Event Recap: Blockchain 101 Bootcamp: Unleash the Next Generation of Builders

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Scroll Community Support Program - Blockchain 101 Bootcamp – Unleash the Next Generation of Builders

  • Date: 29th November 2025

  • Venue: Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)

  • Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

  • Host: APU Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Club (APUBCC)

  • Total Attendees: 98

  • Audience Background: ~90% beginners

Event Objectives

  • Introduce blockchain and Web3 fundamentals to beginners

  • Increase awareness and understanding of Scroll and Layer 2 technology

  • Provide hands-on developer experience through workshops

  • Encourage innovation through project ideation and pitching

  • Strengthen the local Web3 and Scroll community in Malaysia

Highlights – Community & Growth

1. Intro to Blockchain & Ethereum

  • Simplified explanation of:

    • How blockchain works

    • Ethereum and its role in Web3

    • Real-world applications

    • Wallet basics and onboarding

  • Helped beginners gain confidence in entering the Web3 space

2. Intro to Scroll

  • Introduced:

    • Layer 2 technology

    • Zero-knowledge (ZK) scalability

    • Scroll’s role in the Ethereum ecosystem

  • Emphasised:

    • Scalability

    • Lower transaction fees

    • Improved user and developer experience

3. Fun Space of Crypto – Pudgy Penguin Malaysia

  • Highlighted the creative and cultural side of Web3

  • Showcased:

    • NFTs

    • Digital identity

    • Community-driven ecosystems

  • Demonstrated that Web3 is more than just technical development

Highlights – Builders & Developer Engagement

1. Smart Contract Workshop

  • Conducted 3 hands-on tutorial sessions

  • Covered:

    • Smart contract structure

    • On-chain logic

    • Basic deployment concepts

  • Provided first-time smart contract experience for many beginners

2. Project Ideation

  • 10 blockchain and Web3 project ideas were generated

  • Majority of concepts focused on:

    • AI agents

    • Autonomous systems

    • AI + Web3 integrations

3. Ideathon Session

  • Judged by 3 experts:

    • SynthOS

    • APUBCC President

    • Hackathon winners

  • 10 projects were officially pitched

  • 3 winning teams were selected based on:

    • Innovation

    • Feasibility

    • Impact

Highlights – Scroll-Specific Metrics

1. Attendance & Demographics

  • 98 total attendees

  • Around 90% were beginners

  • Strong indicator of successful outreach to new Web3 users

2. Interaction with Scroll Product

  • More than 50% of participants actively interacted with SynthOS

  • Demonstrated:

    • Hands-on learning

    • Genuine interest in the Scroll ecosystem

    • Early-stage developer onboarding

3. Scroll Solution Ideas

  • 10 innovative project ideas were developed and pitched

  • Several aligned with:

    • Scroll’s scalability vision

    • AI agent use cases

    • Real-world Web3 problems

Results

  • 98 attendees took part in the program

  • More than 50% of participants interacted with SynthOS

  • 10 high-impact project ideas were created, covering:

    • AI & AI Agents

    • DeFi (Decentralized Finance)

    • RWA (Real-World Assets)

These outcomes demonstrate strong engagement with Scroll, successful onboarding of new users into Web3, and a growing interest in building innovative, real-world blockchain applications at Asia Pacific University.

Impact

  • Successfully introduced Scroll and Web3 to new builders

  • Converted passive learners into active participants

  • Encouraged AI + Web3 and advanced use-case exploration

  • Strengthened the university Web3 ecosystem in Malaysia

  • Laid the foundation for:

    • Future Scroll events

    • Advanced workshops

    • Hackathons

    • Long-term community partnerships

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