Unlock the Block is a 10-day blockchain event hosted by Linum Labs and the University of Cape Town. Designed as an entry point into the dynamic world of Ethereum and blockchain technology participants learn how to develop blockchain applications in minimum time.
In a 5 day digital bootcamp participants are trained by industry experts and professionals in overarching Fintech trends, as well as blockchain tools required to develop decentralized applications and protocols. This is designed as a hands on event – deep dive into the decentralized digital world of blockchain!
Leading South African and international businesses act as sponsors and thought leaders for the event, supplying use case ideas, case studies, data sets and the chance to offer opportunities to work with some of the most exciting companies in the space.
In a 72 hour live hackathon participants will build a prototype blockchain application that will be presented and judged on the final day of the event.