<p>Hello, Polkadot ecosystem. I am Irving Cancino, I coordinate the activities of Open Web Academy, a virtual community that carries out activities for LATAM related to blockchain software development. It is through the Polkadot Mexico community that we get to know the ecosystem and this has encouraged us to make this proposal. We will be delighted to receive feedback from the entire Polkadot community.</p>
<p>📌 As this is my first time posting on the forum, the system did not allow me to post more than 2 links and only 1 multimedia content. If you wish to read the full proposal, please click on this link: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14jndMCQxEJ2lm2BbfdmElvtcU8BNtpMCr8kTG9sPHk4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/14jndMCQxEJ2lm2BbfdmElvtcU8BNtpMCr8kTG9sPHk4/edit?usp=sharing</a></p>
<p>📌This post was also published on the Polkadot forum for greater visibility:&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://forum.polkadot.network/t/treasury-proposal-polkadot-education-path-by-open-web-academy/11209">https://forum.polkadot.network/t/treasury-proposal-polkadot-education-path-by-open-web-academy/11209</a></p>
<h2 id="treasuryproposalpolkadoteducationpathbyopenwebacademy">Treasury Proposal: Polkadot Education Path by Open Web Academy</h2>
<h3 id="contextoftheproposal">Context of the proposal</h3>
<p>The Open Web Academy organization has carried out educational activities focused on the creation of new blockchain solutions that allow the ecosystem to grow.</p>
<p>Throughout the life of the organization, it has been noted for carrying out offline and in-person activities to increase blockchain software developers, through workshops, courses, hackathons and educational content. Open Web Academy has managed to incorporate more than 3K participants.</p>
<p>Open Web Academy is characterized by being a chain-agonistic organization, which has led us to experiment with protocols such as Ethereum, BNB Chain, ICP, Optimism, Arbitrum and Vara Network, as well as NEAR Protocol where we have had our greatest impact, generating educational plans directly for the NEAR foundation and the "NEAR Dev Hub" developer circle. Some of the most relevant activities that validate our methods are:</p>
<p>📌Learn about our experience by visiting the links to the full document mentioned at the beginning of the post.</p>
<p>Our team sees Polkadot as the ideal platform to develop our blockchain solutions. We are attracted by its interoperability, scalability, and the flexibility that Substrate offers to create custom blockchains tailored to our needs. We also value its inclusive approach, which makes the process easier for us thanks to pre-configured tools, accessible documentation, and an active community willing to collaborate. With the support of initiatives such as Web3 Foundation Grants and the educational resources available, we feel that Polkadot allows us to innovate and develop projects at a lower cost and with greater efficiency. At Open Web Academy, we are proud to have Mexican Collective (@ PolkadotMexico_ in Twitter) , Community on Polkadot, as a key ally. Together, we work to promote blockchain education and innovation, focusing on empowering individuals and organizations to leverage the potential of Polkadot's ecosystem.</p>
<p><strong>Our team includes:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Eric Estrada: Project manager, 15 years of experience in leading big tech projects and education lead in Open Web Academy.</li>
<li>Zaida Nieto: engineer in business management, web3 enthusiast, social media manager, and communications lead in Open Web Academy.</li>
<li>Alan Estrada: Business developer and co-founder of web 3.0 projects at NEAR, Ethereum, BNB Chain and Vara network.</li>
<li>Irving Cancino: IT engineer,Technology teacher, Google Lv2 Professor and technological project coordinator at Open Web Academy</li>
<li>Yair Nava: Backend developer with experience in RUST and Solidity, mentor of technical workshops</li>
<li>Luis Daniel Mendez: Front end developer, expert in Blockchain Operating System, developer using Vara Network and technical content creator about web3</li>
</ul>
<p>📌Check out the Linkedin and Twitter (X) profiles in the document at the beginning of the post.</p>
<h3 id="problemstatement">Problem statement</h3>
<p>The complex and ever-evolving nature of blockchains, particularly Polkadot, coupled with the lack of a standardized educational offering, makes it difficult for individuals to acquire an adequate level of competence in implementing and developing blockchain-based solutions.</p>
<p>This can lead to a gap between the growing demand for skilled professionals and the availability of qualified talent to meet this demand. This challenge is particularly acute in regions such as Latin America and Africa, where less than 30% of the population has access to advanced educational technologies or knowledge about technological development. The disparity in access exacerbates the digital divide, limiting the opportunities for people in these regions to engage in emerging fields such as blockchain.</p>
<p>Furthermore, according to GitHub, the global shortage of blockchain developers highlights the scale of the problem, with only 25,000 active monthly developers working on blockchain technologies by 2024. These barriers emphasize the urgency of creating accessible and standardized educational programs to empower people around the world to contribute to and benefit from the blockchain revolution.</p>
<h3 id="proposalobjectivesorsolutions">Proposal objective(s) or solution(s)</h3>
<h4 id="proposal">Proposal</h4>
<p>Design and execute a three-course certified training program for Polkadot beginners, enthusiasts, and experts focused on a Spanish-speaking audience and based on the Developer Journey Map.</p>
<h4 id="activitiesofproposal">Activities of proposal</h4>
<ul>
<li>Curricular and pedagogical development of the Polkadot Elementals (PEC) Bootcamp with experts in education and technical experts</li>
<li>Curricular and pedagogical development of the Polkadot Developer (PDC) Bootcamp with experts in education and technical experts</li>
<li>Curricular and pedagogical development of the Polkadot Architect (PAC) Bootcamp with experts in education and technical experts</li>
<li>Creation of a playbook about PEC,PDC and PAC to replicate the learning model in other regions of the world.</li>
<li>Promotional activities and engagement with those interested in the program</li>
<li>Delivery of the 2 x Polkadot Certified Elementals (PEC) bootcamp.</li>
<li>Delivery of the 2 x Polkadot Certified Developer (PDC) bootcamp</li>
<li>Delivery of the 2 x Polkadot Certified Architect (PAC) Bootcamp</li>
<li>Partnerships with regional educational authorities to teach certifications with professors and university students.</li>
<li>Evaluation of deliverables and give feedback to the participants</li>
<li>20 x Office Hours sessions to ensure learning and 1:1 support with technical questions</li>
<li>Polkadot Meetup in Guadalajara Mexico to inaugurate the start of virtual activities.</li>
<li>Report about the Polkadot Education Path program.</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="targetaudience">Target Audience</h4>
<p>The target audience we seek to help with the development of this proposal is the Latin American and Spanish-speaking developer community, among which we have identified a series of important groups that are part of the Polkadot community.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>New developers:</strong> Facilitates learning basic concepts and using the Substrate SDK, attracting technical talent to the ecosystem.</li>
<li><strong>Experienced developers:</strong> Standardizes knowledge and practices, improving the quality and security of the projects they develop.</li>
<li><strong>Entrepreneurs and startups:</strong> Provides tools and knowledge to diversify use cases and create innovative solutions within the ecosystem.</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="aboutcertifications">About Certifications</h4>
