--- title: "Community Hub" id: "21459" type: "page" slug: "community-hub" published_at: "2026-04-02T16:16:30+00:00" modified_at: "2026-04-10T17:27:32+00:00" url: "https://hedera.com/community-hub/" markdown_url: "https://hedera.com/community-hub.md" excerpt: "Explore the Hedera community hub — find developer tools, certification courses, hackathons, ecosystem programs, and 600K+ community members across all major platforms." --- # Community Hub Discover, explore, and access everything you need to start your journey today. [Join the Hedera Community on Discord](https://discord.com/invite/hederahashgraph) ## Follow Hedera on social media #### 460,000+ followers Get real-time ecosystem updates and community announcements on X. [Hedera X](https://x.com/hedera) #### 92,000+ members Join Hedera community discussions on Reddit. [Hedera Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Hedera/) #### 60,000+ followers Get the latest updates and partnership information on LinkedIn. [Hedera LinkedIn](http://linkedin.com/company/hashgraph) #### 42,000+ subscribers Subscribe and watch tutorials, events, and ecosystem deep dives on YouTube. [Hedera YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@HederaHashgraph) #### 11,000+ members Join Discord to connect, collaborate, and engage with Hedera ecosystem participants. [Hedera Discord](https://discord.com/invite/hederahashgraph) #### 4,500+ followers Get developer-focused content and technical updates on Hedera Dev X. [Hedera Dev X](https://x.com/hedera_devs) #### 3,800+ followers Join the Spanish-speaking community and get ecosystem updates and announcements. [Hedera X Español](https://x.com/hedera_es) #### 33,000+ followers See engaging content about Hedera’s journey on Instagram. [Hedera Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/hashgraph) #### 3,000+ followers Watch short videos on ecosystem insights on TikTok. [Hedera TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@hederahashgraph) ## Stay tuned Ongoing updates, insights, and conversations from across the ecosystem. [#](#) [#](#) Community calls Live and recorded updates from Technical, General, Hispana, Community-Led, and Hashgraph Hustlers calls. [Watch Community Calls](https://www.youtube.com/@HederaHashgraph/streams) TableTalk with Hedera Council Quarterly behind-the-scenes updates from Council meetings hosted by Mance Harmon, co-founder of Hedera and Chairman of Hedera Council. [Watch Table Talk](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcaTa5RR9SuDlmNQQf7vfAVUCtzayIXTy) Hedera blog Official Hedera blog with news, updates, tutorials, and educational resources for the Hedera community. [Read Blog](/blog) Gossip About Gossip podcast Blockchain insights and conversations with industry leaders. [Listen to Podcast](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcaTa5RR9SuChJCAxj96nNFCoX_sWeHze) ## Events & activities Explore Hedera’s vibrant event ecosystem, featuring global conferences, local gatherings, and virtual meetups. Suggest an event or activity by creating proposals on the [#community-discussion](https://discord.com/invite/hederahashgraph) forum on Discord with the “Events & Activities” tag. [Hedera Events](/events) ## Community programs Hedera ambassador program This program identifies, nurtures, and empowers developers and advocates, building a global network of community leaders who represent Hedera both locally and globally. [Ambassador Program](/ambassador-program) Hedera community moderator program Moderators enable an inclusive and respectful environment across online communities on Hedera, helping users connect, share knowledge, and maintain trust across Discord, X, and Reddit. [Hedera Moderators](/moderator-program) Hedera community builders NFTs Join a community where developers and enthusiasts collaborate, innovate, and grow together. Hedera Builder NFTs unlock access to resources, events, and recognition programs, offering unique benefits for every level of involvement. [Hedera Builders](/builders-program) sdk developers ## New to blockchain? Explore, code, and experiment instantly with the Hedera Developer Playground or read the documentation. [Developer Playground](https://portal.hedera.com/playground) [Docs](https://docs.hedera.com/hedera/getting-started-hedera-native-developers/quickstart) evm developers ## Have prior blockchain experience? Build, deploy, and test smart contracts fast with the Hedera Contract Builder or read the documentation. [Hedera Contract Builder](https://portal.hedera.com/contract-builder) [Docs](https://docs.hedera.com/hedera/getting-started-evm-developers) ## Free certification course Start your Hedera journey today with the “Building on Hedera” online course. Learn core concepts, explore hands-on development, and earn your certificate upon completion. [Get Certified](https://hashgraphdev.com/sign-up?code=learnnow) ## Tools & open source solutions A comprehensive suite of open-source infrastructure, tools, and solutions is available across the Hedera ecosystem. [Developer Tooling](/developer-tooling) ## Understanding the Hashgraph algorithm How Hashgraph Works provides a visual explanation of the Hashgraph consensus algorithm by Dr. Leemon Baird, while Hashgraph Consensus Algorithm Explained offers a more in-depth technical breakdown of how the protocol functions, also presented by Dr. Leemon Baird. [How Hashgraph Works](http://youtube.com/watch?si=CSIIXj6mHX9XR359&v=wgwYU1Zr9Tg&feature=youtu.be) [Hashgraph Consensus Explained](http://youtube.com/watch?si=o3gDDRur-hP4b1jW&v=cje1vuVKhwY&feature=youtu.be) ## The 5 consensus algorithms by Dr. Leemon Baird In The Five Consensus Algorithms, Dr. Leemon Baird outlines five major approaches to achieving consensus in distributed systems: [proof-of-work](http://youtube.com/watch?si=xOor1P_BAv52nacK&v=A467am0fw34&feature=youtu.be) , [leader-based](http://youtube.com/watch?si=3odfwGBrydCJMwiw&v=hVYRkcTY840&feature=youtu.be) , [economy-based](http://youtube.com/watch?si=1qe2lIVxGUiBB7f6&v=EVVso37nie8&feature=youtu.be) , [voting-based](http://youtube.com/watch?si=OOHJ1v6mVzna43lz&v=HgaG6Vtv1zc&feature=youtu.be) , and [virtual voting](http://youtube.com/watch?si=mwG8-HM4a4j7qYoh&v=rleAZVVA3kM&feature=youtu.be) . [Consensus Algorithms](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A467am0fw34&list=PLcaTa5RR9SuDejH3p3NtIt0uo-KNnzrdF) ## Participate in the ecosystem If you’re looking to explore the Hedera ecosystem, [HBAR Guide](https://hbar.guide/) offers a step-by-step resource for discovering Hedera DApps, while the [Ecosystem](https://hedera.com/ecosystem/) page provides a comprehensive overview of projects across the network. You can also participate in Hedera hackathons to connect with the community and compete for prizes and new opportunities. [Upcoming Hackathons](/events/?e-filter-24790d4-event-type=hackathon) Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026 | Mumbai, India ### ETHGlobal Mumbai Hedera is sponsoring and participating with a booth and a bounty. [Register](https://ethglobal.com/events/mumbai) ## Hiero Hiero is the open-source codebase for the Hedera network, maintained under Linux Foundation’s Decentralized Trust (LFDT) project. Become a member of the Hiero community by contributing code, issue reporting, documentation, or participation in public meetings and discussions. [Explore Hiero](https://hiero.org) ## Support Join active communication spaces to share ideas, connect with Hedera community members, and get developer or ecosystem support. [Join the Hedera Discord](https://discord.com/invite/hederahashgraph) feedback ## Take part in the latest open survey from the Hedera community! Whether you’re a developer, builder, or community member, your feedback helps guide future improvements and strengthen the Hedera ecosystem. [Share Feedback](https://linktr.ee/hederahashgraphdevrel)