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What exactly is BAF and why are more and more students, devs, and protocols building with us?
Hereβs everything you need to know about the Blockchain Acceleration Foundation in under 2 minutes. π§΅π
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Over 18 months, more than 1,300 builders joined @StarMaker_LATAM looking for funding, mentorship, and technical support
What most of them found instead was something no grant could give them: a real community to build the future
Read the full story π
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In 5 weeks, we turned Costa Rica into a blockchain innovation hub.
126 builders joined, 78 with zero blockchain experience.
By the end, 107 had completed a full education track on the Stellar ecosystem, going from zero to building real products.
Here's how it all went down π
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Morpho Studio was a BAF x @ZEEK_CR program built to discover and train blockchain talent in Costa Rica from scratch.
Two tracks: a free course open to anyone regardless of background, and a hackathon where teams spent 3 weeks building real solutions on Stellar.
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8 projects pitched at TicoBlockchain in front of investors and government institutions.
The program closed with a Demo Day where 15 teams presented solutions to Costa Rican challenges on Stellar.
We're proud of every person building the future of Costa Rica.
Results coming soon. π¦
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The biggest ideathon in Salta. π¦π·
120 people learning and building on @stellarorg in just 48 hours alongside @PunaTechAr
Three projects took the top prize and all three solve real problems.
Here's what they built π
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π₯ Luminia Protocol
Early detection of autism risk in newborns can be life-changing, but these studies are costly and hard to verify.
Luminia connects companies that fund them through blockchain, proving integrity and enabling medical research without exposing patient data.
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There's a generation of founders in LATAM building on blockchain that still doesn't get the recognition it deserves, and events like this are what change that.
LetΒ΄s keep building π
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Jun 5
These are the Neko stats for the week!
RWAs are the way to go on @StellarOrg π₯
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Morpho Studio Demo Day is coming π¦
This Saturday, builders who spent 5 weeks learning and building on @StellarOrg will present what they made.
Tune in live and see what's being built π
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Jun 1
2 weeks after launch.
Early traction for productive RWAs on Stellar.
And weβre just getting started. π₯
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Gm @PunaTechAr π¦π·
Weβre present at one of the biggest AI and Blockchain event in the North of Argentina.
Together with @StarMaker_LATAM weβre hosting an ideathon to @BuildOnStellar π
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May 26
5 programs for founders still accepting applications.
1. Alliance | by @alliance
Alliance is one of the worldβs leading Web3 & AI accelerator, supporting founders with $500K in funding, mentorship, lectures, Demo Day, and fundraising preparation alongside top VCs.
- Application deadline: May 27
- Program start: September 7
- Program duration: 3 months
- Program format: Hybrid (2 weeks in NYC 8 weeks remote)
2. Techstars | by @Techstars
Techstars is one of the best global accelerators, helping founders with funding, professional mentorship, and access to a worldwide network of investors and corporate partners.
- Application deadline: June 10
- Program start: September 14
- Program duration: 3 months
- Program format: Hybrid (virtual with optional in-person events)
3. EASY Residency | by @yzilabs
EASY Residency is an incubation and acceleration program for founders building in Web3, AI, and biotech. The program provides $500K in funding, fully covers living, dining, and workspace expenses, and includes weekly workshops and sessions with world-renowned mentors.
- Application deadline: June 21
- Program start: TBA
- Program duration: 10 weeks
- Program format: Hybrid (5 online 5 offline in Bhutan)
4. Off Season | by @fdotinc
Off Season is a program for founders building in AI, hardware, robotics, and software. It includes a Demo Day where top teams can receive up to $250K in funding and $500K in credits, while also preparing founders for future fundraising, co-founder search, and top accelerators like YC or Speedrun.
- Application deadline: June 24
- Program start: June 24
- Program duration: 6 weeks
- Program format: Offline at Fort Mason, San Francisco
5. XFounders Bootcamp | by @XFounders_camp
XFounders Bootcamp, powered by @StarknetFndn, is a program for teams building across AI, Web3, Fintech, and Web2. It focuses on product development, go-to-market strategy, and fundraising preparation, ending with a Demo Day.
- Application deadline: July 4
- Program start: July 4
- Program duration: 1 month
- Program format: Offline in Bali, Indonesia
Getting accepted into any of these programs can dramatically change the trajectory of your startup.
So donβt miss the opportunity and apply through the links in the comments.
Which one would you most like to get accepted into?
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an investor just told me he found me through his agent.
founders, make sure you're discoverable by agents.
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Grants, Accelerators & Education on @solana
Here's everything worth knowing, organized by who it's for.
Founders:
β @incubator: NYC, 3 months. Deadline June 5
β @alliance: $500K SAFE. Deadline May 27
β @a16zcrypto CSX: $500K
β @SuperteamBlack: invite-only. $250K raised.
Builders: just getting started? These programs are built for that.
Education programs:
β Solana Summer School - @SolanaFndn: 5 weeks. DevRel
β Developer Bootcamp - @encodeclub: 6 weeks, self-paced.
β Developer Training - @SolanaFndn: 3 live sessions.
β @superteam: local chapters worldwide
Grants:
β @superteam: up to $10K
β @solana Grants: ecosystem (varies)
β @Kalshi: $2M pool, co-sponsored by Solana
β @chainlink Build: up to $100K
β @Circle: USDC dev grants
Some deadlines are closing soon. Details below π
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If you're building in crypto or AI, this is for you.
3 days left to apply to @Alliance, the leading crypto & AI accelerator.
Up to $500k Demo Day with @paradigm , @a16z , and Founders Fund 300 startup network.
Tag a founder who needs to see this, link below
3 days left to apply to Alliance
β£ Receive up to $500k
β£ Pitch Paradigm, a16z, and Founders Fund at Demo Day
β£ Join a network of 300 startups
Apply at alliance.xyz/ and tag a founder who needs to see this β
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