# Laying the Foundation By [Builder Buzz](https://paragraph.com/@builder) · 2024-02-21 --- There's a lot of building for Builder DAO happening in the background at the moment. We're gearing up for migrating Builder as well as assisting DAOs Built on Builder in their migrations, and also preparing for a busy week buidling at ETH Denver! So while it may seem quiet at the moment, rest assured that we are laying the foundations for big things to come. As soon as it's available I'll be sure to provide a more detailed timeline on the migration process for Builder DAO's governance operations. If you're attending ETH Denver next week be sure to keep an eye out for the Nouns events! Nouns DAO representatives will be there connecting with Buidler Night participants throughout ETH Denver and answering questions Nouns, Lil Nouns, Gnars, Nouns Builder, and related projects from the Nouniverse! If you're interested in the events please reach out for more details. Also, check out the GM Farcaster meetup if you're around! [ ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/05ea7ea50e251c52c3b06bd394c965d5.png) Farcaster Nounish Prof ⌐◧-◧🎩 on Warpcast ------------------------------- GM Farcaster ☕️ is planning some fun at eth Denver — yes karaoke 🎤brunch by request from our regular chatters! 💬 Open first to GM Farcaster episode holders then we’ll expand if there’s space. More info on the show today! rsvp below ⤵️ https://events.xyz/b0db4e58 ](https://warpcast.com/nounishprof/0xedaa9cb8) Builder DAO Engineering Residency --------------------------------- [Neokry's](https://warpcast.com/neokry) engineering residency for Builder DAO is coming to an end. We are extremely grateful for the thoughtful and impactful work that has been accomplished during his time here! Now we look forward to what's next and passing the baton to the next engineer. If you are or know someone who has the right skills, be sure to send them our way! [ ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/d1bd0267223aae760ee0bb16771392a9.png) Farcaster isaac on Warpcast ----------------- we’re planning out the next phase of the DAO’s tech pod. @neokry's residency will be ending in about 20 days (thank you for an amazing year! 🙏 ) and will be transitioning to an advisory role. currently gathering nominations on who might be interested/suitable to join the DAO as its next Resident Engineer. ](https://warpcast.com/zaak.eth/0x852a7c13) Nouns x Farcaster ----------------- Nouns are running a Prop House round to fund teams to spend 3 months building Nouns-focused Farcaster clients. The 3 teams whose proposals get the most votes will receive $50k USDC to build out their idea! Read more details at [https://nounsfarcaster.com/](https://nounsfarcaster.com/). [![User Avatar](https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1518670972559130624/-G9gNsOp_normal.png)](https://twitter.com/dwr) [Dan Romero](https://twitter.com/dwr) [@dwr](https://twitter.com/dwr) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/dwr/status/1760038903514591697) New Nouns x Farcaster round from [@cryptoseneca](https://twitter.com/cryptoseneca) ![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GGzp-DAaIAAFKn-.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/heart.png) 13](https://twitter.com/dwr/status/1760038903514591697)[ 3:29 PM • Feb 20, 2024 ](https://twitter.com/dwr/status/1760038903514591697) WTF is Farcaster? ----------------- We've been talking about Farcaster for quite some time now, but maybe you struggle to understand or even explain it to your friends. If that's the case, check out the video from The Noun Square below. You can even collect the video on Base [here](https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4f9f3b3082a1bc287b5da4da304dc61ea726e733/1) or watch the HD version on YouTube [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9lZHj6qzxQ). [![User Avatar](https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1749616648254824448/NR7F5Adc_normal.jpg)](https://twitter.com/thenounsquare) [The Noun Square ⌐◨-◨](https://twitter.com/thenounsquare) [@thenounsquare](https://twitter.com/thenounsquare) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/thenounsquare/status/1759962134333583770) OK… WTF is [@farcaster\_xyz](https://twitter.com/farcaster_xyz) & Why Should You Care? TNS’s [@JackWyldes](https://twitter.com/JackWyldes) explains in Episode 1 of a new onchain series: Farcaster 101. Watch right here and mint below for free on [@base](https://twitter.com/base) via [@ourZORA](https://twitter.com/ourZORA). ![](https://pbs.twimg.com/amplify_video_thumb/1759962024635686912/img/mC22Sz8VMOh_b8CS.