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Join the GoodBuilders Program - a year-long initiative offering over $220,000 in rewards for building with G$, distributed over 3 rounds this year.
Key Benefits:
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Update: GoodBuilders Round 1 (part of GG24) applications open March 17th! Initially for Proof-of-Work projects, this kickoff round now also welcomes clear ideas and execution plans. Future rounds (GG25 & GG26) will continue emphasizing projects with proven progress and technical development. Round info and apply:
GoodBuilders Program: Kickoff QF Round
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<aside> 🚀 Sign up as a builder
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<aside> 👾 **Join Discord to find teammates**
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<aside> ⭐ GoodBuilders: What, Why, How & Who
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<aside> 🔥 Round 1 is Live! How to get started
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<aside> 💰 Rewards & Funding
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<aside> 💥 **Join GoodBuilders!**
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<aside> 👾 **Join Discord!**
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<aside> 📢 Join Telegram!
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February
Feb 26
🎉 Official launch - start Building!
March
Mar 4
Mar 10
🤝 ‘Start building with GoodDollar’ workshop (GoodDollar x Celo)
🤝 Builders introduction and team formation (GoodLabs)
April
Early April
End of April
🚨 QF Application open - Apply!
⚡️ QF Funding Round
(Exact dates for QF to be announced - based on Gitcon GG23)
May
Early May
Early May
💰Rewards Distributions
🚢 Launch Round 2!
On-going
The GoodBuilders Program is a year-long initiative fueling innovation with G$, offering support, funding, and mentorship to builders creating decentralized applications (dApps) or enhancing existing GoodDollar infrastructure.
Its mission is to drive adoption, expand G$ utility, and foster real-world engagement through groundbreaking projects that make an impact.
Key Principles:
🌱 Collaborative Growth – Thriving ecosystems are built through cooperation, not competition. Projects should complement existing initiatives and create synergies that benefit all.
🔗 Sustainable Development – Beyond initial launches, GoodBuilders prioritizes projects with clear long-term growth plans, ensuring they continue to evolve and engage the community.
💡 **Community Empowerment—**GoodDollar's heart is its community. GoodBuilders champions projects that actively involve and uplift users, driving engagement and real-world adoption.
The GoodBuilders Program is more than just rewards—it’s a movement. Join a community of innovators building together, learning from top Web3 experts, and creating real impact in the GoodDollar ecosystem on Celo.
💰 Win big – Over $50,000 in rewards per round, with ongoing opportunities to earn.
🤝 Collaborate, not compete – Work alongside fellow builders to drive financial inclusion and Web3 innovation.
🌍 Expand your network – Connect with teammates, gain user feedback, and grow within the GoodDollar community.
📢 Access a Large User Base — Engage with 50K+ monthly active users ready to explore dApps.
🔥 Low Barriers, High Potential — G$ is widely distributed, reducing risk and increasing adoption potential.
🌱 Long-Term Support — Not just a hackathon — mentorship, funding & ecosystem integrations help projects thrive beyond launch.
🏆 Boost Your Reputation — Strengthen credibility for future funding, including Celo’s impact-driven grants.
🤝 Collaborate, Not Compete — Join a Web3 ecosystem that values partnership over competition.
❤️ Create Real Impact — Help shape the future of decentralized finance by expanding access to financial tools for all.
The program fosters initiatives that further integrate GoodDollar into decentralized applications (dApps) by creating new applications and integrations and enhancing the platform to fuel the growth and utility of G$.
Unlike traditional hackathons, the GoodBuilders Program isn’t just about a one-time submission—it’s about continuous improvement, shipping new features, and staying engaged. The more you participate, the more rewards you unlock over time!
Each funding period starts with a development phase, where builders receive mentorship and guidance before entering a Quadratic Funding (QF) round on Gitcoin. The GoodDollar community will decide how the matching pool is distributed by donating G$ to their favorite projects (We will help you on how to reach donors and maximize the QF round :) )
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Meet our mentors below and the available tracks/development ideas for which individuals or teams can apply. Some mentors don’t have assigned tracks but will be available for various office hours throughout the program. So, contact them if you want to learn from their expertise.