We fund people who build software that makes Nouns more accessible, useful, and fun. Help us expand the game of Nouns so more people can meaningfully play it!

Payment Structure

• Each approved project gets at least ~$100 USDC per month
• Extra rewards for exceptional impact and adoption
• Payments stream automatically every second while requirements are met

How to Apply

• Write an application with:
• Your name, contact information, and social handle(s)
• Description of the software you're building
• How it makes Nouns more accessible, useful, or fun, or otherwise expands the game of nouns
• Links to previous relevant work/contributions
• Github/deployment links
• Initial development roadmap
• How you'll measure impact and adoption
• Pay an application fee (returned if you meet requirements)

Ongoing Requirements

• Make consistent progress building your software
• Share updates twice monthly with screenshots or video demos
• Engage with community for feedback
• Fix critical bugs promptly
• Maintain clear documentation
• Keep code open source when possible
• Post updates on Farcaster in /nouns or /flows channel

Best Practices

1. Open Source First: Keep code public, documented, and accessible to all where possible
2. User-Centric Design: Build for accessibility and ease of use
3. Security Priority: Follow best practices, conduct regular audits
4. Community Driven: Listen to and incorporate user feedback
5. Clear Documentation: Write guides that anyone can understand
6. Test Everything: Thorough testing before deploying
7. Quick Response: Address issues and support requests promptly
8. Build Together: Collaborate with other Nouns builders
9. Stay Transparent: Share progress and challenges openly
10. Focus on Impact: Solve real user needs and measure results

How to Post Updates

Twice monthly on Farcaster in /nouns or /flows:

• Development progress
• Screenshots/demos of new features
• Bugs fixed and challenges addressed
• Community feedback incorporated
• Upcoming plans

Verification Methods

• Code repository review
• Deployment logs
• Community testing feedback
• Farcaster update reviews
• User adoption metrics
• Bug report responsiveness
• Documentation quality
• Community engagement
• Impact measurement

How to Keep Your Funding

• Regular development activity
• Timely issue resolution
• Maintain documentation
• Engage with users/community
• Follow security best practices
• Show growing impact/adoption
• Post biweekly updates in /nouns or /flows on Farcaster
• Uphold Nounish values

What Gets You Removed

• Abandoning development without explanation
• No updates for 5+ weeks or otherwise failing to meet bimonthly update requirements
• Code/documentation neglect
• Misrepresenting metrics
• Plagiarizing others' work

Gaming Rules

• No plagiarism of code or content
• Be transparent about development
• No malicious or exploitative features
• Community helps monitor integrity
• Regular reviews of alignment with goals

For Curators

• Do not accept new applications if doing so will put the baseline minimum salary below $100 a month
• Note: It is fine if the baseline salary falls below $100 from new budgets/voting, but don't accept new applications then
• Consider removing underperforming builders if awaiting applicants show greater promise/impact
• Value meaningful impact in expanding the game of Nouns over feature count
• Prioritize accessibility and user experience
• Monitor for alignment with Nounish values

Remember: We're looking for builders who make Nouns more accessible, useful, and fun for everyone. Your software should lower barriers to entry, enhance user experiences, and inspire others to join and participate in our onchain society.