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Our smart contracts platform is under RPCiege!</p><p class="text-body-sm md:text-body-base">Track your progress and collect NFTs by playing a series of small coding puzzles that teach the fundamentals of Rust and Soroban smart contract development in a storified environment.</p></div><div class="btn-cta group-hover:btn-cta-primary ml-auto mt-4 md:mt-10"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="1em" height="1em" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 26 24"><path fill="currentColor" d="M12.76.382v2.552h2.552V.382zM15.31 2.934v2.552h2.553V2.934z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M17.861 5.485v2.552h2.552V5.485zM20.412 8.038v2.552h2.552V8.038zM22.964 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M20.412 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M17.861 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M15.31 10.589v2.552h2.553v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M12.76 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552zM10.206 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M7.655 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552zM5.103 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M2.552 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552zM0 10.589v2.552H2.55v-2.552zM20.412 13.14v2.552h2.552V13.14zM17.861 15.692v2.552h2.552v-2.552zM15.31 18.245v2.552h2.553v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M12.76 20.796v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path></svg></div></a><a class="group snap-center flex flex-col p-5 md:p-7.5 border border-dashed border-white/30 rounded-2xl hover:border-solid flex-[1_0_min(90%,28rem)] lg:flex-1 styles_SliderCard__vMSBb" href="/game"><div class="flex-1"><img src="/_next/static/media/paths-4.198c8996.svg" class="opacity-50 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity w-[50px] h-[50px] mb-5 md:mb-10"/><p class="mb-2 uppercase text-descriptor-base md:text-descriptor-lg group-hover:text-yellow transition-colors">master</p><h4 class="mb-4 md:mb-6">I’m ready to compete</h4><p class="mb-4 md:mb-6 text-body-base md:text-body-lg text-white">Think you have the knowledge and skills to compete in our live challenges? </p><p class="text-body-sm md:text-body-base">Put your abilities to the test and play against other developers in our difficult and engaging FCA00C live games!</p></div><div class="btn-cta group-hover:btn-cta-primary ml-auto mt-4 md:mt-10"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="1em" height="1em" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 26 24"><path fill="currentColor" d="M12.76.382v2.552h2.552V.382zM15.31 2.934v2.552h2.553V2.934z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M17.861 5.485v2.552h2.552V5.485zM20.412 8.038v2.552h2.552V8.038zM22.964 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M20.412 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M17.861 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M15.31 10.589v2.552h2.553v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M12.76 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552zM10.206 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M7.655 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552zM5.103 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M2.552 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552zM0 10.589v2.552H2.55v-2.552zM20.412 13.14v2.552h2.552V13.14zM17.861 15.692v2.552h2.552v-2.552zM15.31 18.245v2.552h2.553v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M12.76 20.796v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path></svg></div></a></div><div class="flex flex-col gap-10 items-center justify-between md:items-start md:flex-row md:gap-32 content mt-20 md:mt-36 max-w-lg md:max-w-[1079px]"><div class="text-center md:text-left"><h3>Why Play?</h3><p class="mt-6 text-body-base md:text-body-xl">Learning smart contract development is a radical journey that pushes the boundaries of your programming knowledge and propels you to the forefront of the future digital economy.</p><img src="/_next/static/media/image-1.880107b2.png" class="mt-10 md:mt-20 w-full"/></div><div class="space-y-8 md:space-y-14"><div class="grid grid-cols-[auto_1fr] grid-rows-[auto_1fr] items-center gap-3 md:gap-6"><img src="/_next/static/media/code.b459daf1.svg"/><h5>Explore: New Paradigms</h5><p class="col-start-2">It’s not about just leveling up your skills alone – it’s about tearing down the walls of your traditional coding beliefs and embracing the world of opportunities that smart contract development has to offer.</p></div><div class="grid grid-cols-[auto_1fr] grid-rows-[auto_1fr] items-center gap-3 md:gap-6"><img src="/_next/static/media/lock.264d857d.svg"/><h5>Unlock: New Opportunities</h5><p class="col-start-2">Smart contracts have the chance to significantly impact the future of finance. Learn smart contract development to be on the cutting edge of this innovative and compelling technology.</p></div><div class="grid grid-cols-[auto_1fr] grid-rows-[auto_1fr] items-center gap-3 md:gap-6"><img src="/_next/static/media/square.ef6ab050.svg"/><h5>Create: Meaningful Change</h5><p class="col-start-2">We love exciting tech, but what thrills us most is solving real problems. As a developer, you have the power to make a positive impact. FCA00C is here to support you, providing education and tools to enter the fray with integrity and build the future of finance the right way.