Press Release
Calyptus: Web3’s first career platform dedicated to upskilling and placing senior engineers launches leading Solana curriculum
The Web3 startup Calyptus has just built Web3’s first ever Solana curriculum designed to onboard more experienced software engineers into the industry. Having recognised that just 18,000 blockchain developers sustain the $1trillion crypto industry, the startup aims to showcase the immense capabilities of Solana’s blockchain to the world’s community of software engineers.
If you haven’t heard of Calyptus, they are Web3’s Career Platform for Experienced Builders. To date, the startup has helped over 5K software engineers boost their employability or land their dream job at a Web3 startup, for free.
The platform already offers a free curriculum in Ethereum development, curated by the ex-technical director of Consensys, with over 125 lessons produced by Ethereum experts from Aave blockchain engineers to PhD cryptographers. The team has additionally brought in inspiring Web3 leaders such as Nader Dabit and Vitto Rivabella to run virtual coding workshops, teaching the latest education in the rapidly-changing world of Ethereum development.
Having built partnerships with 35 leading employers in the Ethereum ecosystem such as Optimism, Aave & SuperFluid, and making placements at the likes of The Graph, Gelato Network & Request, the startup is now planning to go multi-chain and replicate the same success in Solana.
Grant funded by The Solana Foundation, their free curriculum aims to help bridge senior developers into Solana through providing high-quality education on high-demand areas such as Compressed NFTs, DeFi, Security & Mobile. With over 70% of the curriculum focused on these cutting-edge topics, which have rarely been taught to the wider world, it’s a first-of-its-kind for the Solana ecosystem.
In building the curriculum, the Calyptus founders teamed up with leading Solana-based companies and projects, including Solana Mobile, Helius, QuillAudits & HXRO Network, to ensure quality and relevance. Comprising of eight project-led tutorials, the curriculum will be steadily increased by four more tutorials over the subsequent months to keep learners increasingly engaged and excited.
Co-founder Dan Jones had a few thoughts to share on the launch: “Having worked on the curriculum for over 6 months with an incredible team of content creators and invaluable guidance from the Solana Foundation, we’re very excited to be finally launching education that showcases the true potential of Solana and why it’s a formidable blockchain for software engineers to be exploring.”
Through incentivised learning, such as earning XP for completed tutorials and offering life-time recruitment support to the first 100 engineers that complete the curriculum, the startup plans to onboard 1.5K senior engineers into the Solana ecosystem in 2024 alone. A feat that would double the size of Solana’s developer ecosystem. (Developerreport.com, Oct 23)
All in all, Calyptus’ new Solana curriculum is a major win for Web3, adding another reliable “bridge” for global software engineers to learn and land a high-paid job in the industry. If you are a software engineer with foundational knowledge of a programming language (like JavaScript, Python or Rust), Calyptus might just be your next stop to finding an exciting and bold new career in blockchain technology.
Hong Kong, 9th April 2026 — Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026 is proud to welcome SignalPlus as a Title Sponsor.
SignalPlus is a venture-backed technology company building institutional-grade infrastructure for financial and digital asset derivatives markets. Founded in 2021 by leading Wall Street and technology veterans, the platform delivers a comprehensive suite of pricing, analytics, execution algorithms, and volatility hedging tools — purpose-built for professional trading desks, market makers, and financial institutions that demand precision at scale.
Powered by an industry-grade quantitative engine covering the full derivatives spectrum — from vanilla options to exotics — SignalPlus provides the foundational trading layer that allows institutions to launch, scale, and optimize complex trading operations from day one.
Trusted by a global network of top-tier financial institutions and leading investors, their vision is to bridge traditional capital markets with 24/7 trading environments, revolutionizing the industry through a frontier suite of automated, scalable, and agentic-driven trading infrastructure. More: https://www.signalplus.com/
Hong Kong Web3 Festival (“Web3 Festival”), co-hosted by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and HashKey Group, is Asia’s premiere crypto conference since 2023. The previous editions brought together over 350 exhibitors and more than 1,200 speakers for in-depth discussions, attracted a cumulative total of 100,000 visitors, and saw over 400 diverse side events. It has solidified its status as a leading crypto event, influencing Hong Kong’s Web3 landscape.
