Superteam Germany August Newsletter
Solana Summer continued with a full-on Germany-wide tour of IRL events and we also had a 3-day long Hackathon Bootcamp to help people prepare for the upcoming Radar Hackathon.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
SOLANA SUMMER GERMANY TOUR
Our whirlwind tour of Germany-wide events this August were so much fun with our community and ended up meeting a bunch of great new people who joined us on this journey to learn all about Solana. Here's the roundup!
Leipzig:
Shout out to our partner @stonedapecrew!
Nuremberg:
Düsseldorf:
Munich:
Shout out to our partners @tbc_munich, @PretzelDAO, @solanabeach_io, @StakingFac!
Aachen:
Shout out to our partner @RWTHBlockchain!
Frankfurt:
Shout out to our partner GM.FFM!
Osnabrück:
Shout out to our partner @getBonny!
Hamburg:
Shout out to our partner @uselulo!
Berlin:
RADAR HACKATHON KICKOFF
We had 3 amazing days full of workshops, learnings, and good vibes! The Hackathon Kick-Off event gave everyone a great baseline to get started for the @ColloseumOrg Radar Hackathon!
A big shout goes to our workshop hosts and leaders:
@web3esther from @drip_haus
@Carlos_0x from @juicerfi
@L0STE_ from @metaplex
@BasedOrion_ from @SquadsProtocol
@0xnze from @saydialect
@evgenidefi from @wormhole
Keith from @Trezor
@Wealthineer1 & @bjoerndotsol
Missed the sessions? You can find everything here:
The role of non-technical co-founders in a hackathon
What to build on Solana
Build Viral Experiences: The most customizable asset standard on Solana
Create a native cross-chain token
Wallets & Security 101
Introduction to the Hackathon
Solana Basics
Building on Solana without Rust
Deep Dive into Blinks
3 methods to structure your hackathon idea
SOLANA ECOSYSTEM CALL: MUNICH & AACHEN
As is monthly tradition, friends got together in Munich & Aachen to enjoy all the Solana Ecosystem Call updates!
WEB3SUMMIT
We were hanging out and supporting the 3-day hackathon at @Web3summit!
Betabreakfast
Our DevRel @bjoerndotsol visited the betahaus to chat about blockchain, Solana and Superteam!
CO-WORKING FRIDAYS
Productivity is flowing on Fridays—every week at w.3 Hub in Berlin!
Shout out to a special Friday Quiz Night with @chompdotgames.
Interoperability with Neon EVM and Wormhole
We hosted a big brain deep dive into blockchain interoperability!
Speakers:
@evgenidefi from @wormhole
@dariaagad from @Neon_EVM
@bjoerndotsol from @SuperteamDE
Play the recording here.
AUGUST GUILD MEETUPS:
CREATORS GUILD: WEB3 SECURITY, SAFETY & SCAMS
The space highlighted strategies to avoid scams in digital and crypto spaces, such as recognizing sophisticated scams, using secure wallet stacks, and employing cold wallets for asset protection. Emphasis is placed on vigilance, thorough research, verifying information, and using Two-Factor Authentication to enhance security and prevent digital fraud.
Speakers:
@BasedOrion_ from @SquadsProtocol
@juneejuneejunee from Ledger
@TrevElViz Artist & Animator
Play the recording here.
CREATORS GUILD: MUSIC IN WEB3
The space explored how various platforms and creators are empowering musicians in the web3 space by providing new revenue streams and deeper fan connections. It highlighted efforts to support fair revenue sharing, innovative NFT platforms, community-driven music initiatives, and strategies for musicians to leverage web3 technologies effectively.
Speakers:
@nusha22_ from @ohr_xyz
@vibhu from @drip_haus
@lukashuettis - Web3 Musician
@rahimchatts from @peachz_xyz
Play the recording here.
DEVELOPERS GUILD: Pokémon in a Blink
Session Highlights:
- Pokémon Blink: Hear more about the story behind this special blink and how it works.
- Tiny SPL: Learn about sol_idity’s other pioneering projects, including Tiny SPL, a lightweight token standard and
- zk-NFTs: A standard, which leverages zk compression to create rent free NFTs on Solana.
- Live Demonstrations: Watch live demos showcasing the Pokémon blink, Tiny SPL, and zk-NFTs, providing insights into their functionality and potential use cases.
- Discussion about the Future of Solana: Engage in a discussion on how these innovations are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, offering a glimpse into the future.
Speaker: @sol_idity from @sphere_labs
Play the recording here.
DEVELOPERS GUILD: Solana Blink Special
This session was all about Blinks and Actions:
-Introduction to Blinks and Actions: Learn the basics and understand their impact.
- Live Demo: Watch as we implement our previous code into a blink.
- Latest Developments and Outlook: Stay updated with the latest advancements in the field.
Speakers:
@0xnze from @saydialect
Play the recording here.
CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS
MERCH MONDAY
It is safe to say that Monday is the most stylish day of the week! Keep those stylish fits coming!
THREADS ON WHY WE LOVE SOLANA EVENTS
LOVE IS IN THE AIR
@bjoerndotsol & @Carlos_0x at the start of a 7 hour stream live coding blinks <3
Onboarding @0xnze to the Superteam
Member of the month: Ronny
Meet Ronny, our Member of the Month! Ronny is a Superteam OG and has been with us since January 2023! Not just a big brain builder with 20+ years of dev experience, but also a loving human and dog dad (we love seeing them all on camera at townhalls)!
Ronny continues to build cool stuff in Solana like @SOLfees_fyi and @sunrisestake and recently got a grant to create no-code tools for staking. He also is helping the next generation of Solana devs and mentored teams at the w3summit with us. From coding wizardry to community mentoring, Ronny’s a legend—let’s all be more like Ronny!
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