? Brooklyn teen launched a Solana validator for his school
19-year-old Nick Manannikov, a graduate of Brooklyn Technical High School, didn’t wait for a diploma to start changing the game. Instead, he founded Shark Labs – a company that manages validators and RPC nodes in the Solana network.
First step – his own school
One of the team’s first projects was launching a validator for his alma mater, with 15,000 SOL staked. Yes, a school blockchain node is already a reality.
The goal is clear and powerful – give students hands-on experience with real Web3 infrastructure, not just theory from a slideshow.
What’s next?
Shark Labs isn’t stopping at one school building. The team plans to roll out similar solutions in 20 universities, in partnership with the Solana Foundation.
? Why it matters
- Schools get access to real future-ready tech, not just “blockchain someday” talks.
- Students dive into the Solana ecosystem from day one – not just as users, but as network participants.
- It’s a living example of how Web3 can be embedded into education today – no red tape, no dusty curriculum.
The moral?
Blockchain in schools isn’t a question of “if” – it’s already here. And from the looks of it, Shark Labs has only just begun.
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