What's next?

Introduction

Congratulations for making it this far. You've finished the foundational course and you can be proud of yourself, but keep in mind that this was only the beginning. The rest of the story belongs to you.

Keep building 👷‍♂️

There's only one way forward and that's the correct one - we have a lot of resources to help you on your journey.

Option 1: Keep building your project 🏗️

Since you already have the foundation. Why not keep building on top of it? Here are some suggestions:

  • Add a frontend to your project.
  • Improve the voting system to allow for more complex voting scenarios and long-term incentives.
  • Create a treasury for the DAO and allow members to vote on how to spend the funds.
  • Read more about the SNS framework and see how you can leverage it to raise funds and expand your DAO.

Option 2: Start a new project 🚀

DAOs are not the only thing you can build with Motoko. You can build anything you want. Here are some suggestions:

  • Start your own NFT collection.
  • Build a decentralized social network.
  • Build a decentralized exchange or a decentralized marketplace.
  • Build a game.

Your imagination is the only limit to what you can build on #ICP.

Get involved in the ecosystem 🌱

Join us for the next ICP Community Conference 🥳

The ICP Community Conference is the 1st organized conference that celebrates, inspires, & connects the #ICP ecosystem. The first one took place in May 2023 and gathered 100+ community members. This was an absolute blast and we're planning the next one for 2024!

  • Check out the recap video of the first conference.
  • Follow ICP Community Conference on Twitter to stay updated - @icp_cc.
  • Join the Email List to get notified about the next conference and access early bird tickets.

Find a job with TalentDB 💼

Are you looking for a job in Web3? Make sure to check out TalentDB - a recruiting agency for the Internet Computer.

  • Follow TalentDB on Twitter to stay updated with new opportunities - @TalentDB_ICP.
  • Fill out this form to join the Talent Pool. This will allow you to be matched with the right opportunities.
  • Connect with Ben in our Talent Room on Discord.

Apply for a grant with the DFINITY Foundation 💰

DFINITY operates a developer grant program to support those building on the Internet Computer platform. If you have an idea and want to develop on the IC, you can request funding, which can range from $5,000 to $100,000. The grant program focuses on the following areas:

  • Canister Development Kits (CDKs) & Agents.
  • Developer Tooling (such as IDEs, debuggers, and logging libraries).
  • Infrastructure (including oracles and asset bridges).
  • Integrations & APIs (e.g., chat, email, maps).
  • Apps & Open Internet Services.

Additionally, DFINITY has announced a specific $5 million program to support the intersection of AI and blockchain technology, as detailed here.

DFINITY also offers a grant program for educational and community initiatives. If you have an idea for a hackathon, workshop, or other community event, you can apply for a grant to secure funding.

Please make sure to mention that you were referred by the Motoko Bootcamp when applying for a grant - that helps our reputation!

Get involved and help us write the next chapter of Motoko Bootcamp 🏕️

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You can help us grow the Bootcamp by:

  • Invite your friends or colleagues to the next Bootcamp.
  • Give us your feedback on the Bootcamp, ideas on how we can improve it, and what you would like to see next in the feedback channel.
  • Share your experience on social media and tag us on Twitter - @motoko_bootcamp.
  • Help us organize events, what about hosting the next Bootcamp in your hometown?

Become an Entrepreneur In Residence at Code & State ⭐️

Finally, if you're passionate about the #ICP, want to work with a team, and have a big vision, you can apply to become an Entrepreneur In Residence at Code & State.

The Entrepreneur In Residence Program includes:

  • Funding for 1-2 years for you and your team.
  • Legal entity support.
  • Strategic support and guidance.
  • Talent and recruiting support.
  • Marketing and PR support.
  • Design and UI/UX support.
  • Code auditing and technical support.
  • Access to the Code & State network.

You can apply here.