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​​​Hack4Bengal is an ecosystem of hackers, innovators, and tech enthusiasts that fosters problem-solving through technology. With over 6000+ community members, we are committed to empowering developers, students, and professionals to create solutions that make an impact.

​​​Hack4Bengal 4.0 is set to bring together brilliant minds from across India, fostering innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving in a dynamic 48-hour hackathon.

🌍 Website: hack4bengal.tech

​🌐 Build Your First Smart Contract on Starknet!

​Curious about Web3 and how to actually build something on it? This is your chance to dive into the future of decentralized applications. Join us for an exclusive hands-on session where David Barreto, Developer Advocate at Starknet Foundation, will walk you through building your first smart contract on Starknet – a next-gen Layer 2 solution powered by ZK-Rollups.

​Whether you're new to blockchain or want to explore Starknet's Cairo language, this session will give you the practical exposure you need to start shipping real Web3 projects.

​💡 Want to code along? (prerequisites)
Come prepared! Install the following before the session:

• ​Docker, Node.js, VS Code or Cursor IDE

• ​Windows users: Set up WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux)
  Make sure you're joining from a laptop so you can code along in real time!

​​​​Why Attend?

• ​​​​Learn the basics of Starknet and how it fits into the Web3 ecosystem

• ​​​​Understand the Cairo language and its role in building scalable dApps

• ​​​​Hands-on walkthrough of building and deploying your first smart contract

• ​​​​Get your doubts cleared directly from a core Starknet advocate

• ​​​​Perfect for devs exploring blockchain or looking to upskill with L2 tech

​🎙️ Meet the Speaker: David Barreto
David Barreto is a Developer Advocate at the Starknet Foundation, where he helps grow the Starknet developer ecosystem and make ZK-Rollup tech more accessible. With deep expertise in blockchain development and a passion for educating builders, David actively contributes to onboarding the next generation of Web3 developers.

​Event Overview
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll go from zero to deploying a smart contract on Starknet using Cairo. David will break down the core concepts of building on Starknet, show real-time coding workflows, and answer your questions live. This is a must-attend if you're even remotely interested in building for the decentralized future.

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