Hangout #9: Onboarding Web3 Builders with Nader Dabit of Eigenlayer

Nader Dabit is one of the most respected Developer Relations leaders in Web3, currently serving as Director of DevRel at EigenLayer. In this episode, we dive deep into his incredible journey from starting programming at 30 to becoming a key figure in Ethereum's developer ecosystem.In this conversation, we explore Nader's transition from AWS to Ethereum, the founding story behind Developer DAO, and what EigenLayer is building with restaking technology. Nader shares invaluable insights on developer relations in Web3, the importance of building in public, and how to create developer communities that actually drive adoption.What We CoverThe Developer Relations Role• What DevRel actually means and why it's crucial for Web3 adoption• How to measure success in an inherently subjective role• Building developer communities that drive real growthEigenLayer and Restaking• What restaking is and why it matters for Ethereum's future• How EigenLayer enables any programming language with L1 security• The most promising applications being built with restaking technologyDeveloper Community Evolution• How Ethereum's developer community has changed over 10 years• The founding story and impact of Developer DAO• What's still missing to get mainstream developers excited about EthereumEducational Impact & Content Creation• How dropping out of high school shaped Nader's approach to developer education• The content he's most proud of and where newcomers should start• How developer education needs have evolved in Web3Looking Forward: Next Decade• Bold predictions for Ethereum's next 10 years• Developer tooling trends that could have outsized impact• Advice for developers starting their Ethereum journey in 2025Key Insights for Builders• Start with passion, add crypto thoughtfully - unstoppable systems beat faster networks• Building in public accelerates career growth and opportunities• The best Web3 companies build both protocols AND applications• Developer experience at the protocol level is now more important than individual tools• LLMs have revolutionized developer onboarding more than any single advancementAbout NaderNader is the Director of Developer Relations at EigenLayer and co-founder of Developer DAO. Before Web3, he worked at Amazon Web Services building developer tools and abstractions for cloud applications. Despite starting programming at 30, Nader has become one of the most influential voices in Web3 developer education and community building.About 10 Years of EthereumThis podcast celebrates Ethereum's 10th anniversary by highlighting the builders, creators, and visionaries who shaped the ecosystem. From DeFi pioneers to NFT artists, from Layer 2 innovators to community builders - we're documenting the human stories behind the technological revolution.Hosts:Chinmay Patel - https://twitter.com/chinmaydoteth | https://warpcast.com/chinmaydoteth | Basket.farmMarvyn Paul - https://twitter.com/mpweb3wordsmith | https://warpcast.com/marvp | https://linktr.ee/marvynpaulContact: [email protected] Links:Website: https://pods.media/10-years-of-ethereumTwitter: https://twitter.com/10yearsofethMarvyn's Other Podcast: Is This the New Internet - https://pods.media/is-this-the-new-internet