HackQuest India: Co-learning Camp #21

Curious about AI, Web3, and decentralized networks?

Join HackQuest Co-Learning Camp #21 – India Edition, a 3-week hands-on learning program designed to help you understand the fundamentals of Bittensor and gain practical experience running a miner on the testnet.

Whether you're a student, developer, researcher, or simply curious about decentralized AI, this camp will guide you from the basics to deploying and operating a miner alongside a community of learners and mentors.

🎯 What You'll Learn

Throughout the camp, you'll explore:

• What Bittensor is and why decentralized AI matters

• How the Bittensor network works

• Understanding subnets, miners, validators, and incentives

• TAO tokenomics and network economics

• Wallet creation and management

• Using btcli and Bittensor tooling

• Registering and running a miner

• Troubleshooting common mining issues

• Navigating the growing Bittensor ecosystem

📅 Program Schedule

Duration: June 16th – July 3rd, 2026

Format: Online via Google Meet

Session Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM IST

🛠️ Camp Structure

Week 1 — Learn the Fundamentals

Understand the foundations of decentralized AI and how the Bittensor network operates.

Week 2 — Explore the Ecosystem

Dive into subnets, incentives, network tooling, and practical workflows.

Week 3 — Become a Miner

Set up your wallet, register a miner, troubleshoot issues, and submit your miner for graduation.

Graduation Criteria

To graduate from the camp, participants must:

✅ Attend at least 4 of 6 Townhalls

✅ Complete the Bittensor Learning Track

✅ Stay active in the community throughout the program

✅ Successfully run a miner and submit:

• Hotkey Address

• Subnet ID (NetUID)

• Miner UID

• Running Miner Screenshot

• Reflection Post on X

🏆 Rewards

🎓 Graduates

Participants who complete all graduation requirements will receive:

• Graduation Certificate

• Recognition within the community

• Access to future opportunities and programs

🥇 Top Builders

Outstanding participants may receive:

• Exclusive swag

• Community recognition

• Opportunities for advocacy and leadership programs

👥 Who Should Join?

This camp is ideal for:

• University students

• AI enthusiasts

• Web3 builders

• Developers and engineers

• Open-source contributors

• Anyone interested in decentralized AI

No prior experience with Bittensor is required.

💡 Why Join?

• Learn directly from experienced mentors

• Build practical skills instead of just watching lectures

• Join a community of builders and learners

• Gain hands-on experience with one of the most exciting decentralized AI ecosystems

🚀 Ready to Start?

Join Co-Learning Camp #21 and take your first step into the world of decentralized AI.

Learn. Build. Mine. Graduate.