Getting Started with Solana

This track is sponsored by the Scribes Organising Committee, composed of LamportDAO, Helius, Cubik, Solana Collective, and mtndao.

Track Overview

This track is dedicated to creating an accessible, informative, and engaging guide for newcomers to the Solana ecosystem.

Your mission is to demystify the world of Solana, providing a clear, comprehensive roadmap for beginners interested in navigating this ecosystem. From setting up a Solana wallet to participating in DeFi activities, staking SOL, or exploring NFTs, your guide should cover essential steps, tools, and resources that empower readers to confidently start their journey on Solana.

Include tips for safe and smart engagement within the ecosystem, highlight key platforms and communities to join, and share insights on how to stay updated with Solana's fast-evolving landscape. The goal is to make your guide the ultimate onboarding tool for anyone looking to dive into Solana, showcasing its potential while keeping it easy-to-understand and actionable.

Deliverable: Article posted on a blogging site (for eg: Medium, Substack, Notion, etc.) that is publicly viewable upon deadline.

Judging Criteria:

1. Originality: Novelty of ideas and insights 

2. Accuracy: Factual accuracy of the information and the relevance of the data used

3. Resources: Inclusion of resources to support your claims 

4. Writing Style & Presentation: Quality, readability and engagement level of your content 

Submission Requirements 

1. Your article will be rejected:

   • If it is not in English.

   • If the contents of the submission are less than 1,000 words

   • If it is found to be plagiarized

2. Attach links to any references used (if you have used external sources and no references are included, your submission could be rejected on grounds of plagiarism)

3. The link to your submission should be publicly viewable on and after the submission deadline. Private links will not be eligible.

   
   

Brownie points for tweeting about Solana Scribes, and tagging @LamportDAO, @heliuslabs, @SolanaCollectiv, and @SuperteamEarn in your tweet.