<p><img src="https://i.ibb.co/4V7x9yN/Polkadot-Education-Path.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="360" /></p>
<h4 id="polkadotelementalscertifiedpec">Polkadot Elementals Certified (PEC)</h4>
<p>The Polkadot Elementals certification represents an introductory level qualification covering fundamental blockchain concepts, use cases, and the foundational theory of Polkadot. Its purpose is to expand the protocol's user base by providing accessible knowledge. This certification targets individuals already engaged or interested in Web 3.0, including developers, architects, technology specialists, and operations personnel. Additionally, it serves as a valuable resource for students, entrepreneurs, project initiators, project managers, and early adopters seeking a foundational understanding of Web 3.0 software and Polkadot.</p>
<h4 id="polkadotcertifieddeveloperpcd">Polkadot Certified Developer (PCD)</h4>
<p>Polkadot Certified Developer (PCD), is a 5-day virtual educational program that teaches internal and external developers in the Polkadot ecosystem how to develop smart contracts for a Polkadot parachain.</p>
<p>Each developer who completes the PCD has the ability to develop and deploy high-quality smart contracts, adhering to good programming practices and respecting Polkadot contract standards.</p>
<h4 id="polkadotcertifiedarchitectpca">Polkadot Certified Architect (PCA)</h4>
<p>PolkadotCertified Architect (PCA) is an intensive 5-day virtual educational program tailored to empower both internal and external developers within the Polkadot ecosystem. This program not only covers the technical skills required to develop high-performance parachains but also emphasizes industry best practices, real-world applications, and hands-on experience.</p>
<p>Participants will gain a deep understanding of Polkadot&rsquo;s architecture, Substrate SDK, Rollups, and how to optimize their projects for scalability and interoperability.</p>
<h3 id="milestones">Milestones</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Milestones</th>
<th>Tasks</th>
<th>Deliverables</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Curricular and pedagogical development of the Polkadot Elementals (PEC) Bootcamp</td>
<td>- Meetings with technical experts from Polkadot and Polkadot Blockchain Academy - Instructional design for course development - Creation of syllabus - Design of course activities and examples - Design of evaluation guide - Design of resources for evaluation - Uploading content to Learning Management System</td>
<td>- 1x Course Syllabus - 5x Slides per course unit- 1x Assessment Rubric - 1x Exam or Assessment Tool - 5x Content Development per course</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Curricular and pedagogical development of the Polkadot Developer (PDC) Bootcamp</td>
<td>- Meetings with technical experts from Polkadot and Polkadot Blockchain Academy - Instructional design for course development - Creation of syllabus - Design of course activities and examples - Design of evaluation guide - Design of resources for evaluation - Uploading content to Learning Management System</td>
<td>- 1x Course Syllabus - 5x Slides per course unit- 1x Assessment Rubric - 1x Exam or Assessment Tool - 5x Content Development per course - 5x Code Examples</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Curricular and pedagogical development of the Polkadot Architect (PAC) Bootcamp</td>
<td>- Meetings with technical experts from Polkadot and Polkadot Blockchain Academy - Instructional design for course development - Creation of syllabus - Design of course activities and examples - Design of evaluation guide - Design of resources for evaluation - Uploading content to Learning Management System</td>
<td>- 1x Course Syllabus - 5x Slides per course unit- 1x Assessment Rubric - 1x Exam or Assessment Tool - 5x Content Development per course - 5x Code Examples</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Creation of a playbook about PEC,PDC and PAC</td>
<td>- Create a master document that brings together all the documentation for the courses designed - Create a teaching guide and tips for carrying out courses - Create an operating manual to execute the series of certifications</td>
<td>- 1x Master playbook on Slides</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Delivery of the 2 x Polkadot Certified Elementals (PEC) bootcamp.</td>
<td>- Marketing campaign for promotion - Partnerships with communities and universities to increase participants - Instructor support for 7 days - Course facilitator support for 7 days - Office hours to resolve participant questions - Evaluation of participant deliverables - Issuance of completion certificates *All activities are per course</td>
<td>- 10x Post on Social Media for each course - 1x Gallery of images from the course - Delivery of projects created by participants - Delivery of certificates on the chain for approved participants</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Delivery of the 2 x Polkadot Certified Developer (PDC) bootcamp</td>
<td>- Marketing campaign for promotion - Partnerships with communities and universities to increase participants - Instructor support for 7 days - Course facilitator support for 7 days - Office hours to resolve participant questions - Evaluation of participant deliverables - Issuance of completion certificates *All activities are per course</td>
<td>- 10x Post on Social Media for each course - 1x Gallery of images from the course - Delivery of projects created by participants - Delivery of certificates on the chain for approved participants</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Delivery of the 2 x Polkadot Certified Architect (PAC) Bootcamp</td>
<td>- Marketing campaign for promotion - Partnerships with communities and universities to increase participants - Instructor support for 7 days - Course facilitator support for 7 days - Office hours to resolve participant questions - Evaluation of participant deliverables - Issuance of completion certificates *All activities are per course</td>
<td>- 10x Post on Social Media for each course - 1x Gallery of images from the course - Delivery of projects created by participants - Delivery of certificates on the chain for approved participants</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Polkadot Meetup in Guadalajara Mexico to inaugurate the start of virtual activities.</td>
<td>-Event logistics: location, date, food and drink - Gather special speakers for the meetup - Graphic design of the event. - Marketing campaign for promotion. - Attention at the venue during the event</td>
<td>-1x Photo Gallery -40x meetup participants - 1x social media dynamics to give Polkadot presence</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3 id="budgetandtimetimeline">Budget and time Timeline</h3>
<p>For a better visualization visit this link: <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kBW2cbdjfRtnaCqOAb5_nsCrspntwkzNN0XrGVfDXVw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kBW2cbdjfRtnaCqOAb5_nsCrspntwkzNN0XrGVfDXVw/edit?usp=sharing</a></p>
<p>If you got this far, leave a comment :) see you soon</p>

<p>Hello, Polkadot ecosystem. I am Irving Cancino, I coordinate the activities of Open Web Academy, a virtual community that carries out activities for LATAM related to blockchain software development. It is through the Polkadot Mexico community that we get to know the ecosystem and this has encouraged us to make this proposal. We will be delighted to receive feedback from the entire Polkadot community.</p>
<p>📌Disclaimer: As this is my first time posting on the forum, the system did not allow me to post more than 2 links and only 1 multimedia content. If you wish to read the full proposal, please click on this link: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14jndMCQxEJ2lm2BbfdmElvtcU8BNtpMCr8kTG9sPHk4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/14jndMCQxEJ2lm2BbfdmElvtcU8BNtpMCr8kTG9sPHk4/edit?usp=sharing</a></p>
