Stacks DeGrants
Designed and incubated by dedicated community members from all corners of the Stacks ecosystem, the DeGrants (decentralized grants) program aims to fund and support a wide range of projects that are beneficial to Stacks community members and network.
How it works
We create a wide range of products, from business cards to book editions
Submit your application
Choose a track and provide information about your proposed project
Steward review
Community stewards will review your application and follow up.
Receive funding
If selected, you'll receive starter funding if needed, or be paid by milestones.
Ship your project!
Share your progress with the community and get it in the wild asap!
Who we are
We're you! DeGrants is organized by members of the Stacks community called Stewards along with the Stacks Foundation Governance Resident. Stewards and community members work together to decide how funding is allocated.
Cohort 3 Stewards
Stewards are here to help you be successful, learn more about the support you can receive.
Cohort 3 Mentors
Get guidance, feedback, and support from experienced Mentors.
Key Dates
For Cohort 3 DeGrants
Applications Open
Wednesday, 10th September
Applications Support
15th - 8th October
Submission Deadline
Wednesday, 8th October
Application Review
29th September & 10th October
Grantees Announced
Friday, 17th October
Cohort End Date
Friday, 6th February 2026
Meet the Grantees
Selected October 2025
Cryptonauts
Cryptonauts is a multiplayer 3rd-person looter-shooter built in Unreal Engine 5 that brings GameFi to Stacks. Players explore, collect, and compete while experiencing how blockchain can enhance gaming economies and digital ownership.
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TruthChain
TruthChain is a Stacks-powered identity verification platform that links social media posts to users’ BNS identities, allowing cryptographic verification directly on-chain. By registering verified tweets through a Clarity smart contract, TruthChain creates permanent, tamper-proof records anchored to Bitcoin — helping combat misinformation and AI-generated fakes.
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Bitcoin University (BTCU)
ProfessionaBitcoin University (BTCU) makes Bitcoin education practical, frictionless, and accessible. The platform simplifies onboarding for new users with structured learning, hands-on tools, and easy wallet setup — bridging the gap between curiosity and confident participation in the Bitcoin and Stacks ecosystems.
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