1. Overview

• Objective:

  To provide a comprehensive account of the milestones achieved during the Stylus Build-a-thon, highlighting the outcomes, participant engagement, and long-term impact on the Arbitrum ecosystem.

• Initiative Summary:

  The Stylus Build-a-thon was a one-month codejam followed by a 3-day hackathon aimed at educating developers on Arbitrum Stylus. It included virtual and in-person workshops, mentorship, and collaborative project development.

• Key Metrics Achieved:

  • Total Participants: 187
  • Workshops Conducted: 8 (4 virtual, 4 in-person)
  • Hackathon Projects Submitted: 22
  • Winning Projects: Bitsave, Content Consumption Tracker, and others.

2. Milestone 1: Planning and Preparation

• Goals:

  • Define event structure, topics, and participant outreach strategy.
  • Establish venues, tools, and resource requirements.

• Key Activities:

  • Virtual and in-person event planning.
  • Participant registration

• Attendance Summary:

  • Virtual Workshops: 30 participants
  • In-Person Workshops: 83 participants

• Consolidated table provided with attendance data for virtual and in-person workshops and hackathon.

• Supporting Documentation:

    We have prepared the following summary of participant engagement for workshops (both virtual and in-person) and the hackathon.
  

  Event Type	Location	Number of Participants	Validation
  Virtual workshops	Google meet	30	responses-nsSLC99z-01J7P87ZBFD789ZJNRBQFXHGAT-WLXQYW1PT33PME3OMLI2A5FT
  In-person workshops	ALX Center, Jenga leo, Nairobi	83	Stylus Build-a-thon Codejam
  Hackathon	NGDC Nairobi	74	Stylus Hackathon

  Total Attendance

  Workshops (Virtual): 30 participants.

  Workshops (In-Person): 83 participants.

  Hackathon: 74 participants.

  Overall Total: 187 participants.

  Photos from Events:

  Posts and Recaps:

  We highlighted the in-person events through our social media updates:

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  Recap Post 4

  Photos

  Attendance Photo

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  Attendance photo

3. Milestone 2: Workshops and Educational Resources

• Overview:

  Execution of workshops focused on Arbitrum Stylus concepts and applications, with participants receiving comprehensive resources for continued learning.

• Key Activities:

  • Conducted 8 workshops (4 virtual, 4 in-person).
  • Topics ranged from introduction to Arbitrum Stylus to case studies and best practices.

• Feedback Received:

  1. Improve Content Engagement: We outlined plans for future enhancements, including interactive infographics, FAQs, and more engaging visuals.

• Educational Materials Created:

  • Stylus Guide on GitBook
  • Tutorial Videos

  Current Development Status

  At this time, our focus remains on leveraging feedback from participants and community stakeholders to inform future enhancements. further refinement to improve accessibility and engagement is planned for a future phase.

  Future Plans for Improvement

  To make the content more engaging and accessible, we plan to introduce the following enhancements:

  1. Interactive Content:
     • Infographics and Visual Aids: Simplify complex topics with easy-to-understand visuals and diagrams.
     • Video Walkthroughs: Expand the existing tutorial library with more concise, action-oriented videos.
     • Code Simulations: Provide embedded code sandboxes to allow developers to experiment with Stylus directly within the guide.
  2. Improved Structure and Navigation:
     • Add an interactive table of contents for easier navigation of the Stylus Guide.
     • Integrate a FAQ section addressing common challenges and questions raised during workshops.
  3. Community Resources:
     • Introduce real-world case studies from hackathon projects to demonstrate practical applications of Arbitrum Stylus.
     • Provide links to community forums, Discord channels, and GitHub repositories for continuous engagement.
  4. Localization and Accessibility:
     • Translate the content into other widely-used languages to reach a broader audience.
     • Ensure mobile-friendly formatting to make resources accessible on all devices.

  Long-Term Impact of the Content

  Given its foundational nature, the content developed during the Stylus Build-a-thon is designed to:

  1. Onboard New Developers:
     • By simplifying complex concepts, the content will lower the entry barrier for developers new to blockchain or WebAssembly-based smart contracts.
  2. Serve as a Core Learning Resource:
     • The Stylus Guide and accompanying materials will act as a go-to reference for both beginners and advanced developers building on Arbitrum Stylus.
  3. Expand Ecosystem Capabilities:
     • By showcasing innovative projects and use cases, the content will encourage developers to explore new possibilities and contribute to the ecosystem’s growth.
  4. Foster a Self-Sustaining Community:
     • The combination of detailed guides, interactive materials, and community-driven support will create a self-sustaining learning ecosystem that benefits both Arbitrum and its developer base.

• Supporting Documentation:

  • Workshop Attendance Logs
  • Photos from Workshops

4. Milestone 3: Hackathon Execution