From Blinks to Balaji - What to Expect at Solana Breakpoint 2024

Solana enthusiasts are no strangers to Breakpoint, and with over 5,000 tickets already sold, this year promises to be bigger and better than ever. What exciting developments can we look forward to?

The event, held at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre from 20-21 September 2024, will feature a new format with four distinct styles: 5-minute, 5-slide product keynotes, formal debates with structured motions, fireside chats between industry professionals, and headline talks.

There will be two main stages: the Left Curve, which will focus on product and business discussions, and the Right Curve, dedicated to engineers and developers.

In addition, the event will be offering community-hosted pop-up spaces, including a dedicated area for Radar Hackathon participants, managed by ColosseumOrg, a Gamer Village featuring live on-chain games.

Left Curve

The Left Curve stage will blend culture and product, kicking off with a fireside chat between Raj Gokal, Co-Founder of Solana, and Balaji Srinivasan, Author of The Network State.

Kevin Bowers, Chief System Architect at Jump Trading, will provide updates on Firedancer, followed by a Crypto East vs. West debate featuring Cindy Leow, Co-Founder of Drift, and Joanna Zeng, Co-Founder and CEO of SOON.

There will also be product keynotes from local founders, including FP Lee from Sanctum and Siong from Jupiter.

Right Curve

On the Right Curve stage, expect deep dives into technology. Eugene Chen from Phoenix will discuss building sandwich-resistant AMMs, followed by hands-on sessions with Solana Actions and Blinks.

Learn about ZK compression from Swen Schaeferjohann, Co-Founder of Light Protocol, and Nick Pennie, Co-Founder of Helius.

Toly, Co-Founder of Solana, and Mert, Co-Founder of Helius, will explore cutting-edge developments in Solana 2.0.

Full Speaker List

For the complete lineup, check out the full list of speakers here. Conferences like Breakpoint are prime opportunities for key projects to make major announcements, so stay alert for valuable insights and potential alpha.

Feeling overwhelmed? Make your Breakpoint experience smoother by downloading the Breakpoint app. It provides all the essential information, including schedules, speaker details, and event updates, ensuring you stay informed and organized throughout the event.

With the anticipated large number of participants, significant advancements in the Solana network are expected.

Crypto enthusiasts should remain vigilant for important product releases, project updates, and contributions from industry experts that could influence the direction of the industry.