Starknet Basecamp Toronto

Starknet Basecamp – 3-Day Builder Intensive (Toronto) Dates: Jan 23–25, 2026 Format: In-person (Toronto) + limited hybrid access Who it’s for: Students & early builders (beginner-friendly) Timings Friday (Jan 23): 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday (Jan 24): 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday (Jan 25): 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Starknet Basecamp is a 3-day, hands-on builder intensive designed to take you from zero → building in the Starknet ecosystem. This is not a lecture series. This is a build-first, hackathon-prep experience. What You’ll Do Over three focused days, you’ll: Learn blockchain fundamentals with real-world context Understand Ethereum scalability & Zero-Knowledge (ZK) concepts Write smart contracts using Cairo Build and deploy a basic decentralized application (dApp) Work in teams, debug live, and ship something real No prior blockchain or Web3 experience is required — just curiosity and commitment. Why Starknet? Starknet is a leading Layer-2 ecosystem focused on scalability, performance, and developer innovation. This Basecamp prepares participants to build confidently and explore further opportunities in hackathons, startups, and the broader Web3 ecosystem. Outcomes & Opportunities Be prepared to participate in an upcoming February Starknet hackathon Form teams that can continue building beyond the Basecamp Learn about startup pathways and ecosystem support Top teams may be eligible to explore startup seed grants (up to $25,000 USD) Important Notes This is a high-commitment program (long build days) Bringing your own laptop is mandatory (no shared devices) Refreshments will be provided during the sessions Please register only if you can attend all three days Limited seats to keep the experience hands-on and focused If you’re serious about building, not just learning — this is for you. Register to secure your spot.