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/heart.png) 22](https://twitter.com/thenounsquare/status/1759962134333583770)[ 10:24 AM • Feb 20, 2024 ](https://twitter.com/thenounsquare/status/1759962134333583770) GM Farcaster ------------ Can't get enough of the Farcaster talk? Tune in to the GM Farcaster show for 21 minutes of Farcaster updates with Prof and Adrienne on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8:30 AM ET. Find all the details at [gmfarcaster.com](https://gmfarcaster.com/). Head over to Zora at the link below to collect the latest episode onchain! ![](https://zora.co/api/thumbnail/8453/0xc678c2b1ced0f2a2666ae9b76a3be1d0ced09925/64) [Collect NFT](https://zora.co/collect/base:0xc678c2b1ced0f2a2666ae9b76a3be1d0ced09925/64?referrer=0x70abdCd7A5A8Ff9cDef1ccA9eA15a5d315780986) Purple Retroactive Round 5 -------------------------- Voting is set to conclude in a few hours for the 5th Retroactive funding round hosted by Purple for Farcaster contributions. There were so many great proposals, give them a read on Prop House [here](https://prop.house/0xdc86e4b4f5280747d1038a0ed5aa701b125f7e82). [ ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/170cab0341df30727f055588ded2c80e.png) Farcaster ccarella 🟪 on Warpcast ----------------------- 1 day left to vote for Purple Retroactive Funding Round 5. So many good entries, we need your votes to help decide! Top 13 receive rewards. https://prop.house/0xdc86e4b4f5280747d1038a0ed5aa701b125f7e82 ](https://warpcast.com/ccarella.eth/0x29dbc28e) Purple Nouns Watches -------------------- Interested in purchasing a limited edition Purple Nouns Watch? Join the Party on Base [here](https://base.party.app/party/0xa56895a30cd9494ed0bfcdd5b79899b09f9d81b2) to reserve yours today. [ ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/22f598b145c8fe9cd52df9da392bbeb7.png) Farcaster ccarella 🟪 on Warpcast ----------------------- We are at 17 or 50 required pre-orders to get this production. Pre-order by joining our Party. https://base.party.app/party/0xa56895a30cd9494ed0bfcdd5b79899b09f9d81b2 https://warpcast.com/ccarella.eth/0xb7ae4dbd ](https://warpcast.com/ccarella.eth/0x91389595) fridays at the park season 2 ---------------------------- Episode 1 from season 2 of fridays at the park is now available. This release is already crushing it, with over 11,500 mints in just 5 days! Check it out on Zora below. ![](https://zora.co/api/thumbnail/8453/0x1bbea2cc3b2c41774687fd00684ad12f9a666557/2) [Collect NFT](https://zora.co/collect/base:0x1bbea2cc3b2c41774687fd00684ad12f9a666557/2?referrer=0x70abdCd7A5A8Ff9cDef1ccA9eA15a5d315780986) STRONG HVNDS ------------ In case you missed it, check out the new theme song for BLVKHVND created by HENO. It's a banger. ![](https://zora.co/api/thumbnail/8453/0x287a388f6b242ff415da9d28f022e139b01b3dd6/1) [Collect NFT](https://zora.co/collect/base:0x287a388f6b242ff415da9d28f022e139b01b3dd6/1?referrer=0x70abdCd7A5A8Ff9cDef1ccA9eA15a5d315780986) Energy Transfer --------------- Not literal energy, a grant transfer to Energy! Art Haus voted to transfer the remaining 20.4 ETH from their grant from Builder DAO to Energy in [Proposal 12](https://nouns.build/dao/ethereum/0x65e0fed751abca42bc82006f84e31f5cd95d6d66/vote/12). The proposal has been executed and the funds are now safe in the Energy treasury. [ ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/1bc675012ab30852aa6c4abac0ed01c1.png) Farcaster ccarella 🟪 on Warpcast ----------------------- The Art Haus x Energy Grant transfer was a passed and queued. We will execute the contract in 48 hours. Then the multisig will bridge the funds to Zora Network and send to the Energy Treasury. https://nouns.build/dao/ethereum/0x65e0fed751abca42bc82006f84e31f5cd95d6d66/vote/12 ](https://warpcast.com/ccarella.eth/0x97b3a834) OP Loves the Art ---------------- Airdrop 4 from Optimism included disbursing over 10M OP tokens to over 22,000 addresses. The best part about this airdrop is that it rewarded people creating on the Superchain. So whether you were releasing editions on Base, 1/1s on Zora, or generative collections on OP - you probably