# Findora Builder’s Program
This builders program is tracked transparently on GitHub. For private submissions, please read more in this README file.

# Introduction
The Findora Network Builders Program was created to bootstrap the development, growth and adoption of the Findora ecosystem by supporting developers who are building on it. The program is operated by a group of community contributors with guidance from Findora Foundation.

# Who and what are we looking for?
We are always focused on the community and on product development so we have designed the program in a similar fashion - we are interested in high quality teams that are building infrastructure/integrations to help our developers and applications that the community wants. You can choose a custom grant or target an existing grant category listed below.

## Infrastructure Track
As the name suggests, the infrastructure track is an umbrella term to categorise all integrations or services that can help improve the adoption of the ecosystem. Some common examples include:
developer tools (libraries, pallets, debugging tools, ...)
infrastructure (custodians, bridges, explorers, ...)
integration tools (oracles, indexer, ...)

## Application Track
The application track is geared primarily towards building dApps in the Findora ecosystem.
- Dapps: games, collectibles, marketplaces
- DeFi: bridges, stablecoins, oracles
- Portals: wallets, staking, exchanges

## Cryptography Track
- ZKProofs
- primitives
- privacy
- rollups

## Community Track
videos, articles, governance

Grants range from $25,000 – $150,000 worth of FRA tokens.

# Workflow

## Why should I apply for your Builders Program?
We understand that any talented teams will have no problems applying to other programs so aside from your typical financial support, we will also provide the following:
Technical support
In the onboarding phase, one of our devs will walk your team through on how to develop and maintain applications on the Findora Network (if required).
We will set up an exclusive discord group between your team and our devs for you to ask any questions.
Ad-hoc meetings can be arranged with the core team to get help on more complex technical problems.
We will also perform preliminary code reviews during your milestone submission.
Network and Fundraising support
We have access to a huge network of traditional / crypto investors, industry experts, blockchain mentors, exchanges, marketmakers etc. which we can link you up with to take your project to the next level.
Marketing support
We can help to promote your project on our various social media platforms like Twitter, Telegram etc.
You will also be invited to our community meetups and conferences as a guest speaker to share more about your project and to grow your community.
Post graduation support
It's hard to get into our Builders Program, even harder to graduate from it so if you made it through the entire process, congratulations! As a final gift from us, if you ever need help for your future projects, feel free to reach out to us and we will try our best to help you.

Why build in the Findora ecosystem?
Aside from the bounties, there are a few more compelling reasons:

Full Ethereum compatibility
We support all major Ethereum development tools like metamask, remix, truffle, hardhat etc. so deploying contracts on Findora is as simple as changing the RPC URL!

Scalable from the get-go
If your application requires a much higher throughput and lower transaction fees...!

Privacy features on the go

How to apply?
Go to the Findora Foundation website and fill in our application form
You will be required to submit the following information in your grant application:
Name (and/or company name)
Pitch Summary (1-liner) – i.e. “multi-coin Wallet for Findora’s native token”
Team Bio
Pitch Deck
Grant Amount Requested
Start and End Dates (Projected)
If possible, please also include the following:
Product Demo – link to demo
User Metrics – active users, retention rate, USD value of assets transacted on-chain
Community Metrics – # of followers on Github/Twitter/Telegram/etc. for the project
Use of Funds – how many engineers, marketers, etc. and at what salary to finish project
Time Commitment – number of man-hours per week to be committed to project
Geography/Timezone – where is the team based
You will receive an email for an introduction meeting. The meeting is to introduce ourselves and explain more about the program.
After your application is approved you will be informed with the next steps.

FAQs
What is the application process like?
Application
2. Assessment
An informal call will be scheduled between your team and the Builders Program committee. The purpose of this call is to get to know your team better, your motivations etc.
3. Evaluation
Projects that positively contribute to the Findora ecosystem across the following categories will be prioritized
Key considerations for custom grants requests include:
• Positive impact on the Findora blockchain ecosystem
• Team experience
• Project Scope
• Amount requested

4. Feedback and Decision
Once the committee reaches a majority agreement, we will relay our feedback and decision to your team. Note that our decisions are not set in stone i.e. if there is overwhelming support from the community for your project, we will reconsider our decision.
5. Onboarding
Successful applicants will be onboarded to the program.
How long will it take before I hear back from you?
You should hear back from us within 3 days after submission.
Who is in the Builders Program Committee?
The Builders Program currently consists of 8 members, 4 from the Astar team and 4 ambassadors from our community. These 8 individuals will pull together their unique skillset and experiences to perform a comprehensive evaluation of your application. Note that if a consensus cannot be reached, the default behaviour is to reject the application.

Will grants be given out in the program?
Yes. Prior to the commencement of any work, we (you and the Builders Program committee) have to come to an agreement as to:
how much will be disbursed upon delivering each milestone
the criteria that will be used to verify that the deliverables are correct
There should be a detailed breakdown of this in your proposal.
How much grants can I apply for?
There is no hardcap per se so you can request for any amount you want but please be reasonable and don't expect us to agree to a 1m USD proposal for minimal changes.

Approved builders
SmartStake Findora Analytics: a validator performance analytics dashboard providing detailed historical performance statistics and allowing delegates to assess validator performance in various ways.

About Findora
Findora is a public blockchain with programmable privacy and full EVM compatibility. Originally conceptualized as a university cryptography research project in 2017, and finally launched to the public in 2021, Findora utilizes the latest breakthroughs in zero-knowledge proofs and multi-party computation, to allow users transactional privacy with selective auditability. For more information, please visit findora.org.
Start building on Findora today and apply for a grant with Findora Foundation to help scale your growth.