Recently, the team behind Código, a cutting-edge AI platform for Solana development, shared a recap of their workshop at MTNDAO. This event brought together passionate Solana builders, showcasing how easy it can be to create decentralized applications (dApps) on the Solana blockchain. For those new to the term, dApps are apps that run on a blockchain, offering transparency and decentralization without a central authority.

MTNDAO is a popular month-long hacker house in Salt Lake City, Utah, where developers gather to collaborate, innovate, and push the boundaries of blockchain tech. The latest edition ran from August 1 to 31, 2025, attracting Solana enthusiasts from around the world. It's known for its vibrant community vibe, free perks like coffee and ski tickets, and even has its own community token, MTN, which adds a fun, meme-like element to the experience.

In their tweet, Código highlighted three straightforward ways to build onchain projects using their platform:

1. Prompting with AI: This is like chatting with an AI assistant to generate code. You describe your idea in plain English – say, "Create a simple meme token launcher" – and Código's specialized AI models, trained on Solana protocols, whip up the code for you. It's perfect for beginners or anyone looking to prototype quickly without deep coding knowledge.

2. Templates you can learn and customize: Código offers ready-made templates for common Solana projects. Think of them as starter kits. For instance, you could start with a token minting template, tweak it to fit your meme token's theme, and deploy it. This approach helps you learn Solana's Rust programming language while building something real.

3. Importing projects directly from GitHub: If you've got an existing project on GitHub, Código lets you pull it in seamlessly. This is great for iterating on open-source meme token tools or integrating community contributions into your dApp.

The workshop video recap shows the presenter demonstrating these features live, with attendees engaged and asking questions. It's clear that Código is lowering the barriers to entry for Solana development, which is huge for the meme token space. Solana has become a hotspot for meme tokens thanks to its speed and low fees – platforms like Pump.fun have launched thousands of them. Tools like Código could supercharge this by enabling faster creation of supporting dApps, such as custom wallets, NFT collections tied to memes, or community governance tools.

Código, built by experts in AI and crypto, is an end-to-end platform with a cloud-native IDE (integrated development environment) that handles everything from code generation to deployment. You can check out their official site for more details or dive into their Solana quickstart guide.

Events like this at MTNDAO not only foster innovation but also build a stronger community around Solana. With AI making development more accessible, we're likely to see even more creative meme tokens and projects emerging. If you're a blockchain practitioner eyeing Solana, keep an eye on Código – it might just be the tool that takes your ideas from concept to onchain reality.

Big shoutout to the MTNDAO community for hosting such inspiring sessions. Excited to see what Solana builders cook up next!