Introducing
@soar_chain
- a game changer for the mobility industry! 🚗
Want to learn more about their decentralized data & connectivity platform for vehicles?
Check out our summary of the recent interview with Co-Founder
@keremozkan
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We're thrilled to announce our first cohort of 2023! 🎉
After going through 50+ application we're proud to work with 18 different projects across Infra, DeFi, Gaming & Other.
Read our announcement for more info on all:
We are excited to announce the Q2 2023 cohort of the Builders Program!! 🎉
After going through so many new applications, we decided to onboard 13 promising projects across Infra, Tooling, Data, DeFi & more.
Read our blog to learn more about them:
⚡ Energy meets the interchain in our recent interview with Greg Sikora, co-founder of
@Chain4Energy
Find out how they are building a Cosmos SDK chain to help shaping the future of energy markets 👇
Several teams have migrated away from EVM in favor of the Cosmos stack ⚛️
On Thursday, we are talking to 3 of them -
@sedaprotocol
@WeAreTellor
&
@dYdX
Set your reminder below 👇
📢 We're thrilled to announce the Q3 2023 cohort of the Builders Program!! 🎉
After reviewing >40 teams, we're excited to work with the strongest applicants building projects across Infra & Tooling, Data and DeFi
Read our blog (linked below) to learn more about each 👇
Always wanted to know how Rollups work in Cosmos and how the Interchain is getting set up for a modular future?
Join this space with
@dymension
@CelestiaOrg
and the
@cosmos_sdk
tomorrow at 6pm CET 👇
The Interchain Builders Program launched in June 2022. Since then, we’ve been able to support 50+ teams.
Read below for how we’ve helped in the last 8 months, and what’s to come in the year ahead 🧵👇
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🚀 Introducing the Interchain Shark Tank at Cosmoverse!
Ready to take your project to the next level?
We've got the opportunity you've been waiting for!
✨ Shine a spotlight on your project
📣 Get expert insights and feedback
🚀 Secure a spot on the Builders Program
Apply to
📢 We are going to discuss the future of wallets in the interchain on Thursday at 6pm CEST, featuring
@leap_cosmos
,
@keplrwallet
and
@SonarWallet
🗓️ Set your reminders and reply below with any questions you may have for them 👇
❗Important update for the Interchain Shark Tank at Cosmoverse❗
The winner now gets a chance to pitch their project on the main stage on day 3 of Cosmoverse, in front of a huge audience and plenty of VCs! 🤯
Time is running out to submit your project:
We’re hiring! 💪
Always wanted to support teams in becoming their best selves? Do you enjoy exploring the frontiers of tokenomics? Are you strong on GTM strategies?
You might be a fit and we’d love to chat! 👋
Apply now:
Introducing the Knowledge Hub— a comprehensive resource hub tailor-made for Web3 founders, focusing on key categories within the Cosmos Ecosystem.
Let’s dive in!👇
Launching a token via
@StreamSwap_io
is convenient, but how does it support your project's decentralized launch?
Dive into our blog for a guide on Streamswap 👇
Tune in this Thursday at 6pm CET for a Q&A with
@noamwithveto
about the Builders Program and how developers can move forward in the ecosystem once becoming
@CosmWasm
experts!
Exciting news!🎉
This Thursday, get ready for the 1st
#CosmWasm
Academy AMA with a guest speaker, the talented
@noamwithveto
representing
@binary_builders
🧑💻
Join us!🔥
🗓️Thur, 20th
🕕6 PM CET
👉
The Builders Program's Launch Spotlight is a regular series where we highlight a recent or upcoming launch of a protocol we're excited about! 🚀
Today we have an interview with
@mars_protocol
!
Read the blog post here! 👇
Market volatility in token-based economies can pose risks for protocol growth 📈📉
Dive into our latest blogpost where we explore how potential solutions like dynamic incentives & a stability reserve fund could help chains optimize their spending 👇
🌐 Project Showcase: Meet SEDA Protocol!
@sedaprotocol
is on a mission to create the standard for data interoperability in Web3.
It has already enabled over $150 billion of value transfer on Layer 1 networks. 🚀
📢 Introducing the Q4 2023 cohort of the Builders Program!!
