In a world reshaped by AI every minute, knowledge itself is rapidly evolving. Yet the most promising startups still come down to human creativity — something AI can’t fully replicate. The problem is that the tools we use to evaluate that creativity are outdated, especially in Web3.
Even worse, many ecosystems face bad actors — grant farmers, hackathon hunters, or polished proposals with little intention to build lasting value.
To save resources and build a more reliable system for evaluating early-stage startups, I’ve shared a proposal: Sybil-Resistant KPIs for Non-DeFi Projects
This framework doesn’t require funding. It can be adopted by a group of committed community members — especially if SIP-031 allocates a portion of funds to DeGrants or other builder-focused programs.
I believe this system can also benefit initiatives like Stacks Ascent or any future community-led funding rounds. It’s based on real experience — my team has won 3 hackathons and is actively developing a working product. That gave me the insight to build something for the next wave of builders.