<h2 id="treasuryproposalpolkadoteducationpathbyopenwebacademy">Treasury Proposal: Polkadot Education Path by Open Web Academy</h2>
<h3 id="contextoftheproposal">Context of the proposal</h3>
<p>The Open Web Academy organization has carried out educational activities focused on the creation of new blockchain solutions that allow the ecosystem to grow.</p>
<p>Throughout the life of the organization, it has been noted for carrying out offline and in-person activities to increase blockchain software developers, through workshops, courses, hackathons and educational content. Open Web Academy has managed to incorporate more than 3K participants.</p>
<p>Open Web Academy is characterized by being a chain-agonistic organization, which has led us to experiment with protocols such as Ethereum, BNB Chain, ICP, Optimism, Arbitrum and Vara Network, as well as NEAR Protocol where we have had our greatest impact, generating educational plans directly for the NEAR foundation and the "NEAR Dev Hub" developer circle. Some of the most relevant activities that validate our methods are:</p>
<p>📌Learn about our experience by visiting the links to the full document mentioned at the beginning of the post.</p>
<p>Our team sees Polkadot as the ideal platform to develop our blockchain solutions. We are attracted by its interoperability, scalability, and the flexibility that Substrate offers to create custom blockchains tailored to our needs. We also value its inclusive approach, which makes the process easier for us thanks to pre-configured tools, accessible documentation, and an active community willing to collaborate. With the support of initiatives such as Web3 Foundation Grants and the educational resources available, we feel that Polkadot allows us to innovate and develop projects at a lower cost and with greater efficiency. At Open Web Academy, we are proud to have Mexican Collective (@ PolkadotMexico_ in Twitter) , Community on Polkadot, as a key ally. Together, we work to promote blockchain education and innovation, focusing on empowering individuals and organizations to leverage the potential of Polkadot's ecosystem.</p>
<p><strong>Our team includes:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Eric Estrada: Project manager, 15 years of experience in leading big tech projects and education lead in Open Web Academy.</li>
<li>Zaida Nieto: engineer in business management, web3 enthusiast, social media manager, and communications lead in Open Web Academy.</li>
<li>Alan Estrada: Business developer and co-founder of web 3.0 projects at NEAR, Ethereum, BNB Chain and Vara network.</li>
<li>Irving Cancino: IT engineer,Technology teacher, Google Lv2 Professor and technological project coordinator at Open Web Academy</li>
<li>Yair Nava: Backend developer with experience in RUST and Solidity, mentor of technical workshops</li>
<li>Luis Daniel Mendez: Front end developer, expert in Blockchain Operating System, developer using Vara Network and technical content creator about web3</li>
</ul>
<p>📌Check out the Linkedin and Twitter (X) profiles in the document at the beginning of the post.</p>
<h3 id="problemstatement">Problem statement</h3>
<p>The complex and ever-evolving nature of blockchains, particularly Polkadot, coupled with the lack of a standardized educational offering, makes it difficult for individuals to acquire an adequate level of competence in implementing and developing blockchain-based solutions.</p>
<p>This can lead to a gap between the growing demand for skilled professionals and the availability of qualified talent to meet this demand. This challenge is particularly acute in regions such as Latin America and Africa, where less than 30% of the population has access to advanced educational technologies or knowledge about technological development. The disparity in access exacerbates the digital divide, limiting the opportunities for people in these regions to engage in emerging fields such as blockchain.</p>
<p>Furthermore, according to GitHub, the global shortage of blockchain developers highlights the scale of the problem, with only 25,000 active monthly developers working on blockchain technologies by 2024. These barriers emphasize the urgency of creating accessible and standardized educational programs to empower people around the world to contribute to and benefit from the blockchain revolution.</p>
<h3 id="proposalobjectivesorsolutions">Proposal objective(s) or solution(s)</h3>
<h4 id="proposal">Proposal</h4>
<p>Design and execute a three-course certified training program for Polkadot beginners, enthusiasts, and experts focused on a Spanish-speaking audience and based on the Developer Journey Map.</p>
<h4 id="activitiesofproposal">Activities of proposal</h4>
<ul>
<li>Curricular and pedagogical development of the Polkadot Elementals (PEC) Bootcamp with experts in education and technical experts</li>
<li>Curricular and pedagogical development of the Polkadot Developer (PDC) Bootcamp with experts in education and technical experts</li>
<li>Curricular and pedagogical development of the Polkadot Architect (PAC) Bootcamp with experts in education and technical experts</li>
<li>Creation of a playbook about PEC,PDC and PAC to replicate the learning model in other regions of the world.</li>
<li>Promotional activities and engagement with those interested in the program</li>
<li>Delivery of the 2 x Polkadot Certified Elementals (PEC) bootcamp.</li>
<li>Delivery of the 2 x Polkadot Certified Developer (PDC) bootcamp</li>
<li>Delivery of the 2 x Polkadot Certified Architect (PAC) Bootcamp</li>
<li>Partnerships with regional educational authorities to teach certifications with professors and university students.</li>
<li>Evaluation of deliverables and give feedback to the participants</li>
<li>20 x Office Hours sessions to ensure learning and 1:1 support with technical questions</li>
<li>Polkadot Meetup in Guadalajara Mexico to inaugurate the start of virtual activities.</li>
<li>Report about the Polkadot Education Path program.</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="targetaudience">Target Audience</h4>
<p>The target audience we seek to help with the development of this proposal is the Latin American and Spanish-speaking developer community, among which we have identified a series of important groups that are part of the Polkadot community.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>New developers:</strong> Facilitates learning basic concepts and using the Substrate SDK, attracting technical talent to the ecosystem.</li>
<li><strong>Experienced developers:</strong> Standardizes knowledge and practices, improving the quality and security of the projects they develop.</li>
<li><strong>Entrepreneurs and startups:</strong> Provides tools and knowledge to diversify use cases and create innovative solutions within the ecosystem.</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="aboutcertifications">About Certifications</h4>
<p><img src="https://i.ibb.co/4V7x9yN/Polkadot-Education-Path.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="360" /></p>
<h4 id="polkadotelementalscertifiedpec">Polkadot Elementals Certified (PEC)</h4>
<p>The Polkadot Elementals certification represents an introductory level qualification covering fundamental blockchain concepts, use cases, and the foundational theory of Polkadot. Its purpose is to expand the protocol's user base by providing accessible knowledge. This certification targets individuals already engaged or interested in Web 3.0, including developers, architects, technology specialists, and operations personnel. Additionally, it serves as a valuable resource for students, entrepreneurs, project initiators, project managers, and early adopters seeking a foundational understanding of Web 3.0 software and Polkadot.</p>
<h4 id="polkadotcertifieddeveloperpcd">Polkadot Certified Developer (PCD)</h4>
<p>Polkadot Certified Developer (PCD), is a 5-day virtual educational program that teaches internal and external developers in the Polkadot ecosystem how to develop smart contracts for a Polkadot parachain.</p>