After reviewing over 40 applications, we are thrilled to accelerate 7 projects across DeFi, Infra & AI Auditing.
Read our announcement post (linked below) to learn more about each of them 👇
Source Network (
@sourcenetwrk
) is an ecosystem of decentralized data infrastructure.
With the upcoming launch, this is a great time to dive into it 👇
The goal of the
@sedaprotocol
is to fully unlock internet access for smart contracts while also significantly increasing their computational capabilities.
Find out how in our interview series with their founders 👇
Journeys from EVM to Cosmos:
The migration of projects from Ethereum chains to the Cosmos ecosystem has been a recurring theme.
Last week, we delved into the experiences of 3 prominent projects –
@sedaprotocol
,
@dYdX
, and
@WeAreTellor
– as they embarked on this journey⬇️
🚀Cosmos Interchain Builders Program Spotlight 🚀
Today, we bring you an exclusive interview with
@asanjeevrao
, the Founder and CEO of
@leap_cosmos
Leap Wallet is a non-custodial super wallet for the interchain.
We're very proud to see the
@inconetwork
team make this incredible progress!
They unveiled their Gentry Testnet today and we can't wait to see what their up-and-coming community has in store 💪
📣We are excited to announce our $4.5 million fundraise, led by
@1kxnetwork
, to develop Inco, a modular, confidential computing Layer-1 blockchain powered by fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) and secured by Ethereum.
Inco stands as the universal confidentiality layer for
We're thrilled to announce that ALL THREE finalists of the Pitching Competition at
@CosmoverseHQ
are joining the Builders Program Q4 Cohort! ⭐️
Yes, they were THAT good.
Congratulations to these outstanding projects:
@FortyTwo_money
,
@labs_electron
and Smart Contract AI!
Did you enjoy Day 1 of
@NebularBuilders
?
Tomorrow
@stefsprinz
is doing a talk on obstacles for founders & how to deal with them!
Come check it out at 2:20pm in the Rocket Room 🚀
Tune in this Wednesday for a Builders' Chat between
@sunnya97
and
@dntse
🎙️🍻
Learn more about how
@babylon_chain
plans to help Osmosis get secured by Bitcoin, and what the future might hold for Interchain & Mesh Security.
👉
Last week
@kado_money
launched support for ATOM! Users can now on-ramp to the
@cosmoshub
and purchase ATOM directly from the Kado app 🎉
We did a little interview with
@KadoVince
as part of our Launch Spotlight series.
Read the blog here 👇
💼 VC Insights on Market Sentiment 🐻
📢 Join us on Sept. 19th at 7pm CET with VCs
@0xArnav
,
@HelpedHope
, and
@DaveHsu
.
Our speakers will delve into the question on everyone's mind:
🤔 Do VCs still invest in Cosmos?
Builders Program Contributor
@noamwithveto
is set to take the stage at the Battle of the Blockchains in Berlin on September 13th! 📅
He will delve into Cosmos' strengths, our deliberate approach to the Blockchain Trilemma and the unique selling points that set our technology
Vehicles have data, companies need data.
@soar_chain
enables an ecosystem where developers can leverage the ~2TB of data a car produces each day.
Map makers, city planners & insurance companies all need this data to operate, and Soarchain gives them access like never before.
🚀 Meet Source Network: here to drive the next wave of developer adoption.
Let's dive into why
@sourcenetwrk
is a game-changer for decentralized data management!
We recently did an interview with
@keremozkan
, founder of
@soar_chain
This promising team in the
#BuildersProgram
is building a token-incentivized data and connectivity infrastructure for vehicles.
Read the conversation here 👇
Also, connectivity to Ethereum is finally getting a ZK-Proof verified IBC connection built by
@union_build
which essentially enables a direct line of communication to the EVM world without a bridge chain 🛡️
The Builders Crew just arrived in Prague 🚀
If you are attending
@Gateway_Conf
this weekend, hit us up!
And make sure to mark your calendars for
@noamwithveto
's talk on how to avoid the biggest founders' mistakes 👇
Catch me at
@Gateway_Conf
Monday morning at 10:15.
