Jerome Monte Leads Deep Dive into Hardhat, Solidity & ERC20

Smart Contract Fundamentals in the Spotlight

The BLOKC community gathered for a hands-on session as Mr. Jerome Monte, Co-Founder of Selyo and Core Tech Ambassador, took the floor to walk participants through some of the most essential building blocks of smart contract development.

Monte's presentation covered three core technical areas that every aspiring blockchain developer needs to understand:

• Hardhat – a powerful Ethereum development environment used for compiling, testing, and deploying smart contracts
• Solidity – the primary programming language for writing smart contracts on Ethereum-compatible blockchains
• ERC20 – the widely adopted token standard that defines the rules for fungible tokens on the Ethereum network

With his background as a blockchain builder and co-founder of Selyo, Monte brought both technical depth and real-world experience to the session, giving participants practical context for the concepts being discussed.

This kind of educator-led, concept-driven session reflects The BLOKC's ongoing commitment to making Web3 development accessible to Filipino builders, students, and tech enthusiasts. By breaking down complex topics like token standards and development tooling, The BLOKC continues to lower the barrier to entry for those looking to contribute to the blockchain ecosystem.

Whether you're just starting your journey into smart contract development or looking to sharpen your existing skills, sessions like this one serve as a reminder that the local Web3 community is growing — and learning — together.

Stay tuned to The BLOKC's channels for more upcoming workshops, events, and learning opportunities.