The official @MonkeDAO incubator • Backing the next generation of consumer apps • formerly BuildWithMonkeDAO
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Cohort 2 is officially open.
MonkeFoundry is looking for the next group of founders building high-conviction products on Solana.
If you’re building across DeFi, consumer, payments, gaming, AI, infrastructure, creator tools, social, or anything that pushes Solana forward, we want to see it.
Cohort 1 brought together talented teams, ecosystem partners, mentors, and investors.
Now we’re opening the door for the next group.
Selected teams will receive hands-on support, ecosystem visibility, founder resources, demo opportunities, and access to the MonkeDAO network.
Applications are open now.
Bring us what you’re building.
@solana - @MonkeDAO
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The @BuildWithMonkes Grant Program is proud to announce that we have renewed our grant funding with @SolanaFndn and have now added @metaplex as a grant partner! 🏗️☀️🦾
Our program now has $USDC and $MPLX tokens to grant to ecosystem builders and creators.
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Hey Solana!
@MonkeDAO in collaboration with the @SolanaFndn is proud to (re)introduce the #BuildWithMonkes Grant Program!
We're back and re-energized to provide more support to builders in the Solana community, prioritizing both open and limited closed-source projects.
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The BuildWithMonkeDAO Grant Program is proud to announce the launch of
🚨 BWMD v2.0 🚨
With previous grant funding from @SolanaFndn and @metaplex in v1.0, we are now diving head first into v2.0 with new initiatives, such as the Gen 3 Lock-up Program, powered by @MonkeDAO 🧵👇
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Since our most recent announcement with @SolanaFndn + @metaplex, we've seen a massive influx in applications and outreach. 🦾
Today we're going to outline exactly who should apply to @BuildWithMonkes and what benefits grantees receive through our program.
Let's go bananas 🧵
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We’re excited to announce our partnership with @solflare , the most powerful solana wallet.
Solflare joins MonkeFoundry, the official @MonkeDAO Incubator as a Key Partner, supporting early-stage founders through wallet infrastructure, technical expertise, and ecosystem reach.
A collaboration between two Solana-native entities driven by the same mission: empowering builders and strengthening the ecosystem.
Together, we’ll bring more visibility, support, and opportunities to the next generation of @solana projects.
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Today we're hosting Monday Monke Spotlight!
Episode #97 is an extra special edition with @SolanaFndn Grant Partners @deanslistDAO and @SuperteamDAO.
We'll also have special guest @metaplex in the mix!
Come learn about Solana Grants! 🏗
🗓 May 20th
⌚️ 7 PM UTC
Spaces 🔗👇
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BWMD 1.0
433 Applications. 11 Grants offered. 7 Grantees pulled through.
With the support from @SolanaFndn and @metaplex, v1.0 has been fruitful where BWMD got to empower the next generation of consumer apps.
Wen V2.0?
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Which projects do you hope to see in our first cohort?
We’re looking for early-stage teams building on @solana from social and DePIN to gaming, payments, and other consumer-focused products.
If you’re building something new, don’t wait...
Applications close November 12 - Link below.
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[NEW ADVISOR]
We’re honored to welcome @TheOnlyNom as an Advisor to MonkeFoundry.
Co-Founder of MonkeDAO, Moonkwalk, and BONK, Nom is someone who truly needs no introduction in the @solana ecosystem. He’s been at the forefront of some of its most impactful communities and products, driving growth and collaboration across the space.
As an advisor, Nom brings unmatched experience in community building, ecosystem alignment, and helping founders create products that last.
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Applications for MonkeFoundry Cohort 1 are officially closed.
We’re humbled by the response, with over 230 applications from founders and teams building the future of @solana
Thank you to everyone who applied. We’re excited to review every single project and discover what you’re building.
Only 5 will be selected to join the first MonkeFoundry cohort
Stay tuned for more updates and announcements coming soon 👀
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[NEW ADVISOR] We’re proud to welcome @mirogrk , Head of Business Development at @solflare , as an Advisor at MonkeFoundry.