<p>Each developer who completes the PCD has the ability to develop and deploy high-quality smart contracts, adhering to good programming practices and respecting Polkadot contract standards.</p>
<h4 id="polkadotcertifiedarchitectpca">Polkadot Certified Architect (PCA)</h4>
<p>PolkadotCertified Architect (PCA) is an intensive 5-day virtual educational program tailored to empower both internal and external developers within the Polkadot ecosystem. This program not only covers the technical skills required to develop high-performance parachains but also emphasizes industry best practices, real-world applications, and hands-on experience.</p>
<p>Participants will gain a deep understanding of Polkadot&rsquo;s architecture, Substrate SDK, Rollups, and how to optimize their projects for scalability and interoperability.</p>
<h3 id="milestones">Milestones</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Milestones</th>
<th>Tasks</th>
<th>Deliverables</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Curricular and pedagogical development of the Polkadot Elementals (PEC) Bootcamp</td>
<td>- Meetings with technical experts from Polkadot and Polkadot Blockchain Academy - Instructional design for course development - Creation of syllabus - Design of course activities and examples - Design of evaluation guide - Design of resources for evaluation - Uploading content to Learning Management System</td>
<td>- 1x Course Syllabus - 5x Slides per course unit- 1x Assessment Rubric - 1x Exam or Assessment Tool - 5x Content Development per course</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Curricular and pedagogical development of the Polkadot Developer (PDC) Bootcamp</td>
<td>- Meetings with technical experts from Polkadot and Polkadot Blockchain Academy - Instructional design for course development - Creation of syllabus - Design of course activities and examples - Design of evaluation guide - Design of resources for evaluation - Uploading content to Learning Management System</td>
<td>- 1x Course Syllabus - 5x Slides per course unit- 1x Assessment Rubric - 1x Exam or Assessment Tool - 5x Content Development per course - 5x Code Examples</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Curricular and pedagogical development of the Polkadot Architect (PAC) Bootcamp</td>
<td>- Meetings with technical experts from Polkadot and Polkadot Blockchain Academy - Instructional design for course development - Creation of syllabus - Design of course activities and examples - Design of evaluation guide - Design of resources for evaluation - Uploading content to Learning Management System</td>
<td>- 1x Course Syllabus - 5x Slides per course unit- 1x Assessment Rubric - 1x Exam or Assessment Tool - 5x Content Development per course - 5x Code Examples</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Creation of a playbook about PEC,PDC and PAC</td>
<td>- Create a master document that brings together all the documentation for the courses designed - Create a teaching guide and tips for carrying out courses - Create an operating manual to execute the series of certifications</td>
<td>- 1x Master playbook on Slides</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Delivery of the 2 x Polkadot Certified Elementals (PEC) bootcamp.</td>
<td>- Marketing campaign for promotion - Partnerships with communities and universities to increase participants - Instructor support for 7 days - Course facilitator support for 7 days - Office hours to resolve participant questions - Evaluation of participant deliverables - Issuance of completion certificates *All activities are per course</td>
<td>- 10x Post on Social Media for each course - 1x Gallery of images from the course - Delivery of projects created by participants - Delivery of certificates on the chain for approved participants</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Delivery of the 2 x Polkadot Certified Developer (PDC) bootcamp</td>
<td>- Marketing campaign for promotion - Partnerships with communities and universities to increase participants - Instructor support for 7 days - Course facilitator support for 7 days - Office hours to resolve participant questions - Evaluation of participant deliverables - Issuance of completion certificates *All activities are per course</td>
<td>- 10x Post on Social Media for each course - 1x Gallery of images from the course - Delivery of projects created by participants - Delivery of certificates on the chain for approved participants</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Delivery of the 2 x Polkadot Certified Architect (PAC) Bootcamp</td>
<td>- Marketing campaign for promotion - Partnerships with communities and universities to increase participants - Instructor support for 7 days - Course facilitator support for 7 days - Office hours to resolve participant questions - Evaluation of participant deliverables - Issuance of completion certificates *All activities are per course</td>
<td>- 10x Post on Social Media for each course - 1x Gallery of images from the course - Delivery of projects created by participants - Delivery of certificates on the chain for approved participants</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Polkadot Meetup in Guadalajara Mexico to inaugurate the start of virtual activities.</td>
<td>-Event logistics: location, date, food and drink - Gather special speakers for the meetup - Graphic design of the event. - Marketing campaign for promotion. - Attention at the venue during the event</td>
<td>-1x Photo Gallery -40x meetup participants - 1x social media dynamics to give Polkadot presence</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3 id="budgetandtimetimeline">Budget and time Timeline</h3>
<p>For a better visualization visit this link: <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kBW2cbdjfRtnaCqOAb5_nsCrspntwkzNN0XrGVfDXVw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kBW2cbdjfRtnaCqOAb5_nsCrspntwkzNN0XrGVfDXVw/edit?usp=sharing</a></p>
<p>If you got this far, leave a comment :) see you soon</p>

Treasury Proposal: Polkadot Education Path by Open Web Academy

<p>Hello, Polkadot ecosystem. I am Irving Cancino, I coordinate the activities of Open Web Academy, a virtual community that carries out activities for LATAM related to blockchain software development. It is through the Polkadot Mexico community that we get to know the ecosystem and this has encouraged us to make this proposal. We will be delighted to receive feedback from the entire Polkadot community.</p>
<p>:information<em>source: :information</em>source: Disclaimer: As this is my first time posting on the forum, the system did not allow me to post more than 2 links and only 1 multimedia content. If you wish to read the full proposal, please click on this link: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14jndMCQxEJ2lm2BbfdmElvtcU8BNtpMCr8kTG9sPHk4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/14jndMCQxEJ2lm2BbfdmElvtcU8BNtpMCr8kTG9sPHk4/edit?usp=sharing</a></p>
<h2 id="treasuryproposalpolkadoteducationpathbyopenwebacademy">Treasury Proposal: Polkadot Education Path by Open Web Academy</h2>
<h3 id="contextoftheproposal">Context of the proposal</h3>
<p>The Open Web Academy organization has carried out educational activities focused on the creation of new blockchain solutions that allow the ecosystem to grow.</p>
<p>Throughout the life of the organization, it has been noted for carrying out offline and in-person activities to increase blockchain software developers, through workshops, courses, hackathons and educational content. Open Web Academy has managed to incorporate more than 3K participants.</p>
<p>Open Web Academy is characterized by being a chain-agonistic organization, which has led us to experiment with protocols such as Ethereum, BNB Chain, ICP, Optimism, Arbitrum and Vara Network, as well as NEAR Protocol where we have had our greatest impact, generating educational plans directly for the NEAR foundation and the "NEAR Dev Hub" developer circle. Some of the most relevant activities that validate our methods are:</p>
