BlocSoc

BlocSoc

Website: blocsoc.in

Email: blockchainsoc@admin.iitd.ac.in

Instagram: @blocsoc.eth

Overall coordinator: Nikhileshwaran Nagarajan

The Blockchain Society, known as BlocSoc, at IIT Delhi is dedicated to research and projects centered around blockchain technology. The organization aims to foster a community of enthusiasts and innovators in the rapidly evolving Web3 landscape.

Activities

• BlocSoc regularly hosts workshops and lectures featuring prominent figures in the blockchain space, such as Dr. Gavin Wood, co-founder of Ethereum.
• The club organizes hands-on sessions and competitions, including Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges, to enhance members' technical skills in blockchain, cryptography, and decentralized technologies.
• Educational initiatives like the DeFi Summer Bootcamp and BC106 lecture series are designed to guide participants from beginner to advanced levels in blockchain understanding and application.

Flagship Events

• INTERFACES Conference: A landmark event featuring industry leaders like Vitalik Buterin and Austin Griffith, focusing on the future of Web3.
• Kronos CTF: A competitive event with a ₹50K prize pool, challenging participants in blockchain and cryptography.
• DeFi Summer Bootcamp: An intensive online program aimed at building practical skills in decentralized finance over five weeks.
• Shipathon: A biweekly hackathon encouraging innovation in blockchain and AI with mentorship and problem statements from industry.

Collaborations

BlocSoc collaborates with various organizations, including the Ethereum Foundation and other tech societies at IIT Delhi, to enhance its educational offerings and event experiences. The club also engages with industry experts and companies to provide members with insights and opportunities in the blockchain sector.

Event Timeline

Event	Date/Period	Description
Dr. Gavin Wood Talk	February 12, 2025	An exclusive talk by Dr. Gavin Wood, co-founder of Ethereum, discussing decentralized technology and Web3.
Kronos CTF	March 1, 2026	A high-intensity Capture the Flag challenge focused on Blockchain, Cryptography, and Zero Knowledge with ₹50K in prizes.
BC106 Blockchain Lecture Series	January 16-18, 2026	A 3-day series designed for beginners to learn blockchain fundamentals and participate in a Capture the Flag event.
India Blockchain Week	December 2-3, 2025	A major web3 conference in Bangalore featuring builders, founders, and investors in the blockchain space.
Trihacker Web3 Hackathon	October 29, 2025	A 6-hour hackathon for IIT Delhi students with a ₹100K prize pool and opportunities for top participants.
Atattva Jnana Workshop	August 30-31, 2025	An intensive workshop on Zero Knowledge Proofs, covering foundational concepts and practical coding sessions.
DeFi Summer Bootcamp 2025	June 1 - July 5, 2025	An online bootcamp focused on building skills in DeFi through hands-on projects and mentorship.
Chainlink Workshop	October 31, 2025	A workshop on Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol led by Chainlink experts, aimed at enhancing DeFi and Web3 interoperability.
INTERFACES Conference	September 22, 2025	A landmark conference featuring key figures in Web3, including Vitalik Buterin and Austin Griffith, for learning and networking.
Shipathon Week 2	February 8-9, 2025	A 48-hour hackathon aimed at turning innovative ideas into market-ready products, open to the IIT Delhi community.

See Also

• All Clubs and Societies
• Departments