What is OBG? 🔗 We’re a student-led organization at the University of Oregon, part of the University Blockchain Research Initiative. Four sectors: Research, Engineering, Venture Capital, and Marketing. Get hands-on experience in one of tech’s fastest-growing spaces. No experience required. Swipe to the end to read a note from our President about why this fall is the time to join. Applications open soon.

$4,600 ON THE LINE. 💰 Here's how the Monad Blitz Oregon prize pool breaks down: 🥇 1st Place: $2,500
🥈 2nd Place: $1,200
🥉 3rd Place: $600
🌱 Best Beginner Project: $300 Never built on-chain before? The Best Beginner prize is reserved for first-timers, so you're competing on a level field. Go solo or bring a team, then spend the day learning, building a real project on Monad, and presenting it to the judges. 🗓️ Sunday, November 15
📍 EMU Ballroom 244, University of Oregon
⏰ 9AM - 9PM
🏆 $4,600 prize pool Free to apply, and only 100 spots are open. Claim yours before they're gone. 
🔗 Apply here ⬇️ luma.com/e8mwhm1s

On Tuesday, @oregonblock hosted @solana Across Campuses! 50+ joined us for a session breaking down what Solana is and how it's pushing the industry forward. Shoutout to @college_xyz, Aaron Solanki, and @SolanaFndn for helping make it happen!

NO EXPERIENCE? NO PROBLEM. Monad Blitz Oregon Hackathon is welcoming all levels on November 15. Apply to learn something new or display your endless possibilities to be entered into a $4,600 prize pool. Work independently or create a team for a day of learning, creating, and presenting. 🗓️ Sunday, November 15 📍 EMU Ballroom 244, University of Oregon ⏰ 9AM - 9PM 🏆 $4,600 prize pool Gateway to gain enrichment with hands-on mentorship, workshops, building real projects on Monad, connecting with community, and eligibility for a prize pool. Free application! Only 100 spots available, don’t miss it. 🔗 Apply via link below #OregonBlockchain #UOregon #Hackathon #MonadBlitz #Monad luma.com/e8mwhm1s

Our week 3 Macro Update, presented by Salem Alfassam! @CamelTradez

Monad Blitz is coming to Oregon!⚡️ Oregon Blockchain Group and @monad are bringing a one-day, in-person hackathon to the University of Oregon. Learn how Monad works in the morning, build a working prototype in the afternoon, and demo it to judges in the evening. 📅 Sunday, November 15 📍 EMU Ballroom, University of Oregon ⏰ 9AM – 9PM 🏆 $4,600 prize pool Devs, designers, founders, and first-time builders are all welcome. Come solo or bring a team of up to 4. Workshops, mentors, lunch, and dinner included. Free to apply. Priority applications close November 6. luma.com/e8mwhm1s

big things coming soon…

Our Week 3 Marco Update, presented by Fatima and Blake!

Looking good and feeling good 😎 Shoutout @Collector_Crypt for the custom OBG x Collector Crypt Merchandise!

This could be you! Apps close tomorrow!!👀👀

Schools ask for your whole medical record just to check vaccines. We built ZK-Health for the @Ledger N3XT hackathon: a zero-knowledge proof shows you're compliant, and nothing is released until you approve it on your Ledger. Here is our code: github.com/drewmanley16/OBG-… #LedgerN3XTCollab

Our final open meeting of Fall Term is tonight! 😢 Show up to meet us, get some professional development help and eat pizza!

OREGON BLOCKCHAIN GROUP FALL TERM APPLICATIONS CLOSE THIS WEDNESDAY!! Apply to join a group determined and talented individuals doing amazing things. oregonblockchain.org/apply

Politics 🏛️ Analyst Shaurya Saxena is betting YES on Trump’s approval rating landing between 38.2% and 38.4% on Oct. 9. With the average near 38.5%, his thesis is that a small dip puts the market right in range. Entry: 30¢

Crypto/Tech 🤖 Analyst Matthew Stone is betting NO on Gemini reaching #1 on the LMSYS Chatbot Arena by Oct. 12. With Claude leading and only days left for Gemini to launch and gain votes, he thinks the market is way too bullish. Entry: 26¢