Online Workshop with University of Washington Blockchain Society

Workshop 2: Building on Avalanche

Introduction

Avalanche Team1 is partnering with the University of Washington Blockchain Society for the second workshop in a two-part online series focused on building in the Avalanche ecosystem.

This session builds directly on Workshop 1. While the first workshop covered foundational concepts and how Avalanche works at a high level, Workshop 2 shifts into a more technical, builder-oriented discussion. The focus is on how developers actually ship projects on Avalanche, what the builder stack looks like in practice, and how students can move from learning to launching.

The session will also introduce Avalanche Build Games, a global builder competition designed to support serious developers with mentorship, resources, and long-term pathways in the ecosystem.

Whether you’re exploring your first on-chain project or thinking about launching something more ambitious, this workshop is designed to help you understand what building on Avalanche looks like end-to-end.

What we’ll cover

• A technical overview of Avalanche’s architecture, including Layer 1s, consensus, and performance tradeoffs
• How Avalanche compares to other blockchain designs from a builder’s perspective
• An overview of the Avalanche builder ecosystem, tools, and infrastructure
• Introduction to Avalanche Build Games and other programs that support student and early-stage builders
• Real examples of projects that have been built and supported in the ecosystem
• Open discussion and live Q&A with Avalanche Team1 and UW Blockchain Society

Who should attend

• Students who attended Workshop 1 and want to go deeper
• Developers interested in building real applications or infrastructure
• Builders exploring hackathons, competitions, or long-term projects on Avalanche
• Anyone curious about what it actually takes to ship on a modern blockchain

Event format

• Online
• Co-hosted by the University of Washington Blockchain Society
• Open to students across UW campuses

About Avalanche Team1

Team1 is a global network of builders, developers, creatives, gamers, and community leaders focused on growing the Avalanche ecosystem.

Active across 50+ countries, Team1 supports adoption through workshops, university programs, local meetups, content, and community-led initiatives. The goal is simple: help people learn, build, and participate in Avalanche in ways that fit their skills and interests.

About the University of Washington Blockchain Society

University of Washington Blockchain Society is a student-led builder organization focused on meaningful education, applied research, and shipping real projects. The group emphasizes hands-on learning, innovation, and collaboration across UW campuses, with a strong focus on workshops, research, and technical exploration

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