Are you a Lagos resident looking for an opportunity to learn web3 security? Guild Audits is offering a four-month physical boot camp to teach smart contract auditing for free!

What are Smart Contract Audits?

Smart contracts are automated contracts written into code that form the underlying components of many blockchain platforms. Before a smart contract can be deployed, it has to be audited to check for possible loopholes. These loopholes can lead to fraudulent attacks or security breaches.

Smart contract audits are important because;

Smart contracts are built to handle valuable digital assets. Breaches in these smart contracts can lead to loss of significant financial value.
Audits ensure the smart contracts are efficient and able to carry out their responsibilities properly, without causing negative user experience.
Smart contract audits vet the infrastructure to make sure it fits with industry standards. This will allow necessary integrations and partnerships while preventing it from becoming obsolete.

Now you know what smart contract audits are and the role they play in blockchain development, let me introduce you to the sponsors of the program.

Drum roll 🥁 🥁 🥁…

🎊Guild Audits! 🎊

Guild Audits is a technology-security company dedicated to creating and fostering the growth of technological solutions that enhance web3 security. They are partners with Ayaversity, Web3Bridge, SolidityScan, and powered by CredShields.

They aim to provide hands-on training for qualified participants, equipping them with the necessary skills needed for smart contract auditing.

What is the Blockchain Security Boot Camp About?

It is a theoretical and practical hands-on training to equip students with overall knowledge of blockchain security and all it takes to be proficient in securing blockchain networks and smart contracts.

According to their official website, “The Blockchain Security Research Bootcamp is a comprehensive Ethereum Security Research, hands-on training program designed to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in the blockchain security landscape.

The program spans four months and provides students with an immersive experience in blockchain technology, focusing on mathematics related to blockchain, smart contract auditing, and practical exposure through real-time auditing and hackathons and will culminate in students conducting in-depth research and producing a security research paper on a chosen blockchain concept.”

The skills to be acquired by the students are listed below.

Fundamentals of blockchain and smart contracts
An overview of smart contract platforms
Common security vulnerabilities in smart contracts
Introduction to smart contract auditing methodologies
Hands-on exercises for participants to review and audit real-life smart contracts
Understanding the legal landscape of blockchain and smart contracts
Examining successful smart contract deployments and what contributed to their security
Communicating security issues to developers and project stakeholders
Overview of industry standards for smart contract development and auditing

What are the Requirements for Applicants?

Interested individuals are required to have the following:

A background in blockchain development, computer science, or other related fields.
An active GitHub account.
A strong interest in blockchain security.

Further Information

The boot camp is held twice a year and runs for four months each at a physical location disclosed to accepted students. This location is a suitable learning environment with a constant power supply and access to the internet, which is bound to provide an immersive experience for students. There will be three square meals daily.
Standard lectures will be held by industry professionals proficient in mathematics, blockchain security, and Ethereum technology.
There will be networking sessions, mentorship sessions, and discussions between the industry experts and students.

To learn more about Guild Audits, visit their official website.

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To register for the boot camp, click on this link.

Note: There is no known deadline for the boot camp registration. Please submit as soon as possible and share for wider reach.

I wish all applicants the best of luck!