From Monad 101 Session 1 to Web3 MVP: Building with AI Prompts Hey folks! As a full-stack blockchain dev hustling through hackathons in Hyderabad, I just wrapped Session 1 of Monad 101 Speedrun HYD Edition (Jan 2026). It was a game-changer—focusing on Web3 basics, Monad's parallel EVM, and AI-powered workflows to ship dApps fast. No fluff, just prompts that spit out deployable code. Here's how I built a basic "Counter" Web3 app in under an hour using simple AI instructions. What I Learned in Session 1 Session 1 dove into Monad testnet setup, wallet integration (MetaMask vibes), and leveraging tools like Cursor IDE or local Ollama models for 10x faster prototyping. The mantra? Prompt > Code > Deploy . Perfect for my late-night hackathon sprints where time = prizes. Key gems: Monad's 10k TPS EVM means no gas wars—ideal for gaming dApps like my Solana battle arenas. AI handles 80% boilerplate; I tweak for security/tokenomics. Step-by-Step: AI → Working d...
