Helius Offers Free Trip to Solana Breakpoint 2025 in Abu Dhabi for One Open-Source Contributor

Helius, a prominent Solana infrastructure provider, has announced an initiative to send one open-source software (OSS) contributor to Solana Breakpoint 2025 in Abu Dhabi. The announcement, made via the company's official Twitter account, aims to celebrate and support developers actively advancing the Solana blockchain ecosystem. The flagship Solana conference is scheduled to take place from December 11 to 13, 2025, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

"To celebrate the OSS contributors pushing Solana forward, we're giving 1 developer a free trip to Abu Dhabi for Breakpoint 2025. Apply now 👇," Helius stated in the tweet. This move underscores the company's commitment to fostering growth within the Solana developer community.

Founded in 2022, Helius has rapidly established itself as a critical backbone for Solana development, offering enterprise-grade RPC nodes, comprehensive APIs, and data streaming tools. The company, co-founded by CEO Mert Mumtaz, Liam Vovk, and Nicolas Pennie, has secured significant funding, including a $21.7 million Series B round in September 2024, bringing its total raised to $34.3 million. Helius powers hundreds of projects, from major crypto entities like Coinbase and Ledger to Solana's largest decentralized applications.

Solana Breakpoint is the blockchain's annual global conference, bringing together founders, developers, and creators to discuss Web3 innovations, tools, and trends. The 2025 event in Abu Dhabi is expected to be a key gathering for the Solana community, offering talks, workshops, and networking opportunities. Helius's initiative directly supports the participation of open-source contributors, who are vital to the decentralized network's progress.

The company's focus extends beyond providing technical infrastructure; Helius also operates as Solana's top validator by stake, offering 0% commission and 100% MEV rewards to stakers. This latest effort to sponsor a developer's trip to Breakpoint 2025 further solidifies Helius's role in nurturing talent and driving innovation within the Solana ecosystem.