Following the feedback from our October 2024 application, which recommended adjusting our budget to $30K–$40K for support, we have streamlined our initial initiative to $16K. We were also advised to apply for the Event Bounty, but after previously reaching out, we were informed that funding for Nigeria was limited, and our request was denied.

Despite these challenges, we remain committed to expanding the Polkadot developer community and showcasing how Polkadot extends beyond core blockchain development, not just for building parachains and custom blockchains but also for scalable decentralized applications, similar to other leading blockchain networks.

**Demonstrating Our Commitment
**We have self-funded multiple Polkadot developer training programs, including:

• Polkadot 2.0 Developer Training: Hosted a hands-on developer session with 100+ participants, simplifying the complexities of Polkadot 2.0. (Check it out!)

• Workshop on Ink! Smart Contracts: A practical session on setting up, testing, and deploying Ink! smart contracts.

• Polkadot Smart Contract Campaign: Focused on blockchain development using the Polkadot SDK, driving awareness and adoption.

• Smart Contract Development Campaign: Launched an initiative to encourage developers to build with the Polkadot SDK, fostering innovation within our network.

  **Proposal Goals
  **This proposal seeks to expand on these efforts by onboarding new developers and enhancing the understanding of Polkadot’s SDK for dApp development globally. Through comprehensive training, curriculum development, and hackathons, our mission is to:

• Showcase Polkadot’s versatility beyond parachains.

• Empower developers to build impactful dApps on Polkadot’s robust ecosystem.

• Establish Polkadot as a key player in the global blockchain and tech landscape.

 Kindly review the full proposal via the link below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uwlush1o6EWFirz3gxS3Z1rx81kB3iqjaC7qglZDtGQ/edit?usp=sharing