As 2024 comes to a close, Daytona has achieved the world's number one open-source Cloud Development Environment (CDE) status in just nine months since its launch. This milestone is attributed to building excellence across key dimensions such as community engagement, active development, and real-world impact. A CDE provides remote access to a cloud-hosted development environment with minimal setup and configuration, offering a low-friction developer experience. Daytona's success can be measured by its high open-source metrics, including 13,826 GitHub stars, 4,427 community members, 1,398 forks, and 175 contributors. With a commitment to building and evolving alongside the community, Daytona aims to continue creating the best possible experience for developers in 2025.