
We kicked off our gathering after Tết, bringing the community back together in true Dwarves style - dropping some SOL and ICY tokens into everyone's wallets, bringing the community back together in true Dwarves style. Not a bad way to start the year.

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On the first day back, the team flooded Discord with Tết stories and updates. Between the usual tech talk and project discussions, conversations shifted to lucky money tales, family gatherings, and the inevitable food coma from too many bánh chưng and bánh tét.

Some bragged about their winning streak (or admitted their losses) in traditional New Year games, both the triumphs and the mishaps. Others shared their first sips of spring wine, late-night card games, and that one cousin who somehow always wins.

![](assets/15-new-year-gathering-convo.png)

Photos and stories kept rolling in. From pristine beaches and mountain retreats to hometown reunions and family feasts, each snapshot captured a different way the team spent the break. Some took the chance to travel, exploring new places. Others returned to familiar spots, embracing the warmth of home, reconnecting with loved ones over shared meals and old traditions.

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And of course, there were those who simply recharged — sleeping in, catching up on games, and enjoying the rare quiet before diving back into the grind. Now, we’re back at it, picking up where we left off. The Year of the Snake has just begun.



Tết break came to an end, and the Dwarves team reunited to share stories, reconnect, and kick off the Year of the Snake in style. We brought it all back to Discord—along with a little SOL & ICY drop to start the year right.

#15 New year gathering

Weekly Digest #15: New year Gathering: Sharing Tết, starting strong


Since the start, Dwarves has valued flexibility, allowing our team to work where inspiration strikes. But there's something special about being together—learning, sharing knowledge, and working side by side.

That's where our hybrid working model steps in.  

We didn’t aim to fill desks but to create a space where you can learn, connect, and rediscover the energy that comes from working alongside others, even if it’s just for a day or two.

### What makes the Dwarves office different
As a borderless software team, we know not everyone finds comfort or focus working remotely all the time. Even local cafes have their charm, but let’s be honest—it’s not always smooth sailing. That’s why our engineers have the full support they need to perform at their best.

**1. Work in comfort**

From **Apple Studio Displays** to **Herman Miller chairs**, we’ve set up workspaces adapt to you. Whether you need a quiet corner or an open area for brainstorming, you’ll find a spot that suits your style.

**2. Productivity perks**

Distractions? Not here. With high-speed internet, tranquil meeting rooms, subsidized meals, and 24/7 access, you have everything you need to stay in the zone.

**3. A supportive environment that fuels growth**

Every interaction, every conversation, is a chance to pick up something new or share what you know. 

![](assets/14-back-to-the-office-team.png)

### Why our office check-in is worth it
We’ve added a little extra motivation to make coming into the office more rewarding. Every time you check in at **🏢・lobby**, you’ll earn **5 ICY** tokens as part of our daily team perks. It’s our way of encouraging you to take advantage of everything the office offers and to make every visit count.

- **Simple and quick:** Check in, earn your ICY. Kick-off your day with a little boost.
- **Earn while you work:** Whether you're here for a focused work or to catch up with teammates. You’re rewarded just for showing up.
- **Stay connected:** These perks are little a reminder that we’re building something together, day by day.

![](assets/14-back-to-the-office-checkin.png)

### Shaping a place for real learning
Why leave your home office? What makes this place worth the trip? It’s not about fancy setups. Team members who hadn't visited in a while began dropping by, finding new ways to connect. 

When @tom picks up a new skill, he shares it with everyone in person. It was him, standing by a desk, showing others in real time. These face-to-face exchanges spread knowledge throughout the team effortlessly. We didn’t force people back; they started coming in because something changed. 

You see, there are things you can’t capture in a digital thread. A quick tip, a shared screen, a face that lights up when they finally get it. That’s learning.

We didn’t aim for a typical office with rigid desks. Instead, we created a space where reaching out feels natural, and where every conversation might teach you something new, where knowledge isn’t just passed around—it’s lived and experienced.

