04-05, 12:30–12:50 (Europe/Zurich), Surge Stage
In the realm of Web3, innovation transcends technology; it hinges on the development of vibrant, authentic communities. Our presentation, "Building a Shill-Free Developer Community for Wallet Innovation in Web3," delves into the transformative power of Builder Nights, a community-driven movement. These events have redefined our approach to innovation in Web3 wallets and developer tooling, emphasizing authentic relationships.
The core of Builder Nights revolves around authenticity and engagement. Trust is paramount in decentralized communities, making it essential to maintain genuine, transparent, and value-driven interactions. These events have become fertile grounds for honest feedback, directly impacting MetaMask Snaps and enhancing wallet functionality.
Furthermore, Builder Nights have generated palpable excitement around Snaps, the MetaMask extension ecosystem, fostering a surge in interest and active contributions. The dynamic, collaborative environment empowers builders to actively participate in Snap development. This influx of fresh talent and perspectives enriches the Web3 developer ecosystem, highlighting the profound impact of community-driven approaches on innovation.
Join us at WalletCon 2023 to explore the journey, insights, and the remarkable feedback, excitement, and contributions generated through the Builder Nights movement.
In the dynamic world of Web3, innovation goes beyond technology; it thrives in vibrant, authentic communities. Our presentation, "Building a Shill-Free Developer Community for Wallet Innovation in Web3," delves into the transformative power of Builder Nights, a community-driven movement. These events have redefined our approach to innovation in Web3 wallets and developer tooling, placing a strong emphasis on the value of authentic relationships.
At the heart of Builder Nights lie the core principles of authenticity and engagement. Trust is the cornerstone of decentralized communities, and it's crucial to maintain genuine, transparent, and value-driven interactions. Builder Nights have become fertile grounds for honest feedback, creating a direct impact on MetaMask Snaps and, in turn, enhancing wallet functionality.
What's even more exciting is the palpable buzz generated around Snaps, the MetaMask extension ecosystem. The collaborative and innovative environment of these events has ignited a surge of interest and active contributions. This new enthusiasm has not only resulted in expanded capabilities and functionalities for the MetaMask wallet but also exemplified the profound effect of community-driven approaches on Web3 innovation.
Moreover, Builder Nights have played a pivotal role in attracting new contributors to the development of Snaps. The collaborative atmosphere, coupled with a strong focus on value exchange and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, has drawn talent and interest from a diverse range of developers. This influx of fresh perspectives and innovative ideas enriches the Web3 developer ecosystem and underlines the remarkable impact of community-driven approaches on innovation.
Join us as we share our journey and insights, exploring how this community-driven approach is reshaping the landscape of Web3 wallet innovation, providing a platform for meaningful dialogue, innovation, and trust in the ever-evolving world of Web3
Francesco Andreoli is currently leading the developer community efforts at Consensys/MetaMask. He is an ETH Engineer and digital Entrepreneur who has been active in Switzerland, Sweden, Brazil, South Africa, Nigeria and the United States with a strong developer relation and developer ambassador focus.
He has been a mentor at TechStars, Angelhack, The Hult prize among several other startup accelerators and incubation programs around the world. He started his career as an Engineer and since 2019 he is actively investing with Oui capital in pre-seed startups active in sub-Saharan Africa countries.
He has a Msc & Bsc degree in mechanical engineering from ETH Zürich and master’s in international business from Hult Business School.
He is fluent in 6 different languages and enjoys working in emerging markets. Passionate about hackathon, DAOs and developer ecosystems.