Geyser Launches $10K Nostr Wallet Connect Grant To Spark Open-Source Innovation
The post Geyser Launches $10K Nostr Wallet Connect Grant To Spark Open-Source Innovation appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Geyser, a Bitcoin crowdfunding and grants platform, announced the NWC Hackathon Grant this week, inviting projects that leverage Nostr Wallet Connect (NWC) – a communication protocol that enables programmable, non-custodial Bitcoin payments and seamless interactions between apps and wallets. NWC uses the Nostr relay network as an always-on, encrypted message layer linking applications to users’ wallets, so apps can request payments or fetch data without custodial intermediaries. This design allows Bitcoin to move more freely between services. “The timing feels right… There’s growing excitement around leveraging NWC for Lightning development,” said Mick Morucci, co-founder of Geyser, underscoring the momentum behind this technology. Two Grant Tracks for Builders The $10K NWC Grant will be distributed across two categories. Track 1: New NWC Apps focuses on fresh ideas and prototypes built from scratch, this can include “vibe-coding” tools. Track 2: Mature NWC Apps is for established projects that have not yet received investor funding. Geyser indicated there may be up to four winners per track, assessed on criteria including impact, need, proof of work, and early potential. The initiative isn’t just about prize money – it comes with a supportive structure of workshops and mentorship. Over the coming weeks (June 30 – July 11), participants can join educational livestreams, remote workshops, and feedback sessions, culminating in a livestreamed pitch day on July 8 and final winners announced July 11. This approach aims to nurture builders through the development process, not just reward a finished product. NWC Unlocks New Use Cases Nostr Wallet Connect’s versatility is a key motivation for the grant. “We want to bring Bitcoin out of cold storage and into real use: automated, seamless, and sovereign,” said René Aaron, a developer at Alby (one of the grant’s sponsors), highlighting how NWC bridges Lightning to everyday applications (listen to his interview…
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Geyser, a Bitcoin crowdfunding and grants platform, announced the NWC Hackathon Grant this week, inviting projects that leverage Nostr Wallet Connect (NWC) – a communication protocol that enables programmable, non-custodial Bitcoin payments and seamless interactions between apps and wallets. NWC uses the Nostr relay network as an always-on, encrypted message layer linking applications to users’ wallets, so apps can request payments or fetch data without custodial intermediaries. This design allows Bitcoin to move more freely between services. “The timing feels right… There’s growing excitement around leveraging NWC for Lightning development,” said Mick Morucci, co-founder of Geyser, underscoring the momentum behind this technology. Two Grant Tracks for Builders The $10K NWC Grant will be distributed across two categories. Track 1: New NWC Apps focuses on fresh ideas and prototypes built from scratch, this can include “vibe-coding” tools. Track 2: Mature NWC Apps is for established projects that have not yet received investor funding. Geyser indicated there may be up to four winners per track, assessed on criteria including impact, need, proof of work, and early potential. The initiative isn’t just about prize money – it comes with a supportive structure of workshops and mentorship. Over the coming weeks (June 30 – July 11), participants can join educational livestreams, remote workshops, and feedback sessions, culminating in a livestreamed pitch day on July 8 and final winners announced July 11. This approach aims to nurture builders through the development process, not just reward a finished product. NWC Unlocks New Use Cases Nostr Wallet Connect’s versatility is a key motivation for the grant. “We want to bring Bitcoin out of cold storage and into real use: automated, seamless, and sovereign,” said René Aaron, a developer at Alby (one of the grant’s sponsors), highlighting how NWC bridges Lightning to everyday applications (listen to his interview…
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