Prepare yourself for the next big thing in Web3 - privacy primitives
In the age of AI, privacy will become a scarce and highly valued resource. You can get ahead of the game by learning new, practical skills from some of the world's leading privacy researchers and engineers (from MIT, UCL, LSE) - and get rewarded for doing so!
Join Shipyard to learn about privacy, become a profitable node operator, a builder with a head start on Web3 privacy primitives or kick start your own squad/ DAO. This year, Nym Shipyard will be bigger. It will be harder. And it will be more rewarding. All levels of skill are welcome.
Key info
+ 2m NYM token reward pool
+ Registrations close Oct 6th 23:59 CET
+ Kick start 9th of October 2023
+ Runs for 6 weeks
What to expect
+ Weekly masterclasses with core team and special guests including Chelsea Manning, Harry Halpin, Claudia Diaz and more…
+ Specialised Builder, Operator and Visionary tracks
+ Hands on workshops on the Nym app, wallet, token and privacy primitives
+ Mentorship on starting your node business, setting up privacy squads, DAOs and more
+ Quizzes, AMAs and bounties
+ Graduate to Nymja stage and gain access to grants and delegations
Level 1: nymster
When
9 - 23 October
Where
Discord, Matrix
Reward pool
300k NYM tokens
The first two weeks will cover the state of digital privacy today and onboard you to Nym wallet, app and technology. What does a future where privacy is the default look like? Why is privacy a superpower in the age of AI? What is a mixnet, what can it do and how does it work with blockchain technology?
Speakers
CEO Harry Halpin,
Chelsea Manning,
Jaya Klara Brekke,
Max Hampshire,
Ade Molajo.
Hosted by Sudo, Diane and Huxian.
Level 2: nymja cadet
When
24 October - 5 November
Where
Discord, Matrix
Reward pool
450k NYM tokens
The Cadet Academy will cover metadata surveillance and take you through a deep-dive into the token economics and network architecture of Nym and the Nyx blockchain. You will learn about zk-nyms and anonymous e-cash, and get a sneak preview of the upcoming Nym app.
Speakers
Chief scientist Claudia Diaz,
Head of Research Ania Piotrowska,
Serinko,
Marc Debisset.
Hosted by Sudo and Huxian.
Level 3: Nymja Specialised tracks
1m token reward pool
Go Level 3
Visionary
For privacy-minded creatives working on novel ways to build Nym’s global community, lead the movement for privacy and develop new narratives for the private internet. This track will focus on use-cases, stories and memetics to make privacy more meaningful.
Hosts
Guest speakers and jury announced soon.
Operator
Become a top-notch Nym node operator and qualify as candidate for the delegations program. Learn the difference between a Nym node and a validator, hone your Nym token economics and operations.
Hosts
Guest speakers and jury announced soon.
Developer
For privacy-preserving app wizards, build on Nym using mixfetch, the Nym SDKs and create new tooling to help the infrastructure grow. Learn about the architecture from Nym Head of Engineering Mark Sinclair and get a preview on the technical roadmap.
Hosts
Alexia
- Nym Developer relations
Max
- Nym head of developer relations
Guest speakers and jury announced soon.
Enrolment rewards
Total reward pool: 250k NYM
To unlock
Enrol in Shipyard
Bring your friends
Attend the Opening Ceremony
Take part in raffles
Rewards on level 1
"Best in class" (Discord) Reward pool: 300k NYM in guaranteed token rewards
To unlock
do the readings
attend the lectures
do your homework
ace the exam!
Rewards on level 2
"Best in class" (Discord) Reward pool: 450k NYM in guaranteed token rewards
To unlock
do the readings
attend the lectures
do your homework
ace the exam!
Level 3 Hackathon
Max reward pool: 1m NYM
Top graduating projects have the chance to receive:
Squad/DAO grants
Developer grants
Hackathon bounties
Plus: node operators will receive Nym Treasury delegations to boost their nodes into the active set, enabling profitability.
FAQ
What are the requirements to join Nym Shipyard?
What are the requirements to join Nym Shipyard?
You will need a laptop, an average internet connection and the curiosity to learn! Most of Nym Shipyard will take place in English language but our community managers and core contributors will be translating most of the material. There will be study groups in multiple languages - and you can start your own! Participation is via Nym Discord or Matrix channels where lectures and exams will be announced.
Are the lectures live?
Are the lectures live?
Yes, the lectures will be livestreamed on Youtube and Twitch. After the live lectures, these will be uploaded to the Nym Shipyard website for more private viewing as well as on the Nym youtube channel for you to view whenever you like.
How much time do I need to invest?
How much time do I need to invest?
There will be 2x masterclasses and an AMA per week, followed by an exam at the end of level 1 and 2. There are about ten readings and key concepts introduced at each level.
You will have the chance to earn rewards for successfully completing each level, by climbing the leaderboard completing real live exams.
Participate as much or little as you like! The more effort you put in the higher your chances of being best in class and earning rewards. Time estimate is between 3-10 hrs per week.
How do I progress and earn rewards?
How do I progress and earn rewards?
It's simple: attend lectures and masterclasses, read the blog posts and explainers, and test your knowledge about Nym and privacy!
At the end of each level, there will be an exam - ace it to progress to the next level and get guaranteed rewards from a 750K NYM dedicated prize pool. Be warned: you only get one shot at this, and the competition will be fierce!
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