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DeGrant Stewards

Meet the Stewards - Cohort 3

Stewards are community leaders chosen to guide Cohort 3 of DeGrants. They are responsible for reviewing proposals, supporting builders, and ensuring funding is allocated transparently and effectively. Each Steward oversees a specific track and works closely with applicants, grantees, and mentors.
“As a Steward for the past two cohorts, I’ve helped founders refine ideas, strengthen applications, and build MVPs. For Cohort 3, I’m committed to empowering projects and driving growth in the Stacks ecosystem.”
Binaya Tripathi
DeFi & Tooling
“I bring experience in strategy, business development, and team-building. My focus for Cohort 3 is helping founders realize their plans and strengthening DeGrants as a long-term grassroots program.”
Brendyn Hadfield
Community & SocialFi
“After serving as a steward in Cohort
1 and 2, I’m thrilled to return for
Cohort 3 to support artists, builders,
and collectors, foster creativity, and
grow the cultural layer of Stacks and
the creator economy around Bitcoin.”
Melanie Carstens
Creators (NFTs, Gaming, Music, & Content)
"DeOrganized sprang out of Cohort 2. Now I want to support Cohort 3 grantees by spotlighting their projects, amplifying their work, and helping them get valuable feedback and engagement."
Stephen Perrino
Bluesky
"As a steward for Cohort 3, I’ll contribute with purpose, guide and empower communities, and ensure innovation is ethical, sustainable, and inclusive.”
TheBigMac.btc
DeFi & Tooling

Responsibilities of Stewards

Stewards are community leaders who help shape DeGrants by:

  • Reviewing proposals and scoring them for impact, feasibility, and alignment with Stacks.
  • Supporting builders in their assigned track throughout the cohort.
  • Representing the community in funding decisions.
  • Ensuring transparency and accountability by reporting progress.

Full volunteer application and responsibilities here.

What to Expect

  • During Applications: Stewards will host Spaces, answer questions, and review submissions.
  • During the Cohort: They’ll guide builders in their track, review milestones, and provide support.
  • At the End: Stewards help highlight successful projects in the Showcase & final reports.

Thank You!

DeGrants is powered by its community — and our Stewards are at the heart of it. Cohort 3 wouldn’t be possible without their leadership.

Steward Support Schedule

Stewards will host track-specific Spaces and office hours during the application window (September 15 – October 8). These are opportunities for applicants to:
  • Ask questions about the process
  • Get feedback on project ideas
  • Learn what each track is looking for

All sessions are hosted live on X Spaces.

Steward Support Schedule

Stewards will host track-specific Spaces and office hours during the application window (September 15 – October 8). These are opportunities for applicants to:
  • Ask questions about the process
  • Get feedback on project ideas
  • Learn what each track is looking for

All sessions are hosted live on X Spaces.