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# If You Know TypeScript, You Know Blockchain: Learn How to Create a TypeScript Smart Contract


- **Date:** Thursday, Jul 10, 2025
- **Time:** 13:00–15:00 (120 min)
- **Room:** M1 (60 Seats)
- **Event:** World Congress 2025
- **Tags:** blockchain, typescript, web3

## Description

In this session, you will learn how to create a complete, functional smart contract using native TypeScript.
We'll cover:

- The unique native features of the Algorand blockchain
- How AlgoKit enables you to set up your complete environment in under 5 minutes
- How to use the Algorand blockchain features in real-world applications
- The benefits blockchain can bring to an application

If you ever wondered how to build on blockchain, this workshop is for you. Learn to master the entire lifecycle of decentralized app development and leave ready to create your own Web3 project.

## Speaker

### [Gabriel Kuettel](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@gabriel-kuettel)

Developer Relations at Algorand Foundation


## Related talks at this congress

- [If You Know Python, You Know Blockchain: Learn How to Create a Python Smart Contract](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2025/sessions/877-if-you-know-python) — Astha Yadav
- [End-to-End TypeScript: Completing the Modern Development Stack](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2025/sessions/759-end-to-end) — Marco Podien
- [A Hands-On Guide to Writing Smart Contracts Like You Write Software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2025/sessions/461-a-hands-on-guide-to) — Ben Greenberg
- [Build with Blockchain & AI Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2025/sessions/578-build-with) — Ed Marquez, Jake Hall