Celebrating the Next Generation of Builders and Creators on Solana

What happens when a 14-year-old developer from Tunisia meets a 10-year-old artist from Belgrade? You get Oinkonomics—a playful yet technically sophisticated NFT project that analyzes your Solana wallet activity and assigns you a pig-themed tier. At Breakpoint 2025, these two young builders took the stage to show the crypto world that age is truly just a number when it comes to innovation.

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The Solana ecosystem showcased its commitment to nurturing the next generation of builders during a heartwarming panel at Breakpoint 2025. Marco, founder of SuperTeam Balkan, introduced two remarkable young talents: Kamil Ben Rhouma, a 14-year-old developer from Tunisia, and Sia Paradinovic, a 10-year-old artist from Belgrade, Serbia. Together with their fathers, Alaeddine Ben Rhouma and Ivan (Ika) Paradinovic, they presented their collaborative project called Oinkonomics.

The project represents a unique fusion of technical development and artistic creativity. Oinkonomics scans users' Solana wallets, analyzes on-chain activity, and categorizes them into different tiers—Piglet, CitySwine, and All Clothes—each represented by Sia's hand-drawn pig characters. What makes this collaboration particularly special is that it emerged organically after the two young creators met at Solana Apex in Budapest through SuperTeam connections.

Both young builders have impressive track records despite their age. Kamil has contributed to complex blockchain projects including a Solana-BSC bridge and participated in multiple hackathons, while Sia entered Web3 at just eight years old, creating NFTs and collaborating with established artists. Their parents emphasized that their role is purely supportive, helping with workflow and technical guidance while letting their children drive the creative and technical decisions.

Key Points:

Kamil Ben Rhouma: The 14-Year-Old Developer

Kamil's journey in the Solana ecosystem is nothing short of remarkable for someone his age. He self-funded his trip to Paris Blockchain Week, where he contributed to the Money Factory AI MVP platform and built a complex cross-chain bridge between Solana and BSC. A SuperTeam grant later helped him replace his broken laptop, which proved to be a turning point in his development journey.

His technical accomplishments include participating in the Solana Coliseum Hackathon with two teams, receiving an honorable mention, and completing internships with Metawelt and Diora. He earned recognition for his contributions to a Solana wallet analyzer and other tooling projects. For Oinkonomics, Kamil handled all the wallet connection logic and on-chain data analysis, drawing from his experience with Money Factory AI's wallet integration systems.

Sia Paradinovic: The 10-Year-Old Artist

Sia's entry into Web3 at just eight years old makes her one of the youngest NFT artists in the space. She has since become an essential part of charitable initiatives like the "Paper to NFT" kids workshop and has collaborated with established artists across multiple projects. Her portfolio includes work on Saltflares, Trimflow 4.0, and even a Solana Seeker phone case design.

For Oinkonomics, Sia created her first generative PFP collection, which required a completely different approach than her previous work. She had to create each element—eyes, noses, accessories—in separate layers that could be combined programmatically. Despite the challenge of ensuring the pigs "didn't look weird when combined," she produced 10-20 pig drawings daily during the project's development. Her work has been featured on official Solana channels, and she recently received a grant from the Bonk Masters and GTR program to support her first solo exhibition.

The Oinkonomics Project

Oinkonomics represents a clever blend of on-chain analytics and playful art. The project scans users' Solana wallets, analyzes their transaction history and activity patterns, and instantly assigns them to a tier. The three tiers—Piglet, CitySwine, and All Clothes—each come with unique visual representations from Sia's generative collection.

What sets Oinkonomics apart is its privacy-conscious approach. According to the presentation, the wallet data is analyzed on-chain, and no personal information is stored. Users receive their tier assignment instantly without compromising their privacy. The project was submitted as part of a hackathon, demonstrating that young builders can compete alongside adult participants in serious technical competitions.

The Role of Supportive Parents

Both fathers played crucial supportive roles in their children's Web3 journeys without overshadowing their accomplishments. Ivan (Ika) described his role as mentoring Sia and ensuring she has the technical setup needed for her workflow, while noting that all the actual creative work comes from her. Alaeddine emphasized that watching Kamil join an international team and learn from the ecosystem has been a beautiful experience.

The parents stressed that their support is contingent on their children genuinely enjoying the process. As long as Sia and Kamil find fulfillment in building and creating, their families will continue supporting their paths in the Web3 space. This balanced approach seems to have fostered genuine passion rather than forced development.

Future Plans and Continued Collaboration

The young duo isn't stopping with Oinkonomics. During the panel, they hinted at developing a small game related to their pig-themed universe. The project represents just the beginning of what they hope will be an ongoing collaboration, combining Kamil's coding abilities with Sia's artistic vision.

Both emphasized that teamwork, code, art, and continuous learning will define their path forward. The SuperTeam network that connected them continues to play a vital role in facilitating these cross-border collaborations among young builders in the Solana ecosystem.

