Back to 19 year old @VitalikButerin In 2012, he was just a writer for Bitcoin Magazine, traveling the world preaching decentralization. Today, the network he wrote about is worth $2.43 TRILLION. He saw it before anyone else. You can do the same, starting where you are.

Good morning builders.

Builders, which one do you prefer?

This will still be true for startups in 2026: Hard truth to swallow for most technical founders. You can build the best product in the world, but if nobody knows it exists, it doesn't matter. Marketing is the bridge to the customer.

Happy New Year from all of us at CodeFest! 🎊 As 2025 wraps up, we’re beyond grateful for every builder, mentor, and partner who’s shaped this journey with us. Here’s to more breakthroughs, learning, and shipping in 2026.

It’s 1 AM. You’re writing code. Building products. While most are asleep, you’re investing in the future. Keep pushing. Believe it, one day all these late nights will make sense.

This explains why so many people work hard for years and still feel stuck:

Developer agree?

Sometimes, we hate to admit it… but in startups, marketing often matters more than building. A great product that nobody discovers = failure. An average product with strong marketing = a rocket ship. Build the product, absolutely. But learning how to market it is the harder part.

+ this can. It’s an essential drink for builders