:</p><p><br></p><p>🧑‍🚀 Building Your Onchain Resume</p><p>🤝 Introducing Communities</p><p>🎓 Referrals: Learner to Mentor</p><p>🥇 Achievements: Track Your Impact</p><p><br></p><p>Read our full update <a href="https://mirror.xyz/banklessacademy.eth/rN6HTN6oxLD6jK_02HaE406LhPsZYkVYo5q7ZhqaE3g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> and check your own <a href="https://app.banklessacademy.com/explorer/my-profile" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Explorer Profile</a> too!</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmUkWCzuARZx9AEEat4MZmiN9qkjBRrHqTQqep3zbZT7XE" style="display: block; margin: auto;" width="462"></p><p><br></p><h2>Bankless Academy Onboarding Booths</h2><p>We’ve provided an starting point for explorers attending diverse Ethereum events for the first time. Activations include diverse onboarding and information booths at <a href="https://x.com/BanklessAcademy/status/1811455220943069397" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Regen Village</a> during ETHCC Brussels, <a href="https://x.com/BanklessAcademy/status/1834263102474383792" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NapulETH</a> in the city of Naples and lastly during September at <a href="https://x.com/BanklessAcademy/status/1839275986799452523" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ETH Milan.</a></p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmSKfQFTJNpRP48jLR3sEqHgrjwtNRd41BtAwA8sRdUk2V" style="display: block; margin: auto;" width="412"><img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmcdFjT2VxVobiW87VjsWfn2zafMoFFxtkHdDNrcCshTWM" style="display: block; margin: auto;" width="435"></p><p><img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmbGQJWZLE76UnNKYnQGRn6VzoSxCkAmnDDDs6jNSLPHEq" style="display: block; margin: auto;" width="424"></p><p><br></p><h2>Blockchain Club Partnerships & Supporting Digital Communities</h2><p>Texas Tech’s student blockchain club, the <a href="https://www.notion.so/GG22-570e4e9295844dffaacdb1692f5b366f?pvs=21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Web3 Acceleration Association</a>, has officially integrated Bankless Academy as their educational partner, marking the second university club to utilize the dApp in their learning journey. In October, we will also conduct an online onboarding session for the <a href="https://www.notion.so/GG22-570e4e9295844dffaacdb1692f5b366f?pvs=21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hi Boat Explorers community in Nigeria</a>. This session is part of a three-month program that will cover the complete Essentials and Level 1 curriculum of Bankless Academy through mentorship and asynchronous learning.</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmbiyRBjfDxrngzXxjZexmzum9vRLoEeNyfHdTBRA8rmsM" style="display: block; margin: auto;" width="355">. <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmcXGwJ4ArRhuYJfqjPMwyhpVdaFdegjwW8E7SWF7Sq8dG" style="display: block; margin: auto; cursor: nwse-resize;" width="358"></p><h2><br></h2><h2>What's next for Bankless Academy?</h2><ul><li>More in-person workshops at upcoming Ethereum events</li><li>Integration with university and blockchain clubs in Europe, US, Africa, LATAM coming soon</li><li>Research & development efforts with high focus during Q1 & Q2 2025 regarding innovation, and improvement of the product and its processes.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Your support enables Bankless Academy contributors to continue fulfilling the project’s mission through dedication and tangible real-world impact.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sign up for free at </strong><a href="http://bankless.ac/start" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>bankless.ac/start</strong></a><strong> and learn how to #OwnYourFuture today! 🚀</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Thank you for your continued and unconditional support 🫡</p><p><br></p><h2>— <a href="x.com/DidierKrux" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DidierKrux</a> 🧑🏻‍💻 & <a href="x.com/ornellaweb3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">OrnellaWeb3</a></h2>