Crypto Writers Grant
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Crypto Writers Grant

💸 Microgrants to write about crypto

Superteam now supports the Crypto Writers Grants Program and recommends applicants with high community reputation scores to the Solana Foundation for grants.

This is a grant program specifically meant for writers across levels of expertise, to write long-form pieces about the interesting things happening in crypto. Bonus points if you write about Solana, Wormhole, Pyth, and xNFTs.

Anyone with a writing proposal and proof of high-quality writing ability is welcome to apply and receive funding decision for a $1 - $1,500 grant. The Foundation hands out these grants typically once a month. To get started click here.

🗺️ Types of written work we love

  1. Ecosystem Reports: Articles typically title “The State of X, 2022”. Pick a topic within an area like DAOs, payments, games, analytics & summarise the landscape of projects, gaps and potential. E.g., see The State of DAO tooling by Sitesh.
  2. Product Document with RFPs: Write deeply about a problem you think web3 can solve. Be specific about what the first version of the product will look like, how it will go-to-market, and bonus points if you can include mock ups and screenshots, etc. E.g., Building a web3 loyalty program.
  3. Project deep-dives: Don’t wait for a bounty, pick a project, study it and write about it. Checkout the deep-dives section of our blog for inspiration.
  4. Data-led pieces: One of the biggest benefits of public blockchains is that all data is in the open. Yet, few people who are web3 savvy actually know which metrics to track or how to track them. If you’re comfortable with numbers, block explorers, charts, etc. write a piece that helps others follow along.
  5. Primary research: Step out of your google doc, speak to people who are working in web3 & convert your findings into actionable insights.
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Just like how we only offer grants to open-source software projects, any content produced under this grant program should also have an open-source spirit. This means that you should be willing to allow others to fork, modify, add to, and improve your content (with proper citations and attribution, of course).

📥 Apply to the Crypto Writers Grant Program now!

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The Foundation receive tens of applications every week, and may not have the time to give detailed feedback on every application. Please keep that in mind before you apply.
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The core team does not manage the Foundation’s grant program. We simply make recommendations to the sponsors of the grant program on quality grant applications. You are also free to apply directly on their website for a grant.

⚙️ How It Works:

  1. Submit the application form (5 minutes).
  2. The Foundation does their best to respond within ~72 hours.
  3. If approved, you'll receive an email notification for onboarding and further steps, and 25% of your requested funding in your SOL wallet will soon follow in our next payout.
  4. Update the community once a week on your progress.
  5. As you achieve your self-described milestones, receive the rest of your funding.
  6. Submit finished work for feedback, review, and distribution.

🏆 Previous writing we have supported

❓Frequently asked questions

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Have a question that isn't answered here? Write to us at [email protected].