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In this week's episode of DevNTell we will be joined by Aleksa Stojanović who is the founder of Contribo. Contribo helps organizations turn real projects into paid gigs and connects them with developers who can prove skills by building, not resumes.

Viewers of this DevNTell will get to meet Aleksa and watch as we explore the major problems Contribo is tackling, why outcome-based gigs can fix hiring bottlenecks, and what they're learning as they test their first pilot.

(00:00) Introduction

(01:08) Aleksa's Journey into Software Engineering

(02:32) Inspiration Behind Aleksa's Career Shift

(04:02) Challenges and Realizations in the Tech Industry

(07:18) The Birth of Contribo

(13:12) Demo of Contribo Platform

(16:07) Publishing the Project

(18:09) Developer Collaboration Challenges

(21:04) Gamification and Leaderboards

(24:31) North Star Vision for Contribo

(31:52) Final Thoughts and Encouragement

🤝 Aleksa Stojanović, Founder @ Contribo - https://x.com/Prosperity_Lab
🤝 Narb, DevNTell Host @ Developer DAO - https://x.com/narb_s

ℹ️ Website - https://www.contribo.xyz/
ℹ️ GitHub - https://github.com/polux0/contribo-build-bridge
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ℹ️ Aleksa's Telegram Handle - alexusnavas
ℹ️ Contribo Discord - https://discordapp.com/channels/915914985140531240/1342050745503059968
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In this week's episode of DevNTell we will be joined by Kirill Avery. Kirill is a serial founder and self-taught coder since age 11 who is known for building Europe's largest consumer social app at 16 (15M users). He also boasts the title of youngest engineer at VK.com and is the youngest solo founder accepted into Y Combinator.

Viewers of this DevNTell will get to meet Kirill and learn why solving identity — in a privacy-preserving, decentralized, and verifiable way — isn’t just a feature but the invisible layer every protocol, platform, and person will depend on.

(00:00) Intro

(01:02) Kirill's Background and Early Achievements

(05:06) The Importance of Digital Identity

(06:48) Challenges with Current Digital Identity Systems

(10:20) Innovations in Digital Identity and Privacy

(20:35) The Future of Consumer Apps in Crypto

(26:04) Upcoming Product Tease and Final Thoughts

🤝 Kirill Avery - https://x.com/kirillzzy
🤝 Narb, DevNTell Host @ Developer DAO - https://x.com/narb_s

ℹ️ Website - https://kirill.cc/
ℹ️ Proving You're Human Article - https://x.com/kirillzzy/status/1966225148954247272

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In this week's episode of DevNTell we'll be joined by Dr. Clarice D. Aiello who is a Quantum engineer and the CSO of the Quantum Biology Institute. The Quantum Biology Institute is engineering the future of biology using endogenous quantum degrees of freedom that seem to exist in all living beings.

Viewers of this DevNTell will get to meet Clarice, learn about how she co-founded the institute and learn about quantum biology!

(00:00) Intro

(01:18) Welcoming Dr. Aiello and the Quantum Biology Institute

(02:23) Understanding Quantum Biology

(04:07) Team and Collaboration at the Institute

(06:11) Clarice's Journey into Quantum Physics

(08:59) Quantum Biology Hypothesis and Research

(16:33) Challenges and Innovations in Quantum Biology

(20:37) Open Source Science and Future Directions

(22:25) Significance of Research and Magnetic Fields

(23:14) Introduction to Magnetic Fields in Biology

(24:01) Experimental Evidence and Mechanisms

(25:32) Applications and Implications

(27:31) Technological Innovations and Future Prospects

(30:39) Global Health and Accessibility

(33:29) Quantum Biology and Space Exploration

(37:28) Research and Community Engagement

🤝 Dr. Clarice D. Aiello, CSO / Quantum Engineer @ Quantum Biology Institute - https://x.com/ClariceDAiello
🤝 Narb, DevNTell Host @ Developer DAO - https://x.com/narb_s

ℹ️ Website - https://www.quantumbiology.org/
ℹ️ Biological Effects of Magnetic Fields - http://bit.ly/MFEbiology
ℹ️ Learn more about Quantum Biology - https://www.quantumbiology.eco/#briefs
ℹ️ Quantum Biology Institute X Account - https://x.com/QuantumBioOrg
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In this week's episode of DevNTell we'll be joined by David Atanda from Bonadocs. Bonadocs allows web3 engineering teams to collaborate and build applications in a very intuitive way by simplifying the documentation, interaction and integration of smart contracts.

