Have you ever been interested in getting involved in the development of the core Ethereum protocols? If so, there’s a new show to discuss that’s aimed at you. As part of an initiative to support the EF protocol, I am very excited to announce the “Basic Learning Program for Developers”.
what to expect
Hi 👋, I’m Piper Merriam. I have been a part of the Ethereum ecosystem for a while. It’s been a wild ride. I’m reasonably sure this is the best job I’ll ever have. This program is my way of trying to help more people find their way to doing interesting and impactful engineering work. Every day, I work with incredibly smart and hard-working people on a state-of-the-art protocol. With the support of the Ethereum Foundation, I am excited to give more people the opportunity to find their place in this ecosystem.
Some details:
- Applications open until May 31: apply here
- Program from mid-June to mid-September
- Participants will identify and define a project aimed at improving the core protocols of Ethereum.
- Participants will have direct access to the core developer community across all organizations and teams.
The program will give participants the opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the Ethereum protocols, as well as giving them first-hand experience of how protocol development works and how they can be a part of that process.
Impacting Ethereum
Core protocol development is not an easy job, but it is interesting, challenging and rewarding (at least it is for me). Unfortunately, this job also has a very high barrier to entry. It requires a high degree of fluency in the protocols themselves. It requires a deep understanding of many different engineering concepts. Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills. The intent of this program is to provide an easier on-ramp to overcome these barriers and provide you with the initial support and guidance that launches you into working side-by-side with me and all other “core developers.”
My work with Ethereum is the biggest “lever” I have to move the world. We have many very interesting and difficult problems waiting for you. Does anyone else want to move the world with me?
For more information about the program, click here for details and more on how to apply. 🛠
