Solana Bootcamp is an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in diving into Solana development, whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer looking to explore the innovative features of the Solana blockchain. 

What is this program?

1. This is a 2-week online, cohort-based bootcamp

2. You will learn how to build smart contracts with Solana

3. It is completely FREE. This program is sponsored by Solana

4. Earn a special Rise In certificate and build a Web3 project portfolio. 🌟💼🚀

5. Get closer to becoming a global Web3 developer (Avg. $140k salary for Solana Developers)

Who is this program for?

1. Experienced Developers: If you're a developer with 1+ years of experience looking to learn how to build smart contracts on blockchain, this program is for you.👨‍💻

2. Solana Enthusiasts: If want to understand Solana, this bootcamp is a great way for you to play with the Solana protocol.⛓

What is Solana?

Solana is a highly scalable and cost-effective blockchain platform that offers fast transaction speeds and a high level of decentralization, making it suitable for various use cases.

What will you get in this program?

1. In-Depth Learning: You'll learn about Solana from the basics with comprehensive materials and practical exercises. You can check the Curriculum section for details

2. Hands-On Experience: You'll create your own smart contract on Solana.

3. Technical Mentorship: Connect with experienced blockchain mentors for guidance and insights.

4. Networking: Picture a space where you can easily connect with fellow developers and blockchain enthusiasts in a friendly, collaborative atmosphere.🌐

5. Opportunity to meet Solana team: Graduates of the bootcamp will have the exclusive opportunity to meet the Solana team and receive exciting opportunities.

What will you gain at the end of this program?

1. Certificate: You will receive a special Rise In certificate in partnership with Solana, recognizing your achievement in Solana development.

2. Prizes: Submit your final project of the bootcamp and have a chance to win a prize from the total award pool of $1,000.

3. Grants: People who finish this course will qualify to apply for Solana Foundation Grants that pay $5,000 - 10,000. For more information: https://solana.org/

4. Hackathons: You can meet teammates to compete in Solana Hackathons that distribute $50,000 - $100,000. For more information:  https://solana.com/hyperdrive

Job opportunities:

1. Solana Skills: You'll understand Solana's architecture, smart contracts, and dApp deployment. With Solana's rising popularity, you'll be well-prepared for blockchain opportunities.

2. Web3 Project Portfolio: You'll have real, practical projects for you to showcase your web3 skills.

0 - Rust fundamentals for Solana development

I - Introduction to Solana

        What is Solana?

        Understanding Solana's architecture and unique features

        Tools and software necessary for Solana development

        Understanding Solana Smart Contracts

        Solana CLI

        Hello World

        Logging and Testing

        Task 1

II - Working with Tokens in Solana

        Custom custom SPL, Mint, transfer, burn, send

        Frontend integration for getting the balance, sending money etc.

        Solana Pay

        Task 3

IV - Working with NFTs

        Generate Candy Machine

        Mint Transfer Burn - ERC721 Std features

        Frontend Integration - displaying NFTs

        Security practices for Solana program development

        Task 4

Final Project