earned some free tokens! Head over to the [Optimism Airdrop 4 website](https://app.optimism.io/airdrops/4) to claim your tokens today. [![User Avatar](https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1734354549496836096/-laoU9C9_normal.jpg)](https://twitter.com/Optimism) [Optimism](https://twitter.com/Optimism) [@Optimism](https://twitter.com/Optimism) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/Optimism/status/1760002821120983200) 1/ Create together, and benefit together. That's the Superchain. Today, [@Optimism](https://twitter.com/Optimism) unveils Airdrop #4. Allocating 10M+ OP to over 22k unique addresses. Read more about how to claim here: [optimism.mirror.xyz/3tkU-Y5479JPw8…](https://t.co/smGLcc4yID) ![](https://pbs.twimg.com/tweet_video_thumb/GGzJMJPasAMPcgB.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/heart.png) 2,356](https://twitter.com/Optimism/status/1760002821120983200)[ 1:05 PM • Feb 20, 2024 ](https://twitter.com/Optimism/status/1760002821120983200) Nounish Farcaster Punks ----------------------- NFPs, or Nounish Farcaster Punks, are birthed from a collab between [gami](https://warpcast.com/gami) and [Five](https://warpcast.com/hotfive.eth). Find out more in the announcement and mint link below. ![](https://zora.co/api/thumbnail/8453/0x27f914f2e4488d6750808e8fb2ea27d374547b69) [Collect NFT](https://zora.co/collect/base:0x27f914f2e4488d6750808e8fb2ea27d374547b69?referrer=0x70abdCd7A5A8Ff9cDef1ccA9eA15a5d315780986) [![User Avatar](https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1754713018385219584/qlYOleh-_normal.jpg)](https://twitter.com/0xigami) [gami](https://twitter.com/0xigami) [@0xigami](https://twitter.com/0xigami) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/0xigami/status/1759765964240069005) NFPs minting now on Base via Zora Kinda like NFT and PFP but Nounish Farcaster Punks My collab with [@fiveoceans\_dev](https://twitter.com/fiveoceans_dev) ↓ ![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GGvxaPNbQAAidwY.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/heart.png) 29](https://twitter.com/0xigami/status/1759765964240069005)[ 9:24 PM • Feb 19, 2024 ](https://twitter.com/0xigami/status/1759765964240069005) Ripe's First Onchain 1/1 ------------------------ Check out Builder member [Ripe's](https://warpcast.com/ripe) first onchain 1/1 piece which just sold on auction for 0.269 ETH! Congrats and looking forward to many more! [![User Avatar](https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1757453158584819712/qDGYrDYi_normal.jpg)](https://twitter.com/ripe0x) [ripe](https://twitter.com/ripe0x) [@ripe0x](https://twitter.com/ripe0x) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/ripe0x/status/1759959914170990651) congrats and thank you to [@batzdu](https://twitter.com/batzdu) for winning this auction! i'm honored to have my first onchain 1/1 piece in the hands of such a legendary artist and collector feels good man ![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GGyhqPMXIAAItO1.jpg) [![User Avatar](https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1757453158584819712/qDGYrDYi_normal.jpg)](https://twitter.com/ripe0x) [ripe](https://twitter.com/ripe0x) [@ripe0x](https://twitter.com/ripe0x) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/ripe0x/status/1758884908309590312) my first onchain 1/1 piece "afterglow" is up for auction a continually evolving artwork, afterglow reflects the 69 most recent blocks on ethereum. each represented by a gradient of color within the pulsing zorbit the artwork will continue to change as long as ethereum exists ![](https://pbs.twimg.com/tweet_video_thumb/GGjPW88XoAAJZvn.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/heart.png) 42](https://twitter.com/ripe0x/status/1759959914170990651)[ 10:15 AM • Feb 20, 2024 ](https://twitter.com/ripe0x/status/1759959914170990651) > * * * ### BuilderBox on Unlonely The BuilderBox show is every other week on Fridays at 12:30 pm ET. Prof Werder and Toady Hawk will continue to host, but the show will now be streamed live on [Unlonely](https://www.unlonely.app/channels/@nounishprof) and distributed by [The Noun Square](https://twitter.com/thenounsquare)! ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/a39701886250b9d5a70a0d4309d74ba3.jpg) ### Builder DAO Meetings The weekly Builder Office Hours call hosted by Prof Werder is your chance to ask all of your Builder DAO and Nouns Builder questions! Register your interest in the next Office Hours call this next Tuesday, February 27th, at 12:00pm ET in Discord [here](https://discord.gg/4ErD7Xpa?event=1204473291742646282). In addition to the weekly office hours, the Builder bi-monthly call takes place on Thursdays at 5:00pm ET, the next call is scheduled for February 22nd. You can register your interest in Discord [here](https://discord.gg/AFfkhdzY?event=1205395341176741948). This past Builder monthly meeting occurred on January 25th, the agenda is below and the recording can be found in [our Discord here](https://discord.com/channels/1039595167910477936/1103717324646797332/1196523931130146847). ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/052a1fcad068ec5b74f8bf020a2e97aa.png) ### Builder Channel on Farcaster The Builder Channel on Farcaster displays a feed of activity from members of Builder including casts and onchain activity such as auctions, proposals, and votes. You can also see the DAO feed directly on the [nouns.build website](https://nouns.build/dao/ethereum/0xdf9b7d26c8fc806b1ae6273684556761ff02d422) by clicking 'Feed' as shown in the screenshot below! It's a great way to keep up to date with your fellow Builders! Head to your Farcaster client of choice, such as [Warpcast](https://warpcast.com/~/invite-page/13870?id=e2559062), and sign up today. Signups are now FREE for certain locations. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out for assistance! ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/83503f07dfc759fb12a492a0f73a4cf9.png) ### Builder DAO Fun Fact There are 5 smart contracts for each DAO built on the Nouns Builder protocol: NFT, Auction House, Governor, Treasury and Metadata. You can see them on the Smart Contracts tab [here](https://nouns.build/dao/0xdf9b7d26c8fc806b1ae6273684556761ff02d422/185?tab=smart-contracts). ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/a520d58c6bf5fcbe3fdc66afe584c242.png) * * * Protocol Stats ============== DAOs Launched on Builder Protocol: 200 (+1) DAOs Created _\[ETH, OP, Base, Zora\]_ Nouns Builder Deployed: 116 DAOs Deployed _\[ETH\]_ DAOs income from Auctions: 553 ETH (+3) _\[ETH, OP, Base\]_ Nouns Builder Proposals: 814 Total Proposals (+8) _\[ETH, OP, Base, Zora\]_ [_Source_](https://dune.com/sealaunch/nouns-builder-protocol) For regular updates, follow the Nouns Builder DAO Bot on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/builder_dao_bot) or [Farcaster](https://warpcast.com/builder-dao). * * * Proposals ========= ### Pending * [Proposal 93 - Establishment of an Operations fund including funding for an Operations Lead Grants Writing Support and an extension of the Operations Working Group](https://nouns.build/dao/ethereum/0xdf9b7d26c8fc806b1ae6273684556761ff02d422/vote/93) * [Proposal 92 - BuilderDAO mini doc on moving billboard at ETH Denver](https://nouns.build/dao/ethereum/0xdf9b7d26c8fc806b1ae6273684556761ff02d422/vote/92) ### Passed * [Proposal 91 - Fund L2 DAO Migration](https://nouns.build/dao/ethereum/0xdf9b7d26c8fc806b1ae6273684556761ff02d422/vote/91) * [Proposal 90 - Move BuilderDAO to Base](https://nouns.build/dao/ethereum/0xdf9b7d26c8fc806b1ae6273684556761ff02d422/vote/90) * [Proposal 89 - Adjust Proposal Threshold](https://nouns.build/dao/ethereum/0xdf9b7d26c8fc806b1ae6273684556761ff02d422/vote/89) * [Proposal 88 - Community Resident 3 mo extension](https://nouns.build/dao/ethereum/0xdf9b7d26c8fc806b1ae6273684556761ff02d422/vote/88) * * * Built on Builder ================ This week's featured DAO built on the Builder protocol is ENERGY. Launched on the 2023 Nouniversary (8/8), it is one of the first DAOs launched on Zora Network using the Nouns Builder Protocol. It was founded by a group of 11 creators and innovators to fund creative arts and engineering projects on the Zora Network. The team removed Founder's allocation, making this an entirely community-owned and run initiative, and recently acquired an additional 20.4 ETH grant as described at the top of the newsletter. Auctions: [https://777.energy/](https://777.energy/) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/5152b215b9ce6900347c28f6b573fe2d.jpg) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/3ec021cd677dadc368575d098657ca59.jpg) --- *Originally published on [Builder Buzz](https://paragraph.com/@builder/buzz-31)*