Miro brings years of experience driving partnerships, adoption, and ecosystem growth across @solana
As an advisor to MonkeFoundry, Miro brings deep insight into building meaningful web3 products, driving ecosystem growth, and fostering community engagement on Solana.
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Introducing, MonkeFoundry 🛠️
On Aug 21, our community voted to evolve BWMD into the official MonkeDAO Incubator
To power this next chapter and align with the core MonkeDAO brand, BuildWithMonkeDAO is now MonkeFoundry
This is where innovation is forged, one builder at a time
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Announcing Foundry Sessions
A new workshop series curated for grantees and community members to connect with Web3 leaders
The 1st session kicks off this week with @mauricedotxyz, Content Lead at @solflare
Learn to define your brand identity and create content that resonates👇
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GM. 🏗️🐒
We had 9 applications from M-F of last week.
Might have some news this week about accepted grant applications, who they are, and why we decided to fund them. 👀
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Foundry Sessions - Episode #4
We’re welcoming @supersimon77 for The Art of Community Building.
As @MonkeDAO Executive & Superteam Canada Lead, Simon has helped shape some of the most engaged communities in the @solana ecosystem.
We’ll explore what makes a community thrive & how to build one that lasts.
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Announcing the MonkeFoundry Core Team!
We’re here to help usher in the next wave of builder support on Solana.
Our mission:
To establish MonkeDAO as the premier incubator for innovation, supporting builders through funding, mentorship, user testing, and community-driven growth.
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We are super excited to welcome @weRate_Official to the BWMD program
weRate is a mobile app that gamifies interaction with local businesses. Check in & review restaurants, bars, gyms + more. See places your friends like, get AI recommendations & earn while discovering the world!
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Applications for Cohort 1 of MonkeFoundry, the official @MonkeDAO incubator, close tomorrow
If you’re building on @solana, this is your last chance to join a program offering mentorship, funding, and direct access to one of the most established communities in the ecosystem.
Big things are coming, and you won’t want to miss what we have planned.
Link below
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We are super excited to welcome @lootgo_official to the BuildWithMonkeDAO program
LootGO is Pokémon GO with crypto rewards— walk, collect lootboxes, and build your crypto portfolio. Start with treasure hunting, and if you like “Bonk” for example, you can trade right in the app
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Some of you have guessed it
Our Launch Partner for MonkeFoundry is none other than @DrinkFlojo ✨
What does that entail? Stay tuned for more 👀
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We're super excited to be providing a BWMD Grant to the @xcombinator_ai team!
Xcombinator is set to be @solana's top AI launchpad, dedicated to reducing the clutter!
Excited to announce that XCombinator has officially been accepted into the BuildWithMonkeDAO Grants Program!
This alliance positions us to become the top AI launchpad backed by @SolanaFndn, @metaplex & @MonkeDAO
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MonkeFoundry is looking for future partners
We’re opening collaborations with @Solana projects, teams, and partners that want to empower builders, from development and infrastructure to growth, capital, design, and more.
Let’s build together!
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In the last 2 weeks we've seen an influx of grant applications, several of which are focusing on mobile.
What we know so far:
1. The future is bright.
2. It's colored purple and green.
3. It's mobile optimized.
Congrats @solanamobile🌱
The Saga is SOLD OUT!
Words cannot describe how much we appreciate your support. We are nothing without this amazing community 🫂
While these past few days will be cemented in our history, we’re excited for the future 🫡
Stay tuned ✨
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1 day until applications open.
MonkeFoundry was built to empower the next generation of builders on @solana
Are you ready? 👀
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Some recommendations when applying for grants, especially from Build With MonkeDAO:
- Keep things simple
- Fill in the entire application
- Make milestones shorter and more frequent
- Make sure your project fits out vertical:
Public goods
Consumer facing products
Open source
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We are super excited to welcome @SP3NDdotshop to the BWMD program
SP3ND is a platform that lets you shop Amazon & beyond with stablecoins, no KYC and fully compliant. Building the easiest way to spend crypto in the real world.
