Daytona Lights Up Times Square

In celebration of the achievement of becoming the #1 open-source Cloud Development Environment (CDE) Daytona decided to light up the iconic New York Times Square screens. The display highlighted Daytona’s innovative solution designed to simplify the lives of developers while underscoring its global ambitions.

Times Square, a global symbol of ambition and success, was the perfect stage to showcase this milestone. This isn’t just about the glitz and glamor of a billboard—it’s a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come and to celebrate the incredible community of developers who’ve made this possible.

From Idea to the Big Screen in Nine Months

When Daytona launched earlier this year, we set out to redefine what developers expect from a CDE. Our vision was simple: to create a self-hosted, secure, and open-source development environment manager that empowers developers with speed, flexibility, and reliability.

Fast forward to today, and Daytona has achieved milestones that many thought impossible for such a young project. From surpassing 13,800 GitHub stars to building a thriving community of over 4,400 developers, we’ve proven that innovation backed by community collaboration can achieve extraordinary things.

Seeing this vision celebrated on one of the most iconic screens in Times Square is a surreal moment. It’s a testament to what’s possible when bold ideas meet unwavering determination.

Why Times Square?

Times Square is more than just a location—it’s a global symbol of success, ambition, and influence. Featuring Daytona here isn’t just about celebrating being #1; it’s about sharing our story with the world.

But for Daytona, it’s more than that: Times Square is also home. Daytona’s headquarters are based in New York City, making this milestone even more meaningful.

The message on our Times Square screen says it all: Daytona is transforming how developers work by drastically reducing setup time and boosting productivity. It’s a promise to developers everywhere: the future of software development is fast, seamless, and open.

This moment reflects what we’ve accomplished together, but it’s also an invitation—to developers, contributors, and innovators—to join us on this journey.