Following the sellout success of its previous editions, Hong Kong Web3 Festival has announced its return on 20–23 April at HKCEC. Now in its 4th year, this four-day event will once again bring tens of thousands of Web3 professionals, investors, and enthusiasts across the globe to connect, learn and be inspired.
Web3 Festival 2026 has set the agenda for Web3 growth and innovation, focusing mainly on traditional finance and crypto finance, AI + Web3, and RWAs.
The conference will also convene top experts and leading Web3 projects to exchange ideas, share best practices and gain perspectives on today’s evolving Web3 landscape.
Featured speakers include:
Paul CHAN Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Dr. YIP Chee Hang, Executive Director of Intermediaries, Securities and Futures Commission
Xiao Feng, Chairman of Wanxiang Blockchain, Chairman and CEO of HashKey Group
Duncan Chiu, Legislative Council Member (Technology & Innovation Constituency), Hong Kong
Lennix Lai, Chief Commercial Officer, OKX Global
Adeniyi Abiodun, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer, Mysten Labs
Lily Liu, President, Solana Foundation
Joseph Chalom, CEO, Sharplink
Francis B. Zhou, CEO, Quantum Solutions
Abdelhamid Bizid, Managing Director, BlackRock
Phil Kang, CEO, ZR Financial Group
Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Chairman, Animoca Brands
Bugra Celik, Head of Digital Assets and Currencies at Global Macro, HSBC
Robert Lui, Deloitte China Hong Kong Digital Asset Leader; Member of Task Force on Promoting Web3 Development
DIAO Zhihai, Head of International Business of Wealth Management, CICC
Gavin Wang, Managing Partner & Chief Investment Officer, SNZ Holding & SNZ Capital
David Lee, Chairman, Global FinTech Institute
Min Lin, Managing Director, Head of Global Business Development at Ondo Finance
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Join Hong Kong Web3 Festival on April 20–23 and be part of an epic Web3 journey: https://luma.com/hkweb3festival_2026
Hong Kong, 8th April 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026 is honored to welcome MEET48 as a Diamond Sponsor.
MEET48 is building a platform dedicated to virtual idols and Al-Web5 entertainment. Learn more: https://meet48.com
Hong Kong Web3 Festival (“Web3 Festival”), co-hosted by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and HashKey Group, is Asia’s premiere crypto conference since 2023. The previous editions brought together over 350 exhibitors and more than 1,200 speakers for in-depth discussions, attracted a cumulative total of 100,000 visitors, and saw over 400 diverse side events. It has solidified its status as a leading crypto event, influencing Hong Kong’s Web3 landscape.
Following the sellout success of its previous editions, Hong Kong Web3 Festival has announced its return on 20–23 April at HKCEC. Now in its 4th year, this four-day event will once again bring tens of thousands of Web3 professionals, investors, and enthusiasts across the globe to connect, learn and be inspired.
Web3 Festival 2026 has set the agenda for Web3 growth and innovation, focusing mainly on traditional finance and crypto finance, AI + Web3, and RWAs.
The conference will also convene top experts and leading Web3 projects to exchange ideas, share best practices and gain perspectives on today’s evolving Web3 landscape.
