Overview We are pleased to report the successful completion of Milestone 2 for the Stylus Build-a-thon. This milestone focused on executing the planned workshop sessions, developing educational materials, and enhancing community engagement through both virtual and in-person sessions.

Milestone 2 Deliverables

Workshop Sessions Execution: Conducted a total of 8 sessions (4 virtual and 4 physical) from August 11 to September 8. Virtual Sessions: Focused on topics such as “Introduction to Arbitrum Stylus,” “Getting Started,” “Practical Applications,” and “Integrating Stylus with Existing Projects.” Physical Sessions: Held at Jenga Leo and NGD Center, covered advanced topics like “Advanced Features of Arbitrum Stylus,” “Building dApps,” “Optimizing Performance,” and “Case Studies and Best Practices.”

Educational Materials Development: Created and shared comprehensive educational resources, including tutorial videos, guides, and documentation on Arbitrum Stylus.. Made materials available to all participants for continuous learning and reference.

****Tutorial videos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nt1GNs8BxZGXXa9x1FgwFWzXktcpYhEA

Documentation: https://stylus-1.gitbook.io/stylusguide

Community Engagement: Successfully engaged over 120 participants across all sessions. Attendees: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JoJH5jI5vwlzKrZjr1EzaUJ346Dcga6qBNVKAK0gonQ/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13DmCl9KlkPkaAMjEIluK6IC4Aevdy7SUIRVzzRR-Q6Y/edit?usp=sharing

Encouraged active participation through interactive discussions, Q&A sessions, and hands-on activities. Received positive feedback from participants, indicating a high level of satisfaction and learning.

Mentorship and Support: Provided mentorship hours from experienced developers and community leaders. Facilitated networking opportunities among participants, mentors, and moderators.

Key Metrics Achieved Total Participants: 120+ Average Session Attendance: 75% Educational Materials Produced: 4+ tutorials, guides, and videos Mentorship Hours Provided: 50+ hours

Recap of Workshop Sessions Our workshop sessions were well-received, with enthusiastic participation from the community. Below are some highlights and moments captured during the sessions:

Photos from the Sessions: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1avZJUvs9o6PXai_93Z9sRDd30a7pNR2B

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18Khlmtue0u1FdrgB_R8BqC6iIngiNT5r

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Z-HjE_r5sqyMlzpNkggR305NwPcD4vGF

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hA05f9w45hga_nhRdVPGcDpGgOJxw-R2

Tweets and Engagement:

https://x.com/vicgunga/status/1824141242852126849

https://x.com/ledgerlady_/status/1830348513777000740

https://x.com/ledgerlady_/status/1829815553424249193

https://x.com/vicgunga/status/1829824802330190171

https://x.com/ledgerlady_/status/1831689192100827610

https://x.com/vicgunga/status/1831283403301241196

Next Steps: Hackathon The next phase of the Stylus Build-a-thon is the 3-Day Hackathon, scheduled from September 20 to September 22. Key details for the hackathon include:

Objective: To provide a platform for participants to apply their learning from the workshop sessions by developing innovative projects using Arbitrum Stylus.

Key Actions: Finalize hackathon logistics, confirm participant teams, and provide preparatory workshops and resources. Promote the hackathon within the community to encourage maximum participation.

Conclusion Milestone 2 has been successfully completed, meeting all the outlined deliverables and KPIs. We are excited to transition into the hackathon phase, where participants will showcase their skills and creativity in building with Arbitrum Stylus.