Lucas Gismondi

Building @byldpartners - Finding purpose through software

[Lucas Gismondi @lucasg_dev]

I'm running a high-touch AI WhatsApp community for people who want to stay ahead of the AI wave.

Right now we have 40+ vetted founders from different industries sharing and collaborating on how they're using AI. The AI agent space is moving fast. Tools like Openclaw are taking off, and a lot of us are experimenting with AI agents and trying to keep up together.

There are two groups:

Founders - For founders (technical and non-technical) sharing tools, workflows, and how they're using AI in their businesses.

Devs - For developers and technical folks who want to go deeper on agents, build, and implementation.

The rules are simple:

- If you find an AI tool, agent, or workflow that helps automate or scale your business, share it.
- If you're testing something new, drop learnings.
- No lurking :)

Getting involved benefits you and everyone else trying to move faster than the market, but you need to stay involved.

If you want in and want to contribute, reply or DM me.

[Lucas Gismondi @lucasg_dev]

I was one command away from handing a stranger every password, session, and crypto wallet on my laptop.

It started on LinkedIn. Someone seemingly from a large tech company, referred by someone in my network. Real company, real-sounding role, over 1000 followers, warm intro. He had a big project that needed crypto and AI help, exactly what I do. On paper, the perfect lead.

A few things felt off. His replies came back instantly and read copy/pasted. The push to get me into the code was too strong. Then I looked at the repo: over 6000 commits for supposedly pure frontend work, with a commit history that had nothing to do with the project. It was grafted from somewhere else to look like a mature codebase so you drop your guard. So before running anything, I ran a quick AI scan.

It was malware. The payload was hidden inside a CSS build config, the kind of file nobody reads. A normal one is a few lines. This one had thousands of characters of obfuscated code pushed off-screen behind hundreds of blank spaces, so the line looked empty unless you scrolled sideways. And that config loads automatically, so it would have fired the moment I started the dev server.

Here's what would have happened if I had just cloned it and hit run:

- Every password saved in my browser, gone. Logins and autofill scraped in seconds.
- Session cookies and tokens stolen, letting them walk straight past 2FA by reusing a live session.
- Crypto wallet extensions targeted directly.
- A second stage backdoor pulled down quietly, giving them remote access, keylogging, and the ability to sit on my machine for weeks.
- And the part that should scare every freelancer and developer reading this: everything I touch could be next. Client repos, API keys, infrastructure. One infected laptop and the blast radius is every project on it.

This is a real campaign called Contagious Interview, running since at least 2022, run by state-level actors who target developers. The lure is almost always a job or project that is too good and too perfectly matched to you. They want you to run their code. That is the entire attack.

Consider this a reminder and a PSA to everyone: this type of attack is still going around right now. If you build software, you are a target, and the people running it are getting better at looking legit.

How to protect yourself:

- Read before you run. Check for install scripts and weirdly long or "empty looking" lines in config files. They hide payloads off screen on purpose.
- Never run a stranger's repo on your real machine. Use a throwaway VM or container with no access to your passwords, wallets, or keys.
- Slow down when a lead feels too perfect and the pressure to run code is too high. That is the tell.

I caught this because I scanned first. AI flagged in seconds what would have taken me ages to find by hand.

Be careful out there. One mistake and what you're building could be compromised in a matter of seconds.

[Lucas Gismondi @lucasg_dev]

We just launched https://t.co/sTpjQwRLmI, a crowd-sourced hub for AI resources that actually matter.

Every week there's a new tool, a new agent framework, a new "game changer." Most of it is hype. But some of it is genuinely useful, and the problem is finding it before everyone else moves on to the next thing.

Think Hacker News, but purely for AI.

The goal is simple: let the community surface what's working and filter out what's not.

Not another AI newsletter.
Not another influencer's top 10 list.
A living, community-driven collection of tools, guides, and resources vetted by people who are actually building with AI every day.

I've been running an AI WhatsApp community of founders and developers sharing what's working in their workflows. https://t.co/sTpjQwRLmI is the next step: taking that same energy and making it accessible to everyone.

Here's what you'll find:

- Curated AI tools and frameworks worth your time
- Resources submitted and upvoted by builders, not marketers
- Practical guides from people shipping real products with AI

If you've found something useful, submit it. If you're looking for signal in the noise, start here.

