There’s something about learning in person that just sticks. When you’re physically present, working on a project with peers, things click faster. In a space with like-minded people, all focusing on the same goal.

Offline bootcamps offer an immersive, hands-on experience. Unlike online learning, where you just watch videos, with in-person interactions, you can experiment and apply your knowledge in real-time, bringing the excitement to the next level.

Meeting your mentors

Developers often find that offline bootcamps are better for improving their skills. The reason? You’re in the same room as your mentors. You receive immediate feedback to understand blockchain concepts better and faster. Got a question? You ask it and receive an answer right away, maybe even a special hint.

Offline hackathons are also essential for expanding TON's ecosystem by bringing together developers from different backgrounds. Skills grow naturally through hands-on collaboration, and teams and friendships often start.

The bootcamps proved their worth during the Summer Hackathon, attracting over 2,000 hackers from 350 projects, with 15 of our 28 finalists and winners coming from these workshops. Despite limited preparation time, bootcamp teams formed during the offline workshops delivered incredible results.

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Offline bootcamps vs Online learning: What works best?

While both learning methods are valuable, they deliver blockchain and Web3 concepts differently. Let's take a look at Offline bootcamp’s benefits:

Building authentic connections

While online learning offers convenience (you don’t have to move from your desk) it lacks the personal touch offline events bring. In-person bootcamps allow developers to build deeper relationships and gain soft skills for team cooperation, elevating the challenge meaningfully.

Think of it like this: online, your interaction with others is mostly through Slack channels or emails. It’s functional but distant. Offline, you talk face-to-face, share ideas, and learn from each other personally, beyond data.

Networking at offline bootcamps can open doors you didn’t even know existed. You might meet someone who becomes your collaborator, mentor, or business partner. The relationships you build in these settings often last long after the event ends.

Tackling problems as they happen: Real-time learning in bootcamps

Another advantage of offline bootcamps is the immediate problem-solving opportunities they offer. You might post a question in online courses and wait hours or days for a response.

But in an offline setting, mentors are there with you. If you hit a snag, you get help on the spot. You also benefit from group problem-solving, where you and your peers tackle challenges together.

The immediate feedback loop is invaluable, especially for developers working on complex problems. You don’t just get theoretical answers; you receive practical solutions you can apply immediately.

Win the Hackathon: Build your dream team at the bootcamp

Hackathons are one of the best ways to learn by doing, and offline bootcamps can be a great place to form your team before the hackathon starts. When meeting someone in person, you can quickly determine if you have a good working dynamic. You can establish trust, brainstorm ideas, and start working on your project together before the event.

With the Hackers League Hackathon soon starting, you can use our offline bootcamps as a place to form your team and stand a chance to win the $5,000 prize pool for each city. You can also escalate your projects to the main hackathon for a chance at the $2 million prize pool.

Hackers League Hackathon: A $3M opportunity for developers and founders

Hackers League is a global competition designed to unite developers and early-stage founders within the TON ecosystem. The stakes are high with a $2 million prize pool, but so are the opportunities.

What makes Hackers League Hackathon Winter 2024 even more remarkable is the 19 in-person bootcamps in cities worldwide that you can be part of. The in-person bootcamps will take place in:

• European cities, including London, Warsaw, Tbilisi, Moscow, and more
• Astana, Bangalore, Gurugram, Ho Chi Minh, and more in Asia

We plan to create a collaborative learning environment for over 3,500 people in these cities how to build with Web3. These bootcamps will give participants hands-on experience, in-depth learning, and the chance to network with other developers and industry experts.

Here’s what the Hackers League Hackathon promises;

• $3 million prize pool
• $5,000 prize pool at each bootcamp
• Workshops and lectures led by industry experts and TON representatives
• Entertainment activities and wrap-up parties for networking and celebration

For the offline bootcamps, our Open League Summer Bootcamps recap highlights the concepts you’ll learn, from mastering Telegram Mini apps to best practices for building Web3 games.

Join Hackers League 2024 – Secure your spot before it’s gone!

Don't miss this chance to level up your skills and be part of the TON ecosystem. With limited slots available, now’s the time to secure your spot. Start preparing by reviewing our detailed article: Are You Ready for Hackers League 2024? Here's What You Need to Know.

Register today and join the Hackers League before it’s too late—because these spaces won’t last long!

Apply to Hackers League and secure your spot at an upcoming bootcamp in a city near you.

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