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🚀 What a night of innovation on Solana!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening of rapid-fire demos showcasing what builders across Australia are creating with the support of the Solana ecosystem.

From real-world use cases to ecosystem grants, attendees got an inside look at how projects are turning ideas into reality, while learning more about the Solana grants pathway and AUDD, Australia's dollar-backed stablecoin on Solana.

It was inspiring to see founders, developers, builders, and Web3 enthusiasts come together to connect, share ideas, and strengthen Brisbane's growing blockchain community.

A special thank you to Sal Samani, Darren Rogan, Kinsleigh J, and Superteam Australia for your continued support in growing the Solana ecosystem and empowering builders across Australia. Your contributions made this event possible, and we're grateful to have you as part of the journey. 💚

Thank you as well to all of our speakers, partners, and attendees for making the evening such a success.

Missed this one? Stay tuned for more community events, educational sessions, and networking opportunities coming soon. 🚀

Stay connected with everything happening across the All Things Blockchain community! 🚀

Get the latest event updates, community news, and highlights from across Australia and beyond.

You can also revisit the recent event we had with Superteam Australia and AUDD

Catch up on what you missed and see what’s next:

ATB Community Events Hub Newsletter August Edition Welcome to the All Things Blockchain Community Hub - your one-stop shop for staying connected with the crypto and Web3 community. Here, you’ll find everything from upcoming event announcements and recordings of past meetups to key insights from guest speakers and opportunities to learn, connect, a...

Thank you, Blacksheep, for being an ATB Silver Sponsor!

Blacksheep is an Australian-founded payments and remittance platform that uses stablecoins and crypto networks to move money between bank accounts and self-custody wallets.

Blacksheep’s mission aligns with ATB’s values to empower and educate users. They focus on one thing: making it simple for individuals and businesses to send and receive real-world payments using regulated remittance licences and stablecoin rails.

Jump onto their website to learn more about how Blacksheep works: https://www.blacksheep.money/

Come see what's being built on Solana in Australia! 🚀
Superteam Australia and AUDD are teaming up for a night of rapid-fire demos from Solana projects that have successfully secured ecosystem grants.

The format: Each project gets 5 minutes to show what they're building, what their grant helped them achieve, and where they're headed next. Fast, punchy, no fluff.

Why come?
⚡ See real grant-funded projects being built on Solana right now
💡 Learn how the Solana grants pathway works — and how you could apply
🇦🇺 Get an intro to AUDD, the Australian dollar stablecoin on Solana
🤝 Network with founders, devs, and the Brisbane web3 community

Whether you're a founder eyeing a grant, a dev exploring Solana, or just curious about what's happening in Aussie crypto; this one's for you.

Spots are limited; register now in the link below to lock yours in!

𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘆:
Tuesday 28 July 2026
6-9pm

Venue:
Location: Level 2, Stair Stadium, The Precinct, 315 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane

Running Order:
4:30pm Bump-in
5:30pm Guests Arrive for Networking and food/drinks (25-50 pax anticipated)
6:05pm Intro to the night by Darren/Kinsleigh from Superteam, Rachael Jones to intro AUDD
6:10pm Matt Hooper to emcee 5-8 showcase pitches by winning grant recipients, some via Zoom
7pm Darren/Kinsleigh wrap up with final words
7:05pm Networking with food/drinks continues
8:30pm Guests depart
9pm Close

DAOs: the most misunderstood concept in Web3 👇

MYTH: "DAOs are chaotic, no rules, no accountability."

FACT: DAOs run entirely on smart contracts, code that automatically enforces rules and executes decisions only when the community votes them through. No CEO. No board. Just transparent, on-chain governance.

📊 By the numbers:
→ 13,000+ DAOs globally
→ $24.5B in combined treasuries
→ 6.5M+ governance token holders worldwide

The technology is real. The scale is real. The misconceptions are just... very loud.

Have you heard of DAOs before? Drop ✅ or ❌ below 👇

We’re excited to welcome back Cadena Legal as a Silver Sponsor!

Cadena Legal is a specialist law firm redefining what tax and commercial advice should be. They’ve built their practice on a simple principle: delivering innovative, cutting-edge advice that translates into real-world results for their clients.

From navigating the complexities of Australian tax law to pioneering solutions in crypto taxation, to structuring cross-border businesses and advising tech startups and funds, Cadena has made a name for themselves by delivering blue-sky solutions that simply work.

Their continued support helps us to keep our members abreast of developments in the formation of regulatory frameworks in Australian and off-shore settings.

Find out more about Cadena’s offering and get in touch with them at their website: http://www.cadenalegal.com.au/

Thank you for being part of the community, Cadena!

to our incredible Community event in Brisbane!

It was an evening of great conversations, new connections, and insights into the Solana ecosystem, bringing together builders, creators, and Web3 enthusiasts from across the community. 🚀

A huge thank you to Sal Samani, Darren Rogan, Kinsleigh J, and Superteam Australia for helping make the event such a success. 💜

We're not done yet... stay tuned for our next event with the Solana community happening later this month! 👀

Most people have heard of NFTs. Far fewer actually understand what they are.

Here's the plain-language version:

An NFT, or Non-Fungible Token, is a unique digital certificate stored on the blockchain. It proves ownership of a digital asset in a way that's public, permanent, and verifiable by anyone in the world. No middleman. No forged certificates. No dispute over who owns the original.

Think of it like a deed to a house, except it lives on the blockchain, can't be altered, and doesn't require a lawyer to verify.

NFTs have use cases far beyond digital art. We're talking music royalties, gaming assets, event ticketing, real estate records, and digital identity. The technology is still maturing, but the concept of verifiable digital ownership is here to stay.

What's the first thing that comes to mind when you hear "NFT"? Drop it below, no wrong answers 👇



📎 Source: Data: NonFungible.com via DemandSage (2021) → demandsage.com/nft-statistics |

Stay connected with everything happening across the All Things Blockchain community! 🚀

Get the latest event updates, community news, and highlights from across Australia and beyond.

Catch up on what you missed and see what’s next: https://all-things-blockchain.kit.com/posts/community-hub-newsletter-july-edition

Community Discussion: Proof-of-Work vs Proof-of-Stake

These are two common blockchain consensus mechanisms.

🔹 Proof-of-Work (PoW)
Miners solve complex computations to validate transactions and secure the network.

🔹 Proof-of-Stake (PoS)
Validators lock up tokens (“stake”) to help secure the network and verify transactions.

Both aim to achieve security and decentralisation, but in different ways.

Which do you prefer?