TLDR;

Builders Garden launched in late 2023 as a product studio powered by the crazy talent at urbe.eth. Over the past year, we’ve grown our team, crushed it with partners, and validated our agency model. Now, we’re doubling down on mini-apps—lightweight, viral products built for ecosystems like Farcaster and Worldcoin. Think rapid builds, instant distribution, and lots of fun. If you have ideas or needs for mini-apps, we’re open to collaborating and bringing your vision to life.

How It All Started

Builders Garden was born at the end of 2023. It all started with a simple idea: take the amazing talent from urbe.eth and do three things really well—win hackathons, build awesome products, and support companies who need cutting-edge solutions.

At its core, Builders Garden is all about speed. We’re not your typical slow-moving agency. We combine top-tier quality with insane velocity, and our track record at hackathons proves it. Whether it’s Farcaster Frames, AI agents, or account abstraction, we’re always pushing boundaries and staying ahead of the curve.

And with the urbe.eth community backing us, we’ve got a deep bench of skilled builders ready to jump in at a moment’s notice. What started with just me (limone.eth), frankc.eth, and orbulo.eth, has grown into an 10 person squad by mid-2024. Shoutout to the crew: bianc8.eth, 0xcaso, itsmide.eth, blackicon.eth, drone, stepome, and mctflurry. This squad is 🔥.

Year One Highlights

We kept a low profile in our first year, focusing on building relationships with companies who believed in us. And wow, it paid off. We teamed up with big names like XMTP, Akasha, Talent Protocol, Airstack, and Request Network. Most of these partnerships came from hackathons—our secret weapon for showcasing what we can do.

But we didn’t just consult. We also took the time to build our own products. Projects like Stringz (a mobile-native Farcaster client) and Drift (a stablecoin-native POS) helped us test ideas and show what we’re capable of.

Now, we’re going all in on internal product development. It’s risky, but we’re betting big because we believe in what we’re building.

The Big Bet: Mini-apps

Mini-apps are the future, and we’re planting our flag here. Why? Two reasons:

1. Easy Distribution: These apps integrate directly into platforms like Farcaster and World App, where users are already hanging out. No need to fight for attention—it’s built-in.

2. Rapid Builds: Mini-apps are lightweight and quick to build. We can go from idea to launch in record time without draining resources.

They’re also perfect for experimenting. Got a wild idea? Build a mini-app, test it out, and see what sticks.

In this tweet, some of the most successful mini-apps built on Farcaster so far (we shipped Farville recently and a Frames V2 starter as well!).

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Yo by @stephancill
Farville by @limone_eth
Clankermon by @MatthewFoxAF
Stoke Fire by @noahwbragg
Farcade by @0xChuckstock and @0xBlackstock
Ponder by @ColinHJohnson and @benadamsky

...all on @warpcast_

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Our Game Plan for Mini-apps

We’re keeping things simple but strategic. Here’s how we’re tackling this:

• Tiny Teams: Three-person squads to stay agile and laser-focused.

• Instant Monetization: Subscriptions, micropayments—mini-apps that pay for themselves from day one.

• Built to Go Viral: Social features are a must. Think games, collaborations, and shareable moments.

• Fun Factor: Whether it’s a utility or a game, it’ll be fun to use—like your favorite mobile game.

Our mini-apps will span a variety of use cases. The common thread? They’ll all be easy, fun, and super shareable.

Want to experiment with mini-apps?

The garden is just getting started 🌱.
If you or your company is exploring mini-apps or has specific ideas or needs, we’d love to collaborate! Whether it’s brainstorming, building, or consulting, we’re here to help bring your vision to life.

Let’s team up, create something impactful, and grow together. The garden is open, and we’re ready to build—just reach out at gm@builders.garden!