The Build Fund
Every dollar on the record
Dead Sea Origins is funded by its founder. Devon pays for the build himself today. Backing opens in January 2027, and when it does, every dollar in and out will be listed here.
Where the money comes from
- Today: Devon funds the build himself.
- January 2027: backing opens. Join the Eyewitness List to hear the day it does.
- The store: revenue from Qumran Studios merch goes into the Build Fund.
The model
It follows Paul's teaching, through Christ (Acts 18:3; 1 Corinthians 9:14–18). Meta Know Labs and the Qumran Studios store are Devon's tents, how he earns a living, so that the streams, the devlogs and the gospel stay free of charge.
Planned upgrades
Priced November 3, 2026, without the power supply. A new platform is planned for 2027–2028.
| Upgrade | Price |
|---|---|
| Laptop RAM to 64 GB | $1,199.99 |
| RTX 5080 16 GB graphics card | $1,999.99 |
| 4 TB NVMe drive | $749.99 |
| Ryzen 9 5900XT 16-core processor | $315.00 |
| 128 GB DDR4 memory | $1,158.00 |
| CPU cooler | $39.99 |
| Total | $5,462.96 |
The ledger
The first entries post with the first purchase.
| Date | Source | In | Out | What it bought | Receipt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No entries yet. | |||||
Questions about the fund: deadseaorigins@gmail.com