Ship on Ethereum.
Earn your place
at Devcon.
From 1,000+ developers → 20 high-signal builders → live onchain projects
Pre-Devcon sprints, university activations, and a final Ethereum hacker house producing real GitHub output for the ecosystem.
Ethereum Talent Infrastructure.
BUIDL3 is an Ethereum builder pipeline designed to convert developers into onchain contributors before Devcon.
Through university activations, public build sprints, and a final hacker house, BUIDL3 produces real projects, GitHub activity, and high-signal builders for the Ethereum ecosystem.
This is not an event.
This is Ethereum talent infrastructure in India. 🇮🇳
What You Get
A comprehensive ecosystem designed to take you from a curious developer to a successful Web3 founder.
Structured Learning
Master the core concepts of Ethereum, smart contracts, and Web3 infrastructure.
Guided Building
Get hands-on mentorship from senior engineers to architect your product correctly.
Team Formation
Find your co-founders and build high-performance squads with curated talent.
Live Product Dev
Move from idea to mainnet. We prioritize shipping real code over theoretical demos.
Demo Exposure
Present your work to the global Ethereum community and ecosystem leaders at Devcon.
Funding Access
Fast-track your startup to grants, accelerators, and venture capital funding.
Built for Devcon
A program designed to identify and support high-potential builders through a structured pipeline.
Developers
Individual contributors and solo hackers join the ecosystem.
Teams
Form high-signal squads through guided collaboration.
Startups
Build real products with product-market fit in mind.
Funding
Get exposure to grants and venture capital for launch.
Golden Ticket
You’re in. Now prove it.
This is not a badge.
This is a commitment to ship.
Previous Events
"Real builders. Real products. Real momentum."
BUIDL3 Cohort #1
3-week builder cohort. 50+ developers. Multi-chain builds (incl. Stellar). → BUIDL3 pilot execution
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BUILDING THE OPEN FUTURE
Cypherpunk Bitcoin-focused meetup. 100+ attendees (devs + founders). Focus: freedom tech & infra. → Community activation
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WEB3 DECODED: Hype, Hope & What Comes Next.
University onboarding session. Students + early devs. Intro to blockchain & Web3. → Developer funnel
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Not for everyone.
BUIDL3 selects the top 5% of builders willing to ship on Ethereum during Devcon.
No learning.
This is not a course.
No spectators.
This is not a conference.
Only builders.
This is a pipeline.
Minimum Bar
- 1+ year building
- Solidity / Rust basics
- Active GitHub (real commits)
- Full-time commitment
If Selected
You enter the pipeline:
- Build & deploy on Ethereum
- Make it to the top 20
- Join a private Devcon builder dinner
- Showcase what you shipped
- Get ecosystem exposure + funding pathways
Our Ecosystem
Built with the Ethereum community
Supported by:
BUIDL3 AT Devcon Mumbai
Devcon is the ultimate gathering for the Ethereum ecosystem. We provide merit-based support for tickets and housing to selected BUIDL3 participants.Limited availability. Merit-based selection only.
Community Access
Once accepted, you gain access to our private Telegram group where we coordinate all activities, share exclusive alpha, and connect with mentors.
Join Public ChannelCredibility & Trust
Backed by CryptoMondays and Cypherpunk Events, BUIDL3 is a recognized name in the global buidler ecosystem.
SELECTION
We select builders, not applicants.
If you don't build, you won't get in.
What we look for
Proof of work
Live projects, GitHub, smart contracts, shipped products
Technical depth
You can code, debug, and figure things out without hand-holding
Execution speed
You ship fast, iterate faster, and learn by doing
Builder mindset
You take ownership, not instructions
Web3 alignment
Curiosity or experience in Ethereum, crypto, or decentralized systems
What gets you rejected
No proof of work
Empty GitHub or no projects to show
Idea-only thinking
Focusing on theory without execution
Passive mindset
Waiting to be told what to do
Dependent learning
Waiting for guidance instead of building
Selection Process
Acceptance is limited.
Top builders move into the elite layers of our pipeline for maximum exposure and growth.
This is not a program for everyone.
It’s a pipeline for people who build.
Private Builder
Dinner.
Curated. Invite-only. High-signal.
During Devcon Mumbai 2026, selected BUIDL3 builders get access to a private dinner experience inside the Jio World Convention ecosystem (NMACC district).
An intimate, closed-room setting designed for real conversations—not networking noise.
What this unlocks
- Sit with serious builders & founders
- Discuss what you've built—onchain
- Exchange ideas & feedback
- Build long-term relationships
Access
Only top builders from the pipeline are invited based on:
- Execution
- Shipped projects
- Signal, not hype
Builder Showcase
Get the opportunity to:
- Present work in intimate setting
- Explain architecture & decisions
- Direct feedback from experts
Ecosystem Exposure
While not a pitch event, create opportunities to:
- Connect with grant ecosystems
- Explore funding pathways
- Get in front of the right people
No panels. No noise.
Just builders, code, and real conversations.
READY TO BUIDL3 THE
NEXT BIG THING?
Join the elite buidlers at Devcon Mumbai. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Don't miss your chance to be part of the pipeline.
Apply NowNOT READY TO SHIP YET?
Stay in the loop — but don’t stay idle.
Join the BUIDL3 waitlist to get early access to:
- Upcoming cohorts
- Live build sprints
- Ethereum L2 ecosystem opportunities
- Private builder channels
This is not a newsletter.
This is your entry into the builder pipeline.
Priority Access
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📩 CONTACT
"Buidling something for Devcon? Let's chat and see how we can help you scale."