![](assets/14-back-to-the-office-teamwork.png)

### Real voices: What our team says
Don’t just take our word for it—here’s what some of our team members have to say about coming back to the office:

- “The quick chats turn into real learning moments. In an environment where mentors and seniors are always learning, newbies feel encouraged to do the same. It’s all rooted in Dwarves' mentorship culture.” - @datnguyen
- "Working from the office helps me stay focused, and it's easy to reach out when I need a hand. It feels good to have that balance." – @vincent
- "I appreciate the mix of working remotely and coming in. The face-to-face chats and shared meals make it feel more connected. It truly embodies the spirit of engineers." – @nhuthuynh
- "It’s not just about working harder; it’s about working smarter. I’ve shared a lot of knowledge by bouncing ideas off my teammates" – @tom
- "Being at the office a couple of days a week has made it easier to separate work and home life. Plus, it's good to see everyone now and then." – @nam

### Where work meets growth
Though this is still in the early stages, some of us have already reached the hub and made it their go-to spot for getting into the zone. We’d be glad to have you as one of them.

Along with everything, we do everything we can to level up our team. In the end, it’s not just about work; it’s about how we grow, together.


Discover how Dwarves embraces hybrid working, blending flexibility with in-person connections. Learn how our office space fosters productivity, learning, and real collaboration—even if it’s just for a day or two a week.

#14 Hybrid work harmony

Weekly Digest #14: Embracing hybrid work - the best of both worlds


Welcome to this week's edition of our roundup, where we highlight the moments that make us more than just lines of code. This week, we're jet-setting around the world with our team's summer adventures, unveiling new memo features, and cheering for a beloved teammate's new chapter in the US. From beachside workspaces to anime figurine collections, we've got it all.

### Memo submission and boosting team contributions
In the upcoming phase, the team will focus on streamlining processes and developing tools to make memo submission easier for everyone. Here are two ways we're helping you stay up to speed:

- Use commands like `?memo pr` and `?memo list` to check out the latest memos. (Shoutout to @ohagi for this!)
- Receive webhook notifications in the Discord server for new PRs, speeding up memo operations.

We're also introducing tooling for submitting fleet notes directly on Discord and automating the distribution of ICY to everyone. However, the amount of ICY distributed is still below the team's limit, so there's plenty of room for more contributions. Everyone can join hands.

![](assets/13-more-than-lines-of-code-icy-updates.webp)

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### Summer snapshots: where our remote team works
This summer, our team's "Summer Times, Where Are You Working From?" updates took us on a virtual journey around the world. We saw it all: Swiss mountains, Vietnamese beaches, killer nail art, desks so neat they spark joy, anime havens, and even our COO chilling beachside (while "working," of course). 

These snapshots of our team's lives—filled with personal flair, with a mix of personalities and passions that make our team so rad, no matter where we're working from. 

[Check out the full recap of our team's summer escapades.](https://memo.d.foundation/updates/digest/12-where-are-you-working-from-this-summer/)

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### A fond farewell and best wishes to our teammate Hieu Phan
As you all saw in the lobby last Friday, we had our final team dinner with @hieuthu1 before his move to the US. The memories we made together in Vietnam will always stay with us, even as he embarks on his new journey under American skies. 

He was always a caring presence at Hado, a fantastic cook, and a friend who joined us on afternoon walks after work, always connecting everyone on the team. We wish you all the best on your new adventure and don't forget to call us.

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### Celebrating the newborn
Congratulations are in order for @thanh, who recently welcomed a new addition to his family. The whole team is overjoyed for him and his partner as they embark on this exciting new chapter. There's been plenty of well-wishing and baby-related chatter around the team.  

Of course, with such happy news, the playful banter has already begun: who's going to be the next to share a baby announcement? We'll have to wait and see. 

In the meantime, we're sending Thanh and his family all the best as they navigate the joys (and sleepless nights!) of parenthood.

![](assets/13-more-than-lines-of-code_13-more-than-line-code-new-born.webp)

From tech tips to tiny toes, this week's digest reminds us that we're more than just a team. So, whether you're sharing a memo, a vacation snapshot, or a life-changing announcement, remember: that we're here to celebrate it with you.  


Welcome to this week's edition of our roundup, where we highlight the moments that make us more than just lines of code. This week, we're jet-setting around the world with our team's summer adventures, introducing new memo features, cheering for a beloved teammate's new chapter in the US, and celebrating new born. From beachside workspaces to anime figurine collections, we've got it all.

#13 More than lines of code

Weekly Digest #13: More than lines of code

## We are hiring Full-Stack Engineers

This role offers flexibility, remote work, and the chance to build meaningful solutions alongside a talented team.

