Meta Pool & UZH Blockchain Center Scholarship Deadline Approaches
Meta Pool & UZH Blockchain Center Scholarship Deadline Approaches
🎓 Last Call for Blockchain Dreams

The University of Zurich (UZH) Blockchain Center and Meta Pool are offering scholarships for the Deep Dive into Blockchain 2025 summer course.
Key Details:
- Deadline: April 24, 2025
- Eligible countries: Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela, South Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam
- Course features world-renowned blockchain experts and professionals
Success Story Highlight: Fernanda Ugalde Garduño became the first Latin American student accepted to the program, demonstrating the scholarship's impact on emerging tech talent.
⏳ The countdown is on! Only 2 days left to apply for the Deep Dive into Blockchain 2025 summer course scholarship from the University of Zurich (@uzh_blockchain) and Meta Pool. Your Web3 journey could start here. 🚀 🗓️ Deadline: April 24 Apply now ⬇️ metapool.app/scholarships/c…
🎓 Last days to apply for the summer scholarship from the University of Zurich by @uzh_blockchain and our DAO! Passionate about decentralization, Web3, AI, and governance? This is your chance! 🤩 🗓️ Deadline: April 24 Apply now: 👉 metapool.app/scholarships/c…
Meet Fernanda Ugalde Garduño, one of the students awarded a scholarship through the Meta Pool Scholarship Program to study blockchain technology at the University of Zurich in the Deep Dive into Blockchain course by @uzh_blockchain. medium.com/meta-pool/fern…
mpDAO Grants Round 12 Voting Now Live for Story Protocol Projects

Four AI projects built on Story Protocol are competing in mpDAO Grants Round 12. Voting is open until April 30, 16:00 UTC. Key details: - Up to $20,000 in funding available per project - Voting requires mpDAO tokens for voting power - Simple 4-step voting process through [metapool.app/grants](https://www.metapool.app/grants/) Voters can earn rewards in stNEAR and mpDAO tokens. The grant round focuses on AI agents and blockchain innovation within the Story Protocol ecosystem. **How to Vote:** 1. Visit the grants platform 2. Select favorite project 3. Convert NEAR to voting power 4. Submit vote
NEAR Protocol Announces Staking Workshop with Openmesh and DappNode

A collaborative workshop between NEAR Protocol, Openmesh Network, and DappNode focusing on staking and validator operations has been announced for Monday, April 28, at the Staking Summit. The session aims to introduce new developments in staking infrastructure and validator onboarding for the NEAR ecosystem. - **Date**: Monday, April 28 - **Event**: Staking Summit Workshop - **Partners**: NEAR Protocol, Openmesh Network, DappNode [Register for the workshop](https://lu.ma/q4slwlb6)
mpDAO Grants Program Launches
The mpDAO ecosystem has introduced a unified DApp platform that streamlines authentication across multiple networks. - Simplified staking and bond purchase processes - Single wallet connection works across all platforms - Supports NEAR, Aurora, ETH, and META tokens - Seamless cross-chain interactions enabled Users can now interact with protocols on NEAR, Aurora, and Ethereum networks through one integrated ecosystem interface, eliminating previous friction points and repetitive wallet connections.
Story Protocol Staking Updates: Network Security and Yield Opportunities

Story Protocol continues to offer staking opportunities through MetaPool, with recent APY rates fluctuating between 12.94% and 13.24%. The platform enables users to secure the network while earning passive rewards through $IP token staking. Key points: - Current APY: 12.94% - Staking available via [MetaPool](https://www.metapool.app/stake/?token=ip) - Network security participation through $IP staking - Consistent yield opportunities since March 2025 The program has maintained stable double-digit yields since its Big Bang Block completion in March, when it launched with an initial 7% APY.