Solana Community Events and Initiatives in 2024
The Next Solana Foundation Hackathon, Powered by Colosseum
The Solana community is gearing up for an exciting year in 2024, with a number of ecosystem teams hosting hackathons, events, and meetups to cultivate Solana communities around the world. One of the most anticipated events is the next Solana Foundation hackathon, powered by Colosseum.
The hackathon is an excellent opportunity for builders and founders to bootstrap their projects onto Solana. With high visibility and multiple prize tracks, as well as interest from the venture capital community, Solana hackathons have become increasingly popular. The most recent Solana Foundation hackathon, Hyperdrive, broke records with over 900 submissions from 7,000 participants worldwide.
The next Solana Foundation hackathon, powered by Colosseum, will take place from March 4, 2024, to April 8, 2024. While teams that have started within two months of the start of the hackathon are eligible, only the work produced during the hackathon itself will be judged. Participants can sign up at Colosseum.org.
Format and Expectations
The hackathon will follow a similar format to previous Solana Foundation hackathons, with a kickoff, submission period, and winners across multiple tracks. However, as a third-party organization, Colosseum will be hosting an online event platform to facilitate hackathon processes such as cofounder matching and project submission. Colosseum will also be managing the judging process.
Beyond the Hackathon
The Solana community is not limited to hackathons. Other initiatives and events are taking place around the world, showcasing the community’s strength and commitment to onboarding the next generation of builders.
mtnDAO v5
mtnDAO v5 is a month-long hacker house and build session taking place in Salt Lake City, Utah, from February 1, 2024. The event will feature interactive workshops, coding sessions, networking, and more, all focused on building on Solana. Participants can apply here.
In-Person Meetups
In-person meetups are popping up all over the world. Solana Allstars, a Solana community group powered by Step Finance, is hosting Solana community events in Turkey and Nigeria, two areas where users are increasingly interested in what is being built on Solana. Additionally, Step Finance is hosting Solana Crossroads, a community-powered conference in Istanbul on May 10-11, 2024.
Solana Scribes
LamportDAO recently announced Solana Scribes, a virtual hackathon for writers and marketers. The event aims to help writers learn more about the Solana ecosystem and submit research, explainers, overviews, and more about the Solana ecosystem. Solana Scribes kicks off in February and more information can be found here.
Superteam
Superteam continues to host events, both in-person and online, in regions around the world. Superteams have started in nations including India, Vietnam, Germany, the United Kingdom, Turkey, and Mexico. The Superteam calendar can be found here.
Community Groups
Smaller community groups in Toronto, Pittsburgh, Barcelona, and Pereira are setting up everything from happy hours to learning sessions. Whether you’re new to the ecosystem or someone who wants to share their knowledge, there is a way to participate in the Solana community. You can see all upcoming events here.
Conclusion
The Solana community is gearing up for an exciting year in 2024, with a number of ecosystem teams hosting hackathons, events, and meetups to cultivate Solana communities around the world. Whether you’re a builder, founder, or simply interested in the Solana ecosystem, there is something for everyone.
FAQs
* What is the next Solana Foundation hackathon?
The next Solana Foundation hackathon, powered by Colosseum, will take place from March 4, 2024, to April 8, 2024.
* Who can participate in the hackathon?
Teams that have started within two months of the start of the hackathon are eligible, and only the work produced during the hackathon itself will be judged.
* How can I sign up for the hackathon?
Participants can sign up at Colosseum.org.
* What other events are taking place in the Solana community?
A number of ecosystem teams are hosting hackathons, events, and meetups around the world, including mtnDAO v5, Solana Allstars, Solana Crossroads, Solana Scribes, and Superteam.
