In this episode, we meet Lil Al409. With a background in software development, Al got into web3 earlier in 2017, buying Ethereum when it was still relatively new. His interest led him on an adventurous journey in the world of NFTs, joining Noun Punks and owning his first NFT through them.

Al409 shares that he felt a need to do more in Noun Punks. He wanted to get involved in projects and became a moderator for the community, pushing weekly content. While a mod, he speaks of meeting other members and becoming part of the community, while helping it grow.

Discovering and learning about Lil Nouns gave him a light bulb moment. From the DAO to the treasury, the auction mechanism, everything was similar to Nouns. Lil Nouns was just what people needed; a more accessible point to Nouns. He jumped in and ended up starting his residency at Lil Nouns.

Al409 shares how Lil Nouners can now directly participate in Nouns DAO as a Lil Nouns holder. Projects in the Lil Noun ecosystem that gain traction through upvotes can be escalated to the Nouns chain! This provides an opportunity for builders to grow beyond the Lil Nouns community.

Finally, Al409 encourages people to join the community and start participating. He hopes that his story, going from content moderator to resident, shows people that they too can do it, and all they need is some interest and the willingness to contribute to the vision.