> **🤘 <a href="mailto:spawn@d.foundation">Apply now</a>** (We respond within three days)

## Dwarves is a research-focused technology firm

Since 2015, we have helped companies build & ship top-notch software, operate tech teams and invest in ambitious people who are after world's next big things.

Technology is our north star metrics, engineering is our culture. We are a profitable company since day 1 and have been growing steadily.

By October, we have already achieved our goals set for 2021. Moving to the next goals, we're looking for talented engineers to join our team.

- [Life at Dwarves](https://memo.d.foundation/careers/additional-info/life-at-dwarves/)
- [The Manifesto](https://memo.d.foundation/careers/additional-info/the-manifesto/)
- [Culture Handbook](https://memo.d.foundation/careers/additional-info/culture-handbook/)

## Products we recently take part in

### [Ascenda](https://www.ascenda.com/)

Ascenda enables financial services companies to grow revenue with world-class rewards.

### [Fornax AI](https://fornax.ai/)

Fornax AI helps early-stage startup founders to effectively communicate their ideas to investors.

### [SP Group](https://www.spgroup.com.sg/)

Government owned utility distribution enterprise in Singapore, with footprint in most Asian countries and in Australia.

## Our advances into web 3.0

### [Attrace](https://attrace.com/)

Netherland's referral protocol for crypto assets where anyone can sign up to promote.

### [Hedge Foundation](https://www.hedge.foundation/)

Hedge Foundation - powerful dashboard to support users in managing crypto account positions, balance, PNL.

### [Tokenomy](https://tokenomy.com/)

Tokenomy - decentralized Community VC backed by the largest crypto exchange in Indonesia, Indodax.

> 🤝 **As an engineer at Dwarves, you will be working closely with a team of talented, kind people and working directly with our clients. There is a lot of freedom to contribute to the quality of the project and improve, or prove yourself.**

### What you'll get to do

- Define and shape the fundamentals of engineering at Dwarves Foundation
- Design and write maintainable code at scale
- Continuously discuss, debate with other team members to propose optimal solutions for different problems
- Maintain and monitor the systems to make sure there is no disruption in our services

### What it takes to succeed

- A Linux or Mac user
- Familiar with Agile development process, esp. Scrum framework
- 3 years experience with Node JS
- Proficiency in **Node.js** and **Firebase**
- Strong understanding of **React**, **Vite**, **TypeScript**, and **Tailwind CSS**
- Strong interest in **AI/LLM** and **fintech**
- Experience in shipping web applications to production, **CI/CD with docker centric workflow**
- Ability to leverage **AI tools** to enhance development and productivity
- Familiar with running large scale web services
- Understanding of system performance and scaling
- Possess excellent communication, sharp analytical abilities with proven design skills, able to think critically of the current system regarding growth and stability
- Experience in writing good unit tests
- Good written and verbal English communication, team player with a collaborative work ethics

### What you can look forward to

- You will be working closely with a team of talented, kind people. Your team will have your back. We love helping and uplifting our co-workers.
- You will be directly with our clients. There is a lot of freedom to contribute to the quality of the project and improve, or prove yourself.
- You will be working on projects that are impactful and meaningful. We're picky with what we choose to take part in.
- You will get to be a member of a community where we learn and discuss everything technology.

> 🤘 **<a href="mailto:spawn@d.foundation">Apply now</a>** (We respond within three days)

**Your dream job not listed? Not a big deal. We hardly ever say no to talented people.**\
<a href="mailto:spawn@d.foundation">Shoot us an email</a> with your LinkedIn / CV\
[Join our Discord](https://discord.gg/dwarvesv) of +300 other engineers and designers

We are looking for a Full-Stack Engineer who is passionate about building scalable, secure, and efficient web applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of both frontend and backend technologies, and the ability to work across the entire stack.

Full-Stack Engineer


Technology comes in waves. You've likely noticed this cycle. AI is the current big shift, but before that, we adapted to DevOps, mobile, and the cloud. Each wave brings new tools and changes what clients need from us.

As a consulting company, we offer tech know how to help others succeed. Just mastering today's tools isn't enough. A core challenge is understanding and adapting to these ongoing tech changes. Clients trust our knowledge. They expect us to be skilled with current tech and aware of what might come next. Technology doesn't stand still. If we fall behind, we become less useful and competitive.

