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This week we have a hackathon for you, with a total prize pool of $100k!
If you wanna know what the future of blockchains looks like, check out this week's episode of DevNTell.
This week on DevNTell, Mathieu Baudet, the founder of Linera, will discuss Linera.
Linera was born from research initiated at Facebook/Libra, it is the first L1 blockchain for real-time applications.
Viewers of this DevNTell will see Mathieu explain the origin of the Linera blockchain, why it is different, and how it could unlock real-time Web3 applications for the next billion users.
Register here to get notified when the show starts.
Espresso Network is kicking off its first-ever Build & Brew Hackathon, offering $100,000 in prizes to developers pioneering the future of cross-chain composability. The event aims to unite builders in creating rollups and applications that leverage Espresso’s fast, secure infrastructure to bridge Ethereum’s fragmented ecosystem.
The Challenges
Participants can tackle two tracks:
Caffeinate & Code (Total: $50K)
Core Challenge ($30K shared): Deploy functional rollups integrated with Espresso’s Decaf Testnet and Arbitrum Sepolia. All successful submissions split the pool.
Mainnet Bonus ($10K shared): Launch your rollup on Espresso Mainnet + Arbitrum One for extra rewards.
Build Something Real ($10K): Top 5 projects with innovative L2 implementations and compelling pitches win.
Cracking Composability (Total: $50K)
Best Composable Apps ($35K): Build cross-chain apps using Espresso’s HotShot consensus. Focus on UX and technical execution.
Open Intents Applications ($15K): Develop intent-based apps that integrate Espresso’s framework for seamless cross-chain experiences.
Our Friend, Across is joining the Hackathon and will present a keynote on ERC-7683 and $10k in prizes.
Check out further details here.
Rahat Chowdhury, Developer Relations at Movement was on the show to discuss Movement. Movement Mainnet is a community-first blockchain providing the highest possible TPS through Move, fast finality, native day-zero access to mass liquidity, and modular customisations.
Listen to the episode here on Spotify.
The second episode featured D_D OG and Fuel Solutions Engineer Nazeeh Vahora. Fuel is an operating system that was purpose-built for Ethereum Rollups. Fuel allows rollups to solve for PSI (parallelization, state minimized execution, interoperability) without making any sacrifices.
Listen to the episode to learn about Fuel Network on Spotify here.
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 Change in Foundation Directors was passed by the Community. The proposal secures 68.24% of the total vote to form a quorum of 105%. Shoutout to all who exercise their governance right by voting.
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 ARIO tokens to our Arweave gateway, as we will share 10% of the rewards with you.
You can delegate your ARIO tokens here.
If you don’t have ARIO tokens yet, visit the ar.io website to learn how to obtain them.
Learn how to add Onchain Tools to your AI Agent using @goat_sdk by @kohawithstuff
A Think Piece on Ethereum “Building castles without kings” by @MacBudkowski
President Trump signs Executive Order to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
President Trump has signed an Executive Order establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, funded by Bitcoin seized in criminal and civil asset forfeitures. This move aims to store Bitcoin as a long-term asset without taxpayer costs, preventing premature sales that previously resulted in $17 billion in lost value. The order also mandates a full audit of the government’s digital asset holdings and creates a separate U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile for forfeited non-Bitcoin cryptocurrencies.
Ethereum Foundation Restructures
The Ethereum Foundation has announced a new leadership structure, appointing Hsiao-Wei Wang and Tomasz Stańczak as co-Executive Directors starting March 17. Hsiao-Wei, a long-time Ethereum researcher and a key contributor to the beacon chain, brings deep technical expertise and community engagement experience. Tomasz, the founder of Nethermind, has a strong development and leadership background in building execution clients and scaling teams. Their leadership aims to guide Ethereum through its next phase of growth while upholding core values like open-source collaboration, privacy, and decentralization.
DeFi Community Debates Onchain Equities as Coinbase Mulls Tokenizing $COIN
The DeFi community is actively debating the potential for onchain equities after Coinbase CFO Alesia Haas expressed interest in tokenizing the company’s COIN stock. Speaking at a fireside chat with Morgan Stanley, Haas highlighted past regulatory hurdles but remained optimistic about security token innovation in the U.S. The discussion comes as the SEC adopts a more crypto-friendly stance, dropping enforcement actions against major crypto firms. While some believe tokenized equities will gain traction only with primary issuance, others see immediate benefits in faster, more efficient stock trading. Despite growing interest, existing attempts like BackedFi’s tokenized $COIN have struggled to attract significant adoption.
Sam Bankman-Fried was Planning Tucker Carlson Interview for Years
Recently filed court documents reveal that Sam Bankman-Fried had been planning a Tucker Carlson interview as part of a long-term strategy to rebuild his public image. Shortly after FTX collapsed in 2022, he drafted a list of ideas, including “coming out as Republican” and opposing the “woke agenda.” In a recent interview with Carlson, Bankman-Fried echoed these themes, blaming Washington politics and the bankruptcy process for FTX’s downfall. Prosecutors argue this narrative is an attempt to shift blame, as he continues to push claims that FTX could have restored customer funds if not for Chapter 11 proceedings.
