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If you're at EthDenver, don't miss the D_D event to meet and greet with some of our OGs and Hedera!
Also, we have two DevNTell episodes for you this week!
Community Wins
Congratulations to @_rutefig on starting a new journey with @zkemail as a devrel.
This February 25, at EthDenver, Hedera & D_D will host an after-party where guests will be entertained by amazing food, drinks, and tunes headlined by @Wuki with performances by @billyjitsu_, @kempsterrrr & @notannelisa.
Register here to attend.
Are you going to EthDenver? D_D is organizing a meetup for members there!
Check D_D Discord for the link to the Telegram group for chats for those going.
This week, we have a doubleheader DevNTell session. The first session, which will cover how to get started with Hedera, will air on February 26, while the second, Automated Security Testing for Web3, will take place on February 28.
Jake Hall a DevRel at Hedera HashGraph will be on the show to talk about Hedera. Hedera is an open-source, leaderless proof-of-stake network that powers the next generation of the web.
Register here to get notified when the show starts.
The second DevNTell will see Josh Quintal and Dipesh Sukhani of BuildBear present on Automated Security Testing for Web3.
BuildBear is a platform for automated testing and security analysis with support for shareable sandbox testing environments, faucets, and plugins.
Register here.
D_D OG @AlisonWonderland created Lilypad with the mission of decentralizing AI computing.
The Lilypad Ambassador Program is designed to engage and empower individuals passionate about decentralized AI and open computing networks.
Whether you’re a developer, writer, researcher, or community builder, you can make an impact by creating technical guides, videos, translations, or helping the community. In return, you’ll gain recognition, rewards, opportunities and hands-on experience with AI and decentralized compute.
If you think you'd be a good fit, please fill out this form.
The BNB AI Hack is a dynamic and flexible event designed to foster the adoption of AI technologies on the BNB Chain. The hackathon is open on an ongoing basis, allowing projects to sign up and participate at their own pace whenever they're ready.
It’s a unique opportunity for top-tier talent from universities, builder communities, innovative projects, and industry leaders to collaborate and push the boundaries of AI and blockchain.
Register your projects for an opportunity to win exciting prizes, gain valuable exposure, and numerous growth opportunities,
See more details on the hackathon here.
Last week on DevNTell, D_D Legend, and API3, DevRel Billiyjitsu was on the show to talk about Oracles with API3.
Listen to the episode on our Spotify Podcast.
Disclaimer: Please do your due diligence about a role posted here.
$100,000 Bug Bounty on Recall Blockchain: Help secure Recall, the on-chain intelligence layer for AI agents and collaborative data exchange, and win from a prize pool of $100,000 USDC. The audit competition starts from February 19 to March 19.
You can get more information about the Audit Details and Recall if interested.
The proposal for the change in the Foundation Directors has been elevated to Snapshot. The proposal makes the following changes to the Directors of the Developer DAO Foundation:
Removal of Glenn Kennedy and Anita Zagorski as Directors
Removal of Glen Kennedy as Supervisor
Appointment of Anna Beesoon as Director
Appointment of Leeward Management as Supervisor
Exercise your governance right by casting your votes. Voting ends on February 26, 2025
D_D vibes are back with a bang. Every Friday at 6 pm UTC on D_D Discord, the host @rohann06 and members gather on the Developer Voice Channel to yap about nothing and everything as life-changing connections are made during vibes. Drop in and join the conversation if you are free.
The D_D Academy is a sub-section of Developer DAO tasked with creating educational content for public goods. Are you interested in contributing educational content or development work to the Academy and being rewarded?
Join the Academy sync and find out how you can contribute. Reach out to @piablo.eth to learn how you can contribute as the Academy syncs are back and better.
Delegate your AR.IO testnet IO tokens (tIO) to our Arweave gateway, as we will share 10% of the rewards with you.
You can delegate your tIO tokens here.
If you don’t have tIO tokens yet, visit the ar.io website to learn how to obtain them.
A teaser video on the next big thing by Arweave Indian Community by @ropats16
Learn what a Launchpad is from this video by @/web3afrika
Learn How to perform Flashloans with Tenderly and API3 by @billyjitsu_
ByBit Suffers Largest Crypto Hack Ever with $1.5 Billion Stolen
ByBit has suffered the largest crypto hack in history, with $1.5 billion stolen, primarily affecting staked ETH assets. CEO Ben Zhou reassured users that ByBit remains solvent despite the loss, while the exploit triggered a market dip, with ETH dropping 3% to $2,716.
Crypto Exchanges Start to Fill Bybit's $1.4B Hole as Hackers Move Stolen Funds
Bybit is receiving support from other exchanges after a $1.4 billion hack, with Bitget transferring 40,000 ETH ($105M) from its reserves to help stabilize operations. Meanwhile, the stolen funds are being converted to Bitcoin via mixers and bridge protocols, with Bitget blacklisting wallets tied to the hacker.
Solana and Pump.fun Activity Declines as Memecoin Mania Weares Off
Memecoin activity on Solana and Pump.fun is declining, with token launches dropping 28% in a week and 50% from the January peak. The fallout from the $LIBRA pump-and-dump incident, fueled by Argentina’s President Javier Milei, has worsened sentiment, contributing to SOL’s 15% weekly decline.
Argentine Lawyers Accuse President Milei of Fraud over Cryptocurrency Promotion
Argentine lawyers have filed fraud complaints against President Javier Milei for promoting the $LIBRA cryptocurrency, which later collapsed, causing investor losses. Milei deleted his post and denied involvement, but plaintiffs accuse him of enabling a "rug pull" scheme. The case is under judicial review.
Ethereum Foundation Launches Open Intents Framework
The Ethereum Foundation has launched the Open Intents Framework to standardize and simplify cross-chain asset transfers across Ethereum Layer 2s. Supported by over 30 platforms, it aims to make interoperability seamless by providing open-source tools for integrating and executing intents efficiently.
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