To stay relevant, we need a way to look ahead and adapt. This means asking ourselves key questions:

- Which technologies might form the next wave?
- How can we best position our team's knowledge and skills?
- What lessons did we learn from past tech cycles?

![The chasm](assets/the-chasm.png)

### How we adapt

Big platform changes or tech breakthroughs can trigger our process. We've developed a data-driven way at Dwarves to handle these shifts, which involves several stages.

First, we **gather information**. We collect data from public sources like industry news and market trends, and from our internal discussions, like those on Discord. Insights also come up from our own project experiences.

Next, we **understand the data**. We analyze this information, looking for new keywords or trends, to spot promising new tech. Once we identify a potential technology, we dig deeper by asking important questions: What are experts and the community saying about it? Can this tech help us or our clients build something valuable?

Finally, we **make decisions**. Based on the answers, we decide how to proceed. If a technology looks promising, we might develop needed skills within the team, create demos or content to explore what it can do, or join early events like hackathons to get more involved. We also make sure to document what we learn from each cycle.

This structured, data-driven approach helps us evaluate new tech methodically and stay prepared.

### Tools we use

To support this process, we build internal tools like the [knowledge base](knowledge-base.md) and the [Tech Radar](community/radar.md). These tools help us:

- Collect and organize information consistently.
- Make sense of new trends.
- Decide which tech to adopt or explore further.

The aim is to manage tech changes predictably, support our growth, and keep our ability to react well when things shift unexpectedly.

### Your role in this

This process works best when everyone adds to it. Understanding how we adapt to tech changes is the first step. You can get involved by sharing relevant articles, news, or insights you find, sharing your observations from projects or client talks, and helping organize information in our knowledge base or suggesting ways to improve our tools and process.

Your input strengthens our ability to handle the future. It shows you're thinking not just about your daily tasks, but about how we collectively stay ahead. Your involvement helps keep us all prepared for what comes next.


Navigate changes




I recently went to two Web3 events in Vietnam: Berachain and Babylon. Both were full of energy, with people excited to talk about the future of cryptocurrency. Here’s what I learned, with some cool ideas from Berachain’s community approach mixed in.

### Berachain: Growing in Asia with a Fun Community

At the Berachain event, everyone was focused on growing in Asia, places like Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, and Vietnam. Asia has tons of people online, so it’s a great spot for crypto projects to expand. With over 2.93 billion internet users in Asia as of 2024, it’s no wonder projects are flocking here.

But there were some challenges. People said it’s really hard to find local experts who know how to market Web3 projects. And it’s not just talk, there are only 23,000 Web3 developers globally compared to 26 million in Web2, making talent scarce, especially in Southeast Asia, according to AngelHack. But that’s more like an industry problem:

![](assets/event2-1.webp)

This has become the consensus and most of the comment section agreed with this take. Some argued that it happened in most industries, while some stated it was simply because talents coudn’t keep up with this space’s rapid change. Another problem is token prices. When prices go up, everyone’s happy, lots of people join and groups get active. But when prices drop, it gets quiet. It’s hard to keep things going strong all the time.

Berachain is doing something different. They’re building a fun community with memes and ideas people connect with, like bears, tho they prefer to be referred as “beras”. They’ve got accounts that post funny stuff, making the project feel friendly and exciting. This could attract talented people who get both tech and local culture.

![](assets/event2-2.webp)

They also have programs that rewards people for helping out, teaching others, spreading the word, and staying active. They give out things like airdrops and NFT whitelisted spots tied to their bera themes. This keeps their community strong, even when the market isn’t doing well. In Asia, where regular marketing can feel useless, this could work really well.

However, Ethereum built its whole vibe on sharing free code with everyone and keeping things super decentralized, no bosses, no central control, just pure tech freedom. But the ETH community sentiment is at all-time lows right now. There’s absolutely no sustainable playbook for growth here.

### Babylon: A New Way to Use Bitcoin

At the Babylon event, they talked about a new idea: a way to earn extra money (yields) from altcoins while keeping your Bitcoin safe in your wallet. You don’t have to move it anywhere, and they’re even building their own blockchain. People were pumped but also careful, asking things like, “Is my Bitcoin safe?” and “Where do the rewards come from?” With Bitcoin’s market cap exceeding $1.6 trillion now, it’s understandable why people are cautious about new staking ideas.

