Aptos Move Bootcamp

A free, intensive, 6-week coding bootcamp
teaching you how to build with Move

Start building with Move, learn with an expert instructor through weekly homework and projects.

This bootcamp has ended, check out Current Programmes for more!

Read the programme summary here.

Eligibility and Selection Process

  • The Q3 2024 cohort of the Aptos Move Bootcamp will take place Monday - Thursday from 17:00 to 18:30 BST (UK time).

  • 50 selected individuals for each cohort. Be sure to stand out!

  • Participants are selected based on their applications and a video interview. Make sure your GitHub and LinkedIn look great before applying!

  • Basic Knowledge of Programming: Applicants should have a foundational understanding of programming principles, which is crucial for grasping Move.

    Interest in Blockchain Technology: Candidates should demonstrate a genuine interest in blockchain technology and decentralised applications, as the bootcamp focuses on these areas.

    Commitment to Complete the Program: The six-week course is intensive, covering various complex topics. Participants must be committed to completing the entire curriculum, including weekly homework, workshops, and a final project.

    Ability to Engage in Hands-on Learning: The program involves practical, hands-on learning experiences. Candidates should be prepared and capable of engaging actively in these activities.

    Willingness to Collaborate and Learn in a Group Setting: Since the program includes sponsor-led workshops and group activities, applicants should be open to collaborative learning environments.

  • The bootcamp is completely free! You are required to pay a deposit if accepted—the full deposit will be returned after successful graduation!

  • No point in dry lecturing without any practical work in a bootcamp! All the participants will work on weekly homeworks with their teams, as well as on the final project during the final week of the bootcamp.

  • The Bootcamp is designed to be a part-time commitment. Other than 90-minute daily sessions (Mon-Thur), you’re required to check Discord for any updates and group tasks.

  • All successful bootcamp graduates receive a certificate, either as a PDF or as an NFT. It serves as an official graduation certificate, which means you can feature it on your CV and LinkedIn profile.

Our Teacher

Laurence Kirk

Laurence Kirk

A long time Encode community member, Laurence is well known in the UK scene as one of the leading educators on blockchain. He leads Extropy.io, a blockchain consultancy based in Oxford, specialising in developing blockchain solutions, security auditing, training & more.

Curriculum

Week 1:

• Blockchain Basics, Move Language Introduction •

• Introduction to Aptos and Move-based Blockchains / Comparison with Ethereum / Solana •

• Move Language: Resources and Objects, Development and Ecosystem Tools •

• Tokens and DeFi introduction •

Week 2:

• Move Language: NFTs and Token Standards •

• Design Patterns and Testing Contracts •

• UI Development •

• Advanced Move / Upgrading Contracts •

Week 3:

• DeFi: Decentralised Exchanges •

• Security and Performance •

• Zero Knowledge Proofs and Privacy •

• Authentication and Wallets •

Week 4:

• Identity Solutions and Useful Cryptographic Techniques •

• Community Resources / Events / Hackathon Techniques •

• Game Development •

• Review / Requested Topics / Next Steps •

Week 5:

• Sponsor Workshops •

Week 6:

• Project Building •

Title Sponsor