
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.

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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.

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### 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.

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### 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.

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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/dfoundation) 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

New Brainery

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**]().

## 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

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.

![Dwarves team culture principles illustrated diagram](assets/culture-principles.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

These red flags are things we don’t want to see in our peeps. Even when you think they are improper, don’t waste your time with a wrong group of people.

**Negative attitude**

The employee may exhibit a negative attitude towards their work, colleagues, or the company. They may also show signs of disengagement, lack of motivation, lack of integrity or unwillingness to learn.

**Incompatibility**

The employee may **not fit** in with the company culture or may have a personality clash with other team members.

**Lack of professionalism**

The employee may display **unprofessional** behavior such as ⚠️ being consistently late, no show up during working hours, missing deadlines, or failing to communicate effectively.

**Poor performance**

The employee may not be meeting the expected performance standards and may be **struggling to complete tasks on time**.

**Low morale**

The employee's presence may be **causing low morale** in the team or even leading to a toxic work environment.

**High turnover rate**

If the employee has a high turnover rate, it could be a sign of a bad hire.

![](assets/red-flags_8e2d26f28c0d107f0b2dba0b99c0da5e_md5.webp)


These red flags are things we don’t want to see in our peeps. Even when you think they are improper, don’t waste your time with a wrong group of people.

💡 OGIFs

✨ New memos

🧑‍💻 Life at Dwarves

📝 Changelog

🤝 Open positions

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