Journey to Web3
Journey to Web3

Journey to Web3

I am using this blog to talk about my experiences from pre-software development boot camp towards entering the Web3 ecosystem. I'll share thoughts and what I'm learning, reflect on the journey, and share informational interviews for others to follow along.


Week 31 Recap, BUIDL

13 Sep 2022 3 minute read 0 comments Mike Bivens

It's happened folks. The end of this blog has arrived and that is because I've been hired on as a Developer Advocate for BuildBear! 🎉  I am incredibly excited about this opportunity and I'm looking forward to working with the team and community while...

Week 30 Recap, BUIDL

5 Sep 2022 3 minute read 0 comments Mike Bivens

Things are looking up this week with great networking conversations, some long-term planning underway, and getting some good work on different coding projects! Not much to say outside of what I talk about in each section this week, I'm plugging away...

Week 29 Recap, BUIDL

29 Aug 2022 3 minute read 0 comments Mike Bivens

This week I wanted to try and focus on some auxiliary skills like building product roadmaps and improving my networking activities. I found some success in this and I did build my first roadmap that will help guide production for TheDrop (you'll find...

Week 28 Recap, BUIDL

22 Aug 2022 3 minute read 0 comments Mike Bivens

This was my last week of travel, and it also happened to be the longest I've gone without internet or cell service since I was probably a kid. I was not expecting to be without either of these for nearly the entire week so building on the momentum fr...

Week 27 Recap, BUIDL

14 Aug 2022 4 minute read 0 comments Mike Bivens

Had a shakeup in my travel plans this week that allowed for extra time to coordinate with others and focus on the work relevant to this blog. Took a load of stress off my shoulders but it will impact next week's plans.  I had enough downtime this wee...

Week 26 Recap, BUIDL

8 Aug 2022 4 minute read 0 comments Mike Bivens

We're making progress towards the level of productivity that I am used to. I was able to work on more than one project this week in between my mountain hikes, beach walks, and driving, which is an improvement from last week. I'm definitely struggling...

Week 25 Recap, BUIDL

31 Jul 2022 1 minute read 0 comments Mike Bivens

This week was pretty much a wash. Moving took out way more energy than I had planned for and unforeseen circumstances resulted in even less available time to code than I had wished for.  I'm chalking this up to a vacation. Week 25 of BUIDL was a vaca...

Week 24 Recap, BUIDL

24 Jul 2022 7 minute read 0 comments Mike Bivens

This week was a bit of a challenge that slowed the BUIDL momentum I had but nonetheless, it was filled with learning and project advancements that I can be proud of. I struggled a little with energy levels this week which may have impacted my ability...

Week 23 Recap, BUIDL

17 Jul 2022 7 minute read 0 comments Mike Bivens

This has been a very eventful week! I've got a few announcements sprinkled throughout this week's recap. It was the first week of the BUIDL chapter for my Journey to Web3 and it was full of efforts directed at different projects, community engagement...

Week 22 Recap, Web3 Self Study

10 Jul 2022 3 minute read 0 comments Mike Bivens

The change in my schedule this week which allowed for far more focus on coding was incredibly helpful. I've finished the Learn Web3 DAO materials and at the time of this posting, I'm waiting for the last project for Road to Web3 to release. I'm now f...