Featured speakers include:
Paul CHAN Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Dr. YIP Chee Hang, Executive Director of Intermediaries, Securities and Futures Commission
Xiao Feng, Chairman of Wanxiang Blockchain, Chairman and CEO of HashKey Group
Duncan Chiu, Legislative Council Member (Technology & Innovation Constituency), Hong Kong
Lennix Lai, Chief Commercial Officer, OKX Global
Adeniyi Abiodun, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer, Mysten Labs
Lily Liu, President, Solana Foundation
Joseph Chalom, CEO, Sharplink
Francis B. Zhou, CEO, Quantum Solutions
Abdelhamid Bizid, Managing Director, BlackRock
Phil Kang, CEO, ZR Financial Group
Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Chairman, Animoca Brands
Bugra Celik, Head of Digital Assets and Currencies at Global Macro, HSBC
Robert Lui, Deloitte China Hong Kong Digital Asset Leader; Member of Task Force on Promoting Web3 Development
DIAO Zhihai, Head of International Business of Wealth Management, CICC
Gavin Wang, Managing Partner & Chief Investment Officer, SNZ Holding & SNZ Capital
David Lee, Chairman, Global FinTech Institute
Min Lin, Managing Director, Head of Global Business Development at Ondo Finance.
Join Hong Kong Web3 Festival on April 20–23 and be part of an epic Web3 journey: https://luma.com/hkweb3festival_2026
Hong Kong, 4th April 2026 — Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026 is proud to announce Bitfire Group as a Diamond Sponsor.
Under a high-standard regulatory framework, Bitfire Group has established a globalized Web3 ecosystem centered in Hong Kong with an expanding international footprint. Its core business pillars include Bitfire Premium, a world-leading private banking-grade digital wealth steward, and BitTrade, a licensed digital asset exchange in Japan.
Dedicated to the advancement of digital financial infrastructure, Bitfire Group provides one-stop, private banking-grade, and full-lifecycle digital asset wealth management services to high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), family offices, and institutional clients. The Group is committed to becoming a preeminent global leader in the digital asset industry. More information: https://bitfire.com/
Hong Kong Web3 Festival (“Web3 Festival”), co-hosted by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and HashKey Group, is Asia’s premiere crypto conference since 2023. The previous editions brought together over 350 exhibitors and more than 1,200 speakers for in-depth discussions, attracted a cumulative total of 100,000 visitors, and saw over 400 diverse side events. It has solidified its status as a leading crypto event, influencing Hong Kong’s Web3 landscape.
Following the sellout success of its previous editions, Hong Kong Web3 Festival has announced its return on 20–23 April at HKCEC. Now in its 4th year, this four-day event will once again bring tens of thousands of Web3 professionals, investors, and enthusiasts across the globe to connect, learn and be inspired.
Web3 Festival 2026 has set the agenda for Web3 growth and innovation, focusing mainly on traditional finance and crypto finance, AI + Web3, and RWAs.
The conference will also convene top experts and leading Web3 projects to exchange ideas, share best practices and gain perspectives on today’s evolving Web3 landscape.
Featured speakers include:
Paul CHAN Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Dr. YIP Chee Hang, Executive Director of Intermediaries, Securities and Futures Commission
Xiao Feng, Chairman of Wanxiang Blockchain, Chairman and CEO of HashKey Group
Duncan Chiu, Legislative Council Member (Technology & Innovation Constituency), Hong Kong
Adeniyi Abiodun, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer, Mysten Labs
Lily Liu, President, Solana Foundation
Joseph Chalom, CEO, Sharplink
Francis B. Zhou, CEO, Quantum Solutions
Abdelhamid Bizid, Managing Director, BlackRock
Phil Kang, CEO, ZR Financial Group
Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Chairman, Animoca Brands
Bugra Celik, Head of Digital Assets and Currencies at Global Macro, HSBC
Robert Lui, Deloitte China Hong Kong Digital Asset Leader; Member of Task Force on Promoting Web3 Development
DIAO Zhihai, Head of International Business of Wealth Management, CICC
Gavin Wang, Managing Partner & Chief Investment Officer, SNZ Holding & SNZ Capital
David Lee, Chairman, Global FinTech Institute
Min Lin, Managing Director, Head of Global Business Development at Ondo Finance
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Join Hong Kong Web3 Festival on April 20–23 and be part of an epic Web3 journey: https://luma.com/hkweb3festival_2026
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