Facts + Figures

• Kamil Ben Rhouma is 14 years old and from Tunisia, making him one of the youngest developers actively building on Solana

• Sia Paradinovic is 10 years old and from Belgrade, Serbia, having entered Web3 at just 8 years old

• The two young builders met at Solana Apex in Budapest, connected through SuperTeam Balkan and SuperTeam France

• Kamil self-funded his trip to Paris Blockchain Week before receiving any grants

• Kamil built a cross-chain bridge between Solana and BSC (Binance Smart Chain)

• He received a SuperTeam grant that helped him replace a broken laptop

• Kamil participated in the Solana Coliseum Hackathon with two separate teams and received an honorable mention

• Sia has been featured on official Solana channels with her own creator spotlight video

• Sia received a grant from the Bonk Masters and GTR program to support her first solo exhibition

• During the Oinkonomics development, Sia produced approximately 10-20 pig drawings per day (later clarified to 6-8 per day)

• Oinkonomics features three tiers: Piglet, CitySwine, and All Clothes

• The project was submitted as part of a hackathon

• Sia designed a Solana Seeker phone case for Solid

• She collaborated with SuperTeam Balkan on keychain designs for all SuperTeams

• Kamil completed internships with both Metawelt and Diora

Top quotes

• "Oinkonomics is a fun project about a lot of pigs that live in a world where everyone's wallet tells their story." - Sia Paradinovic

• "I learned that artists don't just do drawings, they're building worlds, and Sia really shaped the face of Oinkonomics." - Kamil Ben Rhouma

• "I learned how developers think and that sometimes what I draw needs to be easier to code." - Sia Paradinovic

• "For me, it's just amazing to see the growth of Sia and how independent she is during the process of this project. It's just overwhelming sometimes, to be honest." - Ivan (Ika) Paradinovic

• "For me, it was a beautiful experience to see Kamil join an international team. He learned a lot from the ecosystem and from working with new people." - Alaeddine Ben Rhouma

• "For us, it's all about supporting our children as long as they enjoy the process." - Ivan (Ika) Paradinovic

• "The hardest part was making sure the pig didn't look weird when they're combined." - Ivan (Ika) Paradinovic

• "It was so fun, and I love doing projects with someone who are also passionate, like they like their job." - Sia Paradinovic

Questions Answered

How does Oinkonomics work technically?

Oinkonomics functions by connecting to a user's Solana wallet and scanning their on-chain activity. The system analyzes transaction history, wallet behavior, and other blockchain data to categorize users into one of three tiers. According to Kamil, the wallet data is analyzed on-chain in a localized manner, meaning users receive their tier assignment instantly without personal information being stored. This privacy-first approach ensures users can enjoy the fun of discovering their pig tier without compromising their data security.

How did Kamil and Sia start collaborating on Oinkonomics?

The two young builders met at Solana Apex in Budapest during the summer, where mutual friends from SuperTeam Balkan and SuperTeam France introduced them. The SuperTeam members believed the two would work well together given their complementary skills—Kamil's technical development abilities and Sia's artistic talents. Their intuition proved correct, as the pair immediately began discussing ideas and eventually created Oinkonomics together as their first joint project.

What makes the Oinkonomics NFT collection unique from an artistic perspective?

Unlike Sia's previous artwork, Oinkonomics required her to create a generative PFP collection, which meant designing each element as separate layers that could be combined programmatically. She had to draw eyes, noses, accessories, and other features individually so they could be mixed and matched by the system. This was her first experience working with so many traits, and the challenge was ensuring that any random combination of elements would still result in a visually appealing pig character.

What support have these young builders received from the Solana ecosystem?

Both Kamil and Sia have received significant support from various Solana community programs. Kamil received a SuperTeam grant that helped him replace his broken laptop, participated in the Quadric Workshop at Blockchain 42, and completed internships with ecosystem projects Metawelt and Diora. Sia received a grant from the Bonk Masters and GTR program to support her first solo exhibition, has been featured on official Solana channels, and has collaborated with SuperTeam Balkan on merchandise designs. Both benefited from the networking facilitated by SuperTeam's international community.

What are the future plans for Oinkonomics and its creators?

The young duo plans to expand the Oinkonomics universe with a small game, though specific details weren't revealed during the panel. Both emphasized that their collaboration will continue to combine code, art, teamwork, and learning. Their parents confirmed they will continue supporting their children's Web3 journeys as long as they genuinely enjoy the creative process, suggesting more projects and collaborations are likely on the horizon.

How do the parents support their children's Web3 development?

Both fathers take a hands-off approach that focuses on mentorship rather than direction. Ivan helps Sia with workflow logistics and technical setup, ensuring she has the proper tools and understands the technical requirements for her art to work in generative systems. Alaeddine supports Kamil's participation in international teams and learning opportunities. Crucially, both parents emphasized that they don't push their children—they simply support the paths their children choose to pursue as long as genuine enjoyment remains at the core of the experience.