I'll be talking about the 5 big mistakes we keep seeing in the space, and how you can avoid them as a Web3 founder.
Don't worry,
@BuildersProgram
got your back.
Source Network is decentralizing an important part of the stack: the data layer.
As a participant in the Builders Program, it has been exciting to be a part of their journey!
You’re only as decentralized as your least centralized component.
Source Network is a flexible solution to managing data in decentralized applications, enabling developers to build truly decentralized apps while retaining data privacy and ownership for users.
#DataToThePeople
1/ There are many legal challenges to starting a Web3 business!
From finding the right incorporation structure to identifying the best instrument to raise funds with, it can be a lot to handle 🫣
Especially if your team is trying to focus on building 🛠️
From brainstorming on preliminary economic models to developing detailed distribution sheets with vesting schedules, we worked with teams & shared all the best practices on token designs we've seen in Cosmos and the wider Web3 space.
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Congrats to the
@cosmoshub
for successfully upgrading to add Replicated Security 🎉
We’re proud to work with some of the consumer chain candidates and stay committed to helping any team that’s looking to be a part of the $ATOM economic zone!
Lambda Upgrade is successfully completed ⚛️
Replicated Security is live on the Cosmos Hub!
#Cosmonauts
get ready for the next phase...
It’s time to onboard Consumer Chains!
The dawn of the Atom Economic Zone begins today 🔥
Running a company is hard. In Web3 it's harder. We've noticed early stage founders struggling to navigate the legal complexities of setting up shop.
We give guidance and resources to help teams on where to found, who to talk to & how to prepare fundraising agreements.
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Fundraising in the crypto space has slowed down, but investors are still looking for strong teams developing needed solutions! 🚀
Here are 4 key takeaways from our call with David from
@Breed_VC
, an investor in the crypto space:
We'll soon be sharing our next quarterly cohort of ~15 teams. But for the founders who didn't make it to the program, we're planning to open source and share our research in the next half year!
If you're interested in joining the Program, apply at
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And after providing feedback through several pitch deck sessions, we've successfully connected projects to our ever growing network of investors in order to help them reach their fundraising goals.
But the work doesn't stop there.
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With the help of core developers, we've provided critical technical advice to unblock teams.
We've been building up our validator network and have guided teams on how to create stronger incentive alignment via delegation programs & community strategies.
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Launching a blockchain can be difficult. Making sure it's as decentralized as possible, even more.
We have summarized steps to launching a sufficenetly decentralized SDK chain.
Read on 🧵👇
Network foundations are essential for blockchain networks, providing the bridge between on-chain and off-chain worlds, addressing legal liability/compliance, and managing the network's treasury.
A Thread on different foundation models 🧵
IBC, the Inter-Blockchain Communication protocol, emerged as a key theme throughout the discussion.
SEDA hailed IBC as a game-changer for connecting blockchains, while DYDX and Tellor emphasized its role in enabling seamless token transfers and data exchange. Collectively, the
Why the interchain stack?
SEDA chose the Cosmos-SDK for scalability, flexibility, and a robust developer ecosystem.
It has already raised $22M from top investors.
They're fine-tuning their MVP, planning a semi-public testnet in Q4, and aiming for a mainnet launch in Q1 2024.
After a successful Day 1 at
@AwesomWasm
yesterday, we’re ready for Day 2 😎
See you at the panel on Public Goods Funding at 10:20am with
@noamwithveto
from the Builders Program,
@larry0x
and Ethan Frey!
@empowerchain_io
creates a vibrant ecosystem between consumers, waste collectors, recyclers & manufacturers ♻️
In a world where accountability is everything, a unified & transparent system to track waste collection benefits both consumers and producers around the globe.
Starting this year, Binary Builders will operate the Interchain Builders Program on behalf of
@interchain_io
.
Binary Builders was formed by several former employees of Interchain GmbH, including the original Builders Program team, as well as many other new talents.
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Fundraising in Web3 can have a tough learning curve for devs who are just looking to build 🛠️
The instrument you use to raise can have huge consequences for your team. Read our latest post on the differences between Token Warrants & Token Side Letters 👇
In case you missed our recent Twitter Space with
@babylon_chain
and
@sunnya97
discussing how to leverage Bitcoin security in Cosmos, you can listen to the recording here 👇
SEDA joined the Builders Program to leverage the Cosmos ecosystem, receive technical guidance, and connect with strategic partners.
