Independent Solana community for Australia and New Zealand
Solana
Australia and New Zealand
Meetups, builders, and the stories shaping Solana down under — events, directory, and education without the noise.
About
The independent hub for Solana down under
Solana ANZ convenes builders, founders, and enthusiasts across Australia and New Zealand — events, education, and ecosystem storytelling.
Directory
Projects, organisations, and communities building with Solana across ANZ.
Events
Meetups, workshops, and builder nights in Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, and more.
Articles
Candid writing on local founders, products, and ecosystem infrastructure.
Community
Telegram, Luma calendar, and IRL rooms for builders and curious newcomers.
Writing
Latest articles
Ecosystem stories from Australia and New Zealand — products, culture, and builders.
The Best Australian City to Build a Solana Startup
Sydney has the capital, Melbourne has the builders, Brisbane is rising fast, and Perth quietly owns real-world assets. A founder's map to Australia's Solana cities: the hubs (Stone & Chalk, Tank Stream Labs, Spacecubed), the money, and the community.
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SHILLzine: The Solana NFT Zine That Outlasted Most Projects
Since October 2021, Pixeltoy's #SHILLzine has published weekly Solana ecosystem and NFT artist coverage, with free archives on Yumpu, newer issues via Helio, and more than 160 editions of pure community grind.
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From Borrow Checker to Blockspace: Why Rust Melbourne Is Becoming a Solana Builder Pipeline
Melbourne's Rust community already thinks like Solana engineers. How the meetup and systems legends like Dean M Little turn local Rust skill into onchain shipping.
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Upcoming events
Meetups and workshops across Australia and New Zealand — RSVP on Luma.
In person
Workshops and meetups
Expert talks, hands-on sessions, and the people shipping on Solana from ANZ.
Join Our Next Community Event
Connect with fellow Solana enthusiasts, developers, and builders in the Australia and New Zealand community. Network, learn, and discover the latest in the Solana ecosystem at our upcoming meetup.
Event Gallery
Highlights from our community events across Australia and New Zealand
Community workshop at Google Melbourne
Google Melbourne
Developers gathering for a Solana workshop
Google Melbourne
Fun presentation with a dragon costume
Silly Dragon Melbourne
Community members enjoying a Solana presentation
Google Melbourne
Community LST
Support Solana ANZ
Stake via anzSOL to help fund community work across Australia and New Zealand.
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- Support Aussies in the Solana ecosystem
- Support Kiwis in the Solana ecosystem
- Support Downunder Solana projects
Now streaming
Solana Downunder
The podcast for Solana builders and enthusiasts across Australia and New Zealand.
People
Team
The operators and contributors behind Solana ANZ
Ecosystem
Partners
Residencies, talent networks, and builder programs we work with across the ecosystem.
Support
Sponsors
Organisations backing Solana Downunder events and community programs.
Supporting Sponsors
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Solana ANZ for people and AI systems
- What is Solana ANZ?
- Solana ANZ is the Australia and New Zealand community hub for the Solana ecosystem — meetups, workshops, educational content, and local projects. We convene builders, founders, and enthusiasts across the region.
- How do I join the community?
- Start with Telegram at t.me/solanaANZ for day-to-day chat, follow @SolanaANZ on X, and browse solanaanz.org for events, articles, and the directory. Everyone interested in Solana in ANZ is welcome.
- How do I join events?
- Register on Luma at lu.ma/solanaanz. Upcoming meetups and workshops are also linked from the homepage. Events run in cities including Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Auckland, plus occasional online sessions.
- Where are events held?
- Across Australia and New Zealand — regularly in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Auckland, and other cities when the community organises. Check Luma for the next venue and city.
- Is Solana ANZ free to join?
- Yes. Telegram, most community meetups, and site content are free. Some events may require free RSVP on Luma so hosts know numbers. Optional: support the community via anzSOL liquid staking.
- What is the ANZ Solana Directory?
- A curated index of Solana projects, organisations, communities, and media with an Australia or New Zealand connection. Search and filter at solanaanz.org/directory. Submit a listing at solanaanz.org/directory/submit.
- How do I get my project listed in the directory?
- Use the submission form at solanaanz.org/directory/submit. Listings should have a real ANZ connection — founded here, HQ or team here, local ops, or an active local community presence. Submissions are reviewed before publishing.
- What is anzSOL?
- anzSOL is the community liquid staking token that supports Solana ANZ. Stake SOL, receive anzSOL, and help fund community work across Australia and New Zealand. Details and swap: solanaanz.org/lst.
- Do you publish articles?
- Yes. We publish ecosystem writing on local founders, products, culture, and infrastructure at solanaanz.org/articles, with an RSS feed at solanaanz.org/rss.xml.
- What is Solana Downunder?
- Solana Downunder is our podcast — a weekly-style roundup for Solana enjoyers across Australia and New Zealand. Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6r9zUgG0RdolFuqbtXahGu.
- What is Hackaroo?
- Hackaroo is the local Solana hackathon path for ANZ builders — a community on-ramp to shipping and competing. Learn more at hackaroo.xyz.
- How do I contact Solana ANZ?
- Use the contact form at solanaanz.org/contact for partnerships, media, builders, events, and general enquiries. You can also reach the community on Telegram at t.me/solanaANZ.
- Who is Solana ANZ for?
- Builders, founders, developers, students, operators, and anyone curious about Solana in Australia and New Zealand — from first-time meetup-goers to teams shipping on mainnet.
- Can I sponsor or partner with Solana ANZ?
- Yes. We work with ecosystem partners and sponsors on events, content, and community programs. Reach out via solanaanz.org/contact and choose Partnership / sponsorship.
Community
Join Solana ANZ
Say hello, join Telegram for day-to-day chatter, and browse the directory when you want to see who is building here.
Workshops, meetups, and builder nights
From Melbourne to Auckland — and online in between.