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BlocSoc

Email: blockchainsoc@admin.iitd.ac.in

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.

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-BlocSoc, officially known as the Blockchain Society at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, serves as the primary hub for research, development, and education in decentralized technologies within the institute. The organization is dedicated to demystifying the complexities of blockchain and Web3, providing a structured environment where students can transition from theoretical understanding to practical application. By fostering a community of developers, researchers, and enthusiasts, BlocSoc aims to position IIT Delhi at the forefront of the global decentralized technology landscape. Its mission extends beyond simple academic inquiry, emphasizing the creation of impactful projects and the cultivation of a robust builder culture that encourages students to contribute to the evolving digital economy. Through its various initiatives, the society acts as a bridge between the rigorous academic environment of the institute and the rapidly evolving industrial sector of decentralized finance and distributed ledger technology.
+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.
-Central to the society’s mission are its comprehensive educational programs designed to onboard students into the blockchain ecosystem regardless of their prior experience. One of its foundational initiatives is BC106, a multi-day lecture series and building session specifically tailored for beginners. This program introduces participants to core concepts such as decentralized finance, Layer 2 scaling solutions, governance models, and Solidity programming. For more advanced engagement, the society organizes the DeFi Summer Bootcamp, an intensive five-week program that covers a wide spectrum of topics, including smart contract development, Miner Extractable Value, and privacy protection. Participants in these programs engage in hands-on tasks such as deploying non-fungible tokens on testnets, building staking applications, and developing decentralized exchanges, ensuring that theoretical knowledge is immediately applied to real-world scenarios.
+== 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.
-The society frequently collaborates with international industry leaders to host specialized technical workshops that delve into cutting-edge cryptographic research. A notable example of this is Atattva Jnana, a two-day intensive workshop on Zero Knowledge Proofs organized in collaboration with the Ethereum Foundation. This program guides students through the mathematical foundations of linear algebra and group theory before progressing to the design of Zero Knowledge circuits and the implementation of Zero Knowledge Virtual Machines. Similarly, the society partners with organizations like Chainlink to conduct workshops on cross-chain interoperability protocols and token standards. These sessions are characterized by a rigorous technical focus, often requiring participants to come prepared with development environments to execute complex code under the guidance of industry experts, thereby fostering a high level of technical proficiency among the student body.
+== 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.
-Competitive programming and rapid prototyping are integral components of the BlocSoc experience, manifested through various hackathons and Capture the Flag events. The Kronos CTF serves as a high-intensity challenge focusing on blockchain security, cryptography, and zero-knowledge systems, where teams compete to solve complex technical puzzles. To encourage frequent innovation, the society hosts Shipathon in partnership with the Artificial Intelligence society, ARIES. This biweekly 48-hour event challenges teams to transform conceptual ideas into market-ready products, focusing on themes like proof-of-work blockchains and federated learning. Furthermore, the Trihacker Web3 Hackathon provides a platform for students to compete on Solidity-based tracks, with top performers often receiving opportunities to engage with the broader national developer community through sponsored participation in major industry events.
+== 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.
-BlocSoc has established itself as a significant venue for global thought leadership by hosting landmark conferences and high-profile speakers on the IIT Delhi campus. The Interfaces conference represents a flagship event for the society, having featured legendary figures such as Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, and Austin Griffith. The society also facilitates exclusive sessions with other pioneers, such as Dr. Gavin Wood, the founder of Polkadot and co-founder of Ethereum. These events provide students with rare access to the architects of modern decentralized infrastructure, allowing for direct dialogue on the future of Web3 and the evolution of decentralized networks. By bringing such luminaries to the campus, BlocSoc bridges the gap between student researchers and the highest echelons of the global technology industry, inspiring the next generation of Indian blockchain developers.
+== Event Timeline ==
-Beyond the confines of the campus, BlocSoc maintains a strong presence at major national and international blockchain gatherings, ensuring that the work of IIT Delhi students is recognized on a global scale. The society actively represents the institute at events such as ETHMumbai, ETHSingapore, and India Blockchain Week, where its members participate in hackathons and networking forums with founders, developers, and venture capitalists. Internally, the organization is managed by a structured team of coordinators and executives who oversee diverse portfolios including technology, events, partnerships, and design. The recruitment process is open to students across various academic years, prioritizing a passion for innovation and a willingness to learn over prior experience. Through this multidisciplinary approach, BlocSoc ensures its longevity and continued influence as a cornerstone of the technological and entrepreneurial ecosystem at IIT Delhi.
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+|-
+! 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 ==