Echo Program Track
Whether you shipped infra, launched a dApp, ran community calls, or quietly supported Ink’s growth during its early days, Echo exists to recognize those contributions, wherever and however they happened.
What Is Echo?
Echo is Ink’s retroactive builder track – a one-time initiative to recognize and reward the early contributors whose work helped shape the foundation of the Ink ecosystem.
Before there was Spark or Forge, there were builders who believed – experimenting, testing, and building in the dark so Ink could shine later. Echo exists to make sure those efforts are remembered, rewarded, and reconnected to what comes next.
Why We Created Echo
Ecosystems aren’t born overnight. They emerge from countless unseen contributions across lines of code, design mockups, ideas, feedback, and belief.
Echo was created to:
- Recognize the builders, creators, and community members who gave Ink its first pulse.
- Celebrate meaningful early contributions that came before structured programs existed.
- Reconnect past contributors and invite them to shape Ink’s next era.
We’re here because of the work that came before. Echo ensures that past work continues to resonate.
Who is Echo For?
Echo is for the people and projects that helped bring Ink to life.
We’re recognizing those who:
- Shipped products or tools on Ink before [date TBD].
- Created real value for Ink’s community, users, or technical stack.
- Embodied Ink’s open, product-first builder ethos.
Whether you were a core developer, indie founder, ecosystem partner, or community catalyst, if your work left an imprint on Ink’s early growth, you’re part of this story.
How It Works
Echo is a one-time, limited-scope initiative designed for fairness, speed, and clarity.
- Submit
Share a short summary of your past contribution including:
- What you built or did.
- When and how it happened.
- Proof of work (links, commits, screenshots, metrics, dev wallet, etc.)
- Review
Our review team, including Ink Foundation members and ecosystem advisors, will evaluate submissions based on impact, clarity, and authenticity.
- Reward & Reconnect
Selected contributors receive a retroactive grant and a personal invitation to rejoin the builder network for upcoming initiatives.
What You Receive
Grant sizes will vary based on contribution type and impact, but every recognized builder receives:
- Retroactive Grant (non-dilutive): A one-time token or stablecoin award.
- Recognition: Public acknowledgment from Ink domains and channels.
- Reconnection: Invitation to private builder syncs and early access to future programs.
How to Apply
- Submit your Echo Application: Make sure to include your contribution details and any supporting evidence.
- Wait for Review (1–2 weeks): We’ll batch-review submissions and contact you if clarification is needed.
- Receive Grant & Invitation: If approved, you’ll receive your retroactive grant and access to Ink’s next builder chapter.
Looking Ahead
Ink is entering a new phase – built on the work, belief, and echoes of those who came before.
Echo is our way of saying: We remember. We recognize. We’re building forward together.