The author shares their experience of building their first Web3 project, a 'Buy Me a Coffee' Ethereum tip jar.The dApp allows users to send ETH as tips, connect their MetaMask wallets, check the contract balance, and withdraw funds for coffee purchases.The author discusses the tech stack used, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Ethereum, Viem, and MetaMask.Key takeaways include starting small, learning TypeScript, handling MetaMask issues, and enjoying the process of building with Web3 technology.