Builders Night Ghent is back on April 29, welcoming the Chainlink team for an evening around oracles, cross-chain tech and tamperproof infrastructure — and what a production-grade stack actually looks like in 2026.
This is an open event for founders, developers, operators, students, and curious technologists exploring where Web3 infrastructure is heading after a month that reminded everyone why it matters.
This session is designed for anyone trying to get a sharper view of the post-hack infrastructure landscape: cross-chain messaging that doesn’t collapse on a single verifier, hosting that doesn’t depend on one employee’s OAuth token, and the real synergies between decentralized oracles and on-chain compute.
Whether you’re actively shipping, evaluating a cross-chain integration, or just want to understand what changed after the LayerZero/KelpDAO and Vercel incidents, this one is for you.
Why this topic now?
April has been a loud month for infrastructure. The LayerZero/KelpDAO exploit put cross-chain security architecture back in every builder’s Slack, and the Vercel supply-chain incident reminded everyone how much of “Web3” still runs on very Web2 hosting.
Both Chainlink and ICP have answers — different answers, addressing different layers — and they compose better than most people realize.
This Builders Night is a chance to look at that shift with a concrete technical lens, in a format that stays accessible, social, and discussion-friendly. No slogans, no “join the revolution.” Just what works, what broke, and what you can ship on Monday.
What to Expect
🎤 Talk 1 — Chainlink team: CCIP in depth, defense-in-depth cross-chain messaging, and what single-DVN setups taught the industry
🎤 Talk 2 — Guest contribution: tamperproof, unstoppable, sovereign compute 💻
❓ Open Q&A and discussion with great guests (TBA 👀)
🍔 Food, drinks, and a relaxed after-work atmosphere
🤝 Networking with founders, developers, students, and builders from across the Benelux tech scene
Coming early? Warm up at ICP Global R&D Watch & Network, 17:30–18:30
Agenda
🕡 18:30 – 19:00 — Arrival, drinks & networking
🎤 19:00 – 19:20 — Talk 1: Chainlink — CCIP in depth
🎤 19:20 – 19:40 — Talk 2: Guest contribution — tamperproof infrastructure
💻 19:40 – 20:00 — Open Q&A + discussion with great guests (TBA 👀)
🍻 20:00 – 22:00 — Food, drinks & networking
What is ICP?
The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) is a groundbreaking blockchain technology developed by the DFINITY Foundation that transforms the internet into a global, decentralized compute platform. By enabling smart contracts (canisters) to run at web speed and scale without centralized servers, ICP allows developers to create a wide range of applications directly on the blockchain. Learn more on the official Internet Computer website.
🗓 Wednesday, April 29, 2026
🕔 Time: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM CEST
📍 Aviate Labs
Predikherenlei 3 · Gent
✨ ICP Belgium is a community hub dedicated to supporting developers, enthusiasts, and professionals passionate about the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) and Web3. Our mission is to foster collaboration, innovation, and growth within the blockchain ecosystem in Belgium.
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