T-Minus 8-Hours Until Fund13 Deadline
… for 4 of the 6 categories
Happy October everyone! We’re back with another Project Catalyst Fund13 update, and boy has it been an exciting week! With just 8 hours left to submit proposals for four out of the six main categories — Developers, Ecosystem, Concept, and Product — the competition has reached a fever pitch. Last week alone, we saw a staggering influx of 1,201 new submissions, representing an over 1000% increase on average across the 4 categories (over 500 of which were in the past 24 hours) that close tomorrow at 11am October 10th UTC.
If you’re thinking of submitting a proposal, now is your last chance to join the wave of innovators seeking a share of the ₳50,000,000 funding pool, with each category designed to target specific aspects of growth and innovation in the Cardano ecosystem. Let’s break down the current landscape of Fund13 and highlight some of the trending projects.
Top Trending Proposals
This past week has also seen several projects gaining traction within the community. Here are a few standout ideas:
Developers Category:
- EduChain is working on a blockchain-based education management system, aiming to leverage Cardano for better transparency and efficiency.
- GameChanger is making strides in decentralizing infrastructure with its open-source solution for truly on-chain dApps, ensuring resilient decentralization without reliance on centralized systems.
Ecosystem Category:
- A Cardano Hub in Nyiragongo seeks to bring blockchain education to an underserved region, emphasizing community empowerment.
- [CaFi] Blockchain Education focuses on simplifying peer-reviewed blockchain technical documents for Vietnamese learners, expanding Cardano’s reach in Asia.
Concept Category:
- Tongue Swap aims to create a DAO-powered language exchange platform, offering a new social space for global users.
- Cardano Build Nest envisions a freelance marketplace to connect talents and contributors within the ecosystem.
Product Category:
- WP NMKR Connect is developing a WordPress plugin to display and manage NFTs on Cardano and Solana, bridging Web2 and Web3 experiences.
- The Cardano Effect seeks to use blockchain to transform Ethiopia’s agricultural industry.
Final Thoughts
The momentum around Catalyst Fund13 has reached a new high as we approach the final stretch of the proposal submission phase. With over 500% growth in proposal submissions across key categories, it’s clear that the Cardano community is rallying to build a stronger ecosystem.
Make sure you get your proposal in before the deadline on October 10th at 11:00am UTC to join this wave of innovation. Let’s continue building and pushing the boundaries of what Cardano can achieve together!
This Week’s Featured Proposals
