BuildOnChain is a 5-week Cohort + Community based learning for people interested in learning deeply about Web3 and most importantly building + shipping a Web3 side-project all the way from ideation to launch

We are accepting only 100 builders in Cohort 1. Among these 100, we are ensuring that there will be at least 50 developers, 30 designers, and 20 community managers(or from other non-dev or non-design roles).

If you are someone who is looking to understand Web3 deeply from the PoV of building things and then actually get down to shipping through a roller coaster 5 weeks, then this is for you

Every week has a theme and each theme will have Masterclasses led by top experts in the space. There will be operational micro masterclasses led by BiRs, huddles, conversations + discussions, and much more

👉 Lots of idea-sharing + discussions(async) between the selected and handpicked members in the community
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👉 Couple of high-value sessions/workshops such as ‘Evolution of Web2 into Web3’, ‘Frameworks to come up with ideas in Web3’ ‘Idea to MVP for your Web3 Side-project’, ‘How to launch & get your first 100 users for the side-project and much more with experts who have been there and done that. Think of these as the top people in the subject who will be taking sessions
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👉 Operational drill-down sessions with BiRs helping you better understand Web3, figure out the right idea, build in the right way, and much more. These will be via async discussion, 1:1s, and more
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👉 Pitch and feedback on ideas
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👉 Accountability check on progress wrt to the desired goal
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👉 1:1s with other members and especially the BiRs. Each week themes will have goals that accepted members would need to finish in order to make progress towards the launch of the side project
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Broadly the themes for the 5 weeks will be:
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Week 1: Learning & Mastering Web3, so that you know enough to think of possibilities + ideas in the space
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‍Week 2 Ideation & Pitching, learn the rubrics + frameworks to come up with ideas solely in the Web3 Space

‍Week 3 Thinking your MVP & Talking to users, Masterclasses, huddles & 1:1s to help you figure out how the MVP can be built
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‍Week 4 Build your MVP, Masterclasses, huddles & 1:1s to help you actually build your MVP
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Week 5: Launch your MVP, Masterclasses, Huddles & 1:1s to help you plan, execute and get your first 100 users

Sure, please ask your friend to submit an application. Both of you will have to meet the bar in order to get accepted.

We expect the selected builders to invest atleast4-5 hours a week. At Build, we see Builders being active async in the community at a time of their choosing as it helps them to be in the game. Here as well, we expect the same to happen but if you are investing 4-5 hours a week, you should be good to go

No, you don't need to come with an idea for a side-project. The first & second week of the cohort is dedicated to helping you reach a point where you have figured out what is the right thing for you to do/build on the side through 1:1 chats, peer feedback, and ideation sessions.
‍ Having an idea before joining is without a doubt an advantage but not a requirement.

You have been reading things here & there about Web3 and have a fair understanding of what is going on in the space

You likely know the basics of wallets, haven’t necessarily flipped JPEGs(i.e NFTS ;)) but have some idea about the same and in general, have had an interest in the Web3 space. Overall, as long as you are not a complete newbie + noob to the space, we believe we can get you over the line

Yes, the sessions will always be recorded and you will know how/where to find them in the community. You will also have access zo the community for a lifetime

This cohort is going to be as far away from passive learning as you can imagine. The amount of collaborations, conversations, discussions, feedbacks, 1:1s both async and sync will leave you awestruck.

We say this with confidence we have done the same before for the widely LOVED cohort Build. We are taking those learnings and applying to a new space

We will be accepting and confirming the spots on a rolling basis. The faster you submit your application the higher the chances you find a spot.

All the status will be communicated by 31st March, 2022

Mentors will be doing drill-down sessions/workshops four times a week. Mentors will also be available and accessible in the online community and answering questions around any/everything about learning + building a side-project in the Web3 space. You can always approach a mentor to chat more or get on call to discuss in detail about something that you want to understand better.

The most powerful set of people you will have a direct access as well as the set of people who will have the most impact in your journey are the BiRs i.e Builders in Residence. These are builders who have cumulatively launched more than 10 side-projects already in the Web3 space, have won several thousand dollars in bounty, know the ins & outs of how to get you to learn and build. They will be doing 1:1s, huddles, micro- masterclasses & more. Basically everything you will need to get over the line

If you get selected/accepted, in order to confirm your spot you will need to pay INR 25k. We are charging and keeping it paid in order to ensure there is accountability at our as well as your end.

The first cohort kicks off on Saturday, 8th Oct 2022. Applications are open between now and the last day to apply is Sept 30th, 2022

Think of this as Cohort-based learning via Masterclasses from top experts, operational sessions from the Builders in Residence, 1:1 guidance from the BiRs, discussions, collaborations & feedback we ensure you get over the line. We are a combination of a typical CBC but with the added caveat that there will a LOT of community based learning too

Unfortunately, no. We are handpicking and selecting the 100 builders for the cohort and believe that just like Build the accepted builders will find the value to be 10x of what they pay. Most importantly, it also ensures that there is skin in the game both for the builders and US

The cohort is open only to 100 builders and below are a few things we will be looking to understand from the application form. It is not required for an applicant to meet all the requirements:
Your current understanding/involvement in the Web3 space if any

Your current thinking of what you would possibly like to build in the Web3 space

We will keep an intentional distribution of developers, designers and community managers in the cohort so your background will play a good role too

Your general enthusiasm and dedication to build side-projects

The cohort is a 5-week cohort because we have kept a dedicated week for learning Web3 deeply from the PoV of building things.

We have carefully picked the mentors across the entire spectrum of learning to launching a side-project in the Web3 space. They are people who have been neck deep in the space and most importantly have an impeccable way to imparting + passing on the knowledge. There isn’t an aspect of learning + Building a side-project in the Web3 space that is not covered by this mentor network

We encourage and push you to collaborate as much as possible with fellow builders. This ensures that you are able to have the skillsets you would need to excel in the Web3 space i.e developers, designers and community leaders. In the dire circumstances, that even after everything we do to build a collaborative environment you don’t want to collaborate, then it is absolutely ok to ship on your own

Absolutely NOT.  We do understand why you would think so, because the Web3 space naturally feels like something where developers seem to be succeeding a LOT. 
That is WRONG, the best side-projects are being made + built via a combination of developers, designers and community people.
In line with this, we will have 50-60% developers, 30% designers and 20% community + other non-tech talent in the cohort

You will only need to pay which is the final step for your spot confirmation, once you have received the acceptance email. The acceptance will happen based on your application details

If there is any other queries, feel free to reach out to us at prashant@skiptheline.dev