This is an experiment. It's early, scrappy, and might not work. But it'll get better the more people contribute.

Check it out 👉 https://t.co/sTpjQwRLmI

If you're building with AI and want to stay sharp, that's exactly what we're trying to help with at @byldpartners .

[Lucas Gismondi @lucasg_dev]

I'm a little scared, ngl.

Junior developers are losing ground fast because the bar has moved higher. New founders with no engineering background are launching apps in less than a week without any engineers. Are software engineers done for?

Here's what I'm seeing happen in the market. Low-level implementation work is being automated. Both quality and quantity of output from seniors is increasing rapidly. No-code and AI let founders ship MVPs on their own. The hiring bar for "junior" keeps moving up. There is more software to build than ever before. Founders can test ideas much faster and increase the likelihood of success before spending real money on a product they don't yet know will work. That's not nothing.

What I think will happen next:

- Junior roles in the classic form will keep shrinking. New entry paths will look more like product-minded builders, AI-augmented designers, or operators who ship with tools and occasionally need a senior to fix or extend. Juniors can still get more technical, but it takes discipline to not trust everything the AI does and to actually learn. One way to do that: use Claude Code's Learning output style - https://t.co/nsh3OBneFX, which leaves strategic pieces for you to implement so you learn by doing.
- Founders will go further without hiring engineers first for greenfield MVPs. The first technical hire will come later and be more architect, fixer, and scale than "build the whole thing."
- The work that stays is the work that's hard to automate: system boundaries, security, deciding what not to build. Someone has to be able to say no and mean it. That doesn't go away just because everyone can generate code.

Is AI going to completely replace us? No. It's replacing tasks, not judgment. The job shifts from writing all the code to deciding what to build, how it fits together, and when to say no. AI and no-code raise the bar and change where that judgment lives; they don't remove the need for it.

Maybe this is me trying to cope :)

If you want to keep up with AI as a dev or founder, I've got a WhatsApp group where people share what's actually useful for their workflows instead of the usual influencer tool shilling. Comment or DM if you want in.

[Lucas Gismondi @lucasg_dev]

I got mine 😎 https://t.co/ULwMMgwK1o

[Kuzey @Kuzey]

we just launched our second product: https://t.co/I5mpY2khrG

[Lucas Gismondi @lucasg_dev]

Tokenwell, formerly Wealthagile, just went public on the stock exchange. @byldpartners helped them get there.

Tokenwell is a crypto portfolio manager that lets you self-manage your assets 24/7 with auto-rebalancing algorithms built for consistent returns. The product had traction, and the team needed a partner to modernize the experience and harden the stack as they prepared to raise and scale.

That’s where we came in.

From day one, our goal at @byldpartners was to bring the product up to current standards and get it ready for the next chapter.

Our work with Tokenwell included:
• Full design reskin and modernization of the app
• Major refactoring to bring the codebase up to the latest standards and tech
• React Native mobile (iOS and Android) and Next.js web app
• Coinbase integration and multi-exchange support. Trading response from 1:30 to under 2 seconds, backend costs cut by roughly 90%

The result: they raised $3M, went public, and rebranded to Tokenwell.

Tokenwell 👉 https://t.co/6TiGf1nJST

If you are building a fintech or crypto product and want a partner who can help you modernize and scale, that is what we do at @byldpartners

👉 https://t.co/GhhoA21WyH

[Lucas Gismondi @lucasg_dev]

@byldpartners just helped launch Thredly, an AI-powered social listening platform built to cut through the noise.

Thredly helps brands instantly surface the conversations that actually matter. Instead of endless scrolling or blunt keyword alerts, Thredly uses AI to reduce noise and categorize posts into 8 high-signal buckets:

• Questions
• Recommendations
• Technical Support
• Brand Mentions
• High-Intent Sales
• Competitor Mentions
• Reviews and Feedback
• Complaints and Issues

Thredly supports listening across X, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Threads, giving teams a single place to understand what people are really saying across platforms.

From day one, our goal at @byldpartners was to turn this idea into a focused, usable product quickly.

