> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wiki.superteam.com.br/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wiki.superteam.com.br/en/hackathon/resources.md).

# Resources & References

## Official Colosseum Guides

* [How to Win a Colosseum Hackathon](https://blog.colosseum.com/how-to-win-a-colosseum-hackathon/) — complete strategy guide
* [Perfecting Your Submission](https://blog.colosseum.com/perfecting-your-hackathon-submission/) — pitch, demo, and GitHub requirements
* [Official Hackathon Page (Colosseum)](https://colosseum.com/hackathon) — current hackathon, resources and sponsors

## Getting Started with Solana Development

* [Introduction to Solana Development](https://solana.com/docs/intro/quick-start) — official quickstart
* [Key Concepts](https://solana.com/docs#start-learning) — fundamentals for developers
* [Set Up Local Environment](https://solana.com/developers/guides/getstarted/setup-local-development) — recommended setup
* [Hello World on Solana](https://solana.com/developers/guides/getstarted/hello-world-in-your-browser) — first on-chain app via web IDE
* [Build on Solana with Solidity using Solang](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yU97ZOoCI-RBmxYjBm4R5QHrQ4QvAkvRGc8QX917Vk0/edit#heading=h.5rfn4u66x4vy)
* [Workshops for building on Solana](https://github.com/solana-workshops)

## External Resource Links

* [Superteam Resources](https://hackathon.superteam.fun/)
* [Solana Foundation Resources](https://solana.com/hackathon)
* [Solana Developer Page](https://solana.com/developers)
* [Project Ideas Repository](https://build.superteam.fun/ideas)
* [5 tips to win the Solana hackathon](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSYKC8RPoRE) (YouTube video, English)

## Developer Tools

| Tool            | Link                                                                     | Description                                                                |
| --------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| @solana/kit     | [github.com/anza-xyz/kit](https://github.com/anza-xyz/kit)               | Modern TypeScript SDK for Solana (the renamed 2.x line of @solana/web3.js) |
| Solana Cookbook | [solana.com/developers/cookbook](https://solana.com/developers/cookbook) | Practical recipes and examples                                             |
| Helius          | [helius.dev](https://www.helius.dev/)                                    | RPC, APIs, and tools                                                       |
| Ironforge       | [ironforge.sanctum.so](https://www.ironforge.sanctum.so/)                | RPC gateway and DevOps platform, now part of Sanctum                       |
| Triton One      | [triton.one](https://triton.one/)                                        | High-performance RPC, free devnet/testnet                                  |
| Surfpool        | [surfpool.run](https://surfpool.run/)                                    | Solana simulation connected to Mainnet                                     |
| SHYFT           | [shyft.to](https://shyft.to/)                                            | APIs for Solana                                                            |
| Hello Moon      | [hellomoon.io](https://www.hellomoon.io/developers)                      | On-chain analytics and data                                                |
| ThirdWeb        | [thirdweb.com](https://thirdweb.com/)                                    | Multi-chain SDK                                                            |
| OSS Superteam   | [oss.superteam.fun](http://oss.superteam.fun/)                           | Ecosystem open-source projects                                             |

## AI Tools

* [Noah](https://trynoah.ai/) — AI assistant for Solana development
* [Codigo.ai](https://codigo.ai/) — code generation for Solana
* [GitHub Copilot](https://github.com/features/copilot) — code assistant
* [Copilot Alternatives](https://blog.pragmaticengineer.com/github-copilot-alternatives/)

## Presentation Templates

* [Sequoia Capital pitch deck template](https://perfectpitchdeck.com/2018/01/30/sequoia-capital-pitch-deck-template)
* [Shaan Puri deck example](http://shaanpuri.com/deck)
* [Y Combinator seed round pitch deck guide](https://www.ycombinator.com/library/2u-how-to-build-your-seed-round-pitch-deck)

## Winning Submission Examples

* [Firethree Model Submission (Winner)](https://dannpl.notion.site/Firethree-696fad6528ea4cf09714c1c47ed77f6f?pvs=4)
* [Hall of Fame Brasil](/en/hackathon/hall-of-fame.md)

## Education & Reading

* [Blueshift](https://blueshift.gg/) — instructor-led training for Solana development
* [Solana Reading List](https://mertimus.substack.com/p/the-solana-reading-list) — Substack publication on Solana topics
* [Crypto Startup School](https://a16zcrypto.com/crypto-startup-school/) — a16z courses on blockchain and crypto

## Videos in Portuguese (Superteam Brasil)

Lives, classes, and recorded workshops in Portuguese from the [Superteam Brasil YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@SuperteamBrasil).

**Ideathon & Pitch**

* [Ideathon - Design Thinking Workshop with Miro Leite](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUooCBvhPeg)
* [Ideathon Day 3 - Estevao Rizzo (Pitch Deck & Market Fit)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2U2xJ39PcA)

**Solana Development**

* [Master web3 frontend on Solana and build production-ready interfaces](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMPZjY3fYH8) (NearX)
* [Develop smart contracts on Solana with Anchor and level up to professional](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fZnrHoITgY) (NearX)

**Code Bootcamps (2025)**

* [Solana Bootcamp 3 - How to develop and create your project on the Solana network](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVcFfrehzOs)
* [Solana Bootcamp 4 - Creating your project for the Cypherpunk hackathon!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZruXz5z0fk4)

**Tools**

* [NoahAI 2026 - How to Vibecode your Solana project!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhRcS_lPt1U)