Community and Support

Builder DAO is more than a protocol—it’s a community of creators, builders, and organizers. Whether you’re new to the space or looking to contribute more deeply, this section will guide you through how to get connected, find support, and start contributing.

💬 Discord Channels & Roles

How to Join

The Builder DAO Discord is the central hub for discussion, coordination, and support.

To join:

Visit discord.gg/builderdao
Connect your wallet (if prompted)
Introduce yourself in the #introductions channel!

Key Channels

#announcements: Official updates, proposals, and events
#general: Open discussion and questions
#support: Technical or operational help
#governance: Proposal drafts, voting discussion
#builders: Dev chat and protocol-related coordination
#community-calls: Meeting links, agendas, and recordings

Common Roles

Builder – General contributor role
Core – Ongoing contributors and maintainers
Council – Elected or delegated leaders
Newcomer – Recently joined members (default)
Bot – Automated bots for alerts and updates

Roles help manage permissions and direct people to the right working groups.

📣 Farcaster Channel Guide

Warpcast is the Farcaster-native social app where many Builder DAO discussions take place. It offers a more open and decentralized alternative to Twitter/X.

How to Participate

Sign up at farcaster.xyz
Search for the builder channel
Follow, cast, and reply to join the conversation

What You’ll Find

Auction alerts and proposal links
Governance discussions and vote reminders
Community memes, events, and DAO milestones
Cross-posts from other Builder DAOs (e.g. Purple, Collective Nouns)

Tip: Turn on notifications for the channel to stay in the loop.

🏗️ Open Bounties & Opportunities

Builder DAO and its affiliated communities often fund work through open bounties, grants, or contributor roles.

How to Find Opportunities

Browse Prop House rounds
Look at Notion or Airtable contributor boards (linked in Discord pins)
Subscribe to the Builder Buzz newsletter for contributor calls

Types of Opportunities

Technical tasks (SDK updates, frontend fixes)
Design and branding contributions
Governance facilitation or proposal writing
IRL event coordination
Content, memes, and newsletters

Tip: Start small. Complete a bounty, then join a working group!

🆘 How to Get Help / Report Issues

Whether you’re stuck on a wallet connection, proposal logic, or just navigating the platform—help is always available.

Where to Ask

#general-chat channel in Discord (best for quick responses)
Create a Warpcast post in the builder channel
DM a mod or council member (only if urgent or sensitive)
Open a GitHub issue (for SDK, contracts, or frontend bugs)

Emergency Issues

If you suspect:

A bug affecting auctions or governance
A malicious contract or exploit
A compromised account or mod

Ping a Ops or Tech Pod member immediately in Discord.

🧭 Contributor Guide

Interested in going deeper? Here’s how to become a regular contributor.

Step-by-Step

Introduce Yourself: Share your background in #share-your-dao
Join a Call: Weekly calls are posted in #announcements
Pick a Lane:
- Governance
- Community
- Dev/Tooling
- Design/Comms
Complete a Task: Start with a bounty or help in support threads
Stay Consistent: Show up, contribute, and communicate
Apply for a Grant or Proposal: If you’re adding value, Builder DAO can fund you!