{"title": "UNIZIK BLOCKCHAIN LAB (UBL)", "logoImg": "bafkreih3je2qygc4isq7yjf5jg5ogmmylf2jmmoni4cqbezwk3w2uohbgy", "website": "https://x.com/blockchainNAU?t=giESUjOkKvFVh9BAhFcMzQ&s=09", "bannerImg": "bafkreiabqz7buytz3nqi7mrq7cuvf2gzapoknksyhte6yr6wem43o7fvhy", "createdAt": 1742395004959, "credentials": {}, "description": "1. INTRODUCTION\n\nUnizik Blockchain Lab (UBL) is a Web3-focused community at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, dedicated to educating students, fostering industry connections, and driving blockchain adoption for free. We aim to empower students with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the evolving blockchain and Web3 space while bridging the gap between companies and young talents. Since our inception, we have hosted numerous educational sessions, bootcamps, and hackathons, partnered with leading Web3 brands, and facilitated career opportunities for students in the blockchain industry.\n\n2. OBJECTIVES\n\nEducate Students on blockchain, DeFi, tech, and Web3 technologies.\n\nCreate Career Opportunities by connecting students with blockchain/Web3 companies.\n\nEnhance Adoption of blockchain through hands-on training, hackathons, and conferences.\n\nBuild a Sustainable Tech Community by fostering long-term partnerships and mentorship programs.\n\n3. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS\n\nEducation & Training\n✅ Hosted multiple classes focused on Blockchain, Web3, and DeFi.\n\n ✅ Organized a 2-week trading bootcamp to equip students with crypto trading skills.\n\n ✅ Conducted a 2-week DeFi bootcamp, which had 234 registrations and 66 successful graduates.\n\n ✅ Launched an 8-week Web2 Developers Bootcamp with 118 registrations, preparing students for the Web3 Developer Bootcamp.\n\nProfile link: https://x.com/blockchainNAU?t=0hoZ-A8wtMjdqcT-rjz_NQ&s=09\n\nOur Telegram group link(where we hold most of our classes): https://t.me/blockchainNAU\n\nFirst conference: https://x.com/blockchainNAU/status/1715817339122307460?t=Fdj59JBNJF9N9qIp-FG_mQ&s=19\n\nhttps://x.com/DefiNotepad/status/1715872663988576760?t=m0ApOoz9cTJoQapf65Yz_Q&s=19\n\nSecond conference: https://x.com/blockchainNAU/status/1868986043015594087?t=mZlFUZtdKjrU8uAKZSUN-w&s=19\n\nhttps://x.com/InnovativeKris/status/1869075352628408515?t=rowWzFQNsAKL4K8ZhQzySg&s=19\n\nhttps://x.com/blockchainNAU/status/1867957486139166899?t=qOVlRPotl5k14bFqXEOx9g&s=19\n\nDevelopers bootcamp: https://x.com/blockchainNAU/status/1901906391381549334?t=cpP3DeQONOJ8xTxWu_MGGA&s=19\n\nhttps://x.com/blockchainNAU/status/1893741655796146572?t=-6o22xzfUIiJ-DAyYelv0A&s=19\n\nDefi bootcamp: https://x.com/blockchainNAU/status/1901899003156947184?t=cgkj7VXfMTz0R-M69Wo1EA&s=19\n\nUBL blockchain mastering bootcamp: https://x.com/blockchainNAU/status/1723783212445446280?t=1P2u_NmAN0ZLbKeiesAUXw&s=19\n\nUBL Academy: https://x.com/blockchainNAU/status/1887928232416030829?t=w1uQ6WfH6BjJVEgH1Whmmw&s=19\n\nEducational thread: