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A beginner-friendly Solana builder community at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Join workshops and weekly build nights as we build toward Demo Day.

@SolanaUIUC

Julian Castaneda — https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejuliancasta/
Karthika Nair — https://www.linkedin.com/in/karthikajnair/

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Solana @ UIUC: Solana 101

Name: Solana @ UIUC: Solana 101
Start: 2026-10-14T19:00:00.000-05:00
End: 2026-10-14T20:00:00.000-05:00
Location: iSchool

Solana @ UIUC

iSchool

Champaign, IL

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About Event

Curious about crypto? Interested in building something? Or just want to see what blockchain is actually about?

Join us for the first Solana workshop at UIUC, a beginner-friendly introduction to the Solana ecosystem!

No blockchain experience required. We'll walk you through the basics of Solana and help you send your very first transaction on the network.

What we'll do:

Learn what Solana is and how it works
Set up your first crypto wallet
Receive free devnet SOL (test tokens)
Send your first transaction and explore it onchain
Learn about upcoming opportunities to build, collaborate, and connect with the Solana ecosystem

Whether you're interested in finance, software development, startups, or just curious about crypto, everyone is welcome.

🍕 Free pizza provided! (maybe some AI credits as well)

📅 Wednesday, October 14 | 7–8 PM

📍 iSchool, Room 5043 (5th floor)
614 E. Daniel Street, Champaign

💻 Bring a laptop if you'd like to participate in the hands-on activity.

No experience. No money required. Just show up curious.

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