🔧🌎A place for Cardano builders to get funding to shape the future of the blockchain and the world. ➡ Submit ideas ➡ Vote on projects ➡ Make change happen
The countdown to
@RareEvo
in Las Vegas has begun.
The
#ProjectCatalyst
team is ready to roll, excited to meet with the community, share knowledge through talks and workshops, and enjoy the vibrant Vegas atmosphere.
Throughout the weekend, you can catch the team at:
🎙️'Project
Voting for Fund12 is now open. 🎉
Cast your vote on your preferred project and help shape the future of
#Cardano
!
#Fund12
voting ends on July 11, 11AM UTC.
Not sure how to vote? Check this voting guide:
Project Catalyst's
#Fund12
results are here.
🥁 🥁 🥁
A whopping 258 proposals have been funded, pushing the total number of supported ideas to new heights (🎉1800+). Kudos to the brilliant minds behind these projects!
💡🌐See the results here:
🇪🇸Barcelona was buzzing with innovation as one of the Catalyst Working Group events took center stage!
From working group sessions to a celebratory
#Fund12
launch, the energy was electric.⚡️
Here's to fueling creativity and driving change with
#ProjectCatalyst
!
#Cardano
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📯 Time has come - submissions are now officially open for Fund12. Six amazing categories for your best ideas. Find quick resources in the comments below. 1/3
📣
#Fund12
voting period ends tomorrow. If you registered, you now only have 24h left to cast your vote. The window is closing fast, and
#Cardano
needs you!
All you need to know about voting:
Voting for
#Fund12
is now closed. Vote tallying will get underway, and results will be announced next week.
If you voted, thank you for helping shape
#Cardano
's future. If you missed out this time, we look forward to your participation in upcoming voting rounds!
A few weeks back the
#CardanoCommunity
gathered in Barcelona 🇪🇸 to kick off something truly special—the first in person
#ProjectCatalyst
Fund launch!
Let's dive in.
The
#ProjectCatalyst
website is now even easier to navigate with a brand new search function that lets you filter by the categories you’re interested in and browse the projects most relevant to you. Keep up the community feedback so that we can keep improving your experience!
Reminder: There are now only 7 days of Fund12 voting remaining. Cast your vote and make your voice heard before time runs out.
#Fund12
voting ends on July 11, 11AM UTC.
For voting instructions visit
#Cardano
#ProjectCatalyst
#CardanoCommunity
Fund12 voting is now underway, and you, the community, decide which ideas get funding.
Follow the simple steps outlined in this video guide to vote before July 11 and make your voice heard.
Check out the
#ProjectCatalyst
knowledge base for additional information.
Four days remain for voting on
#Fund12
. Cast your vote today and help shape
#Cardano
's future.
Place your votes before July 11, 11AM UTC to help your favorite projects secure a portion of 50m ada.
Here is how to vote:
Let’s get organized for
#ProjectCatalyst
#Fund12
.
Here are the key dates you need to remember for this round:
🗓29-Apr - 13-May, 👉 Idea submission phase (closed)
🗓23-May - 6-Jun, 👉 Community review phase
🗓27-Jun - 11-Jul, 👉 Community voting phase
🗓16-Jul, 👉 Voting
‼️
#CardanoCommunity
, here is a reminder for you:
#Fund12
voting registration deadline is fast approaching.
Register by 9:45 PM UTC on June 18 if you're planning to cast a vote.
Follow the instructions here:
#ProjectCatalyst
Today’s Essential
#Cardano360
bulletin: Catalyst in focus🌟
In this special edition,
@krissbaird
and
@dannyribar
reveal the latest from
#Fund12
. Get insights into the new and improved operational components and learn about the
@RareEvo
event in August where you can meet the
🔥
#ProjectCatalyst
is fuelled by community participation – almost 2.5 million votes have already been cast across 11 funding rounds. And this is just the start!
If you’d like to get involved and have your say, sign up here:
🗳️ Fund12 voting is now underway, and fellow
#CardanoCommunity
members are currently casting their votes. If you registered, make your voice heard too.
🗓️
#Fund12
voting ends on July 11, 11AM UTC.
