Over the past month, we hosted the inaugural World Builder Residency at Edge Esmeralda, an immersive co-living and co-building sprint for devs, creators, and founders building tools for a more human digital future. ✨

In partnership with @worldcoin, these builders experimented with World ID, World Chain, and MiniKit — testing apps with live users at Edge Esmeralda.

The goal? Prototype social tools, civic infra, and AI interfaces rooted in identity and community. $15k in bounties were awarded to the following standout projects:

🥇 h011yw00d by Rahilla Zafar & Anubhav - AI storytelling that turns posts into cinematic scenes.

🥈 Alpha Cards by @colton - Onchain lore meets collectible card game.

🥉 Yours Truly by Cooper Wrenn - Robot-written letters powered by World ID.

Big thanks to everyone, whether on the ground at Edge Esmeralda or supporting from afar, who helped bring this residency to life.

Such a great group. Can't wait for round 2 😎

Founder of AceTCG, former Spider-Man Artist & Gitcoin Creative Director—now crafting soulful art dedicated to human flourishing <3

Definitely an unusual amount of talent, knowledge, and creativity in this cohort! ✨