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MonkeFoundry is built to back consumer + community-driven startups
And our Launch Partner, Flojo, is exactly that
Here’s how Flojo fits into the bigger vision, and what comes next 👇
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We're chomping at the bits to announce:
We're accepting @chompdotgames application to the Build With MonkeDAO Grant program.
Chomp is building a gamified social consensus platform that draws best-in-class insights from the masses through wisdom of the crowd.
Let's dig in 🐊👇
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MonkeFoundry was created to give early stage builders the kind of support that changes their trajectory. Today we are proud to reveal the 26 mentors who will help make that possible for Cohort 1.
These are founders, operators, investors, and ecosystem builders who have launched products, scaled teams, and shaped the @solana landscape. Each mentor joins the program with a simple mission: to guide early stage builders with strategic insight, real world experience, and honest feedback.
Across the cohort they will help teams refine product strategy, validate their roadmap, sharpen their pitch, solve technical and operational challenges, and prepare for Demo Day. Their involvement is a major part of what will make this first cohort stand out.
Meet the full mentor lineup below 👇
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[NEW ADVISOR]
We’re excited to welcome Jie Lun as an Advisor to MonkeFoundry!
An early-stage investor and advisor with over 10 years of experience, Jie Lun has backed and helped scale more than 95 startups across Southeast Asia. His insight into founder journeys, early growth, and venture development will be invaluable as we continue empowering builders on @solana
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Exciting News from BuildWithMonkeDAO!
We're proud to announce our grant for @OneMoonGate, a trailblazing project that's enhancing the Solana ecosystem by making dApps multichain and bringing liquidity into the ecosystem from different chains.
Let's dig in 🤝🧵
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We are super excited to welcome @GetAmpPay to the BWMD program
Amp Pay is a full stack finance app that gives you access to high yield savings, a card to make your crypto usable, investments and free global p2p payments.
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Asking for a friend:
What are you building on @solana and why?
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What does MonkeFoundry offer to builders?
MonkeFoundry is more than an accelerator. It’s an engine to launch the future of web3 consumer products, powered by @MonkeDAO
Here’s what’s inside 👇
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Hey, just wanted to let you all know:
Your talents impress us.
Thanks for building and creating in the Solana ecosystem, you make this space incredible.
🏗️🐒
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Foundry Sessions - Episode #2
This week, we’re diving into how consumer products can supercharge community growth, and vice versa
@chenpaul, Co-Founder of @DrinkFlojo, joins us to break down the community flywheel behind one of the most exciting new brands in Web3 👇
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Only 12 days left to apply!
Cohort 1 is shaping up fast, and we have some incredible announcements coming soon 👀
MonkeFoundry, the official @MonkeDAO incubator, supports early-stage teams building on Solana with mentorship, funding, and community connections.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of it.
Apply today, link below
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In the last week we've received >8 applications.
That's the tweet. Builders be building. 🏗️🐒
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It's with great pleasure we get to announce @0xDistro_ is joining the BuildWithMonkeDAO core team!
Lets get to know Distro a little better! 🐒 👇
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In May, the Build With MonkeDAO Grant Program received 42 applications. 🙉🙊🙈
That's it, that's the Tweet.
Stay tuned, more news next week. 🏗️🐒
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[FOUNDRY INSIGHTS]
“People respond to people, not marketing material.”
During our Content Creation & Brand Identity Foundry session, @mauricedotxyz, Content Lead at @solflare, shared why human-powered marketing is key for every founder building in crypto and beyond.
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We are super excited to welcome @RubyCorporation to the BuildWithMonkeDAO program
Ruby Corporation is the first gamified token distribution platform, allowing you to drop any token to any community through mobile minigames, called Gigs!
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We are super excited to welcome @FIDE_AI to the BWMD program
Metafide.io is a platform for 1, 5 min, and 24hr gamified derivatives, the future of prediction markets for crypto, stocks, and other RWAs. Predict the asset price and win big
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Foundry Session #4 is happening NOW - The Art of Community Building with @supersimon77
We’re are LIVE on the @MonkeDAO Discord, come join us!
We’ll explore what makes a community thrive & how to build one that lasts.
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Big congrats to our BWMD 2.0 grantees for their performance in the Colosseum Hackathon!
