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Still in the spirit of true decentralization, the past few weeks have been incredibly insightful as we’ve delved into Distributed Validator Technology (DVT). Obol launched the University Validator Program, a pilot program designed to equip university students with the knowledge
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Google engineer explained how to fine-tune a tiny LLM from 46% to 90% accuracy on your phone in 21 minutes - better than $1500 on-device AI bootcamps.
pick Gemma 270M -> generate synthetic task data -> fine-tune with LoRA -> quantize to int4 -> deploy to Pixel and hit 2000 tokens per second.
That loop is how a 270M model beats a 70B one on your task, running fully offline in your pocket.
Gemma 270M + synthetic data + LoRA + int4 quantization + on-device runtime - that's the stack.
Watch and save it, then fine-tune your own tiny agent tonight.
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Erigon 3.4 ships a built-in Model Context Protocol server, making it the first Ethereum execution client with native AI tool integration.
Query blocks, transactions, state, logs, and traces through any MCP-compatible tool.
Ask your node questions in plain language.
Build agentic workflows that reach directly into on-chain data.
Enabled by default. No additional configuration required.
docs.erigon.tech/fundamental…
Already wired it into an agent? Tell us how.
#Erigon #Ethereum
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you could wait for the next incident
or you could support the work that prevents it
👇
qf.giveth.io/qf/ethereum-sec…
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Ethereum needs more security engineers.
Attackers are scaling faster than defenders, and the pipeline of qualified researchers is too small.
Guild Academy is building that pipeline — 5 cohorts in.
We're in @thedaofund 500 ETH Ethereum Security round on @Giveth, and it uses Quadratic Funding.
That means $1 from 100 donors > $100 from 1 donor. Your small donation unlocks much more from the matching pool.
If our work matters to you, even $1 helps.👇
🔗 qf.giveth.io/project/guild-a…
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Introducing ObolClaw: a new framework for leveraging agents on Ethereum with @openclaw.
We’re building the agent economy on Ethereum through the Obol Stack.
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Run Your Own Ethereum Node with Spencer Faber
Become the backbone of decentralization!
📅 Thu, Nov 20 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
→ Why run a node?
→ Execution vs consensus clients
→ Hardware requirements
→ Client selection guide
→ Setup walkthrough
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Road to Web3 Security Summit 2025!
The Web3 Security Summit Africa @Web3summitafric is happening on Nov 8th, 2025 in Lagos 🇳🇬 and we’re kicking things off with a Twitter Space you don’t want to miss!
Join us this Thursday at 5PM WAT as we dive into why security is the backbone of Web3.
🎙️ Speakers: @davidpius10 @Pelz_Dev and @josh_my_man
💫 Host: @oluwabamikemi
Click the link below to register. Let’s talk Web3, let’s talk security 🔐
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Decentralization grows stronger when more nodes come online.@dappnode making this easy . Let’s keep building. ⚡
@NEARProtocol
🗓️ Key dates:
- Applications open → Oct 1–15
- Setup period → Oct 16–27
- Main phase → Starts Oct 27
Apply here 👉 forms.gle/HrkCV8QJwbRoaLon6
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We're excited to release the beta version of Starknode Kit — our Go-based tool that simplifies running a @Starknet full node. With minimal configuration, developers and node operators can spin up @ethereum execution clients (Geth & Reth) and beacon node clients (Lighthouse & Prysm) alongside a Starknet Juno node.
Kudos to our amazing engineers pushing this forward. We’re just getting started, full validator support is WIP — and community feedback will help shape what comes next!
Try it out: github.com/thebuidl-grid/sta…
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Gm Web 3 Contributors!
Running @aztecnetwork node with @Nodebridgeafric RPC
One node at a Time!
I just remembered that @Ovlelab have contributed to almost 50+ projects
@0xElvolution time to run it up and BUIDL
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Dokploy or Coolify
😭😭
I tried both and
Spent a whole day trying to deploy
But ended up using Nginx on the server.
We now have our first rpc.
If u need sepolia rpc, just reach out to @Nodebridgeafric with support for other chains coming soon.
@buidlguidl @base @gnosischain
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After receiving over 200+ applications from our wait-list, we're excited to officially open registration for our Smart Contract Security Bootcamp - Cohort V.
Dont miss your chance to level up your blockchain security skills. Click here to register👉 guildaudits.com/education
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Making Ethereum Cyperpunk again
@VitalikButerin
For over 2 years+, I’ve been deep in node operation + DevOps — running my own mini datacenter out of Ikorodu Lagos , Nigeria.
Powered by solar energy. Internet via Starlink.
Infra built by me, for me.
Uptime? 98%+
Let me show you the lab:
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Happening now at #BuildAfrika
Panel session
Topic: " Strategic imperatives for Translating Nigeria's 99% Crypto Adoption into Economic Transformation "
speakers
@Ebunayo08
@thesarahidahosa
@SomehCrypto
@davidpius10
Host: @oluwabamikemi
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On Saturday, I attended the Build Afrika event organized by @web3afrika, it was a gathering of great minds and an enthusiastic community who were ready to learn and engage.
I was on a panel with @SomehCrypto @davidpius10 @thesarahidahosa and Bami our great host.
The panelists spoke about the growth of Web3 in Africa, the issues and how we are all offering solutions.
I remember adding that we have to start looking at indigenous solutions to our problems and do all we can to document our processes to make it easy to replicate our wins.
Big ups to @olanetsoft and his team. Africa is surely in good hands
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🚨 TOMORROW!!
Build Afrika: Code, Collaborate, and Scale!
We’re bringing together real builders across community, product, and dev to push the limits of what’s possible in Web3. You don't want to miss out.
Meet the speakers powering this movement👇🏾
@lifeofdanel
@geniusyinka
@judicodes
@toby_solutions
@Eniolamercy10
@codejagaban
@MonathePersona
@ErnestElijah
@thesarahidahosa
@Ebunayo08
@davidpius10
@SomehCrypto
@oluwabamikemi
@devVGBG
🗓️ May 10
📍 Powered by @morphnetwork
#BuildAfrika #Web3afrika
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1/ $OBOL is now available for Trading & Staking 🚀
After nearly 5 years of building, Obol Distributed Validators now secure $1B+ across Lido, EtherFi, and other leading protocols and institutions in Ethereum.
...and we are just getting started!
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📅 See you May 10th at Zone Tech Park, Lagos!
Register here- lu.ma/rbl4pnla
David @davidpius10 is a blockchain engineer and educator dedicated to advancing security, decentralization, and developer education across Africa.
He is the founder of @GuildAudits and @Nodebridgeafric, two pioneering initiatives focused on blockchain security and Ethereum node operations.
His work is centered on making the Ethereum network more decentralized by training local node operators, educating African devs about validator setups, and helping projects secure their smart contracts.
David’s mission is straightforward: empower Africans to become critical infrastructure contributors in the Web3 ecosystem, not just users.
Looking forward to hearing from you! 🥳🔥
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Nethermind's Pectra Livestream nitter.net/i/broadcasts/1OyKALoaM…
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