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Funding Education and DeFi Empowerment in Brazil with TON #851

Closed danimim closed 1 week ago

danimim commented 3 weeks ago

Summary

Summary

This project aims to develop a DeFi-focused educational program within the TON ecosystem, promoting greater accessibility, economic empowerment, and skill development among underprivileged communities in Brazil. The course will equip participants with the knowledge and hands-on experience to build and deploy TON mini apps, enhancing their familiarity with decentralized finance and Web3 opportunities.

Context

Motivation:

Decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain technology offer significant potential for economic empowerment, particularly in underrepresented communities. However, there is currently limited access to high-quality, practical education on these topics. This project aims to address that gap by providing a structured program to teach DeFi and Web3 fundamentals, utilizing TON mini apps to make learning accessible, practical, and directly applicable within the TON ecosystem.

Purpose:

The purpose of this proposal is to collaborate with TON to deliver educational content on DeFi and the TON ecosystem to students from underprivileged communities, specifically former students from Nebula Web3. The program will introduce participants to Web3 concepts and provide hands-on experience in building TON mini apps, preparing them to take advantage of emerging digital finance opportunities.

Why Should TON Fund This Proposal?

This course will be held in Rocinha, where Nebula Web3 has a strong presence and established connections. By supporting this program, TON can make a tangible impact in the community, empowering residents through Web3 and DeFi education that creates new economic opportunities and fosters growth.

Impact:

This proposal seeks to directly impact underrepresented communities in Brazil by providing essential skills in DeFi and Web3. By doing so, TON will contribute to financial literacy and inclusion, equipping individuals with the tools needed to engage with and build within the TON ecosystem.

Alignment with Web3 Values:

Nebula’s mission aligns with the principles of decentralization, equality, and open participation in the Web3 space. Supporting this proposal reflects TON’s commitment to creating a more inclusive and accessible ecosystem by empowering underserved communities.

Learning goals

Course Structure

Module 1: Introduction to DeFi

What is DeFi? Understanding decentralized finance and its importance. Comparison with Traditional Finance.

Module 2: DeFi Tools

Crypto Wallets: Setting up wallets like Tonkeeper for interacting with TON-based DeFi. Block Explorer: Using TON block explorers to analyze transaction data. DeFi Platforms: Overview of DeFi tools within the TON ecosystem. Understanding liquidity in DeFi ecosystems.

Module 3: Exploring TON

Overview of the TON blockchain and its applications in DeFi. Benefits of using TON, including speed and low transaction fees.

Module 4: Building TON Mini Apps

Introduction to Mini Apps: Basics of TON mini apps and their role in DeFi. Development: Hands-on training to build, test, and deploy mini apps on TON. Use Cases in DeFi: Real-world applications of TON mini apps within the ecosystem.

References

Nebula’s Experience in Education:

Nebula Web3 has successfully hosted several educational programs and hackathons, with a proven track record of fostering learning in underrepresented communities. Below is a summary of our events and their impact:

Total Attendees across all projects: 320 participants

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Estimate suggested reward

Budget Breakdown (Total: 9000 USD)

Curriculum Development: Research, content creation, and course material design.

Cost: 2000 USD

Instructor Fees: Compensation for TON mini app and DeFi experts to teach the course.

Cost: 2500 USD

Technical Setup and Tools: Infrastructure and tools required for TON mini app development, including specific teaching and practice tools.

Cost: 1500 USD

Student Stipends/Grants: Financial support to encourage participation from students in low-income communities.

Cost: 2000 USD

Marketing and Outreach: Promotional activities and materials to increase visibility for the course and partnership with TON.

Cost: 1000 USD

Completion Criteria

delovoyhomie commented 1 week ago

Thank you for submitting your proposal, and apologies for such a delayed response. Currently, there is already a substantial amount of educational material covering the ideas you’ve described, such as on TON Helloworld and the course available on Stepik. Additionally, much of this content is documented in TON Docs.

To move forward, we encourage you to propose a unique value proposition and include examples of how you plan to implement your ideas. Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to seeing a more detailed approach from you!