Spiced up Solana Ecosystem Call Recap: Febuary

Esther Ekwonye
9 min readFeb 13, 2024

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The fun chain’s most fun event

Yo #SolFam, buckle up!

Feeling the post-call FOMO? Here’s a recap of the epic February Ecosystem Call hosted by OG himself, Kash Dhanda!

I remember that feeling when Kash Dhanda dropped the theme music? goosebumps, right? You might want to check it out.

This call was ALL about building real value for real people on Solana. Permissionless finance? Check. Global access? Check. Community ownership? Check. Creator empowerment? Double check!

Kash dropped some truth bombs: “We’re the right people at the right time.” Can I get an Amen?!

But wait, there’s more! We’re diving deep into the latest projects, alpha drops, and community wins that’ll make your SOL bags sing🎶.

Kash divulged the secret to this call🔻

The guess speakers were introduced, a shoutout was given to all the 20+ IRL watch parties around the world.

The call’s agenda was then presented.

The Agenda:

The Agenda

Let us dive straight into everyone’s favorite segment of the call.

🟣Wins of the month

Siri play me All I do is win by Dj Khaled.

The wins of the month can be categorized into four segments.

The first segment is tagged “Shipments

🏆Win#1

Chapter two is beginning

Woah! 85,000 Solana Mobile pre-orders in just 3 weeks? That’s like, hotter than a Jollof rice competition!

That first snapshot just went down, but don’t blink or you might miss the next one! Remember, preordering gets you that sweet Preorder Token, like a golden ticket to future airdrops. Jupiter, Tensor, and a whole crew of awesome projects are already lining up goodies for these early adopters. So if you haven’t already, snag your Solana Mobile and join the party.

🏆Win#2

Introducing: Token extensions

Kash is all about bringing real-world assets to the DeFi party, and token extensions are the secret sauce. Token extensions are the official upgrade from Token22. They’re the superpowers for any token, opening doors for regulated enterprises and builders alike. It enables: Real-world asset integration, Faster compliance for businesses and new builder playgrounds Imagine knowing where your assets are in minutes, not weeks!

This is a game-changer for transparency, opening up a whole new world of possibilities.

🏆Win#3

Tensor Shipped Price Lock

Tensor is here to revolutionize the NFT game with a feature so hot, it’ll make your crypto wallet sweat longing and shorting NFTs without actually owning them!

🏆Win#4

Dialect Shipped the Operator

Ready to upgrade your crypto trading game? Dialect’s Operator is here to help. Join the Telegram community and see how it compares to your current setup. You might be surprised at what you’ve been missing!

🏆Win#6

Colosseum has launched

The Colosseum has opened its doors. Not only will they be hosting killer hackathons, but they’re also launching an accelerator program to nurture the brightest minds who emerge from the competition. Plus, they’ve got a venture fund ready to fuel the next generation of Solana superstars. The mentor list? Let’s just say it’s enough to make even Satoshi Nakamoto jealous. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your coding gear and head to the Colosseum!

The next segment is tagged “Doin’ Numbers”📈

Hold onto your calculators, because we’re about to geek out over some seriously impressive numbers!

🏆Win#7

$600M of $JUP was airdropped in January

Those numbers, my friends, are pure Solana magic. Only a network as lightning-fast and user-friendly as Solana could support such a massive airdrop. And let’s face it, claiming those sweet JUP tokens was probably faster than you can say “decentralized finance.”

But JUP’s impact goes beyond the airdrop. With 500,000 new users joining the party, it’s clear that JUP is a DeFi powerhouse attracting serious attention. And why wouldn’t it? A fast, cheap, and user-friendly platform with a generous community is a recipe for success.

🏆Win#8

Solana surpassed $300B in monthly Stable coin Volume

Solana and stablecoins: A match made in crypto heaven?

🏆Win#9

The solana developer ecosystem has grown 10x since 2020

Solana’s developer ecosystem has surged by a staggering 10x since 2020, according to the Electric Capital report. This exponential surge signifies a thriving community of talented minds building the future of web3 on Solana.

🏆Win#10

Ironforge managed 10M RPC requests an hour

This multi-RPC champion allows users to juggle requests across different nodes, ensuring smooth sailing even when one gets overloaded. They handled a whopping 20,000 requests per second during the peak, and processed a staggering 5 billion requests throughout January alone!

🏆Win#11

The next segement is tagged “Community Wins

A community that stays together, wins together.

🏆Win#12

🏆Win#13

The Metaplex Startup Program Begins

Whether you’re a seasoned developer or a budding entrepreneur, the Metaplex Startup Program offers something for everyone. Head over to the Metaplex website and apply.

🏆Win#14

Anza announces a new validator client

Anza just announced a brand new validator client, adding to the diversity of the Solana network. This is a major win for resilience and stability, because as the saying goes, don’t put all your eggs in one basket.

🏆Win#15

This community win has Kash Dhanda beaming (and we can’t blame him!). Welcome aboard, @superteammalaysia, @superteamphilippines, and @SupereamBalkan! If you’re ina ny of these locations, do join in.

