HackMoney 2026 Workshop
Build an App Connected
to the Yellow Network
A hands-on workshop on state channels, instant interactions, and building the future of Web3
📅February 3, 2026
⏱️30 Minutes
👨💻Steven Zeiler
What You'll Learn
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State Channels 101
Understand what state channels are and why they're essential for modern Web3 applications
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Instant Interactions
How state channels unlock low-latency user interactions across multiple chains
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Code Walkthrough
Step-by-step implementation guide for integrating state channels in your projects
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Use Cases
Brainstorm applications in DeFi, gaming, fintech, AI, and more
Topics Covered
State ChannelsMicropaymentsOn-chain SecurityOff-chain SpeedMulti-chainLow LatencyDeFiGamingFintechAI Integration
Workshop Outline
30-Minute Hands-On Session
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1
Introduction & Context
2-3 min- •Welcome and overview of Yellow Network
- •The current problem: Why traditional DEXs are slow and expensive
- •Workshop goals and what participants will build
- •Quick poll: Who has experience with Layer 2s? State channels?
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State Channels Explained
5-7 min- •What are state channels? Off-chain communication with on-chain settlement
- •How they work: Open channel → Off-chain transactions → Close & settle
- •Key benefits: Instant finality (<1ms), no gas fees per transaction, unlimited throughput
- •Security model: Cryptographic proofs ensure safety without blockchain consensus
- •Comparison: State channels vs Rollups vs Sidechains vs Traditional blockchain
- •Visual diagram: Transaction flow from user to settlement
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Real-World Applications
5-7 min- •DeFi: High-frequency trading, micropayment streaming, instant swaps
- •Gaming: Real-time in-game transactions, NFT battles, play-to-earn economies
- •Fintech: Cross-border payments, payroll streaming, subscription services
- •AI & Compute: Pay-per-API-call for AI models, distributed compute credits
- •Social: Tipping, content monetization, peer-to-peer messaging with payments
- •Case study: Yellow Network PerpDEX - 200x faster than competitors
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Hands-On: Building with State Channels
10-12 min- •Setup: Required dependencies and development environment
- •Step 1: Initialize a state channel - Opening the channel on-chain
- •Step 2: Sign and exchange state updates - Off-chain message passing
- •Step 3: Handle disputes - Challenge mechanism for security
- •Step 4: Close and settle - Final on-chain settlement
- •Code example: Simple payment channel implementation in TypeScript
- •Live demo: Send a micropayment through a state channel
- •Resources: Yellow Network SDK, documentation, and example repos
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Brainstorming: Your Use Case
5 min- •Interactive activity: What could you build with state channels?
- •Prompt questions: What problems in your domain need instant, cheap transactions?
- •Share ideas: Quick discussion of participant ideas
- •Hackathon potential: State channel projects perfect for HackMoney
- •Next steps: Where to go from here - documentation, community, support
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Q&A & Wrap-Up
3-5 min- •Open floor for questions
- •Common FAQs: Scalability limits, security trade-offs, multi-party channels
- •Links to resources: Yellow Network docs, Discord community, GitHub repos
- •Call to action: Build a project, join Yellow Network, win HackMoney!
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