<p>:information<em>source: :information</em>source: Learn about our experience by visiting the links to the full document mentioned at the beginning of the post.</p>
<p>Our team sees Polkadot as the ideal platform to develop our blockchain solutions. We are attracted by its interoperability, scalability, and the flexibility that Substrate offers to create custom blockchains tailored to our needs. We also value its inclusive approach, which makes the process easier for us thanks to pre-configured tools, accessible documentation, and an active community willing to collaborate. With the support of initiatives such as Web3 Foundation Grants and the educational resources available, we feel that Polkadot allows us to innovate and develop projects at a lower cost and with greater efficiency. At Open Web Academy, we are proud to have Mexican Collective (@ PolkadotMexico_ in Twitter) , Community on Polkadot, as a key ally. Together, we work to promote blockchain education and innovation, focusing on empowering individuals and organizations to leverage the potential of Polkadot's ecosystem.</p>
<p><strong>Our team includes:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Eric Estrada: Project manager, 15 years of experience in leading big tech projects and education lead in Open Web Academy.</li>
<li>Zaida Nieto: engineer in business management, web3 enthusiast, social media manager, and communications lead in Open Web Academy.</li>
<li>Alan Estrada: Business developer and co-founder of web 3.0 projects at NEAR, Ethereum, BNB Chain and Vara network.</li>
<li>Irving Cancino: IT engineer,Technology teacher, Google Lv2 Professor and technological project coordinator at Open Web Academy</li>
<li>Yair Nava: Backend developer with experience in RUST and Solidity, mentor of technical workshops</li>
<li>Luis Daniel Mendez: Front end developer, expert in Blockchain Operating System, developer using Vara Network and technical content creator about web3</li>
</ul>
<p>:information<em>source: :information</em>source: Check out the Linkedin and Twitter (X) profiles in the document at the beginning of the post.</p>
<h3 id="problemstatement">Problem statement</h3>
<p>The complex and ever-evolving nature of blockchains, particularly Polkadot, coupled with the lack of a standardized educational offering, makes it difficult for individuals to acquire an adequate level of competence in implementing and developing blockchain-based solutions.</p>
<p>This can lead to a gap between the growing demand for skilled professionals and the availability of qualified talent to meet this demand. This challenge is particularly acute in regions such as Latin America and Africa, where less than 30% of the population has access to advanced educational technologies or knowledge about technological development. The disparity in access exacerbates the digital divide, limiting the opportunities for people in these regions to engage in emerging fields such as blockchain.</p>
<p>Furthermore, according to GitHub, the global shortage of blockchain developers highlights the scale of the problem, with only 25,000 active monthly developers working on blockchain technologies by 2024. These barriers emphasize the urgency of creating accessible and standardized educational programs to empower people around the world to contribute to and benefit from the blockchain revolution.</p>
<h3 id="proposalobjectivesorsolutions">Proposal objective(s) or solution(s)</h3>
<h4 id="proposal">Proposal</h4>
<p>Design and execute a three-course certified training program for Polkadot beginners, enthusiasts, and experts focused on a Spanish-speaking audience and based on the Developer Journey Map.</p>
<h4 id="activitiesofproposal">Activities of proposal</h4>
<ul>
<li>Curricular and pedagogical development of the Polkadot Elementals (PEC) Bootcamp with experts in education and technical experts</li>
<li>Curricular and pedagogical development of the Polkadot Developer (PDC) Bootcamp with experts in education and technical experts</li>
<li>Curricular and pedagogical development of the Polkadot Architect (PAC) Bootcamp with experts in education and technical experts</li>
<li>Creation of a playbook about PEC,PDC and PAC to replicate the learning model in other regions of the world.</li>
<li>Promotional activities and engagement with those interested in the program</li>
<li>Delivery of the 2 x Polkadot Certified Elementals (PEC) bootcamp.</li>
<li>Delivery of the 2 x Polkadot Certified Developer (PDC) bootcamp</li>
<li>Delivery of the 2 x Polkadot Certified Architect (PAC) Bootcamp</li>
<li>Partnerships with regional educational authorities to teach certifications with professors and university students.</li>
<li>Evaluation of deliverables and give feedback to the participants</li>
<li>20 x Office Hours sessions to ensure learning and 1:1 support with technical questions</li>
<li>Polkadot Meetup in Guadalajara Mexico to inaugurate the start of virtual activities.</li>
<li>Report about the Polkadot Education Path program.</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="targetaudience">Target Audience</h4>
<p>The target audience we seek to help with the development of this proposal is the Latin American and Spanish-speaking developer community, among which we have identified a series of important groups that are part of the Polkadot community.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>New developers:</strong> Facilitates learning basic concepts and using the Substrate SDK, attracting technical talent to the ecosystem.</li>
<li><strong>Experienced developers:</strong> Standardizes knowledge and practices, improving the quality and security of the projects they develop.</li>
<li><strong>Entrepreneurs and startups:</strong> Provides tools and knowledge to diversify use cases and create innovative solutions within the ecosystem.</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="aboutcertifications">About Certifications</h4>
<p><img src="https://i.ibb.co/4V7x9yN/Polkadot-Education-Path.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="360" /></p>
<h4 id="polkadotelementalscertifiedpec">Polkadot Elementals Certified (PEC)</h4>
<p>The Polkadot Elementals certification represents an introductory level qualification covering fundamental blockchain concepts, use cases, and the foundational theory of Polkadot. Its purpose is to expand the protocol's user base by providing accessible knowledge. This certification targets individuals already engaged or interested in Web 3.0, including developers, architects, technology specialists, and operations personnel. Additionally, it serves as a valuable resource for students, entrepreneurs, project initiators, project managers, and early adopters seeking a foundational understanding of Web 3.0 software and Polkadot.</p>
<h4 id="polkadotcertifieddeveloperpcd">Polkadot Certified Developer (PCD)</h4>
<p>Polkadot Certified Developer (PCD), is a 5-day virtual educational program that teaches internal and external developers in the Polkadot ecosystem how to develop smart contracts for a Polkadot parachain.</p>
<p>Each developer who completes the PCD has the ability to develop and deploy high-quality smart contracts, adhering to good programming practices and respecting Polkadot contract standards.</p>
<h4 id="polkadotcertifiedarchitectpca">Polkadot Certified Architect (PCA)</h4>
<p>PolkadotCertified Architect (PCA) is an intensive 5-day virtual educational program tailored to empower both internal and external developers within the Polkadot ecosystem. This program not only covers the technical skills required to develop high-performance parachains but also emphasizes industry best practices, real-world applications, and hands-on experience.</p>
<p>Participants will gain a deep understanding of Polkadot&rsquo;s architecture, Substrate SDK, Rollups, and how to optimize their projects for scalability and interoperability.</p>
<h3 id="milestones">Milestones</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Milestones</th>
<th>Tasks</th>
<th>Deliverables</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Curricular and pedagogical development of the Polkadot Elementals (PEC) Bootcamp</td>
