Plunder Academy: Lowering the Barrier to Building on Zilliqa
As Zilliqa 2.0 enters its next phase, the challenge is no longer about core technology. The network is live, EVM-compatible, and Production-ready. The real question now is simple: how do we help more builders get from zero to mainnet?
“More on-chain activity starts with better builder onboarding.”
Funded as part of gZIL Collective Season 1, Plunder Academy aims to solve this challenge. It is a free, hands-on learning platform designed to help anyone - from complete beginners to experienced developers - start building real applications on Zilliqa EVM.
A Practical Learning Path for Zilliqa EVM
Plunder Academy is a structured, end-to-end learning journey built specifically for Zilliqa’s EVM environment, guiding learners from fundamentals to production-ready deployments.
Five Themed Learning Zones
The curriculum is organised into 23 core modules across five themed areas:- Jungle Island (fundamentals), Arctic (advanced Solidity), Desert (token and NFT launchpads), Castle (on-chain systems), and Future (frontend integration).
Built to Solve a Real Ecosystem Need
Plunder Academy was created to lower the barrier to entry for Developers building on Zilliqa 2.0, enabling faster experimentation and real mainnet deployments.
“Education should lead to execution — not just theory.”
Free, Open, and Accessible
Plunder Academy is completely free and open to anyone at https://plunderacademy.com
AI-Powered Learning and Security
The platform includes AI-driven Solidity code review, Exploit detection, and a Chatbot trained on Zilliqa EVM resources, reinforcing security-first development.
Who Is It For?
Plunder Academy supports beginners, founders, non-technical users, and experienced developers exploring Zilliqa EVM.
Standing Apart from Other Platforms
NFT-based achievements, real-world security training, and Zilliqa-specific tooling set Plunder Academy apart from generic Solidity courses.
Real Usage and Traction
Usage metrics and milestone results are available at https://plunderacademy.com/presentation.
From Learning to On-Chain Impact
Plunder Academy shows how community-led funding can translate into real ecosystem impact. By lowering the barrier to building on Zilliqa EVM and reinforcing secure development practices, it helps turn learning into deployment — and builders into contributors.
As the ecosystem grows, initiatives like this will continue to play a key role in driving sustainable, on-chain innovation.