Viewers of this DevNTell will see David give us an overview of Bonadocs and show how their toolkit can help developers more easily build web3 applications.

(00:00) Intro

(00:53) David's Background and Journey into Web3

(05:22) The Inspiration Behind Bonadocs

(08:16) Bonadocs Demo: Code Playground

(13:10) Bonadocs Demo: Virtual Testnet and Transfer

(19:18) Sharing and Collaboration Features

(22:41) Future Plans and AI Integration

(24:23) Bonadocs Roadmap and Developer Resources

🤝 David Atanda, Developer Experience @ Bonadocs - https://x.com/astrodavid_eth
🤝 Narb, DevNTell Host @ Developer DAO - https://x.com/narb_s

ℹ️ Website - https://bonadocs.com/
ℹ️ Protocol Registry - https://github.com/bonadocs/protocol-registry
ℹ️ QuickStart - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ldc1rDM4pxc
ℹ️ Docs - https://docs.bonadocs.com/
ℹ️ Bonadocs X Account - https://x.com/bonadocs
ℹ️ Built on EVM X Account - https://x.com/builtonEVM

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In this week's episode of DevNTell we'll be joined by Makoto Kern whose the founder of iiimpact.io. iiimpact helps companies co-create efficient, structured, and strategic software development processes that make targets, optimize internal productivity, and improve both your bottom line and operational management.

Viewers of this DevNTell will see Makoto give us an engaging talk around software development and how his firm is a cheat code for your success.

(00:00) Intro

(00:53) Makoto's Background and Journey into Tech

(02:38) Founding Impact and Early Challenges

(05:13) Growth and Success of Impact

(07:07) User-Centered Design Philosophy

(08:34) Challenges in Enterprise Software

(12:15) The Cheat Code for Company Success

(16:20) Common Pitfalls in Product Development

(20:01) Overcoming Failure and Ego in Business

(20:35) The Rise of AI and Vibe Coding

(21:48) Security Concerns in AI Development

(22:52) The Competence Mirage in AI

(27:07) Crypto: A Rollercoaster Ride

🤝 Makoto Kern, Founder @ iiimpact.io - https://x.com/theiiimpact
🤝 Narb, DevNTell Host @ Developer DAO - https://x.com/narb_s

ℹ️ Website - https://solutions.iiimpact.io/
ℹ️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@makeaniiimpactYT
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In this week's episode of DevNTell we'll be joined by Kartika Chendorain whose the founder of HomeHive AI. HomeHive is building a new category of household intelligence centred around being privacy, family and planet first.

Viewers of this DevNTell will see Kartika give us an overview of HomeHive AI, why she's building it and a discussion around the future of household AI.

(00:00) Intro

(01:20) Guest Background and Career Journey

(03:01) Inspiration and Early Tech Influences

(05:36) Introduction to HomeHive AI

(10:01) Privacy and Specialized AI Agents

(14:46) User Experience and Future Plans

(28:14) Opportunities for Developers

(31:07) Final Thoughts

🤝 Kartika Chendorain, Founder @ HomeHive AI - https://x.com/silentspring30
🤝 Narb, DevNTell Host @ Developer DAO - https://x.com/narb_s

ℹ️ Website - https://homehive.ai/
ℹ️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/homehiveai
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In this week's episode of DevNTell we'll be joined by Kanishk Khurana whose a DevRel at Across Protocol. Across is an interoperability protocol powered by intents. It is the only crosschain intents protocol in production today, enabling the fastest and lowest-cost way to transfer value without security tradeoffs vs. traditional bridges.

Viewers of this DevNTell will see Kanishk give us an overview of Across Protocol, a discussion around bridging and how you can start using Across today!