<td>- Meetings with technical experts from Polkadot and Polkadot Blockchain Academy - Instructional design for course development - Creation of syllabus - Design of course activities and examples - Design of evaluation guide - Design of resources for evaluation - Uploading content to Learning Management System</td>
<td>- 1x Course Syllabus - 5x Slides per course unit- 1x Assessment Rubric - 1x Exam or Assessment Tool - 5x Content Development per course</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Curricular and pedagogical development of the Polkadot Developer (PDC) Bootcamp</td>
<td>- Meetings with technical experts from Polkadot and Polkadot Blockchain Academy - Instructional design for course development - Creation of syllabus - Design of course activities and examples - Design of evaluation guide - Design of resources for evaluation - Uploading content to Learning Management System</td>
<td>- 1x Course Syllabus - 5x Slides per course unit- 1x Assessment Rubric - 1x Exam or Assessment Tool - 5x Content Development per course - 5x Code Examples</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Curricular and pedagogical development of the Polkadot Architect (PAC) Bootcamp</td>
<td>- Meetings with technical experts from Polkadot and Polkadot Blockchain Academy - Instructional design for course development - Creation of syllabus - Design of course activities and examples - Design of evaluation guide - Design of resources for evaluation - Uploading content to Learning Management System</td>
<td>- 1x Course Syllabus - 5x Slides per course unit- 1x Assessment Rubric - 1x Exam or Assessment Tool - 5x Content Development per course - 5x Code Examples</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Creation of a playbook about PEC,PDC and PAC</td>
<td>- Create a master document that brings together all the documentation for the courses designed - Create a teaching guide and tips for carrying out courses - Create an operating manual to execute the series of certifications</td>
<td>- 1x Master playbook on Slides</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Delivery of the 2 x Polkadot Certified Elementals (PEC) bootcamp.</td>
<td>- Marketing campaign for promotion - Partnerships with communities and universities to increase participants - Instructor support for 7 days - Course facilitator support for 7 days - Office hours to resolve participant questions - Evaluation of participant deliverables - Issuance of completion certificates *All activities are per course</td>
<td>- 10x Post on Social Media for each course - 1x Gallery of images from the course - Delivery of projects created by participants - Delivery of certificates on the chain for approved participants</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Delivery of the 2 x Polkadot Certified Developer (PDC) bootcamp</td>
<td>- Marketing campaign for promotion - Partnerships with communities and universities to increase participants - Instructor support for 7 days - Course facilitator support for 7 days - Office hours to resolve participant questions - Evaluation of participant deliverables - Issuance of completion certificates *All activities are per course</td>
<td>- 10x Post on Social Media for each course - 1x Gallery of images from the course - Delivery of projects created by participants - Delivery of certificates on the chain for approved participants</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Delivery of the 2 x Polkadot Certified Architect (PAC) Bootcamp</td>
<td>- Marketing campaign for promotion - Partnerships with communities and universities to increase participants - Instructor support for 7 days - Course facilitator support for 7 days - Office hours to resolve participant questions - Evaluation of participant deliverables - Issuance of completion certificates *All activities are per course</td>
<td>- 10x Post on Social Media for each course - 1x Gallery of images from the course - Delivery of projects created by participants - Delivery of certificates on the chain for approved participants</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Polkadot Meetup in Guadalajara Mexico to inaugurate the start of virtual activities.</td>
<td>-Event logistics: location, date, food and drink - Gather special speakers for the meetup - Graphic design of the event. - Marketing campaign for promotion. - Attention at the venue during the event</td>
<td>-1x Photo Gallery -40x meetup participants - 1x social media dynamics to give Polkadot presence</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3 id="budgetandtimetimeline">Budget and time Timeline</h3>
<p>For a better visualization visit this link: <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kBW2cbdjfRtnaCqOAb5_nsCrspntwkzNN0XrGVfDXVw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kBW2cbdjfRtnaCqOAb5_nsCrspntwkzNN0XrGVfDXVw/edit?usp=sharing</a></p>
<p>If you got this far, leave a comment :) see you soon</p>

<p>Hello, Polakdot Family. You may remember us, at the beginning of the year we launched an educational proposal that received rich feedback from the entire Polakdot community in its different media.</p>
<p>Since then we have continued exploring the ecosystem and we have spoken with actors in the ecosystem to improve and pivot our initiative and now we have embodied it as a professional research, with an allied research center and 2 experts in technological development, and we have also added a factor that is in trend: Artificial intelligence.</p>
<p>📌 If you want to see the complete proposal in a document, with all the links and graphic material, visit this link:&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MikliyX_XDuipVsCQztzpTLl8PiupVvYII1rSMuvVYA/edit?tab=t.0">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MikliyX_XDuipVsCQztzpTLl8PiupVvYII1rSMuvVYA/edit?tab=t.0</a></p>
<p>📌 If you want to see our past proposal, visit this link:</p>
<p><a href="https://../post/2663">https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/post/2663</a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h1>Context of the proposal</h1>
<p>The Open Web Academy organization has carried out educational activities focused on the creation of new blockchain solutions that allow the ecosystem to grow.</p>
<p>Throughout the life of the organization, it has been noted for carrying out offline and in-person activities to increase blockchain software developers, through workshops, courses, hackathons and educational content. Open Web Academy has managed to incorporate more than 3K participants.</p>
<p>Open Web Academy is characterized by being a chain-agonistic organization, which has led us to experiment with protocols such as Ethereum, BNB Chain, ICP, Optimism, Arbitrum and Vara Network, as well as NEAR Protocol where we have had our greatest impact, generating educational plans directly for the NEAR foundation and the "NEAR Dev Hub" developer circle. Some of the most relevant activities that validate our methods are:</p>
<ul>
<li>Educational content: in this category, the creation, planning and execution of 3 certification courses that teach and endorse knowledge in different branches of the NEAR protocol such as:</li>
<li><a href="https://gov.near.org/t/near-certified-architect-ncar-design-by-owa/23692">Certified Architect</a>,</li>
<li><a href="https://gov.near.org/t/near-certified-aurora-developer-ncad-design-by-owa/23830">Certified AURORA Developer</a>,</li>
<li><a href="https://gov.near.org/t/near-certified-game-developer-ncgd-design-by-owa/23894">Certified Game Developer</a>,</li>
<li><a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkwvyg8hchrtMRl4MALYloxZ1QLzorYRk">OWA LIVE</a></li>
<li><a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkwvyg8hchru5HOCZJyvZKf9RXQ4xwkkn">&ldquo;Montando nodos en NEAR&rdquo;</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://youtu.be/qvKBRGLzxts">Smart Contract Construction</a> - Live session to guide you through the technical parameters of creating smart contracts with NEAR. (Funded by marketing DAO).</li>
