Teen Prodigy Leads EigenLayer Fellowship Program
Teen Prodigy Leads EigenLayer Fellowship Program
🌟 Teen Dev Wunderkind Strikes Again
A remarkable young developer named @gajesh, who started building DeFi protocols at age 13 and worked with Solana & LayerZero at 14, is now spearheading EigenLayer's Fellowship program at age 15.
The initiative follows the successful launch of EigenAlpha, which began with 18 Genesis cohort members. The program offers:
- Direct access to EigenLayer leadership
- Community leadership opportunities
- AVS ecosystem reputation building
- Exclusive events and merchandise
The Fellowship aims to foster the next generation of Web3 builders and expand the EigenLayer ecosystem globally.
Apply here: EigenAlpha Application
At 13, he was building DeFi protocols. At 14, he was working with Solana & LayerZero. At 15, he joined us! Now, @gajesh is leading the charge on our Fellowship program - bringing the next wave of builders into the @eigenlayer ecosystem. Bet on yourself. Apply now ⬇️
two years ago, at 15, i took an insane bet on myself by joining eigen labs—and it changed everything. now, it’s your turn. bet on yourself, join our fellowship, and build something truly amazing. here’s why ↓
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