If you are interested in learning more, check out our Medium article:
So, what is SEDA? 🤔
It's set to be the bedrock for data in Web3.
SEDA empowers smart contracts to query and compute data beyond their blockchain, unlocking limitless possibilities.
Their mission? To welcome in the next-gen smart contract applications.
How does it work?
Smart contracts send data queries, and SEDA's secret committee takes action.
It's an innovative approach that unlocks data from the real world, improving smart contract capabilities.
With SEDA, developers can create application-specific oracle modules for tasks like price feeds, real-world assets, randomness, and cross-chain messaging.
This opens doors for lending, derivatives, NFTs, cross-chain bridges, and much more.
@EisenLabs
is linking CeFi liquidity to DeFi with familiar UX/UI.
Eisen’s DEX aggregator automates leverage trading, helps trading firms hedge their positions, highlights the cheaper prices of DeFi assets compared to CeFi.
🚀Introducing the Q4 Cohort
Out of 40+ applications, 7 teams have been handpicked for the Interchain Builders Program Accelerator Track.
These projects are at various stages of development in diverse verticals from Auditing, Infrastructure, to DeFi.
Here’s a glimpse of them:
2/ We gladly provide teams with support on these topics. But considering we're not lawyers and can't provide legal advice, we've been leaning heavily on the support of
@LegalNodes
🦈Time's running out to apply for The Interchain Shark Tank at Cosmoverse!
This is your ticket to:
✨ Showcase your project
🧐 Gain expert insights for growth
🚀 Secure a spot in the Builders Program!
Apply to dive into the Tank and propel your project:
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Are you a Web3 founder & struggling to understand the difference between Token Side Letters & Token Warrants?
Although this isn’t legal advice, we’d like to walk you through our observations on these critical fundraising instruments 👇
Two weeks ago we had a wonderful chat about IBC's expansion beyond Cosmos with
@nathanwindsor
of Landslide,
@0xkaiserkarel
of Union and
@ComposableIntrn
of Composable Finance and Picasso ❤️
We have a few interesting learnings we wanted to highlight 👇
We’ve had a brief chat with Jin Kwon, cofounder of
@Sagaxyz__
Saga is getting closer to launch!
Read the interview to learn more about how they’re providing scalable blockspace for the next generation of dApps and games on the Interchain 👇
Start your
#interchain
journey ⚛️
The Interchain Developer Academy is back with the 5th Cohort!
Learn the Interchain Stack - Enter an ever-expanding ecosystem of interconnected blockchains.
Developer applications are open until Oct 23rd!
Apply Now 👇
Fancy a journey into the cosmos of decentralized finance?
Meet
@ApolloDAO
, the Asset Management Platform and “Homepage for the Cosmos.”
Let's dive in!👇
Find out how
@RealBlockPI
aims to revolutionize the Web3 ecosystem with its distributed multi-chain acceleration layer. 🚀
Why does BlockPI matter and how is it shaping the future of decentralized infrastructure?
👇🧵
You are building on the
@cosmos
stack and want to be part of the Builders Program Q3 cohort?
Applications are open until June 12th! 👉Visit
Check out the thread below to learn more about how we're supporting teams 👇
2/ Since the start of the year we have onboarded 2 cohorts of with a total of 32 projects to the Builders Program Accelerator.
For an overview how we support teams, see:
3/ Our new partnership with Legal Nodes allows us to give Builders Program participants some valuable time with experts to help them build out a legal roadmap.
They also give us tremendous support in building out our own Knowledge Hub that we'll be sharing next quarter.
In conclusion, the journeys of SEDA, DYDX, and Tellor serve as compelling examples of the transformative power of the Cosmos ecosystem.
They chose the Interchain Stack for its tech but they intend to serve a wider audience beyond Cosmos. 🚀
Token-based income volatility in blockchain ecosystems affects the health, security & growth of the network.
But how can decentralized protocols achieve a more balanced token-based economy?
A short 🧵 👇