</p></div><a class="btn-link ml-[60px] md:ml-[72px]" href="/tutorial">Get Started <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="1em" height="1em" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 26 24"><path fill="currentColor" d="M12.76.382v2.552h2.552V.382zM15.31 2.934v2.552h2.553V2.934z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M17.861 5.485v2.552h2.552V5.485zM20.412 8.038v2.552h2.552V8.038zM22.964 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M20.412 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M17.861 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M15.31 10.589v2.552h2.553v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M12.76 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552zM10.206 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M7.655 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552zM5.103 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M2.552 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552zM0 10.589v2.552H2.55v-2.552zM20.412 13.14v2.552h2.552V13.14zM17.861 15.692v2.552h2.552v-2.552zM15.31 18.245v2.552h2.553v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M12.76 20.796v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path></svg></a></div></div><figure class="styles_Marquee__rHf_w mt-2 md:mt-48" style="background-image:url(/_next/static/media/marquee.a880ef61.svg)"></figure><div class="content mt-4 md:mt-32 max-w-lg md:max-w-[1079px]"><div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 place-items-center gap-x-8 gap-y-10"><img class="md:order-1" src="/_next/static/media/cube.04427986.svg"/><div><h3>Blockchain: Beyond the Hype</h3><p class="mt-6 text-body-lg md:text-body-xl">Blockchain has the potential to be revolutionary but has been troubled by hacks that take away from the groundbreaking ideas.</p></div></div><div class="styles_GridGroup__RybCu"><div><p class="bg-contain bg-no-repeat bg-center inline-block p-2" style="background-image:url(/_next/static/media/polygon.1b295073.svg)">01</p><p class="mt-3">At FCA00C, we don’t downplay the vulnerabilities found in Web3 development.</p></div><div><p class="bg-contain bg-no-repeat bg-center inline-block p-2" style="background-image:url(/_next/static/media/polygon.1b295073.svg)">02</p><p class="mt-3">It’s time to address blockchain’s flaws and work together to fill in the cracks. FCA00C is fun and games, but it’s fun and games with real purpose.</p></div><div><p class="bg-contain bg-no-repeat bg-center inline-block p-2" style="background-image:url(/_next/static/media/polygon.1b295073.svg)">03</p><p class="mt-3">FCA00C quests focus on teaching developers to build in a way that addresses the gaps hindering blockchain in financial services.</p></div></div></div><div class="content mt-16 md:mt-36 max-w-lg md:max-w-[1079px]"><div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 place-items-center gap-x-8 gap-y-10"><img src="/_next/static/media/code-block.3a216310.svg"/><div><h3>If it’s broke, write better code</h3><p class="mt-6 text-body-lg md:text-body-xl">Talking about problems without finding solutions isn't our style. We’re guessing it’s probably not yours either.</p><a href="https://soroban.stellar.org/docs" target="_blank" class="btn-link mt-15">Explore The Docs <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="1em" height="1em" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 26 24"><path fill="currentColor" d="M12.76.382v2.552h2.552V.382zM15.31 2.934v2.552h2.553V2.934z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M17.861 5.485v2.552h2.552V5.485zM20.412 8.038v2.552h2.552V8.038zM22.964 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M20.412 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M17.861 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M15.31 10.589v2.552h2.553v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M12.76 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552zM10.206 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M7.655 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552zM5.103 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M2.552 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552zM0 10.589v2.552H2.55v-2.552zM20.412 13.14v2.552h2.552V13.14zM17.861 15.692v2.552h2.552v-2.552zM15.31 18.245v2.552h2.553v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M12.76 20.796v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path></svg></a></div></div><div class="styles_GridGroup__RybCu"><div><p class="bg-contain bg-no-repeat bg-center inline-block p-2" style="background-image:url(/_next/static/media/polygon.1b295073.svg)">01</p><p class="mt-3">Every smart contract’s performance hinges on the developer’s vigilance and ingenuity.</p></div><div><p class="bg-contain bg-no-repeat bg-center inline-block p-2" style="background-image:url(/_next/static/media/polygon.1b295073.svg)">02</p><p class="mt-3">Too many devs write code that neglects the vulnerabilities and risks unique to smart contracts.</p></div><div><p class="bg-contain bg-no-repeat bg-center inline-block p-2" style="background-image:url(/_next/static/media/polygon.1b295073.svg)">03</p><p class="mt-3">Let’s lean into the challenge. There’s never been a better time to build something good!