- @lootgo_official - Solana Mobile Award
- @RubyCorporation - Honourable Mention, Gaming Track
Shoutout to all the projects who showed up, built, and pushed the space forward. We see you 👏
Announcing the winners of the @Solana Breakout Hackathon!💥
Read about the winners & honorable mentions: blog.colosseum.com/announcin…
The list of winning teams accepted into our accelerator program will be shared in the coming days.
Congrats to all!🏆
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Builders united yesterday. 🏗️
Thanks for everyone that showed up to learn about the Solana Grant Stewards.
If you’re curious about developing or creating in the ecosystem, feel free to reach out to us, @deanslistDAO, or @SuperteamDAO. ☀️
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Countdown’s on: Applications open October 17th
We’re backing the next generation of builders on Solana.
From early-stage incubation to long-term ecosystem support, this is where ideas turn into products and products turn into impact.
4 days left... Ready to build?
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Did you know?
Our new wave of grantees are automatically enrolled into the Gen3 Lock-up Program
This way, they get the full MonkeDAO experience on top of DAO-backed grants and mentorship from the best minds on Solana
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Super proud to announce @LocalSolana has hit all their grant milestones!
LocalSolana enables trading between fiat and crypto peer-to-peer on the best chain for payments: @solana
P2P traders have been loving their private beta, with public beta access coming very soon. 🤝
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Just In Case:
You don't need to hold a Monke to apply to the @BuildWithMonkes Grant Program.
We're inclusive, not exclusive. 🤝
If you're building something related to public goods or consumer facing products, we want you to apply - regardless of your Monke affiliation.
🏗️🐒
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Everyone can belong. Everyone can build. Everyone can have a stake.
As @ChenPaul Co-Founder of @DrinkFlojo shared during Foundry Sessions, that’s what makes crypto powerful.
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We're thrilled that @chompdotgames has completed two major Grant Milestones.
They're gaining significant momentum as we begin 2025 and we’re ecstatic to witness their continued growth. 🐊 ❤️ 🐒
We're chomping at the bits to announce:
We're accepting @chompdotgames application to the Build With MonkeDAO Grant program.
Chomp is building a gamified social consensus platform that draws best-in-class insights from the masses through wisdom of the crowd.
Let's dig in 🐊👇
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MonkeFoundry going full throttle this Monday!
Don’t forget to tune in 🫡
The Solana vibes are going full throttle next Monday!
Solflare Live #16 ft. @MonkeFoundry & @vibhu bringing the alpha, the energy, and the laughs. Hosted by your favorite fox @solquicks!
🗓️ Nov 10
⏰ 4 PM UTC (11 AM EST)
📍 Right here on X 👇
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We are super excited to welcome @Kyzzen_io to the BuildWithMonkeDAO program
Kyzzen is the ultimate onboarding and discovery platform on Solana, where users can learn about and explore opportunities across DeFi, DePIN, NFTs, airdrops, and more.
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While we love live events, the ticketing systems that support them seem flawed. 🎟️
As such, we're excited to announce that we've accepted @TicketTreeUS into the BWMD Grant Program.
Let's dive in! | 👇 | 🏈🥊⚽️🎤🎪
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5/ Gen 3 Lock-up Program
Of course, you can only fully experience the MonkeDAO effect if you're a monke
With @monstre_kitchen, we have developed a new platform to grant 100 locked Gen3s (for 12 months) to selected builders in Stage 1
Check it out here: bwmd.io/
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We had 5 new applications this week!
Devs and builders are seeking to make Solana their home. Hard not to be bullish on our ecosystem. 🙊
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To the mooooon 🌙
@OneMoonGate hit another milestone & is close to grant completion!
If you're unfamiliar, Moongate allows anyone to use their ETH wallet on Solana dApps like Jupiter, Kamino, Marginfi & Orca. No download needed:
Just select “Ethereum Wallet” on the wallet list
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The builders really showed up in London this week for @hackerhouses. 🇬🇧✊
They’re not great at graffiti but they sure know blockchain things…❗️❗️❗️🤭
Solana 🤝 London 🇬🇧
The Solana community made #HackerHouseLondon a huge success! Thank you to everyone who shared their ideas, built, and connected.
