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Open Web Academy

Open Web Academy

Open Web Academy is a Latin America-based educational community focused on Web3 and open web technologies. They provide bootcamps, certifications (e.g., for NEAR Protocol), and host blockchain-focused events like hackathons to foster the development of decentralized solutions. Their goal is to build a community of developers and innovators passionate about creating an inclusive and accessible open web.
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Open Web Academy (OWA) is a community of technology enthusiasts and builders dedicated to promoting a free, inclusive, and open web. Originating in Latin America, OWA focuses on educating and training individuals in decentralized technologies through an educational platform built on Open edX. They offer bootcamps and certifications, such as an advanced program on the NEAR blockchain in partnership with NEAR DevHub, complete with live lessons and NFT certificates. OWA actively fosters innovation by organizing virtual and in-person events, including meetups, workshops with universities, and hackathons like the 'Frutal Web House' for Ethereum Mexico 2024. These events encourage collaborative development of scalable Web3 solutions and aim to solve social, technical, and global problems, building a strong, connected ecosystem of builders and creators.