<aside> <img src="https://prod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/5c4fb99d-fccf-464d-9708-db519e6cc66f/1c3bbcc7-2f67-4d78-beec-60eb8ed818ea/fyDw-unscreen.gif" alt="https://prod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/5c4fb99d-fccf-464d-9708-db519e6cc66f/1c3bbcc7-2f67-4d78-beec-60eb8ed818ea/fyDw-unscreen.gif" width="40px" /> Welcome to the Developer Advocacy Seed Grants Program for the Cartesi ecosystem!
We are here to fuel your passion for innovation in the Web3 space. Our program offers a gateway to endless opportunities, funding, and mentorship for developers like you. Whether you're a junior developer building your career in web3 or an experienced builder, you'll find a supportive team of professionals ready to turn your talent into amazing tools and applications. Explore, apply, and #BuildWithCartesi
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<aside> <img src="https://prod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/5c4fb99d-fccf-464d-9708-db519e6cc66f/f3ed801e-3482-46f6-86b8-f6421a7a3cee/235223604-c9f38e6d-e9df-4608-abeb-ae7fbdf46bfd.gif" alt="https://prod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/5c4fb99d-fccf-464d-9708-db519e6cc66f/f3ed801e-3482-46f6-86b8-f6421a7a3cee/235223604-c9f38e6d-e9df-4608-abeb-ae7fbdf46bfd.gif" width="40px" /> When you apply for the DevAd Seed Grants, you gain access to numerous benefits:
<aside> <img src="https://prod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/5c4fb99d-fccf-464d-9708-db519e6cc66f/2313ee9b-2592-46db-ad02-7cccdeeaab91/source.gif" alt="https://prod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/5c4fb99d-fccf-464d-9708-db519e6cc66f/2313ee9b-2592-46db-ad02-7cccdeeaab91/source.gif" width="40px" /> There are various ways to take part in the Seeds and Grants opportunities. The most common two are to submit an original idea or take one of the ideas from the project pool. In both cases, you must fill out the submission form.
If you want to submit your Custom project, please select “Propose a Custom Project” from the pool. If you want to take one of the ideas from the pool, select any of those that you like.
At the end of this page, or the end of each page you could select, click “Submit a proposal” to reach the form.
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<aside> <img src="https://prod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/5c4fb99d-fccf-464d-9708-db519e6cc66f/2c02100d-de3e-4c1c-a55b-13fbc459a224/212284087-bbe7e430-757e-4901-90bf-4cd2ce3e1852.gif" alt="https://prod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/5c4fb99d-fccf-464d-9708-db519e6cc66f/2c02100d-de3e-4c1c-a55b-13fbc459a224/212284087-bbe7e430-757e-4901-90bf-4cd2ce3e1852.gif" width="40px" /> Check out the ideas below for the mini technical projects we can provide funding for, and if you have other ideas outside of this, please share them with us. We want to focus on Development Tools, Simple dApps, and/or PoC for a project you have already started to build. Click on each project idea to learn more about its vision and expected milestones.
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<aside> <img src="https://prod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/5c4fb99d-fccf-464d-9708-db519e6cc66f/0216d169-564c-4173-8d08-e23108035b3d/243078651-2c0eef4b-7b75-42bd-9722-4bea97a2d532.gif" alt="https://prod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/5c4fb99d-fccf-464d-9708-db519e6cc66f/0216d169-564c-4173-8d08-e23108035b3d/243078651-2c0eef4b-7b75-42bd-9722-4bea97a2d532.gif" width="40px" /> First things first, Visit our Guidelines 🛠️ page to get a grasp on what we expect from the submission. Then, you can check an example of a well-filled submission in Submission Example page.
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<aside> <img src="https://prod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/5c4fb99d-fccf-464d-9708-db519e6cc66f/2085c355-ff6d-4506-b89c-e9fb792547cf/250967242-a2605358-6b87-44ab-87fb-20dcdc5f9ef2.gif" alt="https://prod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/5c4fb99d-fccf-464d-9708-db519e6cc66f/2085c355-ff6d-4506-b89c-e9fb792547cf/250967242-a2605358-6b87-44ab-87fb-20dcdc5f9ef2.gif" width="40px" /> 1 - I don’t have much time daily to work on the project. Can I work on this in my free hours and extend the project's time?
Yes, you can! You can also detail the timespan of the project in the Milestones section.
2 - My project doesn’t seem to fit in any of the project pools. Where can I submit it?
Use the Custom Project option in the submission form.
3 - My Project isn’t necessarily a dApp. It is more like a tutorial on how to do something. Can I still propose a Mini RFC?
Yes, you can. You can use the Custom project to submit that and detail the goal in the project descriptions. Remember that a project of any nature should be meaningful to the community.
4 - I am proficient in a language not listed on the project pool. Can I propose a project in that language?
Yes, please! Feel free to choose any language you like if the Cartesi Machine supports it. You may want to check this asking in our discord community.
5 - How long will it take to review my submitted proposal?
We aim to review this ASAP and usually get back to you within 7 days to set up a call or share any queries on a Discord group we will create. After that, we will share a Google doc, which we work through with you; the final PDF will be emailed to you to commence.
6 - How would the payment be released?
A KYC process would be completed to release funds, typically USDC to your ERC20 wallet, but you can let us know if another method is preferred.
7- Is milestone payment possible?
Yes, if your project is complex and you feel it is justified to receive milestone payment, you can add the details for your proposed payment in the proposal. Otherwise, all payments would be paid in full at project completion.
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