Make sure to follow and give some love to the teams who pitched at Demo Day today and check out who won 👀👇
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Foundry Session Recap: Flojo dives into their Community Flywheel ✨
@DrinkFlojo took the spotlight in our second Foundry Session, showing how a great product can create a stronger community.
Here are some of the key topics and takeaways from that session
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Super excited to announce @HolderScan is not only working hard "in the trenches" but also achieving their BWMD Grant milestones! 🏗️🐒
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4/ New capital, new initiatives
✅ MonkeDAO has committed an initial 100k funding to support this program in 3 stages 👇
1️⃣ Builder onboarding and inflow of partner funded grants
2️⃣ DAO led early stage investments
3️⃣ Further scaling with @MonkeVentures
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3/ BWMD v2.0: what's next?
With the same vision, we are ready to scale up the program with:
💰 DAO-backed grants + capital
🎓 Mentorship from top minds on Solana
🤝 Access to investors, partners, and MonkeDAO’s full distribution channels
How are we planning to achieve this? 👇
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Foundry Sessions - Episode #3
This week, @itsindesign from @TrustWallet joins us to share how founders can ship fast without a full design team.
And in the second half… a live design review 🔎
How will our grantees' designs hold up to the test? 👇
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🚨 LAST CALL 🚨
Mentor applications for MonkeFoundry close tomorrow.
If you’ve been meaning to give back to the ecosystem, guide builders, share your experience, and help shape the next wave of Solana founders... now’s the time!
Let’s build something meaningful together 💚
Deadline: tomorrow
Link below 🔗
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We’re confident this team is ready to take MonkeFoundry to new heights:
@SMBennyy : Core Ops Lead
@statikdev : Tech & Product Lead
@TheOneLilypad : Marketing & Comms Lead
@moon_settler : Program Director
@jemmmyjemm & @decircusmaster : Investments & Partnerships
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Over the past 365 days, we've received at least one application per day for BWMD grants.
Now, that's cool! 🏗️🐒
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6/ Get started and let's build 🏗️
Apply now: form.typeform.com/to/LTPmMZJ…
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7/ Want to support the BWMD program?
We are also looking for grant partners to further elevate the program, reach out to the @MonkeDAO team if you want to support the next generation of builders alongside us
You can also apply to be a mentor here: form.typeform.com/to/GcnHBX7…
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2/ v1.0
This program was kickstarted with the help of grant funding from @SolanaFndn, and later on @metaplex
With a focus on consumer apps, this grant sets out to back the next generation of builders
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According to our back of the napkin calculations, this would mean we averaged 1 application per day in August - crabby markets don't stop builders. 😤
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When the markets are red:
BUILD BUILD BUILD
When the markets are green:
BUILD BUILD BUILD
Pretty simple formula. 🏗️🐒
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Foundry Sessions are built for learning and collaboration. Come ready to take notes, share ideas, and ask questions.
📅 Date: Aug 28
⏰ Time: 11 AM EST
📍 Where: MonkeDAO Discord
🎙️ Topic: Content Creation & Brand Identity
Where builders learn from builders.
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What’s the best resource(s) for new builders & developers in the @solana ecosystem?
Please tag people & links below! 👇
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Since early 2021 @metaplex has been the digital asset protocol underpinning the Solana NFT ecosystem.
Known for providing the first Solana NFT standard, on-chain royalty enforcement, compressed NFTs (cNFTS), and most recently Core. 🦾
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Securing grant funding through @BuildWithMonkes provides grantess with a unique opportunity to access MonkeDAO's network of partners, community, and resources.
Interested in applying for a grant?
Fill out the form linked in our bio + join our Discord: discord.gg/Jf5yRXv4YB
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The BWMD program has been a steward for @SolanaFndn grants for more then a year now, allocating over $50k USDC to ecosystem builders.
We're incredibly excited to expand our offering with the addition of @metaplex support, providing $MPLX tokens to qualified grantees! 🤝
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