React to web3, Layer 2's and getting started as a builder

In this episode, we meet Rahat and explore his journey into web3 and developer relations. We go over what he's currently building with Protocol Explorer a sneak peek of their "React to Web3" course and all the cool ways builders can learn about movement labs and start building on it. He also shares about web3 gaming and a cool game idea that can be built in Movement Labs' ongoing hackathon.

Rahat is a former hip-hop artist turned engineer who now spends time working in Developer Relations. While working in developer relations, he enjoys mentoring developers in the web3 space and helping them push the boundaries for what can be built on blockchain.

Here's how to keep up with Rahat and start building!

Rahats Twitter: https://x.com/Rahatcodes

Protocol explorer Twitter: https://x.com/protocolxplorer

Protocol Explorer website: https://www.protocolexplorer.com/

Movement labs Twitter: https://x.com/movementlabsxyz

Movement labs quickstart: https://docs.movementlabs.xyz/developers/quick-start

Movement labs Hackathon: https://blog.movementlabs.xyz/movements-battle-of-olympus-calls-for-heroes/

TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:01 How he got started building onchain 02:05 The coolest thing he built Onchain 03:42 The last thing Rahat built 04:30 Learning about movements labs, move and their ongoing Buildathon 07:04 Mega Man game you can build on Movement labs L2 10:00 What is Protocol explorer and how to contribute 13:04 React to web3 course sneak peek 15:50 Typical day in his life 19:23 Getting rugged in web3 21:33 His favourite web3 meme 23:03 Dream project to build and who he would build it with 24:07 Web3 hot take he could get cancelled for 26:25 Best advice he’s received 29:20 Worst advice he’s received 31:31 Someone he would like to see on the podcast