Our work on Thredly included:
• Product strategy and feature scoping
• UX and UI design focused on clarity and speed
• AI integration to intelligently surface intent
• Full-stack development
• MVP launch

The result is a clean, opinionated MVP that helps teams stop listening to everything and start paying attention to the right signals.

Thredly launched today, and this is just the beginning. Excited to see how brands use it to uncover real opportunities hidden inside social conversations.

Check it out 👉 https://t.co/osY4zbOqwq

If you are building an AI-powered product and want a partner who can help shape, design, and ship it end to end, that is what we do at @byldpartners .

[Lucas Gismondi @lucasg_dev]

Keep pushing

[Louis-David Paul-Hus @LouisDavidPH]

Built my first app for 6 months.
0 users.

Went back to freelancing at 21.
Barely making rent.

Built 12 apps over 4 years while working.
11 failed, 1 hit 2M users.

$800k in revenue by 24.

Sometimes you have to fail 12 times before it works.

Build more, listen less, Trust in God

[Lucas Gismondi @lucasg_dev]

Have you ever heard of Gili Meno?

Most people haven’t.

It’s a small island community in Indonesia that’s rebuilding. The local school is reopening, neighbors are organizing, and people are figuring out what comes next.

That’s where BYLD is working right now.

I started BYLD because I believe this:
software unlocks abundance, and access to good software shouldn’t depend on geography.

Our role on Gili Meno is simple.
We’re creating lightweight, practical tools, starting with a local marketplace that lets neighbors trade and barter with each other.

Not flashy software.
Useful software.
The kind that strengthens local economies and supports real people.

This is the work I want BYLD to be known for.

Alongside impact projects, we’re also doing serious technical work:

- AI applications with deep LLM and agentic workflows
- Crypto products on modern web3 infrastructure
- Analytical systems for real estate, logistics, and finance

Case studies coming soon.

The goal is clear:
build a developer network known for both impact and technical excellence.

If you’re a cracked dev who wants to build software that actually matters, or an organization working in emerging markets that cares about real outcomes,

DM me.
Let’s build.

👉 https://t.co/GhhoA21WyH

[Lucas Gismondi @lucasg_dev]

@Kuzey Only plan Æ 😂🔥

[Lucas Gismondi @lucasg_dev]

Let’s go!! Super excited for this one

[Æ @AEL]

2. @kuzey interviews @lucasg_dev from @byldpartners at 9pm EST

[ΛRK® Studio @ARKconclave]

Byld / Brand & Website / 2025
Site of the day today — thank you for the recognition @wd_awards

https://t.co/lysLuBGgE0
@byld_dev

[Lucas Gismondi @lucasg_dev]

I’ve never seen a founder quite like @Kuzey

The amount of detail and passion that has gone into building the AE ecosystem is unmatched. Being able to work on hard problems, extreme creativity and a large team is an honour.

Thank you @Kuzey for having @byld_dev be part of the journey.

[Kuzey @Kuzey]

follow this if you want to create @AEL v1

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[Byld @byldpartners]

Personality + execution = WWW

[ΛRK® Studio @ARKconclave]

Byld / Brand & Website / 2025
Grateful to receive Honorable Mention, Innovation, UX and UI awards for https://t.co/TFP72eKESA
Thank you @cssdesignawards

[Byld @byldpartners]

We worked alongside @ARKconclave to create a unique experience for our clients who are serious about shipping great products.

Thank you @ARKconclave for bringing our voice and values to life ❤️

https://t.co/kMn4TJ0NMQ

Do not remove during operation.

[Lucas Gismondi @lucasg_dev]

What a journey!!

[Kuzey @Kuzey]

Æ v1 in a nutshell 🌰

[Lucas Gismondi @lucasg_dev]

Another launch day 🚀

Tokenwell enables users to invest in professionally curated crypto baskets built by industry-leading index providers, CoinDesk Indices and Coin Metrics.

Incredible effort from the team to get this to a launch

[Tokenwell @tokenwell]

.@tokenwell app is live 🇺🇸

> download the app @appstore @googleplay
> connect @cryptocom_exch + @coinbase accounts
> access diversified crypto baskets that automatically rebalance with the market
> smart rebalancing powered by @coindeskmarkets + @coinmetrics

download now👇