Learning Paths

Your roadmap to Solana mastery

Three structured paths — from blockchain basics to advanced DeFi — each ending with an on-chain credential NFT.

3 curated paths
67 total lessons
On-chain NFT credentials
Up to 2,750 XP

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3 paths available
Level 1
Beginner

Solana Foundations

Master the core architecture — accounts, programs, PDAs, and the Sealevel runtime. The base everything else is built on.

6 hrs
Duration
14 lessons
Lessons
450 XP
XP
What you'll learn
  • Solana account model & runtime
  • Program Derived Addresses (PDAs)
  • Wallets, keypairs & transactions
Progress68%
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Level 2
Intermediate

Build On-chain Programs

Write, deploy, and test Rust-based Solana programs using the Anchor framework. Go from local validator to mainnet.

12 hrs
Duration
22 lessons
Lessons
900 XP
XP
What you'll learn
  • Rust for Solana development
  • Anchor framework & CPIs
  • Testing & mainnet deployment
Progress42%
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Level 3
Advanced

DeFi & Token Programs

Create SPL tokens, liquidity pools, and integrate with major Solana DeFi protocols. Build the infrastructure others build on.

18 hrs
Duration
31 lessons
Lessons
1,400 XP
XP
What you'll learn
  • SPL tokens & Token-2022
  • AMMs & liquidity pool mechanics
  • DeFi protocol integration
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Path Comparison

Not sure which path to choose? Compare them side by side.

Solana Foundations
Beginner
Build On-chain Programs
Intermediate
DeFi & Token Programs
Advanced
Duration6 hrs12 hrs18 hrs
Lessons14 lessons22 lessons31 lessons
XP Reward450 XP900 XP1,400 XP
CredentialNFT on SolanaNFT on SolanaNFT on Solana
PrerequisiteNoneFoundationsOn-chain Programs
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Why structured paths?

No more rabbit holes. Just progress.

Unstructured learning wastes weeks. Our paths give you exactly what to learn, in what order, with hands-on code challenges that mirror real-world Solana development.

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On-chain credentials

NFT certificates that live permanently on Solana.

Earn XP as you learn

Gamified progress tracked on your public profile.

Curated curriculum

Built by core Solana contributors and auditors.

Hands-on challenges

Weekly coding challenges tied to real ecosystem problems.