What is OBG? ๐
Weโre 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 techโs 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.
Pitch Spotlight: Derive ($DRV)
Presented by Finian Kierstead, Audrey Hudspeth, and Salem Alfassam.
Derive is a crypto options exchange where no company holds your money. Deposits sit in a smart contract on Ethereum, combining the security of self-custody with the growing demand for on-chain options.
With a $329M market cap, Derive holds 87.5% of the on-chain options market and aims to make options trading safer and open to everyday traders.
Full pitch and fund report at the link in bio.
Shoutout to @finianfk, @audreyhudz, and @CamelTradez for a great pitch!
LAST CALL FOR MONAD HACKATHON!
Free applications close TONIGHT @ 11:59 PST. No prior coding experience required, just an idea.
Free food, help with coding, and a prize pool will be available.
๐๏ธ Sunday, November 15
โฐ 9 AM - 9 PM
๐ EMU Ballroom 244, University of Oregon
๐ $4,600 total prize pool
๐ https://t.co/vsvSkIA702
#uoregon #uo #hackathon #crypto #blockchain
Bro is running to the UO Monad Blitz Hackathon ๐ญ
Secure your spot and sign up via link below. Applications close November 10.
๐ https://t.co/V6i6Jcszqp
#uo#oregon#hackathon#blockchain#monad
Pitch Spotlight: Pearl ($PEARL)
Presented by Braydon Perko, Shaurya Saxena, and Ruhi Kotwal.
Pearl uses Proof of Useful Work to turn traditional blockchain mining into useful AI computations, combining blockchain security with the growing demand for AI computing.
With a $531M market cap and growing mining power, Pearl aims to make crypto mining more productive and efficient.
Full pitch and fund report at the link in bio.
Shoutout to @BraydonPerko, @cryptoshaur, and @KotwalRuhi for a great pitch!
The 2026 Ledger Op3n in Paris was an incredible experience for Oregon Blockchain.
Jack Bernstein-Sheehan, Evan Thompson, Cam Coleman, Drew Manley, and Charlie Sneed traveled to Paris this week to represent the University of Oregon amongst a cohort of schools including Cambridge, Berkeley, TUM, NYU, and St. Andrewโs to name a few!
The collective of networking, panels, keynotes, and a hackathon, where we were finalists were truly a once in a lifetime opportunity for our members.
Massive thanks to @Ledger, @AntoineM_eth, and @college_xyz for pushing/furthering the future for security in digital assets, and further bringing the brightest minds in the world together to share knowledge and grow trust in the community - together!
Our next destination is in Austin Texas, where we are sending 30+ members to the University Blcockhain Conference, hosted by @txblockchain and @college_xyz. See you there!
GET PUMPED FOR THE MONAD BLITZ HACKATHONโก๏ธ
Brought to you by Monad Foundation, a High Performance Blockchain to make applications and transactions FASTER, CHEAPER, & EASIER, itโs been a game changer to heighten each project.
YOU can execute the same performance through Monad Blitz Oregon, a one-day hackathon to test your heights. No prior blockchain experience needed. Just a vision.
Happening on Sunday, November 15th. Located in EMU Ballroom 244 at the University of Oregon.
Sign up now via the link below!
๐ https://t.co/Xh5IAGxMUW
@monad
$4,600 ON THE LINE. ๐ฐ
Here's how the Monad Blitz Oregon prize pool breaks down:
๐ฅ 1st Place: $2,500โจ๐ฅ 2nd Place: $1,200โจ๐ฅ 3rd Place: $600โจ๐ฑ 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.
๐๏ธ Sunday, November 15โจ๐ EMU Ballroom 244, University of Oregonโจโฐ 9AM - 9PMโจ๐ $4,600 prize pool
Free to apply, and only 100 spots are open. Claim yours before they're gone.
โจ๐ Apply here โฌ๏ธ
https://t.co/Xh5IAGxMUW
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.
๐๏ธ Sunday, November 15
๐ EMU Ballroom 244, University of Oregon
โฐ 9AM - 9PM
๐ $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, donโt miss it.
๐ Apply via link below
#OregonBlockchain #UOregon #Hackathon #MonadBlitz #Monad
https://t.co/Xh5IAGxMUW
Monad Blitz is coming to Oregon!โก๏ธ
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.
๐ Sunday, November 15
๐ EMU Ballroom, University of Oregon
โฐ 9AM โ 9PM
๐ $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.
https://t.co/Xh5IAGxMUW