Paris Blockchain Week Hackathon 2025- Workshop #1: Getting Started on Solana – Build dApps, Smart Contracts & More! 🚀 Powered by BizThon

​Join us for "Getting Started on Solana", an interactive workshop designed to introduce developers to the fundamentals of building on the Solana blockchain. Whether you're a beginner looking to take your first steps in Web3 or an experienced developer exploring Solana’s high-performance blockchain, this session will provide essential insights, hands-on learning, and expert guidance.

​Meet Your Mentor: Nick Frostbutter

​We are thrilled to have Nick Frostbutter, Developer Tooling Lead at the Solana Foundation, as the mentor for this workshop. Nick plays a crucial role in enhancing the Solana developer experience through tooling, documentation, and educational content. His expertise will provide invaluable insights and hands-on guidance as you navigate Solana’s architecture, smart contract development, and decentralized application (dApp) building.

​What You Can Expect:

​🔹 Deep dive into Solana’s blockchain architecture – Learn the core concepts, account model, and developer tools.
🔹 Hands-on experience – Set up your development environment, explore smart contract implementation, and understand dApp development on Solana.
🔹 Engagement with industry experts – Participate in a Q&A session with Nick Frostbutter and get real-time guidance.
🔹 Interactive learning – Test your knowledge with a quiz and win exciting prizes.
🔹 Networking opportunities – Connect with other developers and explore upcoming Solana workshops and hackathons.

​This workshop is open to all developers, but pre-registration is required. Stay ahead in the Web3 space by gaining foundational Solana knowledge and practical experience in smart contract deployment and AI integration in blockchain.

​Sign up now and start your journey into the Solana ecosystem! 🚀