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Mezo Alpha Builders Program

Apply to the Alpha Builders program today. You'll help build Mezo's ecosystem from the ground up and access exclusive early-partner benefits.

Joey Campbell

17 Dec 2024 • 2 min read

Mezo empowers developers to build, grow, and redefine what’s possible with Bitcoin. Joining Mezo matsnet as an Alpha builder allows you to co-create the infrastructure and incentive programs and positions your product at the forefront of the ecosystem.

Alpha builders can grow their products in tandem with Mezo, helping shape the ecosystem from the ground up and benefiting from being early builders.

Apply via the onboarding questionnaire.

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Is Your dApp Alpha Builder ready?

Mezo is looking for fully functional, live dApps which...

Have on-chain activity (transacting users)
Can deploy on Mezo (EVM-compatible) and integrate Mezo Passport wallet connection library at the program onset
Established community
Audit required for mainnet deployment

What focus areas?

The program prioritizes builders in two primary sectors of applications:

BitcoinFi dApps that enhance Bitcoin’s economic productivity to support efficient development and adoption. Oracle, Wallet, Indexer, Lending, CEX, Fiat Ramps, Bridge, Derivates/Perps, Restaking, RWAs, Aggregators, Stablecoins
SocialFi dApps that increase Bitcoin’s utility and adoption by creating engaging, social, and innovative experiences. Games, Prediction Markets, Token Factories, NFT Marketplaces, DeSo, Creator Economy, TG mini-games, AI coordination, AI Agents

What are the Benefits?

Mezo Alpha Builders will have hands-on support from the Mezo team, designed to accelerate project growth, technical development, and community engagement. Builders receive priority access to grant programs and can provide early input on their structure and distribution (though grants are not guaranteed). Mezo also offers tailored resources to enhance dApp growth and visibility, including co-marketing opportunities across Mezo’s platforms, spotlight placements as a “Featured Project,” and inclusion in the official “Mezo Preferred Partners” directory for expanded reach and credibility.

Receive priority onboarding, troubleshooting assistance, and early availability of developer toolkits. Mezo also facilitates strategic community growth, supporting integration with tools like Drip for Discord-based engagement and opportunities for direct user feedback. Projects can raise awareness via AMAs with the Mezo community.

Finally, you'll gain exposure to the broader Thesis* ecosystem, connecting with developers, mentors, investors, and key stakeholders. This includes integration opportunities with Thesis projects like tBTC, Acre, Fold, and Taho.