August 9, 2024

It’s always time to build on Solana. ☀️

First, if you’re sick of going to the same old boring crypto conferences this year, we’re pleased to let you know that you are absolutely right. Breakpoint 2024 is not like any other crypto conference you're used to. How is this year’s Breakpoint going to be different? Thought you'd never ask.

Watch this video to learn more:

Get your ticket for Breakpoint today and we'll see you in September!

Face-to-face, IRL interactions leave more lasting impressions and – in our experience – create stronger teams. By leveraging the power of IRL events, the Solana community has been able to empower thousands of builders within the ecosystem, providing them with all the necessary support needed to keep shipping. Here's a few IRL opportunities coming up:

@ThePortMiami is coming! The Port, located in Wynwood, Miami, is a co-working hub for Solana builders to come together and collaborate. If you’re in Miami, get ready. The ship is about to sail later this month.
@SuperteamAE presents the Founders’ Villa Season 2, happening in Dubai this October. Founders are invited for an exciting 3-week program taking place from Oct. 6-26th, where they'll get the opportunity to brainstorm with other founders, pitch their startups to VCs, and compete for cash prizes. Get more details and register here.
Have you heard about what's happening in Salt Lake City this month? mtnDAO v6 has begun! If you're a Solana developer or a web2 dev looking for support, like-minded discussions, and collaboration, mtnDAO is where you should be. Learn more about it here.

If you’re in a city and there’s not a Solana event happening there — that means it’s up to YOU to start it! Head to River to suggest your own meetup.

Ecosystem News

🔹 @ClickHouseDB introduces CryptoHouse, a blockchain analytics tool that allows users query blockchain data using SQL.

🔹 @dawninternet is launching a DePIN protocol that will provide decentralized broadband with multi-gigabit wireless technology on Solana.

🔹 @ethena_labs deploys its stablecoin, USDe on Solana.

🔹 Anchorage, a crypto digital bank is adding custody support for Solana tokens.

🔹 @NFTWidi recently launched D-Blinks, an app that allows users to interact with cryptocurrencies directly from Discord servers.

🔹 @saydialect introduces Blinks Mobile SDK to allow developers to create Blinks mobile experience for users.

🔹 @helio_pay now allows users to pre-order the Solana Mobile Chapter 2 with PayPal USD.

🔹 @mintdotblink introduces .blink domain, allowing users to mint and claim new identities on Solana.

🔹 @staratlas launched Naabathon, an online hackathon for builders with $50,000 worth of prizes.

🔹 @SuperteamCAN, the newest chapter of Superteam based in Canada, has arrived!

🔹 @RNS_global announces plan to launch legal digital IDs on Solana.

🔹 @OREsupply launches v2 upgrade.

Build, build, build in the Global PYUSD Portals Hackathon!

@portal_hq partnered with @PayPal to launch the Global PYUSD Portal Hackathon! This 5-week, online event is aimed at encouraging Solana developers to build projects using PYUSD. Registration is now open and closes on Aug. 19, 2024.

Winning projects get a chance at PYUSD awards as well as a sponsored trip and a showcase of the top two projects at the Solana Hacker House in Hong Kong this October. Interested participants can register here.

Tweets of the Week

Curious about how Solana actually works? @0xMert and the folks at @heliuslabs have just finished up their overview of the protocol — good weekend reading.

Did you know that users can collect NFTs from their favorite creators for free using @drip_haus? @SolJakey walks us through the process of signing up on Drip.

Solana offline events are shaping the future of professional meetups. Over 900 builders attended the Solana Hacker House in Bangalore last week and it was a blast.

Last but not least, wonder what working on Solana was like in 2019? @windscar1001 takes a trip down memory lane. (Click to expand!)

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