Hackathons, workshops, and speakers
We are planning events where high school students can build blockchain projects, explore research questions, and meet people in the field.
YBA Hackathon Series
Build a prototype or pursue a blockchain research project with a team, then share your work with industry judges for feedback.
Form a team
Team up with students from other schools to choose a problem to work on.
Prototype or research
Spend 24 to 48 hours building a smart contract or decentralized app, or researching a blockchain question around your chosen problem.
Present to judges
Share your prototype or research findings and get feedback from industry professionals.
Guest Speaker Series
Ask developers and founders about their projects, the problems they face, and careers in blockchain.
Direct Q&A
Put your own questions to the developers and founders doing the work.
Explore careers
Hear how each speaker got started and where a career in blockchain can lead.
Meet guest speakers
Meet the people building blockchain projects and learn what their work involves.
Ten sessions in year one
Our goal is to host 10 guest speaker sessions in our first year.
YBA Workshops
Our planned workshops cover blockchain basics and guided exercises, including setting up a wallet and testing a simple smart contract.
How Blockchain Works
Learn how blocks link together and how computers check transactions.
Real World Impact
Compare uses in finance, digital identity, and supply chains. Discuss what works and what does not.
Hands On Building
Set up a wallet, explore a testnet, and write your first simple smart contract in a guided session.