Starknet Foundation

Grants have shaped history. 🌍 Think about the Internet. Born from government grants in the 1960s today, it’s a cornerstone of human progress. A once-niche idea is now the backbone of our modern life. In Web3, grant programs hold the potential to create a similar impact to the Internet invention. They fuel projects that could redefine industries. In this blog post, James Strudwick speaks of the successes (and failures) of grant-driven initiatives and share best practices for designing effective grant programs in the web3 space. https://lnkd.in/eFNkpGt4

The Starknet Winter Hackathon is going strong with 95 projects and counting. How cool is that? Can we hit 100+ before the January 20 deadline?⌛️ Build, learn, and showcase your ideas ahead of ETHDenver.✨ Submit your project here: https://lnkd.in/eQxRwBVD

A wise man once said, 'Vision without execution is just hallucination.' The Starknet Hacker House is coming to ETHDenver (Feb 21–25), offering an incredible opportunity to refine your idea & MVP, and turn your project into reality. Check out some tips for submitting a successful application ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eriu5UMu

The Starknet Winter Hackathon is live. What do you need to know? 📅 Two weeks. 🌍 Online. 🗓️ Jan 6–20, 8 am UTC. 🔧 6 Tracks: - DeFi - Gaming - AI Agents - Telegram Bots - Community - Open Track Level up your skills. Collaborate with top devs. And if you’re one of the standout teams, your project could make its way to ETHDenver and the Starknet Hacker House. 🏠 🔗 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gmiHpSUS *Sponsored by: Argent | Braavos | Cartridge | Nethermind | Pragma | StarkWare | Vesu

Curious to see how your web3 idea stacks up? Starknet Winter Hackathon is your chance to turn your best ideas into reality, collaborate with talented builders, and explore the potential of Starknet. Choose from 5 exciting tracks: - AI. Think smarter apps, onchain AI tools, or creative integrations. - Gaming. The sky is the limit on this one. From fully onchain games to tools for game developers. - Telegram. Build bots, games, tools, or applications that bridge Telegram and Starknet. - DeFi. Can your reinvent DeFi? Think lending, staking, DEXs, or entirely new financial primitives on Starknet. - Community. Build dApps, dashboards, or governance tools that help grow and strengthen the Starknet ecosystem. Want to learn more? Join tomorrow’s buidlbox X Space with leading teams from StarkWare, Nethermind, Cartridge, Pragma, Argent, Braavos, and Vesu to learn more! https://lnkd.in/ex-_77Bp 🔗 Secure your spot in the Winter Hackathon: https://lnkd.in/gmiHpSUS #starknet #scaling #Ethereum #zk #hackathon #web3 #ai #gaming #defi #apps

The ETHDenver Hacker House applications are open! Starknet is heading to ETHDenver 2025 with an exciting opportunity for developers who are ready to take their project all the way to mainnet. 🌟 What to expect at Starknet’s Hacker House: - Kickstart support: Take your project from MVP to mainnet. - Mentorship: Learn 1:1 from advanced Starknet developers. - Resources & guidance: Tailored workshops to refine your product. - Networking: Connect with builders, Starknet leaders, and potential collaborators. 🛠 Who Should Apply? We’re looking for teams who are: - Nearing MVP or Mainnet deployment. - Alumni of Starknet programs (Basecamp, Buildcamp, Hacker Houses). - High-achieving hackathon participants (Winter Hackathon, ETH India, etc.). - Seed grantees or near-seed candidates ready to take the next big step. 🔗 If you’re serious about moving from proof-of-concept to a fully functional product, apply now: https://lnkd.in/ghzXsPJW

Ready to kickstart your web3 journey? Our Winter Hackathon is your gateway into Starknet mainnet. Here’s what’s in store 👇 ⚡ Hackathon (2 weeks, virtual): Experiment, innovate, and push the boundaries of Starknet. This is your chance to bring ideas to life and refine them with top mentors leading into ETHDenver. 🏗️ Hacker House (in person): Dive deeper into your project at Starknet Foundation Hacker House before ETHDenver. Collaborate face-to-face, iterate rapidly, and fine-tune your vision. 🪴 Seed Fund: Early-stage support designed to transform promising hacks into meaningful applications. Beyond the grant, you receive grants, guidance, and access to resources that accelerate your product development. 🗣️ Demo Day: Pitch to industry experts. This is your moment to gain crucial feedback, and attract the funding you need to scale. 🌳 Fundraising: With the right backing, take your Starknet project to new heights. Secure long-term investment and community support to sustain growth. Your journey starts now. Join the Winter Hackathon and turn your idea into tomorrow’s game-changing application. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gmiHpSUS

We’re happy to announce that FORDEFI, an advanced institutional DeFi-native wallet, is now integrated with Starknet, delivering secure, scalable access to digital assets in its expanding DeFi ecosystem. This collaboration enables institutional investors, trading firms, and funds to engage confidently with Starknet’s diverse DeFi opportunities.

Do you have the next great app-idea in you? Join the Starknet Winter Hackathon (Jan 6–19, 2025) a two-week, online challenge that’s all about pushing boundaries and experimenting with blockchain technology. Build projects across Gaming, AI, DeFi, Telegram, and Community tracks. Learn new skills, connect with builders, and push your creativity beyond the confines of web2. Then, take your creation even further at the Starknet Hacker House at EthDenver. Sign up now → https://lnkd.in/gmiHpSUS

Cairo is a purpose built language for zero-knowledge proofs. Starknet uses Cairo to achieve low fees, high transaction per second, feature-rich wallets with multi-call, session keys, paymaster, and account abstraction. Learn to build on Starknet with Cairo. Basecamp 11 is a free, four-week programming boot camp onboarding developers into the Starknet ecosystem. 🗓️ The next cohort starts on Wednesday 27th. https://lnkd.in/gNJ6wZnf