https://x.com/blockchainNAU/status/1859299733396766834?t=Zm9g8izLyozI7YqIMB2unA&s=19\n\nhttps://x.com/blockchainNAU/status/1861480282794127691?t=HrhR-Neo3vUlqdl-fExdNw&s=19\n\nhttps://x.com/blockchainNAU/status/1856405326339191174?t=2fph5Hm5QCkOy1VMm5rD3A&s=19\n\nhttps://x.com/blockchainNAU/status/1844618895740588139?t=7Xb9t2hBc8akcJ3h1Pm55g&s=19\n\nhttps://x.com/blockchainNAU/status/1836822091796025375?t=N38hn80mG2fy7olNCN7ROA&s=19\n\nhttps://x.com/blockchainNAU/status/1832498970926661700?t=h7HeTVqS5LB1gphcrenosg&s=19\n\nhttps://x.com/blockchainNAU/status/1821826926517887437?t=m6nUTFQfkBZ77y-ACs3Dvg&s=19\n\nhttps://x.com/blockchainNAU/status/1736713438494183923?t=up4-nGFWAgRb97UWvru2_A&s=19\n\nPartnerships:\nBorderless: https://x.com/blockchainNAU/status/1805635764207734954?t=F01tDXvt-dInUUH6OHjA5w&s=19\n\nGida: https://x.com/Official_GIDA/status/1866531427182948773?t=fQeh3ENll-73LRa64ldgqw&s=19\n\nIpaybtc: https://x.com/blockchainNAU/status/1866034757391585401?t=-_5BdgkrWyW_IvgQvwkc6g&s=19\n\nWomen in Defi: https://x.com/blockchainNAU/status/1866034770385273314?t=-ALXmEyOR-t-e_EXVXllmw&s=19\n\nGoogle developers : https://x.com/blockchainNAU/status/1866034742485037506?t=25Sd2uZB0pu0nzZQiu1L7g&s=19\n\nAnambra ICT : https://x.com/blockchainNAU/status/1866034746733580296?t=4nH20SIAx02ybXcv8n811Q&s=19\n\nTeen girls in blockchain: https://x.com/blockchainNAU/status/1863301468305920014?t=xiIA9M56oYBhyHrZ1VVfXQ&s=19\n\nALTHASH University:  https://x.com/blockchainNAU/status/1757508671183974411?t=QIpeHV8XmH_xzPPCXcaalQ&s=19\n\nICP hackathon: https://x.com/blockchainNAU/status/1717960174609014954?t=qy8fvt6LWn1f-9X4zpClsw&s=19\n\nConferences & Hackathons\n✅ Hosted two physical blockchain conferences:\nFirst Conference: Over 1000 registrations and 400+ attendees.\nSecond Conference: Over 800 registrations and 500+ attendees.\n\n Organized a Hackathon, sponsored by ICP, to encourage hands-on Web3 project development.\n\nPartnerships & Collaborations\n✅ Established strong brand partnerships, including:\nYellowcard, ICP, SaveFi, ICT Anambra, Celo, Memecore.org, GIDA, Rabble, Soll, IpayBTC, TRX.\n\n ✅ Built community partnerships with leading blockchain organizations, including:\nBorderless, Anambra Techie, Alpha Blocks, CBC, Borderless Unizik, Anambra Web3 Conference, Apex Hub, GIG Unizik, Bitcoin Anambra, Blockchain Revolution Conference, Teens Girls in Blockchain, Flend, Zion Tech Hub, Women in DeFi.\nCommunity Building\n\n✅ Established UBL Academy, a physical weekend meetup for blockchain and web3 learning and networking.\n\n4. IMPACT & FUTURE PLANS\n\nGraduate at least 200+ students annually with blockchain and Web3 skills.\n\nExpand our bootcamp programs to include blockchain security, smart contract auditing, and decentralized applications (DApps).\n\nScale our hackathons to attract global blockchain innovators.\n\nEnhance partnerships with more Web3 companies for internship and job placement opportunities.\n\nLaunch a research and innovation center focused on solving real-world problems with blockchain technology.\n\n5. CONCLUSION\n\nUnizik Blockchain Lab (UBL) is committed to empowering students with blockchain knowledge, connecting them to industry leaders, and fostering a thriving Web3 ecosystem on campus. Through strategic partnerships, hands-on training, and real-world applications, we aim to position Nnamdi Azikiwe University as a hub for blockchain innovation in Africa.\nWe look forward to collaborating with more organizations and individuals to scale our impact and build the future of decentralized technology.", "logoImgData": {}, "bannerImgData": {}, "projectTwitter": "blockchainNAU"}