![](assets/event2-3.webp)

This could be huge cause most of Bitcoin holders don’t do anything with them, they just HOLD them? I do see a use case gap for the maxis, but there are worries. This protocol give out rewards/yields as alt-coins. The altcoins you earn might lose value fast. Plus, the tech is new, and people want proof it’s secure before they trust it with their Bitcoin. Still, it’s an exciting idea. They’ve just had the airdrop snapshot for the community, which could help it grow. Anyways, event’s rated as 5/10, too much technical jargon was mentioned. The room was full when I came in, nearly half left during the presentation. Guess the majority still don’t care about the technical stuff, they probably just want their portfolio to go up. That’s some tips for the presenters, mention the audience’s bags.

![](assets/event2-4.webp)

Okay, so I hit up these events. It’s definitely got some potentials, but it’s got some real headaches too like where do you find enough brainy folks to make it all work, and how do you deal with the market going wild one day and crashing the next? Berachain’s got this chill vibe going, trying to build a fun, tight-knit crew, and that could totally patch up some of these problems. They’re not just obsessing over token prices like everyone else, they’re betting on people sticking around for the long haul, which might actually make something that doesn’t die out fast. Then there’s Babylon, going in with this idea that could flip the script, even if it’s got some sketchy risks. 

Asia’s got the people and the hype to pull off Web3, no doubt, but it needs some clever moves to really take off. Berachain’s whole “let’s make a community people love” thing could be the secret sauce showing it’s not just about getting huge, it’s about creating a spot where folks wanna hang. Honestly, I’m kinda over the quick cash grabs; we should be building vibes and cultures that stick around.

Talks and Takeaways from the Scene Part 2

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Hey everyone. I went to 2 cool events in Vietnam recently and I’ve got some fun thoughts to share. Tired of boring tech talk? I’ll tell you what I saw and what got me excited or curious. No big words, just my real take. Let me know what you think.

# First Stop: XDC Network to the World, Building Asia's Web3 Ecosystem Roadshow

I showed up at this Web3 event hoping for something big. It was pretty quiet though. A few years back Web3 felt wild and free, startups had crazy fun ideas. This time it was more people in suits playing it safe. I thought Web3 was about breaking rules so I wondered: is it changing? Maybe it’s just this event. My friend Terrance said some builders don’t come to these things, they’re out there making stuff on their own. That’s cool to think about. The talks got lively when investors got excited about trading apps the Vietnam government likes. 

I talked to one VC from Southeast Asia who said they’d love to put money into government-backed CEXes. They think it’s the future, big groups jumping into crypto. It sounds like an easy win. Some people said governments might push out platforms that don’t follow rules but others think it’s a chance to grow. In November 2024, a [Chainalysis report](https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/central-southern-asia-crypto-adoption-2024/) said Vietnam got $100 billion in cryptocurrency inflows. Most of this came through **centralized exchanges** CEXes. Big investors, and retails like using them. Plus, the [VnExpress article from January 2025](https://vnexpress.net/de-xuat-thu-nghiem-san-giao-dich-tien-so-tai-trung-tam-tai-chinh-4837314.html) shows the Ministry of Planning and Investment pushing to test-run crypto trading platforms in places like Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang by 2025

Here’s why Vietnam’s government wants to help these exchanges grow:

- Rules That Work: They can stop the crypto mess from going wild, keeping it safe and legal, and no shady scams allowed.
- More Jobs, More Money: More exchanges mean more gigs and cash for Vietnam. It’s a win for workers and the economy.
- New Tech Vibes: It gets people cooking up fresh tech ideas, making Vietnam look smart and cutting-edge.
- Tax Cash: They can grab some tax money from all those crypto trades. With billions flowing, taxing profits means more bucks for stuff like roads and schools.
- Big League Status: It puts Vietnam on the global crypto map, pulling in big investors and making the country look legit.

# Next Up: What’s Up HCM, Startup Demo Night

A few days later I hit a startup night in Ho Chi Minh City. Wow what a difference. AI startups showed off some amazing stuff. VCs couldn’t take their eyes off one AI that fixes order mistakes, it’s a big deal for businesses. I think it’s super smart even if it might mean fewer jobs. It’s a win for companies and I can see why they’re excited.

