> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://hackdays-guide.mlh.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://hackdays-guide.mlh.com/partner-programs/solana.md).

# Solana

Challenge guidance, participant resources, opening materials, and judging requirements for Solana Hack Days.

**Last reviewed:** August 2026

Solana supports Major League Hacking and the Hack Days program with a fast, efficient development layer for applications. Its documentation, tutorials, and templates help hackers get started quickly while Solana provides the backend for what they build.

## Best Use of Solana

It’s time to turn an ambitious idea into an application built to move quickly. Use Solana as the development layer for your project and let it handle the scale and reliability while your team focuses on the experience. So, what can you build with Solana?

* Create an interactive application that uses onchain state, ownership, or transactions
* Build a community, gaming, creator, payments, or finance experience powered by Solana
* Connect a web or mobile application to Solana as a fast, efficient backend

Use Solana to power something people will want to try… what will you build today?

## Participant Resources

Share these resources before and during the event:

* [Solana Hack Day resources](https://mlh.link/solana)
* [Solana documentation](https://mlh.link/solana-docs)
* [Solana tutorials](https://mlh.link/solana-tutorials)
* [Solana templates](https://mlh.link/solana-templates)

For hackers who are new to Solana, recommend starting with the documentation, following a tutorial for the feature they want to build, or using a template to get a working project running quickly.

## Opening Ceremony

Use the opening ceremony materials included in your event onboarding.

## Judging Evidence

Confirm that the winning project actually uses Solana. Ask the team to identify the integration in its README and show the relevant code, configuration, transaction, deployed program, or other appropriate evidence during the demonstration.

## Expected Prize

[**Ledger Nano S Plus**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJTKY4PS)

Check your event's onboarding materials before sharing prize details with participants, as availability may vary by region.

## Recording the Winner

Follow [Closing Ceremony and Winner Declaration](/run-your-event/closing-ceremony-and-winner-declaration.md) to record the winner before announcing the result.