</p></div></div></div><div class="relative flex items-center justify-center min-h-[var(--bg-height)] [--bg-height:960px] sm:[--bg-height:768px] content mt-9 md:mt-56"><figure class="absolute bg-no-repeat w-full bg-center h-[var(--bg-height)] -z-10" style="background-image:url(/_next/static/media/console.f2a757b7.svg);background-size:auto 100%"></figure><div class="absolute left-0 h-[60%] bg-gradient-brand bg-gradient-to-b w-1.5 md:w-3.5"></div><div class="absolute right-0 h-[60%] bg-gradient-brand bg-gradient-to-b w-1.5 md:w-3.5"></div><div class="absolute -inset-y-20 inset-x-0 w-full -z-20 bg-gradient-console"></div><div class="max-w-[655px] text-center mt-16"><img class="inline-block" src="/_next/static/media/swirl.004d2a70.svg"/><h2 class="mt-2.5">Trial by Fire:<br/>FCA00C Live</h2><p class="mt-10 text-body-base md:text-body-xl">Got something to prove? Sign up to receive notifications about upcoming FCA00C Live quests, where complex arcade-style games test your speed and efficiency. Smash a record and compete for awards by completing unique coding and arithmetic challenges – if you dare.</p><div class="mt-10 flex flex-col sm:flex-row items-center gap-x-4 gap-y-2"><form class="flex flex-wrap gap-2 flex-1 w-full"><input type="email" autoComplete="email" placeholder="Email Address" class="flex-grow-[2] px-4 h-14 bg-gray-500" name="email"/><button class="btn flex-1 btn-link h-14 whitespace-nowrap" type="submit">Sign Up</button></form><p>or</p><a class="btn-link w-full sm:w-auto" href="/game">Play Past Games</a></div></div></div><div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-y-10 gap-x-7 content mt-12 md:mt-28 max-w-lg md:max-w-[1079px]"><img src="/_next/static/media/globe.29d9f5b7.svg" class="place-self-center md:order-1"/><div><h3>Smart Contract:<br/>Practical Applications</h3><p class="mt-6 text-body-lg md:text-body-xl">Millions of unbanked people are left stranded by archaic financial infrastructure, while local economic fluctuations and upheavals disrupt countless lives.</p><p class="mt-6">See how smart contracts can foster global access to a connected financial system.</p><a href="https://stellar.org/blog/soroban-stellar-love" target="_blank" class="btn-link mt-10 md:mt-15">Learn More <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="1em" height="1em" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 26 24"><path fill="currentColor" d="M12.76.382v2.552h2.552V.382zM15.31 2.934v2.552h2.553V2.934z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M17.861 5.485v2.552h2.552V5.485zM20.412 8.038v2.552h2.552V8.038zM22.964 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M20.412 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M17.861 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M15.31 10.589v2.552h2.553v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M12.76 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552zM10.206 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M7.655 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552zM5.103 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M2.552 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552zM0 10.589v2.552H2.55v-2.552zM20.412 13.14v2.552h2.552V13.14zM17.861 15.692v2.552h2.552v-2.552zM15.31 18.245v2.552h2.553v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M12.76 20.796v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path></svg></a></div></div><div class="mt-5 md:mt-8"><figure class="bg-gradient-mask bg-figure h-16 md:h-56 z-[-2]" style="background-image:url(/_next/static/media/hero-grid-top.655b7de2.svg)"></figure><div class="text-center content mt-5 md:mt-8 max-w-lg md:max-w-2xl"><img src="/_next/static/media/swirl.004d2a70.svg" class="inline-block"/><h3 class="mt-2.5">The Power of Web3</h3><p class="mt-6 text-body-lg md:text-body-xl">Smart contracts have the potential to transform payments, connect the fragmented world economy, and open up access to new and existing financial infrastructure.</p><p class="mt-6">Learning to build on and use blockchain technology and Web3 can help you be the change we want to see in the world. Discover some of the use cases that are already making a difference.</p></div><div class="relative"><figure class="absolute w-full bg-center bg-no-repeat top-1/2 translate-y-[-50%] -z-10 h-[561px] md:h-[961px]" style="background-image:url(/_next/static/media/image-2.f71dcf08.png);background-size:auto 100%"></figure><div class="flex gap-5 lg:gap-7.5 snap-x overflow-x-auto content mt-10 md:mt-12 lg:max-w-[1300px]"><a href="https://stellar.org/blog/blockchain-tool-aid-disbursements" target="_blank" class="group snap-center flex flex-col p-5 md:p-7.5 border border-dashed border-white/30 rounded-2xl hover:border-solid flex-[1_0_min(90%,28rem)] lg:flex-1 styles_SliderCard__vMSBb"><div class="flex-1"><img src="/_next/static/media/paths-0.dd9176a3.svg" class="opacity-50 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity w-[50px] h-[50px] mb-5 md:mb-10"/><p class="mb-2 uppercase text-descriptor-base md:text-descriptor-lg group-hover:text-yellow transition-colors">Aid Disbursement</p><h4 class="mb-4 md:mb-6">Blockchain as a tool for aid disbursements</h4><p class="text-body-sm md:text-body-base">Learn about how blockchain technology is unlocking near real-time movement of digital assets to anyone with an internet connection.