Web3 Builders' Bite

Read about our news and latest updates in Web3.

Hey, Web3 builder!

Welcome to the Builders' Bite newsletter, your monthly dose of juicy news and highlights happening in the Web3 space.

Have a satisfying bit of our first edition as we cover:

Recent news and advancements you shouldn’t miss

Hackathons and developer challenges happening in the Web3 community

Latest Web3 job opportunities that can get you the bag

Recent trends, contests, and challenges happening in Web3

Update on tools and guide for your Web3 career advancement

And lots more!

Let us know what you think by the end of this newsletter. Let’s get to it.💪

The Web3 industry has advanced pretty much in the last one month and here is the gist!

Discover Concordium: The Game-Changing Blockchain Platform

This month's spotlight is on Concordium, the revolutionary blockchain platform that’s setting new standards in security, privacy, and compliance.

Concordium is a science-backed, eco-friendly Layer 1 blockchain designed to unlock new possibilities for both individuals and institutions. It focuses on privacy and regulatory compliance, offering a robust platform for navigating Web3 with confidence.

Concordium provides a verifiable self-sovereign data ownership model and secure, low-cost transactions, promoting trust in the digital world through transparency, sustainability, and privacy.

Technology Behind Concordium

1. Consensus Mechanism: Concordium uses a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) system, where validators are chosen based on the tokens they stake, reducing energy consumption and enhancing scalability and transaction throughput.

2. Privacy and Security: Concordium leverages zero-knowledge proofs and ring signatures to ensure transaction confidentiality and regulatory compliance without compromising user privacy.

3. Scalability: Designed for real-world value generation, Concordium’s blockchain is scalable, meeting strict regulatory conditions to support widespread adoption.

4. Smart Contracts: Smart contracts on Concordium automate processes like financial transactions and supply chain management, making it ideal for DeFi and other applications.

Meet the Team

Lars Seier Christensen, Chairman: Co-founder of Saxo Bank and a leading innovator in financial technology.

Jørgen Hauglund, CFO: Experienced C-level executive driving Concordium’s financial strategies.

Nibras Stiebar-Bang, CTO and CPO: Leadership in engineering and product development, with a passion for impactful innovation.

Jonas Stiebar-Bang, CCO: Enterprise sales expert focused on customer satisfaction and revenue growth.

Torben Rene Larsen, CMO: Veteran in investment and asset management, enhancing Concordium’s market presence.

FYI

Concordium is currently teaming up with Ekolance for the IDConnect Hackathon via our online Hackathon platform, techFiesta!

Join now to innovate and compete with top minds in tech. Don't miss this chance to showcase your skills and win big!

Learn more about the Hackathon by clicking the button below

Lets take you to a bit from our knowledge galaxy! Get your hands on the latest workshops, tools, and articles to help you as a Web3 builder

1. Tokenization of Real World Assets

In this workshop, Helwan Mandé from Coreum shared practical insights on sub-topics like;

✅ Introduction to Real-World Assets (RWA)

✅ Key elements and considerations of a tokenization solution

✅ Architecting a RWA tokenization solution.

Stay on top and informed about Tokenization by watching the full workshop

2. How To Mint Soulbound Tokens on techFiesta

Are you a professional who has finished training or participated in any hackathon, developer challenge, or training with us? Don’t skip this tutorial.

In this tutorial, we will walk you through a step-by-step guide on how to mint your first Soulbound token successfully.

Take advantage of this opportunity to start building your on-chain portfolio to position yourself in the market, you can either watch this short video guide or read this article to get started on how to mint your SBT on techFiesta

3. Build your first project on SOLANA

Do you want to start building on Solana? Don’t skip this.

This was a kickoff workshop of the Solana Developer Challenge that was hosted on techFiesta in partnership with Solana Superteam Balkan. Watch and learn:

✅ How to build your first Solana Project

✅Where to find resources and templates needed to build your first Solana project

Click here to watch the tutorial here.

4. Latest Articles

Here is a list of educative articles and recent updates from us. The articles are insightful, and they can help you find blockchain jobs and career opportunities in the Web3 job market

Discover the latest highlights from the Web3 community below! Explore upcoming meetups, engaging discussions, and noteworthy events that are shaping the future of decentralized technology. Stay informed and connected with the vibrant Web3 ecosystem. Dive in to see what's happening now!

Opinion Piece

This month's opinion piece features an article written by Zahra.nft, an member of our community!

How to Upload Your Artwork, Mint and Sell Your NFTs: Complete Guide Using Three Marketplaces

Imagine an artist trying to sell their artwork offline at an exhibition or museum. It’s often challenging, but with the advent of blockchain technology, online marketing has transformed this process. Artists can now easily sell their work without intermediaries through decentralized marketplaces built on blockchain.

In this article, Zahra shared her three years of experience in NTFs. You will learn how to upload mint your artwork and how to sell your NTFs on any blockchain using three marketplaces as a guide.

Click here to read the complete article.

About THE WRITER

Explore our top picks of job opportunities for this month. Don't miss out on your chance to advance your career. Check through the available positions and apply to those that suit you best. Good luck!

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