Why Builder Rewards are 100x better than grant systems

For years, grants have been the default mechanism to support builders in the web3 ecosystem. But let’s be honest: grants are broken.

They reward proposals, not real contributions. They’re slow, manual, and often gamed by those who know how to “play the system” better than they build. It's time for a better way — and that's exactly what Talent Protocol’s Builder Rewards delivers.

No Forms, No Friction

Most rewards systems require builders to apply, fill out forms, or go through a long, bureaucratic process. Builder Rewards flips the script.

There are no signups, no claims, no paperwork. Builders simply show up and build. Every week, they receive rewards automatically, based on their actual onchain and offchain activity.

Contributions Over Noise

Traditional grant systems often reward the best proposals or the loudest voices. But those who talk the most aren’t always the ones who ship.

Builder Rewards focuses on action, not pitch decks. It recognizes developers who ship code, make commits, and deploy smart contracts. If you build, you earn. Simple as that.

Real-Time, Transparent Data

Forget vague “impact reports” or spreadsheets shared once a quarter. With Builder Rewards, you get live analytics on your developer ecosystem. You can track who's building what, where, and how often — all backed by real data.

Sybil-Resistant and Fair

Gaming the system is a common issue with grants. Fake teams. Duplicate wallets. Empty promises. Builder Rewards uses onchain and offchain reputation to ensure that only legitimate builders get rewarded. It’s designed from the ground up to be Sybil-resistant.

Ready to Reward Real Builders?

If you’re serious about growing a healthy, active developer ecosystem, it’s time to ditch outdated grants and embrace something that actually works.

Builder Rewards is already live.

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Want to launch it for your community? Let’s talk. Talent Protocol can help you get started.