LearnWeb3, the largest Web3 education platform, is launching new courses and incentives to onboard Bitcoin app developers. The focus is on sBTC, a Bitcoin-native programmable asset on the Stacks layer, which allows for the creation of decentralized applications leveraging Bitcoin's value. The initiative includes a $25K bounty program for top sBTC projects, starting in early 2025. LearnWeb3 aims to equip its community of over 278,000 developers with the skills to build innovative sBTC-based applications, enhancing Bitcoin's utility in DeFi, NFTs, and other Web3 applications. This effort is part of the Stacks Foundation's campaign to promote sBTC and its role in the Bitcoin economy.

LearnWeb3, the largest Web3 education platform, is set to offer new courses and incentives that address an unprecedented opportunity for blockchain developers: activating a Bitcoin economy with over $1T in latent capital. Aiming to onboard the next wave of Bitcoin app developers, the platform’s new courses will center on sBTC, Stacks' Bitcoin-native programmable asset, and will be followed by relevant bounties, starting with an initial $25K pool for top-performing sBTC builders.The sBTC course will open to LearnWeb3’s community of over 278,000 developers and equip participants with the tools and knowledge to create innovative sBTC-based applications on Stacks, the leading Bitcoin L2. Developers who complete the sBTC course and continue to build with sBTC are also eligible to join LearnWeb3’s first sBTC-focused bounty program, which will award the top projects from a pool of $25K. The new course and subsequent bounty program is set to launch in early 2025. Builders can join the waitlist here.LearnWeb3’s new sBTC content will follow their model of providing education that encourages builders to develop real-world, production-ready DeFi applications, such as borrowing and lending protocols or AMMs, on top of Bitcoin. LearnWeb3’s programs are known for comprehensive, hands-on tutorials that guide developers through the entire process of creating functional projects that leverage sBTC, providing practical context and experience beyond simple or limited app examples.Bringing sBTC to BuilderssBTC, a Bitcoin-native asset on the Stacks layer, enables programmability of Bitcoin's underlying value while preserving its core security features. This allows developers to harness Bitcoin's established ecosystem and expand its utility, potentially ushering a new wave of decentralized applications that leverage the world's largest digital asset class. By maintaining Bitcoin's fungibility and transferability, sBTC opens up unprecedented opportunities for DeFi, NFTs, and other Web3 applications directly on the Bitcoin network."sBTC is bringing much needed composability to the biggest asset in web3, and there couldn't have been a better time for it,” says Haardik Haardik, founder of LearnWeb3. “The world wants Bitcoin DeFi without centralized issuers, and sBTC will give that to them."A Builder-Focused Approach to EducationLearnWeb3's approach aligns well with the needs of sBTC builders. The LearnWeb3 platform offers a structured learning path, which takes developers from no background knowledge to building multiple applications and understanding key protocols, frameworks, and concepts in the space. Their courses often include practical projects, such as building decentralized exchanges, NFT marketplaces, and DAOs, which could be adapted for sBTC development.LearnWeb3's support of sBTC will introduce a vast audience of developers to Stacks, the leading Bitcoin Layer 2 solution, showcasing innovative ways to deploy Bitcoin in applications. This builder-focused approach is poised to inspire the next generation of Bitcoin applications with enhanced user experiences.LearnWeb3’s support for sBTC is a component of the Stacks Foundation's "Best and the Brightest" campaign, which highlights leading organizations committed to supporting sBTC, Stacks’ fully programmable Bitcoin asset. This initiative showcases top entities within the Bitcoin ecosystem, underlining their dedication to enhancing the utility and accessibility of Bitcoin. By collaborating with industry leaders, the Stacks Foundation aims to educate the community on the transformative potential of sBTC and its vital role in fostering a robust Bitcoin economy.As the Bitcoin layer-2 landscape continues to evolve, LearnWeb3's focus on sBTC education positions it at the forefront of empowering the next generation of Bitcoin-native developers.This post is commissioned by Stacks and does not serve as a testimonial or endorsement by The Block. This post is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment, tax, legal or other advice. You should conduct your own research and consult independent counsel and advisors on the matters discussed within this post. Past performance of any asset is not indicative of future results.

LearnWeb3 Launches sBTC Courses to Empower Bitcoin Developers