Hedera

The Hedera community is one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing ecosystems in Web3—bringing together builders, developers, creators, and advocates to collaborate, learn, and shape the future of decentralized technology. Powered by the unmatched speed, security, and sustainability of the Hedera Hashgraph network, the community thrives through the support of global enterprises, open-source developers, and grassroots contributors. At its heart, the Hedera community is built on inclusivity and accessibility. Whether you’re an experienced developer or just starting your blockchain journey, Hedera offers everything you need to get involved: comprehensive documentation, free workshops, a testnet faucet, and SDKs in multiple languages. Open source is a cornerstone—anyone can contribute to Hedera’s GitHub, submit Hedera Improvement Proposals (HIPs), or earn rewards through bug bounties. Our online spaces are always buzzing. The Hedera Discord and Telegram channels host thousands of members sharing ideas, troubleshooting, and forming project teams. Offline, more than 50 Meetup groups worldwide foster real-world connections and learning. Hackathons like the Hello Future Hackathon and the ongoing AI Agents Hackathon provide mentorship, technical guidance, and hundreds of thousands of dollars in prizes—empowering creators to bring bold ideas to life. Community members also benefit from major ecosystem support organizations such as the Hedera Foundation, the Hashgraph Association, and the DLT Science Foundation. Together, these programs offer grants, accelerators, and educational initiatives to back everything from DeFi startups and NFT marketplaces to sustainability projects and academic research. An ambassador program further empowers local leaders to grow Hedera communities in their regions. With transparent governance, a Governing Council of world-class partners including Google, IBM, Ubisoft, and Standard Bank, and one of the most collaborative developer ecosystems in Web3, joining Hedera means more than just building on a network—it means shaping the future of the decentralized internet, together. Join the community: 👉 hedera.com/discord 👉 hedera.com/community 👉 hedera.foundation 👉 docs.hedera.com 👉 hips.hedera.com 👉 portal.hedera.com/contract-builder 👉portal.hedera.com/playground 👉 hedera.com/ecosystem 👉 hedera.com/events