![](assets/event-takeaways-1st-1.webp)

I met Justin from [Costella.](https://www.costella.co/) He said the tech world’s changing, less hiring of newbies and more focus on skilled pros because the market’s shaky. He’s built a cool tool that figures out your emotions from how you talk. He’d love your help testing it, try it out and tell him how it could help you or your business. Then I talked to Eduardo from [Asserto.](https://asserto.ai/) He’s been a developer for over 20 years, through dot-com days, web apps, and mobile apps, and says this AI wave is the wildest yet. He’s making a platform to test prompts and needs testers, plus a sales person and a frontend dev. Give him a hand if you can. 

I also met Jeremy from [Nex AI](https://www.nexai.app/), and he’s super cool. His team made a tool that helps businesses by doing data entry for them. It saves money and time, so companies don’t have to deal with boring paperwork. The error rate is super low, and it can scan PDFs and pictures too. Johnathan said they’re testing it in Vietnam with some startups who love how fast it works. Really neat for big or small businesses. They’re in Singapore and looking for more people to try it out here. It’s simple, smart, and cuts the junk work. Worth a look if you want to save cash. 

These innovations reflect a broader AI boom in Vietnam and South East Asia. According to [OpenGov Asia](https://opengovasia.com/2025/02/08/vietnams-ai-future-innovation-policy-and-growth/), 80% of Vietnamese businesses embraced AI last year, topping the regional average of 69%. At QVIC 2024, 70% of solutions featured AI to tackle business challenges. Fueling this surge, NVIDIA’s new AI-focused R&D center in Vietnam is set to drive further innovation and open doors for tech talent.

Not everything was great. Some AI chat tools were for small silly stuff, kind of weak. One guy called his idea “big news” but it felt fake so I tuned out. Still the good ones solve real problems and the crowd was pumped. New people are coming to Vietnam to start things, it’s a vibe I could feel even if I didn’t count them. 

That was my week, and I’m feeling good about it. The Web3 event showed me things are shifting, maybe getting ready for something bigger. The AI night was bursting with fresh ideas, and even with some worries, the energy there was electric. Vietnam’s alive with people chasing dreams and building cool stuff. I think we’re onto something real here, not just noise, and it’s only going to grow. What do you think? Can’t wait to see what’s next. Catch you soon.


Talks and Takeaways from the Scene Part 1

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In OGIF 41, the team covered key updates on the ICY-BTC swap, GitHub bot automation, MCP-DB system for agent workflows, and progress on the Pocket Turning and Recapable projects and we also shared insights into funding rate arbitrage strategies.

#41 ICY-BTC, GitHub Bot, MCP-DB, Pocket Turing

OGIF Office Hours #41 - ICY-BTC Swap, GitHub Bot, MCP-DB, Pocket Turing, Recapable, and Arbitrage Strategy

OGIF Office Hours #28 covered Go Weekly #16 by Phat on sync.Map concurrency, Nam's Product Commentary #4 on Generative AI UX design patterns, Dat Nguyen's presentation on Yelp's AI use cases including recommendation systems, Hoang's discussion on LLM application design patterns, and Cat's demonstration of a Dify-based Git repository analysis tool.

#28 Go sync.Map, AI UX, Yelp AI, LLM Patterns, Git Analysis

OGIF Office Hours #28 - Golang sync.Map, Generative AI UX design patterns, Yelp's AI use cases, Design patterns in LLM application, and Dify github analyzer

In OGIF office hour 27, covering presentations on UX Guide to Prompt with AI, computing the union of finite automata, and other topics including Go Weekly and Frontend Report for September.

#27 Go weekly, Frontend, AI UX, Finite Automata

OGIF Office Hours #27 - Go Weekly, Frontend Report Sep, UX Guide to Prompt with AI, Computing the Union of Two Finite Automata

In this Office Hours, Nam Bui shared product design insights on the Sparkle icon in AI and onboarding, Phat covered Go tools Prep and War Zero, and Hoang discussed chatbot evaluations. Anh presented a case study on AI-driven user research for Kafi. Management announced AI essay assignments tied to the year-end trip and performance reviews.

#26 Design insights, Go tools, Trading app, Chatbots, Essays

OGIF Office Hours #26 - Product Design Commentary, Go Weekly, Trading App Case Study, Chatbot Evaluations, and Announcement for Essay Assignments

OGIF Office Hours 25 covers the latest insights on hybrid work culture, AI-driven tooling and workflows, Golang compiler optimizations, and AI-enhanced design strategies. Explore discussions on AR/VR trends, voice user interfaces, AI tools for UI/UX, predictive programming, and team demos showcasing AI integrations and Golang performance tweaks.