</p></div><div class="btn-cta group-hover:btn-cta-primary ml-auto mt-4 md:mt-10"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="1em" height="1em" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 26 24"><path fill="currentColor" d="M12.76.382v2.552h2.552V.382zM15.31 2.934v2.552h2.553V2.934z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M17.861 5.485v2.552h2.552V5.485zM20.412 8.038v2.552h2.552V8.038zM22.964 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M20.412 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M17.861 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M15.31 10.589v2.552h2.553v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M12.76 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552zM10.206 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M7.655 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552zM5.103 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M2.552 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552zM0 10.589v2.552H2.55v-2.552zM20.412 13.14v2.552h2.552V13.14zM17.861 15.692v2.552h2.552v-2.552zM15.31 18.245v2.552h2.553v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M12.76 20.796v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path></svg></div></a><a href="https://stellar.org/blog/bigger-is-better-why-stellar-is-the-leader-in-cash-to-crypto-on-and-off-ramps" target="_blank" class="group snap-center flex flex-col p-5 md:p-7.5 border border-dashed border-white/30 rounded-2xl hover:border-solid flex-[1_0_min(90%,28rem)] lg:flex-1 styles_SliderCard__vMSBb"><div class="flex-1"><img src="/_next/static/media/paths-2.a3b7d056.svg" class="opacity-50 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity w-[50px] h-[50px] mb-5 md:mb-10"/><p class="mb-2 uppercase text-descriptor-base md:text-descriptor-lg group-hover:text-yellow transition-colors">On and Off Ramps</p><h4 class="mb-4 md:mb-6">Connect the fiat economy to the digital economy</h4><p class="text-body-sm md:text-body-base">How blockchain can open up access to previously gated financial services by providing the ability to connect fiat currency to digital currency.</p></div><div class="btn-cta group-hover:btn-cta-primary ml-auto mt-4 md:mt-10"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="1em" height="1em" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 26 24"><path fill="currentColor" d="M12.76.382v2.552h2.552V.382zM15.31 2.934v2.552h2.553V2.934z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M17.861 5.485v2.552h2.552V5.485zM20.412 8.038v2.552h2.552V8.038zM22.964 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M20.412 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M17.861 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M15.31 10.589v2.552h2.553v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M12.76 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552zM10.206 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M7.655 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552zM5.103 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M2.552 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552zM0 10.589v2.552H2.55v-2.552zM20.412 13.14v2.552h2.552V13.14zM17.861 15.692v2.552h2.552v-2.552zM15.31 18.245v2.552h2.553v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M12.76 20.796v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path></svg></div></a><a href="https://stellar.org/blog/where-financial-access-and-financial-freedom-meet" target="_blank" class="group snap-center flex flex-col p-5 md:p-7.5 border border-dashed border-white/30 rounded-2xl hover:border-solid flex-[1_0_min(90%,28rem)] lg:flex-1 styles_SliderCard__vMSBb"><div class="flex-1"><img src="/_next/static/media/paths-4.198c8996.svg" class="opacity-50 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity w-[50px] h-[50px] mb-5 md:mb-10"/><p class="mb-2 uppercase text-descriptor-base md:text-descriptor-lg group-hover:text-yellow transition-colors">Financial Access</p><h4 class="mb-4 md:mb-6">Connecting financial access to financial freedom</h4><p class="text-body-sm md:text-body-base">Learn how citizens in need in Latin America use blockchain to protect their wealth from devaluation.</p></div><div class="btn-cta group-hover:btn-cta-primary ml-auto mt-4 md:mt-10"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="1em" height="1em" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 26 24"><path fill="currentColor" d="M12.76.382v2.552h2.552V.382zM15.31 2.934v2.552h2.553V2.934z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M17.861 5.485v2.552h2.552V5.485zM20.412 8.038v2.552h2.552V8.038zM22.964 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M20.412 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M17.861 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M15.31 10.589v2.552h2.553v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M12.76 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552zM10.206 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path fill="currentColor" d="M7.655 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552zM5.103 10.589v2.552h2.552v-2.552z"></path><path 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