## Sovryn Launches Builder Program to Accelerate Ecosystem Growth
In Community Call #67, Sovryn announced a major new initiative aimed at decentralizing development and accelerating innovation: the **Sovryn Builder Program**. This program, funded by the Sovryn Treasury, provides grants and technical support to developers, entrepreneurs, and teams who want to build on top of the Sovryn protocol.
### Why a Builder Program?
For a DeFi ecosystem to thrive, it needs a vibrant community of builders creating a diverse range of applications and services. The core development team can only do so much. The Builder Program is designed to act as a catalyst, empowering the community to expand the ecosystem in ways the core team might not have envisioned. The goal is to foster a permissionless environment where anyone with a good idea can contribute to the future of Bitcoin DeFi.
### How Does the Program Work?
The program is structured to be accessible and supportive:
1. **Grant Funding:** Projects can apply for grants from the Sovryn Treasury to fund their development. Funding is typically milestone-based, ensuring accountability and progress.
2. **Technical Support:** Grantees get direct access to Sovryn’s core developers for technical guidance, documentation support, and help with integrating Sovryn’s smart contracts.
3. **Marketing and Community Support:** Completed projects will be promoted through Sovryn’s official channels, helping them gain visibility and attract users.
### What Kind of Projects are Wanted?
The team outlined several areas of interest, though the program is open to any innovative idea. Initial suggestions include:
* **New User Interfaces:** Alternative front-ends for interacting with Sovryn.
* **Yield Aggregators:** Tools that automatically optimize yield-earning strategies on Sovryn.
* **Data and Analytics Tools:** Dashboards and tools that provide deeper insights into protocol activity.
* **Integrations:** Connecting Sovryn with other wallets, dApps, and DeFi protocols.
The launch of the Builder Program is a critical step in Sovryn’s journey toward becoming a truly decentralized and community-owned financial operating system on Bitcoin.