Farcaster Frame Innovators Program
I am excited to announce that Gitcoin is teaming up with Polygon to offer 500K POL (formerly known as MATIC) for projects that push the boundaries of Farcaster Frames.
Apply Now - Deadline is 10/4 8:00 AM PDT
We’re looking for projects that use Farcaster Frames to create killer consumer apps. Think social commerce, NFT experiences, or anything that makes crypto more user-friendly. The key is that it needs to work on both Polygon PoS and as a Farcaster Frame.
See the original post by Sov, Head of Grants at Gitcoin
What's Farcaster?
Farcaster is a sufficiently decentralized social network built on Ethereum. It is a public social network similar to Twitter and Reddit. What's different is you actually own your accounts and relationships with other users and you can move between different apps. If you're not on Farcaster, get started by creating your account with Warpcast.
What's a Frame?
Frames are a way to build interactive apps that run directly in a Farcaster social feed. They can be used to create rich in-feed experiences for web applications:
Markets shared from Polymarket let users place bets in-feed
Spot wild animals on a live-feed of a watering hole in the Namib Desert with Safaricaster
RSVP to an Eventcaster event
Markets shared from Polymarket let users place bets in-feed
How do you build a Frame?
Check out the Farcaster docs to get started. You can also get help from the Farcaster Devs channel, dip into the Frames Devs channel, or read through thirdweb’s take here.
In this video by Dabl Club's own @troopdegen, we will create a Frame that allows us to send MATIC or an ERC20 token directly from any Farcaster client.
What should you build?
What you build is up to you. We’re particularly excited about projects pushing the boundaries in:
Gamified commerce that makes shopping an adventure
NFT experiences that go beyond digital ownership
Content creation tools that empower the next generation of creators
Applications that blur the lines between digital and physical worlds
Community-driven tokens that redefine online engagement
AI-blockchain hybrids that leverage the best of both worlds
Gaming and virtual worlds that bring Web3 to the masses
Who should apply?
Teams with a track record in consumer products
Developers with a clear vision for integrating Farcaster Frames
Projects that can drive real user adoption and transactions
How does it work?
We’ve streamlined the process to get from idea to funding as smoothly as possible:
Craft a proposal that showcases your project, team, and roadmap.
Applications should be submitted using this link: https://explorer.gitcoin.co/#/round/137/25 122
Our team will review each application.
If selected, funding will be released as you hit predetermined milestones. It’s our way of ensuring your project stays on track and delivers real value.
Why are we doing this?
By combining Polygon’s speed and low fees with Farcaster’s social layer and Gitcoin’s community-driven approach, we can create experiences that feel native to Web2 users but pack all the power of Web3.
This collaboration isn’t just about throwing money at cool ideas. It’s about leveraging Gitcoin’s proven track record in community funding and Polygon’s cutting-edge tech to create a new breed of social applications. We’re talking about apps that could bridge the gap between crypto enthusiasts and everyday users, making blockchain interactions as natural as sending a tweet.
Ready to build?
Start brainstorming now – we can’t wait to see what you come up with.
If you have any questions, you can join the dedicated Telegram Group we have: https://t.me/+nAgNOK9rd9YwYWRh 85
LFG!