# Probably Nothing 218:  Cloud credits for Web3 startups

**Published by:** [Probably Nothing](https://pn.developerdao.com/)
**Published on:** 2026-04-27
**Categories:** hackathon, education, programming
**URL:** https://pn.developerdao.com/issue-218

## Content

This week, we have:Fighting rare diseases on DevNTell.Rewards for open-source maintainers on DevNTell.AWS credits for Web3 startups.Upcoming EventsThis week, we have a double header on DevNTell!DevNTell - Fighting Rare Disease on Undiagnosed DayOn Wednesday, April 28, Stanley Bishop and Mikk Cederroth will be our guests on the show. Stanley is currently affiliated with 'Research to the People,' a joint program between Stanford Genetics and Stanford Medicine, where he contributes his AI expertise and leadership to the program's practice of uniting a diverse set of collaborators to tackle unaddressed problems in rare genetic illness medicine and precision oncology. Mikk, alongside his wife Helene, is the founder and driving force behind the Wilhelm Foundation, a global voice dedicated to ending the diagnostic odyssey for people living with undiagnosed diseases (PLWUD). ​Viewers of this DevNtell will learn about Undiagnosed Day, insights into rare disease research, and more. Register to get notified when the show starts.DevNTell - Tea Protocol: Rewarding Open Source HeroesOn Friday, May 1st, the second episode of DevNTell for the week will feature Timothy Lewis, Co-Founder and CEO of Tea Protocol. Tea is the permissionless network powering the future of open source. Tea anchors open-source cryptography and turns every signed commit into part of a global economy. ​Viewers of this DevNTell will learn about Tea Protocol and how you can get started using it today. Register to get notified when the show starts.AWS Activate: $100K Cloud Credit Pool for Web3 BuildersThrough the AWS Activate Program, Web3 startups can now tap into a $100,000 funding pool of cloud credits to scale their stacks without upfront overhead.The BreakdownCredits are allocated based on the technical demands of your sub-sector:Tier 1 (Up to $10k+): High-compute projects including L1/L2 chains, DePIN, Validators, and DEXs.Tier 2 (Up to $5k+): Application-layer projects like AI Agents, GameFi, RWA, and SocialFi.Are You Eligible?To grab a piece of the pie, your project needs:Legal Incorporation: Must be a registered company.Funding: At least $10k in prior funding (grants, hackathon prizes, or VC).Efficiency: Current AWS spend must be under $1,000/month.Approved teams get AWS Business Support, 1-on-1 sessions with Solution Architects, and access to the AWS partner network to help bridge the gap between "buidling" and enterprise-grade scaling. Apply here if you meet the requirements or are interested. You may never know what could be unless you try!Community HighlightsLast week on DevNTell, Marco Rinaldi and Avi from Kleomedes were our guests. Kleomedes is a Web3 sovereign infrastructure provider specializing in DIY, bare-metal blockchain infrastructure. In case you missed the live broadcast, you can recap the episode on our Spotify and Apple Podcast.Job SeekersD_D member @pbillingsby is looking for his next role. He's a hybrid software engineer with experience across web3, fintech, and AI; full-stack systems; CLI tooling; automation; and developer education. Looking to join a small to mid-sized team building at the core level for software development and/or devrel. If anyone knows of teams hiring, I would love to connect.D_D member @voyageur6049 is looking for web3 jobs with a clear PMF. Has experience working in web3 + data-intensive applications with an early-stage startup. Send a message to @voyageur6049 if you are hiring or know anyone who is. D_D member @0xjakess is looking to take on new clients at their agency, Ethereal Labs, a Web3 Development Agency. Send a DM on Telegram (xjakess) if you are looking for devs for your project.D_D member @gcodez is currently open to new client engagements. He builds high-quality mobile applications using Flutter and Dart, as well as native mobile technologies, and is available for projects requiring reliable cross-platform or fully native solutions. Jobs ProvidersDisclaimer: Please do your due diligence about a role posted here.Researcher/Writer at Rareskill : Engineering Director, @ Agent ContextProduction Support Engineer @ AlpacaSoftware Engineer, Agent (Cantonese Speaking) @ SierraPython Developer RemoteD_D InitiativesD_D CloudIncredibly, Ethereum is now 10 years old! All great things require time to mature, and, amazingly, it took a decade for an RPC option like D_D Cloud to emerge. We're putting the final touches on the first-ever hybrid cloud built for web3, and it's almost showtime. Want front-row seats when the doors open? Join the waitlist & be the first to know.Developer DAO VenturesFounders: Scale Your Web3 or AI Product Faster. D_D Ventures partners with bold builders to reshape the future of decentralized tech and AI. We help early-stage teams like yours:Build smarter with Web3 and AI infrastructure expertise.Grow globally with proven strategies to amplify your reach.👉 Got vision? Let's talk. Contact us today to elevate your product to category leadership.D_D Arweave GatewayDelegate 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.Community NewsIntroducing Latrine 2.0 — Secure and private WalletConnect client by @hazae41Ecosystem NewsDeFi United Fundraising Chips Away at Kelp Exploit ShortfallThe “DeFi United” recovery effort, led by Kelp DAO and Aave Labs, has recovered a significant portion of funds lost in the April 18 exploit, filling about 73,700 ETH of the 163,200 ETH gap. Contributions have come from multiple ecosystem players, including Mantle, Lido, and EtherFi, with additional support from individuals like Stani Kulechov. A major part of the plan includes a proposed 30,000 ETH loan from Mantle, backed by Bybit CEO Ben Zhou. Despite this progress, about 89,500 ETH remains unfunded, and efforts continue to close the gap and address the bad debt caused by the exploit.Stripe’s Tempo blockchain raised $500M, has lower TPS than BitcoinStripe’s Tempo blockchain is currently handling about 2.5 transactions per second, which is lower than Bitcoin’s roughly 5 TPS, despite earlier claims it could reach 10,000 TPS. The project raised $500 million and was built with Paradigm, but adoption has been weak since its March 2026 launch, with declines in users and transaction activity. Compared to networks like Ethereum, which generate much higher usage and value, Tempo’s real-world performance falls short of expectations.Ethereum Foundation Sells 10,000 ETH to BitMNR at $2,387 Average Price via OTCThe Ethereum Foundation sold 10,000 Ethereum to BitMNR through an over-the-counter (OTC) deal at an average price of $2,387 per token, totaling about $23.87 million. This type of private transaction helps avoid affecting market prices and is typically used for large institutional trades. The sale is part of the foundation’s strategy to manage its treasury and fund ongoing development and research within the Ethereum ecosystem.Circle Proposes Emergency Rate Changes to Unstick Aave's Frozen USDC PoolCircle has proposed urgent changes to the interest rate model on Aave to fix its nearly frozen USD Coin pool, which has been almost fully utilized with little available liquidity after the Kelp exploit. Circle argues that current borrowing rates are too low to restore balance and suggests sharply increasing deposit yields to attract more USDC into the pool and ease withdrawals. The proposal also includes adjusting utilization targets and pausing a risk tool that has underperformed. Overall, Circle is pushing for higher incentives to quickly bring liquidity back and stabilize the market.New York Attorney General Sues Coinbase, Gemini Over Unlicensed Prediction MarketsLetitia James has sued Coinbase and Gemini, accusing them of running illegal, unlicensed prediction markets in New York. The lawsuit claims these platforms allowed users to bet on events like sports and elections without proper licenses, violating state gambling laws. It also argues they failed to enforce age limits and consumer protections, while avoiding taxes that licensed operators must pay. The state is seeking fines, repayment of profits, and compensation for affected users.WAGMI!

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