<li><a href="https://gov.near.org/t/approved-open-web-house-hackathon-in-the-mexican-pacific-ocean/29391">Hackathon Open Web House PV Supported by NEAR:</a> Hackathon oriented to build solutions in NEAR Protocol held in Puerto Vallarta Mexico.</li>
<li><a href="https://gov.near.org/t/approved-open-web-house-hackathon-in-guadalajara-mexico/32694">Hackathon Open Web House GDL Supported by NEAR:</a> Hackathon oriented to build solutions in NEAR Protocol held in Guadalajara Mexico.</li>
<li><a href="https://gov.near.org/t/report-open-web-house-monterrey-mexico/34795">Hackathon Open Web House MTY Supported by NEAR:</a> Hackathon oriented to build solutions in NEAR Protocol held in Monterrey Mexico.</li>
<li><a href="https://near.social/devhub.near/widget/app?page=post&amp;id=2168">Hackathon Open Web House CDMX Supported by Hackbox:</a> Hackathon oriented to build solutions in BOS and NEAR Protocol held in Mexico City, Mexico and virtual way.</li>
<li>Run 6 x <a href="https://near.social/devhub.near/widget/app?page=post&amp;id=2168">BOS Certified Developer Bootcamp</a>.<a href="https://near.org/devhub.near/widget/app?page=post&amp;id=2516">Look at the results obtained here</a> and see the <a href="https://near.org/devhub.near/widget/app?page=post&amp;id=1118">last proposal </a>here</li>
</ul>
<p>Our team sees Polkadot as the ideal platform to develop our blockchain solutions. We are attracted by its interoperability, scalability, and the flexibility that Substrate offers to create custom blockchains tailored to our needs. We also value its inclusive approach, which makes the process easier for us thanks to pre-configured tools, accessible documentation, and an active community willing to collaborate. With the support of initiatives such as Web3 Foundation Grants and the educational resources available, we feel that Polkadot allows us to innovate and develop projects at a lower cost and with greater efficiency.</p>
<p>At Open Web Academy, we are proud to have Mexican Collective (<a href="https://x.com/PolkadotMexico_)">https://x.com/PolkadotMexico_)</a> , Community on Polkadot, as a key ally. Together, we work to promote blockchain education and innovation, focusing on empowering individuals and organizations to leverage the potential of Polkadot's ecosystem.</p>
<p>Our team includes:</p>
<ul>
<li>
<p>Ph. D Ansel Rodr&iacute;guez Gonz&aacute;lez: 20 years of experience in applied technologies. Researcher member of the National System of Researchers (SNI) in Mexico. Conducts research in the areas of data analysis and artificial intelligence. Specialized in machine learning and pattern recognition. +37 papers on AI and data mining. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dsoodion/details/experience/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/dsoodion/details/experience/</a></p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Eric Estrada: Project manager, 15 years of experience in leading big tech projects and education lead in Open Web Academy. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-fernando-estrada-gonzalez-32028153/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-fernando-estrada-gonzalez-32028153/</a> <a href="https://x.com/EricEstrada84">https://x.com/EricEstrada84</a></p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Ph. D Luz Margarita Saucedo: Consultant and specialist in the design of online training spaces and in the field of Web 3, 23 years in design and delivery of university education. Education leader at ICP Mexico and NEAR Hispano <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/luz-margarita-saucedo-monarque-11309123/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/luz-margarita-saucedo-monarque-11309123/</a> <a href="https://x.com/luzmargaritas">https://x.com/luzmargaritas</a></p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Zaida Nieto: engineer in business management, web3 enthusiast, social media manager, and communications lead in Open Web Academy. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/zaida-nieto-b2259625a/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/zaida-nieto-b2259625a/</a> <a href="https://x.com/freyjxh">https://x.com/freyjxh</a></p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Alan Estrada: Business developer and co-founder of web 3.0 projects at NEAR, Ethereum, BNB Chain and Vara network. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alannetwork/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alannetwork/</a> <a href="https://x.com/alannetwork_">https://x.com/alannetwork_</a></p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Irving Cancino: IT engineer,Technology teacher, Google Lv2 Professor and technological project coordinator at Open Web Academy <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/irving-cancino/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/irving-cancino/</a> <a href="https://x.com/_Irvinggg">https://x.com/_Irvinggg</a></p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Yair Nava: Backend developer with experience in RUST and Solidity, mentor of technical workshops <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/irving-yair-nava-hern%C3%A1ndez-5973b7225/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/irving-yair-nava-hern%C3%A1ndez-5973b7225/</a> <a href="https://x.com/IrvingYairNava1">https://x.com/IrvingYairNava1</a></p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Luis Daniel Mendez: Front end developer, expert in Blockchain Operating System, developer using Vara Network and technical content creator about web3 <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-daniel-mendez-castellanos-5b1418254/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-daniel-mendez-castellanos-5b1418254/</a> <a href="https://x.com/syi2166">https://x.com/syi2166</a></p>
</li>
</ul>
<p>Our social networks</p>
<ul>
<li>Website: <a href="https://ow.academy/">https://ow.academy</a></li>
<li>Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@openwebacademy">Open Web Academy - YouTube</a></li>
<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/openwebacademy_">https://twitter.com/openwebacademy_</a></li>
<li>Telegram: <a href="https://t.me/openwebhouse">Telegram: Contact @openwebhouse</a></li>
<li>Discord: <a href="https://discord.com/invite/ekZy68tm5c">Open Web Academy</a></li>
<li>Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@owa_academy">Open Web Academy &ndash; Medium</a></li>
<li>Github: <a href="https://github.com/open-web-academy">Open Web Academy &middot; GitHub</a></li>
<li>Tiktok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@openwebacademy">owa (@openwebacademy) | TikTok</a></li>
</ul>
<h1>Problem statement</h1>
<p>The growing demand for AI infrastructure requires robust, scalable, and secure systems, but many traditional solutions come with high costs, centralization risks, and vulnerabilities in data management. Blockchains offer a decentralized and transparent alternative for handling storage, processing, and data validation in AI, but not all chains are suitable for these tasks. Researching and comparing blockchains helps identify those with the best performance, interoperability, and sustainability, ensuring that AI infrastructure remains efficient, reliable, and resilient to failures or manipulation.</p>
<h2>Activities proposal</h2>
<ul>
<li>Create a scientific paper about the performance of implementing AI on the Polkadot blockchain</li>
<li>Research and Literature Review
<ul>
<li>Review previous papers on AI in blockchain.</li>
<li>Research the architecture and capabilities of Polkadot.</li>
<li>Analyze existing benchmarks of AI on blockchains.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Defining the Theoretical Framework
<ul>
<li>Explain how AI functions in decentralized environments.</li>
<li>Describe Polkadot&rsquo;s architecture and ecosystem (parachains, relay chain, etc.).</li>
<li>Compare Polkadot with other blockchains in terms of AI performance.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Experiment Design and Development
