Solana Network State [Spring 2026] Frontier Build Kickoff

Frontier Build Kickoff @ Network School Solana Network State Spring 2026 April marks the start of hackathon season on Solana. We’re kicking off Solana Network State Spring 2026 at Network School, a 5-week builder residency aligned with the Colosseum Frontier hackathon. This is where teams move from ideas → products → demo day. 🔥 What this session is It’s the starting point for builders who are serious about shipping during the hackathon. You’ll get a clear breakdown of:• The Frontier hackathon and what it takes to win• The Solana Network State program structure• Weekly build rhythm, mentorship, and demo expectations• How teams move from idea → prototype → pitch 🧩 Featured Tracks We’ll also introduce the two core build tracks: 🟣 SNS - Identity Track Build the identity layer for Solana:• Agent identity (AI x onchain identity)• Social identity (universal login with .sol) 🟢 MagicBlock - Privacy Track Build private payments and dApps on Solana with Private Ephemeral Rollups and API Both teams will be present to share context, expectations, and how to build within their tracks. 🎤 Builder Session: Ideas → Feedback Selected teams will share early-stage ideas:• 2-minute pitch• 1 slide (problem, solution, build plan) With live feedback from:• Superteam MY• Track partners This is where ideas get refined early, before weeks are wasted building the wrong thing. 🧠 What happens after From here, the next 5 weeks are focused on:• Weekly workshops with ecosystem partners• Office hours and mentorship• Weekly pitch practice• Building towards Demo Day on May 14 🎯 Who should join • Builders participating in the Frontier hackathon• Teams joining Solana Network State• Developers, founders, and operators ready to build ⚡ Expectation Come with:• an idea, or• the willingness to join a team and build Leave with:• a clear direction• a team (if you don’t already have one)• a plan to ship