Solana Across Campuses - University of Calcutta
Get Started with Solana
Learn • Build • Deploy Your First dApp on Solana
Curious about blockchain but don’t know where to start? Join us for an interactive introduction to Solana, a high-performance blockchain designed for building fast, scalable, and low-cost decentralized applications.
Solana enables developers to build applications where users can interact directly with on-chain programs without relying entirely on traditional centralized infrastructure. From DeFi and payments to gaming, NFTs, consumer applications, and AI-powered experiences, Solana provides the infrastructure to build the next generation of internet applications.
In this session, you'll get a practical introduction to the Solana ecosystem and then put your knowledge into action by building and deploying your first dApp on Solana.
💡 What You'll Learn
What blockchain is and how Solana works
Why Solana is built for high-speed, low-cost transactions
Understanding SOL, wallets, accounts, and transactions
How Solana programs (smart contracts) work
How developers build applications on Solana
How to connect a frontend to the Solana blockchain
Build and deploy your first dApp 🚀
Explore opportunities in the Solana developer ecosystem
🗓️ Event Agenda
2:30 PM — Check-in & Registration
Meet fellow builders, get settled, and prepare for the session.
3:00 – 4:00 PM — Introduction to Solana
An introduction to blockchain, Solana, its ecosystem, and what you can build with it.
4:00 – 4:30 PM — Build Your First dApp 💻
Get hands-on and build your first decentralized application, connect it to Solana, and deploy it on-chain.
4:30 PM — Snacks & Refreshments 🍪
Wrap up the session, connect with fellow developers and builders, and enjoy some refreshments.
🔥 No prior blockchain experience required.
Just bring your laptop, curiosity, and ideas.