Question 1

What is Hackyard?

Accepted Answer

Hackyard is a builder network for founders, engineers, designers, researchers, and makers. Members discover collaborators, share projects, participate in challenges, and build together.

Question 2

Who is Hackyard for?

Accepted Answer

Hackyard is for founders, engineers, designers, researchers, students, indie hackers, and anyone who builds things and wants to find other builders.

Question 3

What makes Hackyard different?

Accepted Answer

Hackyard focuses on builders and projects rather than followers and engagement. You earn reputation by shipping, not by posting. Members are matched by what they build, not who they know.

Question 4

How do I join Hackyard?

Accepted Answer

Join with Google, GitHub, or email, complete your builder profile, and Hackyard will immediately start finding builders who match what you are building.

Question 5

What is a Founding Member?

Accepted Answer

The first 500 verified members receive permanent Founding Member status. They reserve their username forever, receive a numbered badge, and are recognized as early builders of the network.

Question 6

How do I find co-founders on Hackyard?

Accepted Answer

Your profile shows what you're building, what you've shipped, and what you're looking for. Other builders discover you through your work. Community rituals like hackathons and demo days create natural collaboration opportunities.

Rob Landers

Swytch: Leaderless, distributed, strongly consistent cache

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