How do Solana builders connect and support each other?

admin

I've been building in the Solana ecosystem for a while and noticed something - it's hard to find other serious founders and builders to collaborate with and get feedback from. Most communities are either too noisy, focused on trading and price action, or memecoins rather than building something new and innovative.

I'm curious how other founders here find support for what they're building? Are you mostly using Discord, TG, Twitter, or something else?

I've been thinking it would be cool to have a space where Solana founders and devs can share what they're working on, get feedback, find co-founders, and support each other's projects - kind of like a community version of what happens in hackathons but ongoing.

I'd like to know what you think, and how you currently find and connect with other builders in the Solana ecosystem too

admin

Solana builders connect and support each other through a mix of online communities, in-person events, hackathons, and developer-focused programs. Here are the key ways they collaborate:

1. Online Communities

• Discord: The Solana Developers Discord is the main hub for real-time discussions, troubleshooting, and networking.
• Telegram: Groups like Solana Developers and Solana Technical provide quick Q&A support.
• X (Twitter): Builders share updates, tools, and opportunities using hashtags like #Solana, #BuildOnSolana, and #SolanaDev.
• Forum.Solana.com: A place for in-depth technical discussions and proposals.
  
  

2. Hackathons & Builder Events

• Solana Hackathons (e.g., Solana Hyperdrive, Seasonal Hackathons) bring developers together to build and compete.
• Local Hacker Houses (e.g., Lisbon, Denver, Singapore) offer co-working spaces and networking.
• Solana Breakpoint: The annual conference where teams showcase projects and collaborate.
  
  

3. Developer Support Programs

• Solana Foundation Grants: Funding for promising projects.
• Superteam: A network of freelancers and builders helping startups with marketing, development, and design.
• Solana Labs & Developer Docs: Extensive resources at docs.solana.com.
  
  

4. Open-Source Collaboration

• Builders contribute to Solana’s GitHub repos and use tools like Anchor (Solana’s Sealevel framework).
• Projects often open-source their code, encouraging peer review and collaboration.
  
  

5. Local Meetups & DAOs

• Solana meetups (hosted in major cities globally).
• DAO communities (e.g., Realms DAOs) where builders govern and fund projects together.
  
  

6. Mentorship & Accelerators

• Colosseum: An accelerator for Solana founders.
• Builder mentorship via experienced devs in Discord and Superteam.
  
  

By leveraging these channels, Solana builders share knowledge, find co-founders, and accelerate their projects. 🚀