Solana has introduced the BP Badge, a programmable hardware development kit that will be given to participants at Breakpoint 2026. Attendees can use the device to build and install apps, complete quests, trade digital cards and collect rewards during the event.
The announcement came on October 28, 2026, through Solana’s official channels, less than three weeks before Breakpoint opens in London.
Hardware specifications
The badge is built on the ESP32-C5 platform, a RISC-V chip running at 240 MHz, with customized firmware that Solana calls Solana OS. It carries 16 MB of flash storage.
The display is a 320×240 color TFT screen using an ILI9341 panel. Navigation comes through a D-pad paired with action buttons. The device also includes eight WS2812B RGB LEDs and a microSD slot for additional storage.
Power comes from a 1000 mAh LiPo battery charged over USB-C. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6, BLE 5 and an 802.15.4 radio. The badge measures 117 × 78 mm.
Solana published detailed specifications and flashing instructions on the event’s website.
Quests, cards and !LAMPs
The badge is designed to gamify the conference experience. Attendees can complete quests, swap digital cards with nearby participants through proximity-based exchanges, and collect pages from the “Hitchhiker’s Guide to Solana.”
The in-game incentive system runs on a currency described as !LAMPs. No specific crypto tokens are currently tied directly to the badges or the associated game mechanics, according to the source material.
For developers, the larger draw is the ability to create applications and flash them onto the device on-site.
Breakpoint heads to Europe
Breakpoint is Solana’s annual flagship event for developers and ecosystem participants. The 2026 edition runs November 15–17 at the Olympia Convention Centre in London. This is the first time the conference has been held in Europe.
Ticket pricing comes in three tiers: general admission at $550, developer passes at $250 and student tickets at $100.
