Zero Authority & DeGrants
Fund your next big idea. DeGrants connects builders with the money they need to create projects that matter. No red tape, just results.
How It Works
Tell us what you want to build and why it matters.
Submit your application
Choose a track and provide information about your proposed project
Steward review
Community stewards will review your application and follow up.
Receive funding
If selected, you'll receive starter funding if needed, or be paid by milestones.
Ship your project!
Share your progress with the community and get it in the wild asap!
Explore Tracks to Get Started
Each track focuses on different types of projects. Browse the options to find what fits your idea best.
Developers & Builders
Build tools, apps, and infrastructure that make Stacks better for everyone.
DeFi
Create financial products and services that give people more control over their money.
NFTs
Launch digital art, collectibles, and creative projects that connect communities.
BNS
Develop naming services and identity solutions that make Web3 easier to use.
Community & Governance
Start initiatives that grow the Stacks community and improve how decisions get made.
Submit Your Own
Have something different? Tell us about your unique project and how it helps Stacks.
Who We Are
Zero Authority
Zero Authority is a decentralized community of builders, creators, and supporters driving the future of Web3. Our partnership with DeGrants reflects our commitment to funding projects that push boundaries and create lasting value.
Stacks DeGrants
DeGrants is organized by members of the Stacks community called Stewards along with the Stacks Foundation Governance Resident. Stewards and community members work together to decide how funding is allocated.
Stacks DeGrants
Designed and incubated by dedicated community members from all corners of the Stacks ecosystem, the DeGrants (decentralized grants) program aims to fund and support a wide range of projects that are beneficial to Stacks community members and network.
Ileana Malacrino is a Stacks Resident focused on bringing creators, artists, and emerging NFT projects into the Bitcoin ecosystem. Through her work with the Stacks Foundation and The Mintery, she helps onboard and support teams building NFT and creative applications secured by Bitcoin. Ileana’s contributions have helped expand the diversity and reach of projects launching on Stacks, strengthening the broader Bitcoin-based creator economy. She is also one of the leads for Decentralized Grants, supporting community-driven funding across the ecosystem.
Haddy is the Community Manager Leader at Zero Authority and facilitates Stacks DeGrants grantees as they navigate resources, connections, and support. He brings a steady hand to fast-moving builder communities, helping teams stay unblocked and informed. His work blends practical coordination with a creator’s instinct—turning scattered needs into clear paths forward. With a background in digital creation and community-driven projects, he operates at the intersection of technology, design, and onchain innovation. You can find him online at @BrendynHadfield.
Hero supports the ecosystem by interfacing with Core Engineers and distilling important topics for community feedback sessions. He hosts regular educational calls and directly stewards the SIP review process with his support of CABs.
Apply for a DeGrant
Ready to turn your idea into reality? Submit your proposal and get the funding you need to build.