#25 Team updates, Hybrid work, AI insights, Go weekly

OGIF Office Hours #25 - Team & Community updates, Hybrid culture, Product design commentary, AI Tooling Insights, Golang weekly


## Record & reward sharing at Dwarves
If you're part of the Dwarves community, you'll notice our culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing. This culture isn’t just about individual growth; it’s also about building a strong, connected community.

We believe learning is key to success and our goal is to create an environment where it’s prioritized, valued, and rewarded, allowing everyone to grow. 

To support this, we’ve organized a variety of engaging events and activities that encourage and recognize knowledge sharing. Additionally, we allocate a portion of our profits to acknowledge these contributions with awards.

## Our approach to learning and growth
Learning goes hand in hand with a growth mindset. In our fast-moving industry, staying ahead means picking up new knowledge all the time. The more knowledge you share, the more rewards you earn. It’s that simple.

## Monthly pool of up to 2500 ICY for recognized contributions
We’ve set aside a monthly pool of **2500 ICY (around $4000)** to reward those who contribute valuable insights. **70%** of this pool is dedicated to those who actively share knowledge across the community. 

Additionally, we place extra value on contributions in key areas like **AI/LLM**, **Golang**, **Software Architecture**, and **Blockchain**. If you’ve got expertise in these fields, your insights will be especially appreciated and may earn you more ICY.

Check out the [**🧊・earn-icy**](https://discord.com/channels/462663954813157376/1006198672486309908/1239502938918096960) channel to see how we distribute our ICY and get involved.

## How you can participate and make a contribution
If you have something worth sharing? Drop useful links in our research channels such as [**💻・tech**](https://discord.com/channels/462663954813157376/810481888619135046/1281086341995565057), [**💡・til**](https://discord.com/channels/462663954813157376/1001883339046797342/1281097209072320615) to get recognized. Got a topic in mind? Present it in our OGIFs or submit a note to our [**memo**](https://memo.d.foundation/). Community members are welcome to participate too.

We also love open-source work, especially building tools that boost our productivity. If you’re into that, join the force at [**🦄・build**](https://discord.com/channels/462663954813157376/1280726623414390805/1280791483280261161) and start cooking up something great.

We hope this push will keep our learning culture strong and moving forward.

Happy coding and sharing!

Discover how the Dwarves community fosters a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing. With a monthly reward pool of up to 2500 ICY, contributors are recognized for sharing valuable insights, especially in areas like AI/LLM, Golang, and more. Get involved and grow with us.

Record and reward sharing at Dwarves

## Towards growth
Keep learning and growing. We started this team out of software practice advancement. The continuous study lays the foundation for the future growth. Just like software, knowledge must evolve and be useful. We collect the lesson learned and input into our [**team knowledge base**](https://github.com/dwarvesf/brain).

## Purpose-built
Everything we do comes with **[the purpose behind]().** Good software is software that works and provide actual value. Effort is count when it's placed on things that matter.

They are apps and systems for mass market. But they can also be a custom script to automate the build pipeline; a website for a non-profit organization, or an open source desktop app.

## Effective > Productive
We try to work on things that create the most value possible in a certain amount of time. Know your priority and do things that matter.

Being productive is about occupying your time—filling your schedule to the brim and getting as much done as you can.

Being effective is about finding more of your time unoccupied and open for other things besides work. We don't believe in busyness. We believe in effectiveness.

## Keep it simple
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| So everyone could understand. Going simple makes everyone easy to follow. Take boring solutions and legacy tooling. Use simple words rather than Cambridge-based synonyms. After all, what's important is the problem was solved, not what fancy tool we picked. Shiny toys can cloud our judgement. Sometimes, simple is harder than complex. | ![](assets/culture-handbook.webp) |

## Go the extra mile
Try to do more than what required to do. Make the 5% impossible possible.

Spend a bit extra effort. Little things count. How you approach. How you solve or react to it. You'll be amazed by how effective it becomes by [going extra](https://memo.d.foundation/Go-the-extra-mile-4f4051d924444c62bb309cc4864b40df).

Software gets updated to bring a better experience. That should applies in everything else. Every time you look back on your work, there should be something to improve.