👀 Make sure to read this voting guide before you vote:
#ProjectCatalyst
#Fund12
is now open for idea submissions!
In
#Fund11
we had 920 proposals submitted across 6 categories – can we beat that number this time round?
More info on how to submit your funding proposals here:
Voting on Catalyst proposals is easy as 1-2-3.
This video guide outlines the few simple steps you need to follow to vote for your favorite proposals.
Vote by July 11 to make sure it counts, and check out the
#ProjectCatalyst
knowledge base for additional information.
🌎“Community is the epicenter where everything transpires in Catalyst, and by proxy in the larger Cardano ecosystem.”
In this video, hear from
@danny_cryptofay
, Head of Community Operations, on what Catalyst
#Fund12
means to him.
June 6 at 11:00 UTC is the deadline for
⭐️Community Reviewers are a vital part of
#ProjectCatalyst
, providing feedback on project proposals and helping voters decide which projects they want to see funded.
Anyone from the
#CardanoCommunity
can take part!
If you’d like to be a Community Reviewer for
#Fund12
, sign up
It's go time! 🎉
The
#ProjectCatalyst
Fund12 launch event is underway! Get ready for a day jam-packed with inspiring talks, presentations, and collaborative discussions.
Catch the live-stream by
@CardanoSpot
here:
The clock is ticking.⏰
There are only 8 days of
#Fund12
voting remaining. Cast your vote on your favorite project today & help shape the future of
#Cardano
.
Make sure to cast your votes before the deadline on July 11, 11AM UTC. Voting instructions:
🌱“I don’t think there are many other examples in the entire world that you can draw a parallel to that are like Catalyst. We’ve run this over the last three years very organically, without a marketing budget, with a lot of grassroots community builders and creators using their
Thanks to your votes, almost $80 million USD have been awarded via
#ProjectCatalyst
to innovations being built on
#Cardano
.
Momentum is growing, after 11 successful funding rounds, and we can’t wait to see what
#Fund12
proposals will bring to the table. 🤩
Fund12 is full of interesting projects seeking funding to become reality & enhance the
#Cardano
ecosystem. If you are planning to support for your favourite ideas make sure you register as a voter before 9.45pm UTC on June 18!
Follow these instructions:
And then there were six! The end of the
#Fund12
voting period is just six days away, so make sure you cast your vote before time runs out.
#Fund12
voting ends on July 11, 11AM UTC.
For voting instructions check
🤓
#Fund12
is underway and we need people like YOU to help review projects.
Here’s how to become a Community Reviewer for
#ProjectCatalyst
:
→ Go to your Innovation platform account
→ Click on ‘Update your profile fields’
→ Answer the first question:
“Would you like to
The deadline to register for voting on
#Fund12
is fast approaching. Make sure your name is in by 9.45pm UTC on June 18.
Fund12 includes many exciting projects seeking funding, and the power of your vote will help them become a reality.
Follow the instructions here to have your
#ProjectCatalyst
#Fund12
is now open for idea submissions!
In
#Fund11
we had 920 proposals submitted across 6 categories – can we beat that number this time round?
More info on how to submit your funding proposals here:
Forty-eight hours to cast your
#Fund12
vote remain on the clock. If you're registered, make your voice heard before time runs out!
Here is how to place your votes:
💡Input: Ideas. Output: Progress.
#ProjectCatalyst
funds the projects that the
#CardanoCommunity
wants to build – with built-in community governance every step of the way:
→ Submission
→ Community reviews
→ Community voting
→ Voting results
→ Project onboarding
Want to
Ready to submit your ideas to
#ProjectCatalyst
#Fund12
?
These are the key dates you’ll need to remember for the submission process.👇
Bookmark this tweet for a handy reminder of when each phase begins/ends.
🌱 Fund12: Planting seeds of innovation in the Cardano ecosystem!
With 1 in 3 proposals funded in Fund11, now's your chance to make your mark.
Learn all about the new challengesd & apply before May 13th to be a part of
#Cardano
's evolution!
💡Project Catalyst is fostering a new era of decentralized innovation.
Together, we're proving that collective innovation, collaboration & community empowerment can transform the world.
