BUIDL Week 2023
BUIDL Week investigates innovative crypto projects and protocols and the developers laying the foundation for the future of money.

Inside the mtnDAO: Solana Devs Gather for a Month-Long Utah Retreat
Solana developers are looking to rebuild following a tough few months in the wake of FTX's downfall.

DAOs Don't Have to Be Completely Decentralized
Sometimes hierarchies have a place. Complete organizational "flatness" is not always the most effective path for Web3 communities.

What the Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade Will Mean for ETH Liquidity
A significant change to Ethereum’s proof-of-stake system is slated for March, which will likely incentivize a wave of building and consumer choice in the “liquid staking” sector.

Bitcoin’s Future Hinges on Donations, and That’s Got People Worried
It costs up to $200 million a year to keep Bitcoin’s code maintained and functioning. Can developers find the resources they need in a plunging market? Frederick Munawa checks in.

Coinbase Joins the Ethereum Layer 2 Rat Race – Can It Grow?
The U.S. exchange, which has long looked for ways to diversify its revenue, will compete in and contribute to the crowded rollup sector.

Casey Rodarmor: The Quest to Make Bitcoin Fun Again
In a CoinDesk interview for Buidl Week, the creator of Ordinals Bitcoin NFT project breaks down his inspiration and how he views the backlash from some Bitcoiners against the protocol.

Ethereum’s Regens Tend to Ethereum’s Public Goods
How to build a community that won't "overgraze" open source tools available for all.

AI Could Help Build More-Efficient Crypto Markets
Artificial intelligence, once a technological tundra, is now one of the hottest areas of growth for Web3, SingularityDAO's Marcello Mari and Rafe Tariq write.

How to Harness the Power of Crypto to Aid Communities Rebuilding After Natural Disasters
The industry's swift response in times of need highlights the need for compatibility between crypto and the traditional financial system.

A Day in the Life of a Dev: Ethereum’s Justin Florentine
In a CoinDesk interview, the senior protocol engineer for Ethereum breaks down the nuts and bolts of being a developer in the crypto ecosystem.

Developer Activity Shows Healthy Growth of the Crypto Space
The trope that developers continue to build during bear markets holds true in 2023.

