Rust Bootcamp

As a security researcher with prior experience only in Solidity, this bootcamp was excellent at quickly bringing me up to speed with Rust and all its intricacies. The bootcamp hit the sweet spot between theory and hands on work, with exercises that actually prepared me to find real security issues. Shortly after completing the bootcamp, I managed to win the first Rust audit competition I participated in.

Exploring Rust security with Zigtur, part of the new wave of leaders in web security, was transformative. We uncovered Solana vulnerabilities, dissected Anchor’s framework, and tackled edge cases—lessons that only resonate when you take the time to dive in and absorb the details. The insights and connections gained from this group are invaluable.

My name Favour also know as 0xFave, I am a security researcher, I joined rust bootcamp so I can learn more about how to go about with rust auditing The learning experience was great as I got to know some of the unknowns that I don't know, zigtur was very helpful in explaining every of this details accordingly and help in filling the knowledge gaps I have. The 1 on 1 session are lovely as I get to discuss my solutions with my tutor The bootcamp has helped me become a better security researcher as I fully understand the rust fundamental concept and where things can go wrong. I have gone to find 3 criticals in an audit at this point of writing. For anyone considering to joining this bootcamp I will advise you to stop thinking at get straight into it as the knowledge you will get after is worth it

I am a security researcher specialized in fuzzing and formal verification. Now I'm interested in the realm of Rust-based blockchains, which is why I joined the Rust bootcamp on January 2025. I really enjoyed the pace of the course, since it was not too demanding nor too easy. It was just perfect. I also liked the live classrooms and the 1on1 sessions with the instructor. So far I haven't had the time to put my new Rust skills to the test, but I expect to join some security-related work in Rust in the near future

I am a Computer and Data Scientist that joined the Rust bootcamp in the January 2025 cohort. The course’s fast-paced, intensive structure was exactly what I appreciated. Additionally, there was a security and smart-contract focus in the homeworks which exposed me in the auditor mindset and also several blockchains such as Solana, NEAR, Soroban, Starknet and their way of accomplishing things. The one-on-one sessions were probably the biggest ROI of this course, as I learnt directly from an expert and asked questions that would otherwise would be very difficult to find the answer. Daniel who taught the course went far and beyond his assigned duties both during teaching and in our one-on-one sessions. I am very thankful also for showing us advanced testing techniques in Rust even though it was not on the curriculum. Although I am not currently developing in Rust, I would definitely be interested in advancing my Rust skills and have a relevant job. I also discovered that I enjoyed the auditing and testing part of Rust. I would recommend it to someone who wants to rapidly get up and running in Rust and is especially interested in the security and auditing mindset.

I'm Federico, a Full Stack Typescript developer working at Lit Protocol. I joined the rust bootcamp to learn how rust works and how it is used in blockchains. The experience was great. A good intro to the rust language, which has quite some differences with any other language out there. And some insights into how it works in blockchains and the issues it can have. Instructor Daniel clearly has some skills and he really pushed to make the bootcamp as complete and easy to understand as possible, even dedicating more time or investigating extra stuff needed for the things we asked. It definitely helped me understand core rust concepts I see in my job, allowing me to move better when I have to dive into the rust team code. For anyone considering the rust bootcamp, I would highly recommend it as a starting point if you already know how to code and basic understanding of other types of blockchains. This bootcamp gives you the necessary tools to start your rust based blockchain journey.

I'm wuchuan, a blockchain security engineer at OKX. I joined the Rareskills Rust bootcamp because I was looking to learn more about Rust and Solana from a security researcher's point of view. The overall learning experience was very alike being back at University, except I know that the teacher has a proven track record in Web3 Security. Zigtur being the top earner on Cantina was evident through his insights beyond the topics covered. In terms of Rust, the content was relatively simple more geared towards someone with zero experience, but it was nice to brush up on the basics. I think attending the Bootcamp has made me more comfortable reviewing Rust code during my job. It has also made me more motivated to continue learning and striving to be better. I would say if it's within your budget, the bootcamp is definitely worth it. The value of the bootcamp goes way beyond the content and more about interacting with a teacher with a proven track record.

Currently working as a Lead Security Engineer. I joined the Rust Bootcamp to deepen my understanding of how Rust works, especially as a strong foundation for working with Rust-based blockchains. Had a great experience participating in the Rust bootcamp. Daniel did an excellent job presenting all the Rust topics with clarity and depth. The delivery of knowledge was top-notch - no surprise, that’s the trademark of RareSkills. Highly recommended! Attending the bootcamp sharpened my understanding of Rust’s core concepts, which improved my ability to work with Rust-based blockchain projects. For anyone considering it – the content is high-quality, practical, and expertly delivered.

The Rust Bootcamp provided a strong foundation, both through the instructors and the course structure. I believe having a solid foundation is crucial to tackle and understand the more advanced topics in Rust, and this program really delivered on that. The instructor was very supportive throughout the sessions and always clear and to the point. I especially appreciated how each concept was backed with solid reasoning. I’m still working toward growing my Rust skills through participation in contests and other opportunities to refine and sharpen what I’ve learned. There seems to be a rising number of the opportunities now, and I need to manage my time to take full advantage of them. That said, I truly believe the solid foundation from this bootcamp is helping me grow in the right direction. I’d definitely recommend it—whether you’re a developer or a security researcher—if you’re looking to build a strong base in Rust. One of the most valuable parts is having the right guidance to dive deep into Rust, and the instructor at RareSkills provide exactly that. It really makes a difference.

I attended the Rust BootCamp course taught by Daniel Cumming. It was a very useful, and well taught course, that would be useful to anyone new, or beginner or even intermediate to Rust. I highly recommend this BootCamp as an effective way to start with Rust. Daniel was a very effective teacher. He kept the course very interactive. I never felt that I was unable to follow or falling behind. I felt comfortable asking questions , however basic - which is very important to me, Daniel was patient in answering and clarifying everything, and repeating it. His office hours were great too, he was generous with time. Additionally, he covered specific topics in testing that were very interesting (especially in a Web3 context) - this really piqued my interest. All the classes/meetings were cordial and flexible. The overall experience was very good. The class met regularly. We had good exercises. and there was time to discuss the solutions. I feel it refreshed my knowledege of Rust, plus it gave me some new areas to study further. I think the bootcamp is a great way to accelarate your adoption of Rust. Rust is known to have a slightly difficult learning curve, and this BootCamp, though not comprehensive (by design) is an effective way to start the path of Rust.

This was a great introductory course to Rust. I would have liked it to be a bit longer to dive deeper into some of the topics, but overall it provided a solid foundation. Daniel was an excellent instructor—always helpful, approachable, and committed to making sure we got the most out of each class. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone starting out with Rust. I really enjoyed the one-on-one sessions. Daniel was incredibly helpful, and I learned a lot throughout the course. He clearly knows Rust inside and out, and was always willing to go the extra mile to ensure we understood the core concepts. I think it’s a great introductory course. I’d recommend it to anyone new to Rust who’s looking to take their first steps with the language.