<ul>
<li>Define key performance metrics (latency, throughput, computational costs).</li>
<li>Select tools and AI models to implement.</li>
<li>Choose the appropriate parachain or smart contract framework within Polkadot.</li>
<li>Implement a practical AI use case on Polkadot.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Execution and Data Collection
<ul>
<li>Deploy and test the solution in testnets or controlled environments.</li>
<li>Measure performance under different conditions.</li>
<li>Compare results with centralized solutions or other blockchains.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Analysis and Discussion of Results
<ul>
<li>Evaluate the advantages and limitations of Polkadot for AI.</li>
<li>Compare with existing benchmarks.</li>
<li>Discuss practical implications and future improvements.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Paper Writing
<ul>
<li>Structure the document following scientific standards (abstract, introduction, methodology, results, discussion, conclusion, references).</li>
<li>Ensure clarity and coherence in the argumentation.</li>
<li>Include graphs, tables, and references to support findings.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Review and Publication
<ul>
<li>Conduct internal or external peer review.</li>
<li>Adjust based on received feedback.</li>
<li>Submit to conferences, journals, or academic platforms.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Instructional design for teaching the Polkadot workshop</li>
<li>Promotion and engagement activities with those interested in the bootcamp</li>
<li>Run the Polkadot Workshop x4</li>
<li>Evaluation of deliverables and feedback to participants</li>
<li>Office Hours sessions to ensure learning and 1:1 support with technical questions</li>
<li>Free-to-use content on the Open Web Academy LMS platform</li>
<li>Activation and promotion on Open Web Academy social networks about the bootcamp</li>
</ul>
<p>Research on the Efficiency of AI Models on the Polkadot Blockchain</p>
<p>Open Web Academy has established an agreement with the Center for Scientific Research and Higher Education of Ensenada (<a href="https://www.cicese.edu.mx/">CICESE</a>), one of the leading research centers in Mexico, to collaborate on the creation of educational content related to artificial intelligence and the development of scientific research in this field. As part of this alliance, the proposal includes the creation of a scientific paper titled "Computational Efficiency of AI Models on the Polkadot Blockchain", which aims to compare the execution of artificial intelligence models on and off the blockchain, evaluating costs and processing times.</p>
<p>Thanks to this collaboration, we have the participation of highly qualified experts and mentors, ensuring both the quality of the course and the rigor of the study, providing a practical and innovative approach to AI and blockchain.</p>
<h2>Polkadot Workshop</h2>
<p>Participants will learn to develop, test, and deploy smart contracts on the Rootstock network, leveraging its compatibility with Ethereum and its security aligned with Bitcoin. Through a hands-on session, they will explore the protocol's tools for executing and securing smart contracts in an on-chain environment. Ideal for developers looking to specialize in building decentralized solutions on Rootstock.</p>
<h3>Topics</h3>
<ul>
<li>Operation of the Polkadot blokchain</li>
<li>Smart contract development</li>
<li>Smart contract auditing</li>
<li>Creation of artificial intelligence agents on Polkadot</li>
<li>Exploration of its governance and creation of 100% on-chain projects</li>
</ul>
<h2>Value proposal.&nbsp;</h2>
<ul>
<li>100% Spanish content for Latin communities</li>
<li>Content created by technical staff with experience in blockchain and support of digital marketing specialists.</li>
<li>Stakeholder monitoring in collective development study groups.</li>
<li>Personalized monitoring of growing projects</li>
<li>Institutional alliances in Mexico and alliances with Spanish-speaking blockchain communities.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Focus on Polkadot</h2>
<p>The Open Web Academy team has already analyzed the educational content that Polkadot offers for AI development. Currently, our development team is testing and experimenting with its technology to explore how AI models can be integrated into Polkadot's ecosystem. We believe it is essential to align our content with existing resources to train more Spanish-speaking professionals, covering both foundational and advanced topics on AI deployment, optimization, and security within the Polkadot network.</p>
<h2>Target Audience&nbsp;</h2>
<p>Fullstack developers, solidity developers, general devs, university students and IT professionals and experts developers</p>
<h2>KPIs</h2>
<ul>
<li>25 example deployment of participants to testnet</li>
<li>5 participant projects launch to mainnet</li>
<li>30 participants in each workshop (120 participants in total)</li>
<li>15 office hour sessions.</li>
<li>10x attendees per office hours session</li>
<li>1x scientific paper in English issued by a SNI level 3 researcher in Mexico</li>
<li>1x Polkadot Workshop syllabus, to provide the pedagogical principles of certification</li>
<li>5x Slides and graphic material used in certifications</li>
<li>15x Recordings of sessions</li>
<li>1x pack of multimedia material to promote certifications.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Budget</h2>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Tasks</th>
<th>Hours required</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Operations and management</td>
<td>90</td>
</tr>
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<td>Research on the Efficiency of AI Models on the Polkadot Blockchain</td>
<td>510</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Workshop Lectures Design</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Run 4x Workshop Instruction</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
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<td>Office Hours</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
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<td>Analysis of final results, evaluation of participants and reports</td>
<td>18</td>
</tr>
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<td>Total Hours</td>
<td>678</td>
</tr>
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</table>
<p>(25 USD/hour)</p>
<p>Grand total: $16,950.00 USD</p>
<h2>Timeline</h2>
<p>In this section you can see the times established for this proposal</p>
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14HBLIBu0XsYo_EDxQcqk1pTLPpfDN5TUuYsmnGBaDPc/edit?usp=sharing">Polkadot proposal - Gantt Diagram</a></p>

Research about Computational Efficiency of AI Models on the Polkadot Blockchain + Workshops

- **Problem Statement:** The lack of standardized educational offerings in blockchain, particularly Polkadot, hinders individuals from acquiring the necessary skills, leading to a gap in skilled professionals, especially in regions like Latin America and Africa.
- **Significance:** Less than 30% of the population in Latin America and Africa has access to advanced educational technologies, exacerbating the digital divide and limiting opportunities in emerging fields like blockchain. The global shortage of blockchain developers, with only 25,000 active monthly developers by 2024, emphasizes the need for accessible educational programs.
- **Proposed Solution:** Design and execute a three-course certified training program for Polkadot beginners, enthusiasts, and experts focused on a Spanish-speaking audience, based on the Developer Journey Map.
- **Expected Outcomes:** Standardized knowledge and practices for new and experienced developers, tools and knowledge for entrepreneurs and startups, and empowerment of individuals to contribute to and benefit from the blockchain revolution.

#2663 Treasury Proposal: Polkadot Education Path by Open Web Academy

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