@victorkanu1.near [Posted on DevHub](/devgovgigs.near/widget/Post?id=3292) {"title":"DevHub Livestream ","subtitle":"Episode 4","description":"","date":"2024-05-06T10:58:31.986Z","content":"**Moderated by:** @orangejoe.near\n\n\n\n## Summary\n\nThe livestream featured a conversation with Brandon and Owen, two developers who are actively building projects on the NEAR ecosystem. They shared insights into their experiences as builders and discussed the current state of NEAR.\n\n1. **Project Updates**: Brandon and Owen discussed several projects they are involved in, including Jump DeFi Vaults and Nico, which recently got listed on the MEXC exchange. They highlighted the growth and development of these projects within the NEAR ecosystem.\n\n2. **Developer Experience**: The conversation touched upon the developer experience on NEAR, with Brandon and Owen sharing their perspectives on building projects and hiring developers within the ecosystem. They discussed the importance of finding developers with contract experience and the potential for AI to augment development processes.\n\n3. **Chain Abstraction**: Brandon and Owen highlighted the significance of chain abstraction within the NEAR ecosystem, emphasizing its role in expanding the platform's capabilities and attracting developers from other chains. They discussed how NEAR's infrastructure and low transaction fees make it an attractive platform for building decentralized applications.\n\n4. **Scalability Solutions**: NEAR's scalability solutions were discussed, particularly dynamic resharding, which enables the platform to handle increasing transaction volumes without compromising performance. They emphasized the importance of scalability in supporting the growth of projects and attracting users.\n\n5. **Opportunities for Developers**: Brandon and Owen encouraged developers to explore opportunities within the NEAR ecosystem, highlighting the availability of resources such as Horizon to support budding entrepreneurs. They emphasized the potential for developers to build innovative projects and contribute to the growth of the ecosystem.\n\n6. **Bounty Booster Program**: The livestream promoted the Bounty Booster program, which incentivizes developers to incorporate NEAR into their projects by offering boosts for bounty winnings. Brandon and Owen encouraged developers participating in hackathons to take advantage of the program to enhance their projects and earn rewards.\n\nThe livestream concluded with a call to action for developers to engage with the NEAR community, participate in hackathons, and explore opportunities for building on the platform. Brandon and Owen encouraged developers to join NEAR's Telegram channel, subscribe to the newsletter, and stay updated on upcoming events and initiatives.\n\n\n","author":"","category":"guide"}