## Think long-term
Making any kind of actions, we think about the long-term effects. Every decision we make today can lead to an impact in the future. The technology we endorse, the solution we choose to solve the problem; The founder we backed, the startup we invest into; The people we work with, the way we handle the customers. It also includes how we talk about ourselves, the attitude toward peers.

## Pay it forward
Give before you get. We foster a place for collaboration and productivity, a pay-it-forward chain is vital. It's about passing on wisdom and taking the time to engage in valuable grasp for the less-experienced one.

It creates a culture of mentoring and ensures we're all moving forward.

## Bond through goals
We move toward mutual goal. Having a share sense in goal drives us closer to success without distraction.

Though the execution methods might be different, a consensus in goal will synchronize the output and get things done seamlessly.

## Value the difference
Having multiple authenticity and the will to do right things helps us see differently with fisheye views.

It gives us more on what we currently know. We trust on that to diversify the team in knowledge base and social experience.

## Making decision as team
The skillset is essential, but it isn't as important as vision and coordination.

It's ok to know more, but it's better to learn more. Everyone has something that they could improve upon, including yourself.

Be supportive and values every decision as long as it contributes to the team benefit.

## Thoughts on software
Software is continuously changing the world. It's the tunnel to the future. One of our bet is on the Web3, the Open Internet and the next gen automation software using AI and Big Data.

That's happening and will continue to impact the entire world for the next 10 years. And with that believe, we want to be a one that construct the next future of things.

## Engineering discipline
Software engineering is about collaboration. It is what happens to programming when you add time and other programmers.

**Discipline is required** to follow the flow. Not applying software engineering methods results in more expensive, less reliable software, and it can be vital in the long term.

Keep learning and growing. We started this team out of software practice advancement.

Culture Handbook


Hiring means we need help. We only hire people who tell us what to do, not the other way around. We always look for long-term teammates that why we want to ensure the new hire is a value fit and culture fit.

### Rounds

Several Dwarves will talk to the candidates to walk them through 4 rounds

* Pre-assessment: We evaluate the logic, English, and the personalities in non-interrupted 30 minutes online test.
* Assignment: Its objective is to gauge the candidate skills, give them an idea of how they approach tasks relevant to the job and provide us with some talking points.
* Interview: In the 60-minute interview, the candidates would know more about Dwarves working style & philosophy, and impress us with their background and skills.
* Culture: This is an occasion for the team to learn more about the candidates in a casual way.

### We hire the manager of one

What’s that mean? A manager of one is someone who comes up with their own goals and executes them. They don’t need heavy direction. They don’t require daily check-ins. They do what a manager would do — set the tone, assign items, determine what needs to get done, etc. — but they do it by themselves and for themselves.
These people free you from oversight. They set their direction. When you leave them alone, they surprise you with how much they’ve gotten done. They don’t need a lot of handholding or supervision.

How can you spot these people? Look at their history. Have they been self-sufficient at previous jobs? Have they defined their role before? Have they started their own site/company before? Or done their own thing in some other way? Find someone with initiative and a budding entrepreneurial spirit. And then nurture it.
You want someone who’s capable of building something from scratch and seeing it through. When you find these people, it frees up the rest of your team to work more and manage less.

### Sideway Program

There are also two other programs that we hold bi-yearly in Spring and Summer.

* The Internship program is for students with or without Engineering background from top universities.
* The Apprenticeships are six-month paid career development programs for people with non-traditional technical backgrounds from underrepresented groups in tech.

Those programs were designed with the purpose to give an opportunity for candidates to experience the real world projects. No coffee runs. We love watching talented people learn and explore their skills.

![](assets/how-we-hire_internship-1.webp)

### Referral

We usually hire and to keep the quality bar the Dwarves are encouraged to recommend friends that you think they match with the team. We think your suggestions should be helpful as you have to know the person.

We also want to spend the bonus on you rather than the headhunting agency. The company will pay a one month salary as a referral bonus to any employee who refers an applicant to our company who is hired by the company to a full-time position. The bonus is paid upon completion of the newly hired employee’s first 90 days of employment. The referring employee must still be employed with the company at the time the bonus is to be given.


Hiring means we need help. We only hire people who tell us what to do, not the other way around. We always look for long-term teammates that why we want to ensure the new hire is a value fit and culture fit.

💡 OGIFs

✨ New memos

🧑‍💻 Life at Dwarves

📝 Changelog

🤝 Open positions

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