Getting ready for Consensus

Lots of exciting opportunities are coming up around Consensus—are you ready?

April was packed with key activities: we explored building AI agents, celebrated female talent at She Maker, and began preparing for Consensus Toronto 2025. Plus, we curated new job opportunities for our community.
May is bringing even more, including the BAF University Summit at Consensus!

Stay tuned for more updates!

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Starting this month, we’ll be sharing news, updates, and everything Web3. Don’t miss out—follow us to stay up to date with what’s coming.

Consensus is coming—and we’ve got tickets for you!

For the fourth year in a row, BAF is partnering with CoinDesk to give our community access to the most anticipated blockchain event of the year. Thanks to this collaboration, you can get free tickets and experience Consensus Toronto—a space to learn, innovate, and connect with global leaders.

Need housing to attend Consensus?

At BAF, we want more students to experience Consensus without worrying about accommodation. Thanks to our partners — Stellar, Hedera, Aptos, and CoinDesk — we’ll be offering affordable housing at the University of Toronto as part of the BAF University Summit.

An event for connection, community, and blockchain — with no barriers.

BAF x Aptos: Builder House Toronto

From May 12–17, during Consensus, BAF and Aptos are teaming up for a Builder House in Toronto designed to spark ideas and foster meaningful connections.
We'll kick things off with a collaborative build space, followed by an ideation day and a casual dinner to unwind and connect.
The week will close with a special pitch night, where participants can showcase their projects to the Aptos team.

Inside the AI Agents Workshop: 5 Universities, 1 Mission

The AI Agents Workshop was a university tour in collaboration with Near AI, where students learned how to build practical AI agents. We visited 5 top universities, guided hundreds of participants, and deployed dozens of on-chain agents.
A hands-on workshop designed for learning by doing.
And this is just the beginning.

Women in Web3: Exploring the Industry with She Maker

She Maker was a gathering held in Bogotá, Colombia, for women eager to explore their path in blockchain technology. With the support of the Stellar Foundation and the Women in Engineering student club at Universidad Javeriana, we explored opportunities in the industry and got to know Starmaker, their ambassador program. We shared a painting workshop and a brunch designed to create, connect, and grow.

We also hosted editions of the event in Mexico City and Medellín, expanding She Maker’s impact across the region and strengthening the community of women in Web3.

How Does Account Abstraction Work?

Account Abstraction aims to improve the Web3 experience by transforming accounts into programmable smart contracts. This allows users to customize security rules, sign transactions more flexibly, and enable features like social recovery or gasless payments. The guide explains that instead of relying on traditional private keys, accounts adapt to users' needs through smart contract logic.

Explore This Month’s Top Opportunities
From full-time roles to freelance projects, we offer a wide range of openings—both technical and non-technical—mostly remote.

JOBS

⚒  Coinbase
Maching Learning Engineer 

⚒  Chorus One
UX/UI Designer

⚒  Near Foundation
Ecosystem Solution Architect

INTERNSHIPS

💼 Eigen Labs
Summer Fellowship 2025

We bring you both locally relevant events and those of global importance.
Our goal is to provide you with a comprehensive view of the most outstanding opportunities in the blockchain world.

Consensus
📅 May 14 - 16
📍Toronto, CD
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ETH Women
📅 May 13
📍Toronto, CD
🖇️ Visit

Bitcoin Conference 2025
📅 May 27 - 29
📍Las Vegas, USA
🖇️ Visit

Blockchain Futuristic Conference
📅 May 13
📍Toronto, CD
🖇️ Visit

Avalanche Summit
📅 May 20 - 22
📍London, ENG
🖇️ Visit

FarCon
📅 May 1 - 2
📍New York, USA
🖇️ Visit

Hackathon Base Batch LATAM

A two-week virtual hackathon for builders from Latin America, focused on innovative projects on Base and the OP Stack. It offers workshops, mentorship, prizes, and networking opportunities in the blockchain space.

🖇️ Register

She-fi Season 14

Empieza la SheFi Season 14 es una cohorte educativa de 8 semanas que ofrece formación intensiva en cripto, Web3 y DeFi. Incluye clases, talleres y comunidad para empoderar a mujeres y personas no binarias globalmente.

🖇️ Register

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Starknet Startup House

It’s an intensive in-person program that drives MVP projects on Starknet towards scalable startups.
It offers expert mentorship, growth strategies, free accommodation, and meals at events in Cannes and Monterrey. Applications are open until May 15th.

🖇️ Register

Explore Bitcoin's Blockchain with Real-Time Data

Learn how to query Bitcoin blockchain data using Google BigQuery: explore transactions, UTXOs, and address balances, with key recommendations to optimize your queries and avoid unnecessary costs.

Siemens and Minima: Blockchain Security for Critical Industries

Blockchain and Siemens collaborate to enhance data security in sectors such as automotive, energy, and healthcare, using decentralized technology to protect critical information in highly connected and complex industrial environments.

AI Agents Sector Overview: Trends and Opportunities

The Block report analyzes the growth of artificial intelligence agents, highlighting their integration into blockchains and their potential to automate complex tasks, transforming sectors such as finance, healthcare, and logistics.

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