# Welcome & Program Overview

### *Build confidential smart contracts. Ship production-ready privacy dApps on Zama Protocol.*<br>

pitch Video:<https://youtu.be/lqXmx0zp21M\\>
gitbook website: <https://israel-iszy2336s-organization.gitbook.io/fhevm-dev-hub/>
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> **4 weeks. 40+ hands-on examples. Zero cryptography background required.**

This bootcamp takes Web3 developers from zero FHE knowledge to shipping production-ready confidential applications on FHEVM. Every week builds on the last — from understanding encrypted types to deploying compliant DeFi protocols with private state.

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## Who This Is For

* Web3 developers with basic Ethereum and Solidity knowledge
* Smart contract developers adding privacy-preserving capabilities to their stack
* Technical educators and community leaders running FHEVM workshops

**Prerequisites:** Solidity syntax, Hardhat basics, Ethereum fundamentals. No cryptography or FHE knowledge required.

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## Program Overview

| Week                                                                                                                          | Theme                              | Outcome                                                     |
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| [Week 1](https://israel-iszy2336s-organization.gitbook.io/fhevm-dev-hub/week-1-fhe-foundations-and-first-contracts/overview)  | FHE Foundations & First Contracts  | Write, test, and deploy your first encrypted smart contract |
| [Week 2](https://israel-iszy2336s-organization.gitbook.io/fhevm-dev-hub/week-2-access-control-proofs-and-patterns/overview)   | Access Control, Proofs & Patterns  | Master permissions, input proofs, and avoid common pitfalls |
| [Week 3](https://israel-iszy2336s-organization.gitbook.io/fhevm-dev-hub/week-3-advanced-patterns-and-real-use-cases/overview) | Advanced Patterns & Real Use Cases | Build games, auctions, and identity systems                 |
| [Week 4](https://israel-iszy2336s-organization.gitbook.io/fhevm-dev-hub/week-4-production-defi-and-capstone/overview)         | Production DeFi & Capstone Project | Ship a complete confidential DeFi protocol                  |

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## How to Use This Bootcamp

### Cohort-Based (Recommended)

* **Schedule:** 4 weeks, \~8–10 hours per week
* **Format:** 2 live sessions per week (1hr each) + async reading + homework
* **Support:** Discord office hours, peer review groups

### Self-Paced

* Work through each week at your own speed
* Complete all homework before moving to the next week
* Use the [instructor notes](https://israel-iszy2336s-organization.gitbook.io/fhevm-dev-hub/instructor-resources/instructor-notes) as a self-check guide

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## Quick Links

* 🚀 [Start Week 1](https://israel-iszy2336s-organization.gitbook.io/fhevm-dev-hub/week-1-fhe-foundations-and-first-contracts/overview)
* 🛠 [Scaffold your first project](https://israel-iszy2336s-organization.gitbook.io/fhevm-dev-hub/introduction/starter-repos)
* 📋 [Full homework rubrics](https://israel-iszy2336s-organization.gitbook.io/fhevm-dev-hub/introduction/grading-rubrics)
* 🗺 [Complete curriculum map](https://israel-iszy2336s-organization.gitbook.io/fhevm-dev-hub/introduction/curriculum-map)
* 👩‍🏫 [Instructor notes](https://israel-iszy2336s-organization.gitbook.io/fhevm-dev-hub/instructor-resources/instructor-notes)
* pitch Video:<https://youtu.be/lqXmx0zp21M>
* gitbook website: <https://israel-iszy2336s-organization.gitbook.io/fhevm-dev-hub/>