Jumping Into Web3: How I Became a SheFi Scholar 💫

Hey everyone! I’m Smriti, and I’m thrilled to share that I’ve officially taken the leap into the Web3 world — starting with an incredible opportunity that I’m still pinching myself about...

🎉 I’ve been awarded a full scholarship to join SheFi Season 14!

For those unfamiliar, SheFi is a transformative educational program and community that empowers women and non-binary folks to learn, grow, and thrive in Web3 and decentralized finance. And thanks to their amazing partners and commitment to onboarding more women into Web3, I get to be a part of it — 100% sponsored!

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🌐 My Web3 Curiosity Turned Real

Like many, I was always curious about crypto, DAOs, NFTs, and what it really means to “own the internet.” But it felt intimidating — too technical, too male-dominated, or simply hard to break into without a clear roadmap.

Until now.

SheFi isn’t just a course. It’s a movement. A community of women rewriting the future of finance, tech, and ownership.

When I applied for the scholarship, I wasn’t expecting much — just hoping to be seen. But then I received this email:

“Congratulations, Smriti! 🎉 You’ve been awarded a full scholarship to join SheFi! We believe you’ll make a positive contribution to Web3 and SheFi.”

It felt surreal. I wasn’t just accepted into a program. I was welcomed into a vision — one that says the future is feminine, collaborative, decentralized, and diverse.

💥 Why This Matters

Web3 is not just about blockchain or crypto. It's about:

• Ownership

• Transparency

• Community

• Access

And for too long, these spaces have felt inaccessible to many — especially women. Programs like SheFi are changing that narrative, and I’m so proud to be a small part of it.

Whether you're a developer, creator, artist, or simply curious — Web3 has room for you. And if you're someone who’s been waiting for a sign to start exploring it... this is it.

📌 What’s Next?

Over the coming weeks, I’ll be:

1. Learning about DeFi, DAOs, NFTs, Layer 2s, and on-chain tools.

2. Sharing what I learn in approachable, beginner-friendly ways.

3. Building and collaborating with my cohort.

4. Writing updates right here on Hashnode!

If you're curious about Web3 or want to follow along, drop a comment below or connect with me!

And finally…

I can do it – with SheFi 💫

Let’s shape the future of Web3 together.
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