# Probably Nothing 171: DevRel Conf & Jobs! By [Probably Nothing](https://pn.developerdao.com) · 2025-05-19 hackathon, education, programming --- This week, we have: * There are two episodes of DevNTell, one with Abstract and one with Gaia. * Two Solana jobs in Lagos. * A conference for Web3 DevRel engineers. * A new Lilypad API. **Community Wins** Congratulations to [@crypdoughdoteth](https://x.com/crypdoughdoteth) and the D\_D Cloud Team on the upcoming D\_D Cloud RPC launch!!!! **Lilypad Anura API** --------------------- Our friends at Lilypad have been coding up a storm and beefing up their Anura inference API. Over the last handful of weeks, they've shipped out a bunch of new features you can make use of in your AI workflows, such as: * **Text-to-audio** support: Create crisp-sounding audio recordings with four amazing voices. * **Text-to-video** support: Create short clip videos using the wan2.1 model through the Anura API. * **Embeddings** support: Support your agentic workflows using Anura's OpenAI-compliant embeddings endpoint to turn text into numerical vectors, helping power search, recommendations, similarity comparison, and more! Check out [Lilypad's developer docs](https://devdao.to/lp-docs) to start with these new features today! ![](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/emoji-datasource-apple/img/apple/64/1f4c6.png) Upcoming Events ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### ![](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/emoji-datasource-apple/img/apple/64/2601-fe0f.png) Coming Soon: **Launch of D\_D Cloud** Exciting news! D\_D Cloud is coming soon, and you can now join the waitlist to get early access. As a special thank you, D\_D members will receive exclusive credits to kickstart their cloud journey. Stay tuned for more details as we approach launch! [Secure your spot now](https://cloud.developerdao.com). **DEVNTELL** This week’s episode of DevNTell is a double header. On **Wednesday, May 21, 2025**, Abril Zucchi will be on the show to talk about Abstract, while the other episode will air on **Friday, May 23**, with the duo of Sushmita (Meowy) and Tobiloba Adedeji (Toby) talking about Gaia. For the NFT collectors out there, DevNTell episodes are now mintable through the Pods platform. New episodes are available every week. Check out the [DevNTell profile on Pods](https://devdao.to/dvt-pods) and mint an episode for free today to help support the podcast. Follow your favourite web3 podcast, DevNTell, on [Spotify](https://devdao.to/dvt-spotify) and [Apple Podcasts](https://devdao.to/dvt-apple) to never miss an episode. Thank you for all the support. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/3c654969f05a9f4692f4750cc2980cbd.png) ### ![](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/emoji-datasource-apple/img/apple/64/1f39e-fe0f.png) DevNTell - **Abstract, The Builder's Platform for Consumer Crypto** ​​​​​​​​​Abril Zucchi, DevRel at Abstract Chain, will be a guest on the show. Abstract is the builder's platform for consumer crypto, enabling a powerful way to create, deploy, and scale your web3 apps. ​Viewers of this DevNTell will see Abril introduce Abstract chain, highlight its features, and tell us how we can get started using it today. [Register](https://lu.ma/56l8iahs) to get notified when the show starts. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/a49b75d07c977f7a06a3368aa74eeec7.png) ### ![](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/emoji-datasource-apple/img/apple/64/1f39e-fe0f.png) DevNTell - Gaia, A Decentralized Ecosystem to Support AI Applications ​​​​​​​​​Sushmita (Meowy) and Tobiloba Adedeji (Toby), Developer Relations Engineers at Gaia, will be guests on the show. Gaia is building a decentralized ecosystem to support AI applications that learn, improve, and grow over time. ​Viewers of this DevNTell will see Sushmita and Toby give an overview of Gaia and explain how to get started using it today. Register [here](https://lu.ma/zcrpws1a). ### DevNTell is brought to you by our friends at Arbitrum **Arbitrum is a technology suite designed to scale Ethereum. You can use Arbitrum chains to do everything you do on Ethereum — use Web3 apps, deploy smart contracts, DeFi, and more, with the kicker being that your transactions will be cheaper and faster. With over 3.8 million ETH saved, 1.69 million active wallets, and over 1.7 billion total transactions, why would you want to settle for any less?** **Get started today by exploring** [**Arbitrum’s comprehensive docs**](https://devdao.to/arbitrum) **and** [**tutorials**](https://devdao.to/arb-tutorials) **to help you get started with launching your next DApp today!** ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/87b3d714ce1e7555cf1fac5fb4159948.png) ### **Web3 DevRel Summit** The first Web3 DevRel Summit—the first-ever conference for and by Web3 DevRels—will occur on June 3. The conference will bring the people behind the scenes—the DevRels—to centre stage. **Details of the event:** * Date: June 3 * Location:![](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/emoji-datasource-apple/img/apple/64/1f4cd.png) Belgrade, Serbia * Organizers: Co-organized by @ethbelgrade & @DevRelUni Interested speakers should register [here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1c9icZb4L44YulKgonC1-SujsrLUxRFFaRqRw2G9xBmNp1g/viewform) for an opportunity to speak at the event. ![](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/emoji-datasource-apple/img/apple/64/1f91d.png) Community Highlights ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Last week, DevNTell with Kolwaii had to be rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances at the last minute; however, we are working with the team to find a new date for their appearance. Stay tuned! ![](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/emoji-datasource-apple/img/apple/64/1f4e1.png) Job Seekers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **Disclaimer:** Please do your due diligence about a role posted here. [@bayge](https://discord.com/channels/883478451850473483/884473179563778119/1371170631730597968) on D\_D Discord wants to onboard devs to Arbitrum Stylus. If you're curious or want some handholding on getting started, reach out. @bayge is also looking for guest authors to author posts for a newsletter ([https://stylus-saturdays.com/](https://stylus-saturdays.com/))  to educate as many people as possible on working with stylus. Do reach out if interested. [@0xjefferson](https://discord.com/channels/883478451850473483/884467288298885120/1371785019730956339) is looking for highly skilled Solana and Web2 developers in Lagos, Nigeria. If interested, send a message. @[dhaiwat10](https://x.com/dhaiwat10), a real D\_D OG, is actively seeking a new crypto role![](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/emoji-datasource-apple/img/apple/64/1f64c.png). Been writing code for a living for ~7 years. In crypto since ~2020. Best work combines engineering prototypes/tooling, research (technical & market), and evangelism. ![](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/emoji-datasource-apple/img/apple/64/1f396-fe0f.png) Initiatives ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ### ![](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/emoji-datasource-apple/img/apple/64/1f3ed.png) **Developer DAO Ventures** ![](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/emoji-datasource-apple/img/apple/64/1f680.png) Founders: Scale Your Web3 or AI Product Faster. D\_D Ventures partners with bold builders, reshaping the future of decentralized tech and AI. We help early-stage teams like yours: * Build smarter with Web3/AI infrastructure expertise. * Grow globally with proven strategies to amplify your reach. ![](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/emoji-datasource-apple/img/apple/64/1f449.png) Got vision? Let’s talk. [Contact us](https://ventures.developerdao.com/) today to turn your product into a category leader. ### ![](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/emoji-datasource-apple/img/apple/64/26c5.png) D\_D Cloud The development of the first DAO’s hybrid cloud for blockchains and DApp solutions is in top gear, enabling us to launch before the year's second quarter. Join the waitlist [here](https://cloud.developerdao.com/). ### 👩🏽‍🏫Academy Sync 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](https://x.com/Skruffster) to learn how you can contribute as the Academy syncs are back and better.  ### ![](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/emoji-datasource-apple/img/apple/64/1f418.png) D\_D Arweave Gateway Delegate your ARIO tokens to our Arweave [gateway](http://arweave.developerdao.com), as we will share 10% of the rewards with you. You can delegate your ARIO tokens [here](https://devdao.to/gateway-staking). If you don’t have ARIO tokens yet, visit the [ar.io](http://ar.io) website to learn how to obtain them. ![](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/emoji-datasource-apple/img/apple/64/1f4f0.png) Community News ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * [Unruggable NFT Gallery](https://x.com/kempsterrrr/status/1922798358453944546) by [@kempsterrrr](https://x.com/kempsterrrr/) ![](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/emoji-datasource-apple/img/apple/64/1f4f0.png) Ecosystem News ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Coinbase Is Being Extorted. What Does That Mean for Its Stock?](https://unchainedcrypto.com/coinbase-is-being-extorted-what-does-that-mean-for-its-stock/) Coinbase revealed a data breach involving bribed customer service agents and a  20 million ransom demand, potentially costing up to 400 million in customer reimbursements.  Next week, Coinbase’s addition to the S&P 500 is expected to drive $16 billion in institutional inflows, overshadowing short-term security worries. Analysts note the breach highlights exchange vulnerabilities, possibly spurring stricter regulations, but praise Coinbase’s ability to absorb costs. [Ethereum Unveils Trillion-Dollar Security Initiative to ‘Bring the World Onchain](https://thedefiant.io/news/blockchains/ethereum-unveils-trillion-dollar-security-initiative-to-bring-the-world-onchain) The Ethereum Foundation unveiled its "Trillion Dollar Security" initiative, aiming to transform Ethereum into an ultra-secure global infrastructure by making billions of people comfortable with keeping at least $1,000 onchain. [LNDFi - Rekt](https://rekt.news/LNDFi-rekt) $1.18 million vanished into digital mist on May 9th, when LNDFi's Pool Admin role fell into the wrong hands, turning a modified Aave fork into a personal withdrawal service. WAGMI! ------ ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/dc4e37ee569407b6d05cf3bf0d926328.png) --- *Originally published on [Probably Nothing](https://pn.developerdao.com/issue-171)*