BUIDL101: Simplify the Developer Experience on the TRON Network with

In a discussion featuring Ejaz Merchant, DevRel at TRON DAO; Christopher Raia, a partnerships manager; and Shelby Jenkins, a solutions engineer at Tatum, they explore how Tatum’s integration with the TRON network simplifies developer interactions. By using Tatum’s unified API, developers can perform a range of operations on the TRON network without the need for in-depth TRON-specific knowledge or managing TRON nodes. This integration facilitates an easier and more accessible development process for building and managing TRON-based applications, catering to both experienced and novice blockchain developers. [0:00-0:40]: Introduction to BUIDL 101 with TRON DAO, featuring guests Chris and Shelby from Tatum, discussing the exciting collaboration between TRON DAO and Tatum. [0:40-1:47]: Chris and Shelby introduce themselves and Tatum, focusing on how Tatum assists developers in building on blockchain with an SDK that simplifies interactions across about 90 blockchains. [1:47-3:15]: Mention of the TRON hackathon season 6, emphasizing the opportunity for developers to participate in the integration track aimed at utilizing TRON protocols in projects. [3:15-7:11]: Shelby demonstrates a simple web app development process using Tatum, highlighting the developer-friendly features of the platform, including the use of a Dev container for a preconfigured development environment. [7:11-17:16]: Discussion on Tatum’s SDK and API advantages, showcasing how Tatum simplifies blockchain interactions by reducing the need for boilerplate code and providing comprehensive documentation. [17:16-24:01]: Exploration of Tatum’s features that avoid vendor lock-in, allowing developers to use their own RPC with Tatum’s SDK. This flexibility supports scalability while ensuring developers are not restricted to Tatum’s infrastructure. [24:01-27:44]: Overview of Tatum’s dashboard and the extensive support for various blockchains, including TRON, through the Tatum API, which offers functionalities beyond basic blockchain interactions. [27:44-33:42]: Closing remarks on Tatum’s contributions to blockchain development, including key management solutions for enterprise-level security at affordable costs. Additionally, directions to Tatum’s website, Discord community, and further resources for developers interested in building on TRON for the hackathon.