🏆Win#16

🏆Win#17

Shoutout to @W.sol on twitter who goes around dropping those W’s one by one.

The next segment is tagged “We like the tech

🏆Win#18

GYEN, the first regulated Japanese yen stablecoin, has officially launched on the Solana blockchain, alongside its USD counterpart, ZUSD. This is a game-changer for several reasons.

🏆Win#19

🟣Welcome to Solana with Dan Romero (Founder, Farcaster)

Solana just got a major ally in the fight for decentralized social networks: Farcaster. Dan Romero, a key figure at Farcaster, recently gave a 60-second rundown, and it’s got everyone buzzing.

Here’s what makes Farcaster stand out:

  • Decentralization at its core: Farcaster is a decentralized social network protocol, meaning no single entity controls your data or access. This ensures censorship resistance and user ownership.
  • Empowering developers: Building on Farcaster offers direct connections with users, eliminating the fear of third-party interference like platform shutdowns or sudden API changes.
  • Creator-centric approach: Farcaster gives creators direct relationships with their audience, fostering stronger communities and protecting their hard-earned followings.

But it gets even cooler! Dan Romero and Sion from JUP, a major Solana project, used to be roommates! Talk about a small world and a powerful ecosystem connection

🟣The State of Solana

🟣Announcements

  • Solana’s first ever Content Hackathon is Live. Special shoutout to Lamport Dao, Helius, collective, cubic and Mtdao for coming up with this, visit www.Superteamearn.fun to participate.
  • The 2024 Hacker Houses lineup is Out.
  • Cash landing on you: These are meetings where you can discuss different ways you can earn either by bounties, grants, jobs, depin and everything else in between with 15 cities already live. You can apply to host and all costs would be covered.
  • $20k Moonshot Grants Program. Visit superteam earn for more details on equity free grants.

🟣Upcoming Events

🟣We like the Points

A list of protocols rewarding early users using the points system

🟣DePIN x Al: Grass Protocol

We had Andre from getgrass talk about Getgrass, its utilities and it’s upcoming features.

He dropped some exciting news on the ecosystem call: free points for everyone who scans their QR code! But that’s not all — they also claim to be the only way to get involved with decentralized AI for free.

🟣Jupuary Review

Jupuary may be over, but the excitement surrounding Jupiter, Solana’s leading DEX aggregator, is still soaring! During the ecosystem call, co-founder Mr. Sion shared valuable insights into their journey, future roadmap, and commitment to community empowerment.

🟣Launch of the Month: OXPPL

Co-founder Mr. Prassanna envisions OXPPL as a game-changer, transforming how people perceive and engage with crypto. The platform bridges the gap between wallets and social media, allowing users to:

  • Link their wallets and showcase their on-chain activity.
  • Track other users’ crypto journeys through a social lens.
  • Discover new projects and communities within the vibrant crypto space.

🟣Work to earn

A couple of active bounties live on the superteamearn website were shared:

  • $1k bounty — Jup Perps Product Feedback
  • $10k+ bounty — Tensor Creator Competitions
  • Job @ Jito — Senior Smart Contract Engineer

Gentle Reminder: Find Solana Native Talent on superteam earn.

*Drum Rolls* Kash gave us the priviledge of watching the world premier — A brilliant video about why you should boycott the solana mobile. It was epic. Watch it here.

🟣Stable bond Giveaway

Did you miss the epic Solana ecosystem call? Well, you’re missing out! Here’s a quick recap of the awesome giveaways and surprises:

  • Stable bonds bonanza: 10,000 up for grabs for everyone who attended the call! Who doesn’t love free money?
  • POAP participation prize: Show off your attendance with a commemorative digital badge. Just scan the QR code they provided.
  • $PAWN airdrop alert: Stayed till the end? Get ready for a sweet $PAWN airdrop! Talk about rewarding dedication!

It was abanger of a call for everyone around crypto.

Feeling the FOMO? Don’t worry, there will be more exciting events in the future. Solana is the gift that keeps giving.

I understand the feeling of missing out on such exciting opportunities. But hey, there’s always the next call! Here are some tips to make sure you don’t miss out in the future:

  • Follow the Solana ecosystem on social media: They’ll announce upcoming calls and events there.
  • Subscribe to their newsletter or email list: Stay informed about all the latest happenings.
  • Mark your calendar: Block out time for the next call so you don’t forget.

Remember, staying informed and engaged with the Solana community can open doors to exciting opportunities. Keep an eye out for future events and don’t miss out on the fun!

P.S. Feel free to share this information with your friends and fellow crypto enthusiasts! The more the merrier

Shout out the Ecosystem call Team

Want in on the action? Register for the next call ASAP!

If you would like to host an IRL ecosystem watch party, reach out to Kash Dhanda.

Have a Project or Announcement?

Apply to get your news shared on the call or to be a part of a showcase:

http://ecoapply.superteam.fun/

Reach out to @kashdhanda on Twitter with any questions:

http://twitter.com/kashdhanda

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