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Mezo Alpha Builder Program

Overview

Bitcoin is missing a native ecosystem with financial tools that let users borrow, spend, and earn without selling their coins. Mezo solves this by building a Bitcoin native capital infrastructure: no middlemen, no variable rates, and no selling your BTC. Mezo empowers builders to build, grow, and redefine what’s possible with Bitcoin

Join the Alpha Builder Program to co-create Mezo’s infrastructure and experience while integrating MUSD into products to enrich user bases, generate new daily financial use cases, and access comprehensive support provided by Mezo

Apply by completing the questionnaire.

Focus Area

We are seeking innovative BitcoinFi dApps—whether DeFi, SocialFi, or something else entirely—that enhance the usability of MUSD and enable everyday financial transactions on Bitcoin. Mainnet brings Mezo’s architectural philosophy to life through two complementary environments: the Cathedral and Bazaar, creating a unified onchain experience that serves both experienced users and newcomers:

  • The Cathedral: A secure, reliable DeFi ecosystem offering recognizable and easy-to-use financial tools. The Cathedral houses Mezo’s core infrastructure—seamlessly integrated swap, lend, borrow, bridge, and stake functionalities designed specifically for Bitcoin. This eliminates the friction of scattered or duplicated DeFi apps by consolidating essential functions under one Bitcoin-centric architecture.
  • The Bazaar: Beyond core lending and borrowing, the Mezo community can develop SocialFi, GameFi, and experimental dApps. All hosted on Mezo and backed by Bitcoin. This permissionless playground empowers builders to innovate freely while leveraging Mezo’s native infrastructure, fostering a diverse ecosystem that encourages new use cases for Bitcoin.

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Program Criteria

The program seeks dApps that meet the following criteria:

  • Proucts that integrate MUSD, establishing it as a practical medium of exchange across various use cases
  • EVM-compatible and seamlessly integrated with the Mezo ecosystem, including MUSD support and integration with Mezo Passport (Mezo’s account abstraction toolkit)
  • A clear, milestone-based roadmap spanning at least six months
  • Ideally demonstrating on-chain activity with an active transacting user base
  • Recently audited or are audit-ready for mainnet deployment
  • Driven by a committed team with a track record of building and scaling

What You’ll Gain as a Mezo Alpha Builder

Based on your product stage and potential, you’ll receive tailored support in the following areas

  • Priority Access to Grants & Funding: Early access to milestone-based grant programs and funding opportunities (e.g., audit support)
  • Enhanced Growth & Distribution: Benefit from co-marketing initiatives, including launch promotions, user acquisition incentives, spotlight features, participation in community sessions to connect directly with users, and more
  • Dedicated Integration Support: Get priority onboarding, hands-on troubleshooting, and access to developer toolkits and open-source libraries
  • Exposure to the Thesis Ecosystem: Connect with leading projects, like-minded builders, industry leaders, and investors. Leverage Thesis’ decade-long Bitcoin expertise and network, including initiatives like tBTC, Acre, Fold, Taho and Defense
  • Priority Access to the BitcoinFi Accelerator: Receive a direct invitation to batch interviews for the BitcoinFi Accelerator, led by Boost VC, Draper Associates, and Thesis. This program includes a $150K upfront investment and a 6-week program focused on go-to-market, fundraising, and more, complete with structured mentorship

The Process

  • Apply to join as an Alpha Builder and the team will review your submission. If your application aligns with key criteria, the team will reach out within two weeks to schedule a call. This conversation will help us better understand your team and product
  • After the call, you’ll be notified about your selection and whether you’ll receive tailored support as part of the program
  • Regardless of program participation, Mezo is a permissionless ecosystem Join the Discord for community support beyond the official Mezo documentation.