(00:00) Intro

(01:06) Kanishk's Background and Journey into Crypto

(02:43) Transition to Web3 and Development Experiences

(06:29) Joining Across Protocol

(13:30) Understanding Across Protocol

(20:04) Demo of Across Protocol

(22:49) Bridging to HyperLiquid

(24:34) Exploring Liquidity Pools

(25:12) Developer Resources and Integration

(28:34) Understanding Intents and ERC 7683

(31:50) Personal Journey in Crypto

(36:56) Challenges in Web3 Communities

🤝 Kanishk Khurana, DevRel @ UMA/Across - https://x.com/KanishkKhurana_
🤝 Narb, DevNTell Host @ Developer DAO - https://x.com/narb_s

ℹ️ Website - https://across.to/
ℹ️ Docs - http://docs.across.to/
ℹ️ Across X Account - https://x.com/acrossprotocol

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In this week's episode of DevNTell we'll be joined by Ismail (aka smakosh) and Luca who are the founders of LLM Gateway. LLM Gateway is an open-source API gateway for Large Language Models (LLMs) acting as a middleware between your applications and various LLM providers.

Viewers of this DevNTell will see Ismail and Luca give us a talk about LLM Gateway, how and why it was built and how can you use it.

(00:00) Intro

(01:09) Meet the Founders: Ismail and Luca

(04:07) Inspiration Behind LLM Gateway

(05:42) Overview of LLM Gateway Features

(06:40) Live Demonstration of LLM Gateway

(11:52) Self-Hosting and Integration

(21:19) Future Roadmap and Expansion

(23:47) Open Source Community and Contributions

(31:53) Closing Remarks and Special Offer for Listeners

🤝 Ismail, Founder @ LLM Gateway - https://x.com/smakosh
🤝 Luca, Founder @ LLM Gateway - https://x.com/steebchen
🤝 Narb, DevNTell Host @ Developer DAO - https://x.com/narb_s

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ℹ️ Website - https://llmgateway.io/
ℹ️ GitHub - https://github.com/theopenco/openllm
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ℹ️ LLM Gateway X Account - https://x.com/llmgateway

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In this week's episode of DevNTell we'll be joined by Dylan Fiedler (Head of Platform) from ARIO. ARIO seeks to create a decentralized and incentivized cloud network aimed at attracting more gateways to the Arweave network therefore making the permanent web more accessible to all.

Viewers of this DevNTell will see Dylan show us how Wayfinder, a client-side routing and verification protocol, makes accessing Arweave content fast, reliable, and verifiable.

(00:00) Intro

(01:19) Guest Introduction: Dylan Fiedler

(02:57) Dylan's Journey into Tech and Crypto

(08:19) Introduction to Wayfinder

(11:45) Wayfinder's Functionality overview

(16:32) Customization and Client Libraries

(18:58) Wayfinder Chrome Extension

(24:24) Use Cases and Community Engagement

🤝 Dylan, Head of Platform @ ARIO - https://x.com/iamdtfiedler
🤝 Narb, DevNTell Host @ Developer DAO - https://x.com/narb_s

ℹ️ Website - https://ar.io/access
ℹ️ Wayfinder extension - Chrome Web Store
ℹ️ ArNS portal - https://arns.app/
ℹ️ GitHub - https://github.com/ar-io/wayfinder
ℹ️ ARIO X Account - https://x.com/ar_io_network

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In this week's episode of DevNTell we'll be joined by JZBNB and Marwan from BNB Chain. BNB Chain is a leading blockchain ecosystem designed to support the growing demands of the decentralized web.

Viewers of this DevNTell will see JZBNB and Marwan give us an overview of all the latest developments happening on BNB Chain and how you can get started building with them today.

(00:00) Intro

(01:19) Guest Introductions: JZBNB and Marwan

(06:03) Why Choose BNB Chain?

(08:57) Maxwell Hardfork Upgrade

(13:12) Developer Opportunities and MVB Program

(23:59) BNB Builder Bunker: IRL workspace in New York

(25:23) BNB Chain's AI Initiatives

🤝 JZBNB, Senior Engineer @ BNB Chain
🤝 Marwan, Head of EMEA & DeFi Lead @ BNB Chain - https://x.com/0xmarwan
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ℹ️ Website - https://www.bnbchain.org/en
ℹ️ 2025 & 2026 BNB Chain Outlook - https://www.bnbchain.org/en/blog/the-future-of-bnb-chain-an-outlook-for-the-rest-of-2025-2026-for-bnb-chain
ℹ️ BNB Chain MVB Program - https://www.bnbchain.org/en/programs/mvb
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