@thang_nnn23.near [Posted on DevHub](https://near.social/#/devgovgigs.near/widget/Post?id=1706) ## Idea: NEARCON Hackathon Stipend Proposal **About Me & My Team** I am a dedicated Web3 developer and currently a team member with @jaydendang.near whom have been approved for the NEARCON Hackathon Stipend as shown here: (https://near.social/devgovgigs.near/widget/gigs-board.pages.Post?id=1647). This year, our team is gearing up to participate in NEARCON 2023, where we will be showcasing our project built on the NEAR platform. My role within the project involves pitching and presenting it at NEARCON and developing the business model. Our mission is to make a positive impact on the NEAR ecosystem by creating decentralized applications that have the potential to benefit the world. We are excited about the opportunity to contribute to NEAR's growth and furthering the adoption of blockchain technology. In addition to our upcoming NEARCON participation, we have a track record of active involvement in NEAR Hackathons, including the Web3 Hackfest and the Web3 Code Challenge. Throughout these hackathons, my team and I have designed and submitted various projects, each adding to our commitment to the Web3 space as shown here: **BOS:** 1. Source Code: https://test.near.org/discom.testnet/widget/ComponentDetailsPage?src=instructor01.testnet/widget/Certificate-Resume&tab=source 2. Demo: https://test.near.org/instructor01.testnet/widget/Certificate-Resume 3. Learning platform on NEAR: https://devfolio.co/projects/new-generation-elearning-9d21 For this upcoming NEARCON Hackathon 2023, my team and I have been building an E-learning platform using smart contracts, soulbound tokens, and NFTs. Unlike existing e-learning platforms like Coursera, or Udemy, our platform gamifies the learning process, issues users verifiable certificates, and provides both learners and lecturers a greater degree of flexibility, collaboration, and sense of community. As a highly motivated, and result-oriented team, we are deeply passionate about blockchain technology, and its application as one of the cornerstone technologies in the upcoming years. As such, by participating in this Hackathon, we will also continue to develop our skills, knowledge, network, and expertise to further contribute to this growing space. **Reasons For Attending NEARCON:** 1. I'm enthusiastic about learning from industry experts and contributing to the NEAR community at the NEARCON Hackathon. 2. I'm particularly excited about NEAR’s ecosystem hence why I am interested to work with my team to participate in this year NEARCON 2023. 3. My skills and motivation make me well-suited to benefit the hackathon, as I'm a quick learner with a strong passion for blockchain technology. 4. Participating in the NEARCON Hackathon would offer a unique opportunity to collaborate on innovative projects, gain insights from top experts in the NEAR ecosystem, and gain perspective from developers within the European region. 5. I see this as a fantastic opportunity to represent my company at the hackathon, where we can share our expertise with the NEAR community and actively engage in meaningful discussions with all participants. 6. I'd really appreciate your support for my journey to the NEARCON Hackathon. It's an awesome opportunity to learn from some top-notch experts and explore the global blockchain scene, going beyond my home in Vietnam. Your help would mean a lot to me and my team! **Travel Expenses:** I am planning to travel to Lisbon, Portugal from the 5th of November to the 12th for NEARCON. As such, here are my cost breakdown estimates: (1) Flight Ticket: $1200, (2) Food & Drinks: $400, (3) Accommodations: 700$, (4) Transportation: $200, and (5) Visa Application: $150. My total cost estimate is around $2650 to which I would like to apply for the $1,000 from DevHub to help me cover a portion of my travel expenses. Once again, I am extremely excited to be a part of this journey to participate in NEARCON Hackathon. Our team has been preparing for this for quite some time now and as such we are highly confident in our capabilities and skills. Regardless of which, I am looking forward to exploring the ever-changing blockchain landscape, and learning from the many of the leading experts and professionals within this trip, allowing me to further develop myself professionally and contribute back to the community and industry. I hope that you consider my application and I am looking forward to hearing from the NEARCON team very soon!