Join
#ProjectCatalyst
today:
#Cardano
The numbers are in! 📊
#ProjectCatalyst
#Fund12
has successfully funded 258 projects, marking another milestone in the
#Cardano
journey.
Check out the detailed results:
Project Catalyst's
#Fund12
results are here.
🥁 🥁 🥁
A whopping 258 proposals have been funded, pushing the total number of supported ideas to new heights (🎉1800+). Kudos to the brilliant minds behind these projects!
💡🌐See the results here:
The countdown is on! There are now only 9 days of Fund12 voting remaining. Cast your vote and make your voice heard before time runs out.
#Fund12
voting ends on July 11, 11AM UTC.
For voting instructions visit 👇
#ProjectCatalyst
puts community at the heart of Cardano’s future by giving everybody a role to play in shaping and selecting the projects that get funded.
Here are some of the ways you can have your say on the future of
#Cardano
:
⚡️Propose ideas for new projects
⚡️Review
#ProjectCatalyst
is committed to promoting transparency and accountability. That’s why we’ve made it even easier to track the progress of a specific fund, category or proposal on the new website:
💡
#ProjectCatalyst
has a big mission, only achievable through community participation.
So far, 7,112 proposals have been submitted across 11 funds, with 1,633 projects successfully funded.
With so many ideas being developed already, we can’t wait to see what the future holds
💡Project Catalyst
#Fund12
introduces new opportunities for Cardano builders:
With ₳50m up for grabs, DApp builders, open-source devs, and ecosystem enthusiasts have a chance to shape
#Cardano
's future.
Learn more:
#ProjectCatalyst
Fund12 launched last week. But don’t worry if you didn’t make it to the launch event in Barcelona, there are other working groups planned all around the world including UAE, Vietnam, DRC & more.
Check out the schedule to find one near you:
If you’ve got ideas for projects that could improve the
#Cardano
ecosystem, we’d love to hear from you! You can submit up to six proposals across all categories in each funding round.
Full fund rules are available in the knowledge base:
❗Last chance for Community Reviewers to feedback on
#Fund12
proposals.
If you haven’t submitted your feedback yet, you have until June 6th to take part.
#Cardano
#CardanoCommunity
Human capital is one of the greatest treasures of
#ProjectCatalyst
, encompassing both the community and our Catalyst team. In this video, meet Ewa, Alex, and Dominik - the driving forces behind our processes.
Interested in joining the crew? Check out our jobs board here:
The
#ProjectCatalyst
#Fund12
results are now published, with 258 projects securing funding.
If your proposal received funding, drop a comment below and let's celebrate together! If your proposal didn't make it this time, don't get discouraged. The journey doesn't end here - a
✊Project Catalyst gives the power to the people, with a community governance model that gives everyone in the
#CardanoCommunity
an important role to play to help shape the future of the
#blockchain
.
It’s not just for builders,
#ProjectCatalyst
needs:
👉 Proposers, to pitch for
People are at the heart of everything in
#ProjectCatalyst
.
From the passionate
#CardanoCommunity
to the dedicated team working tirelessly behind the scenes, it’s all about the humans driving innovation.🏎️
Have you met these wonderful individuals? Watch our team interviews
🌎 Join the
#ProjectCatalyst
town hall every Wednesday at 17:00 UTC to hear recent updates on funded projects and connect with the community.
Join via Zoom here:
🇪🇸 Join the
#ProjectCatalyst
team for the launch of
#Fund12
and worldwide Catalyst Working Groups effort.
Unite with like-minded builders, engage in workshops, and witness the birth of Catalyst Fund12.
📍Apr 26,
@W_Barcelona
🕔 9AM - 9PM
💫
#ProjectCatalyst
has designed a funding process that puts the
#CardanoCommunity
at the heart of developing the blockchain:
→ Submission → Community reviews → Community voting → Voting results → Project onboarding
Find out more about each step:
People are the engine behind Project Catalyst's success. Meet Joaquin, Lucio, Blue, and Stefano - the dedicated minds enhancing processes and ensuring seamless operations.
#ProjectCatalyst
#Fund12
#Cardano
📣🗓Attention
#Fund12
project proposers!
