During November 2024, Baptiste Daroussin focused on improving the build process for the CTSRD-CHERI/cheribsd repository, specifically addressing a critical issue with macOS static builds. He resolved a bootstrap failure by removing the libcrypt dependency from the compile_et step, opting for an older linking mechanism to ensure compatibility. This change streamlined the bootstrap dependency chain, enhancing cross-platform reliability for CheriBSD builds and continuous integration workflows. Baptiste applied his expertise in build systems and cross-platform development, working primarily with Makefile to implement the fix. The work demonstrated careful attention to platform-specific challenges and contributed to more robust macOS build support.