If you’re working on an idea draft, please remember to finalize all edits and submit your completed proposal by May 16th. Edit feature will be disabled on May 16th & we will then move to the next stage of the process – community reviews.
❓Question: What’s a
#ProjectCatalyst
Community Reviewer?
Answer: Anybody in the
#CardanoCommunity
who wants to take part in reviewing project proposals to receive rewards.
There are different levels of Community Reviewer, depending on experience, here’s how it works:
LV0 -
📢
#ProjectCatalyst
#Fund12
is open for submissions and we want to hear from YOU!
Submit your project ideas for funding before 11am on May 13th to be considered for this round of grants.
The first step to getting your idea funded is creating an account:
#ProjectCatalyst
has designed a funding process that puts the
#CardanoCommunity
at the heart of developing the
#blockchain
:
→ Submission → Community reviews → Community voting → Voting results → Project onboarding
Find out more about each step:
🗓Don’t miss your chance to apply for funding for your ideas!
#ProjectCatalyst
#Fund12
will be open for submissions until 11am on May 13th.
More info on how to submit your funding proposals here:
Today is the day.
#ProjectCatalyst
Fund12 launch event at
@W_Barcelona
!
The team is busy getting ready to welcome you IRL for an inspiring day of workshops and discussions.
See you soon!
#CWG2024
#Fund12
✨ Project Catalyst matures: Clarity, independence, and accountability.
Learn about the changes
#Fund12
brings, including the Catalyst Foundation Company & how it reinforces legal and regulatory frameworks, ensuring long-term sustainability.
⚡️The
#ProjectCatalyst
community is growing quickly & we’ve already seen a staggering 69k registrations!
Solving real-world challenges will be a collective effort, and we’d love you to add your contribution to the world’s largest decentralized innovation engine.
#ProjectCatalyst
#Fund12
launches this week. But don’t worry if you can’t make it to the launch party in Barcelona, there are other working groups planned all around the world including Dubai, Vietnam, & Japan.
Check out the schedule to find one near you:
Got ideas for how to make Cardano even better?
#ProjectCatalyst
#Fund12
is now open giving you the opportunity to collaborate to innovate by proposing your ideas that positively impact the
#Cardano
ecosystem.
Submissions close on May 13, at 11am UTC.
👉
Are you based in Africa and interested in joining a community-led working group to discuss ideas for the
#ProjectCatalyst
Fund12 launch?
You’ll find in-person events in Ghana & DRC happening on May 4th & 12th respectively.
Check out the schedule:
④ days to go until the
#ProjectCatalyst
Fund12 launch event at
@W_Barcelona
! The team is busy getting ready to welcome you IRL for an inspiring day of workshops and discussions.
🤓Check the registration page here:
Can’t make the Barcelona
#ProjectCatalyst
event, but want to join in? More community-led working groups are being held all around the world. 🌎
Check out the schedule to find one near you:
We’re a global community – if you didn’t make the
#ProjectCatalyst
Fund12 launch in Barcelona, there are more opportunities to join community-led working groups all around the world, including in Sydney, Ho Chi Minh City & Florida.
Check out the schedule:
② days to go until the
#ProjectCatalyst
Fund12 launch event in Barcelona!
Got an idea for a project but need to find some team mates? Join us on Friday at
@W_Barcelona
to connect with like-minded Cardano innovators.
See you there?
Anybody can submit a proposal for funding to
#ProjectCatalyst
. What are you waiting for?
Full rules and eligibility criteria are available in the knowledge base:
📣
#ProjectCatalyst
town hall goes live in a couple of hours. Make sure you dial in at 17:00 UTC for the latest updates on all things Catalyst.
Join via Zoom here:
🌎 Join the
#ProjectCatalyst
town hall every Wednesday at 17:00 UTC to hear recent updates on funded projects and connect with the community.
Join via Zoom here:
Don’t worry if you can’t make it to Barcelona for the
#ProjectCatalyst
Fund12 launch, there are more online (and in-person) working groups you can get involved with around the world.
Check out the schedule:
Project Catalyst’s decentralized governance system gives every member of the
#CardanoCommunity
a voice. Through distributed development & community collaboration we can build solutions more efficiently & ensure the quality of project outcomes.
Join today: