Scroll Announces VORTEx Contributors Hackathon with $85,000 Prize Pool
Scroll Announces VORTEx Contributors Hackathon with $85,000 Prize Pool
🚀 Scroll's $85K Hackathon Invite
Scroll, a blockchain project focused on privacy and scalability, has announced the VORTEx Contributors Hackathon, an open invitation for ambitious innovators to challenge the status quo. The hackathon will run from April 24th to 29th, featuring three unique tracks: DeFi, Privacy, and Gaming, as well as a Miscellaneous category. Participants are encouraged to find solutions to challenges facing mass adoption within the Scroll ecosystem. The hackathon offers an $85,000 prize pool contributed by various partners, including Aztec Network, Ankr, Chainlink, Covalent, Graph Protocol, OpenZeppelin, and Sindri Labs. Scroll is also hosting a series of 'Level Up' challenges leading up to the hackathon, spanning DeFi, NFTs, and GameFi.
Scroll Restructures Leadership: Raza Promoted to CEO
**Leadership Changes at Scroll** Scroll announced a significant organizational restructuring: - **Raza** promoted to CEO of Up Labs (Scroll's operating entity) after 2 years leading growth - **Haichen** (CTO of Up Labs) joins Sandy at Scroll Foundation to lead technical vision - Sandy continues as Foundation director **Strategic Shift** With infrastructure now mature, Scroll pivots focus toward: - Distribution and adoption - Reaching real users - Building user-facing products The restructuring creates a more execution-focused organization while maintaining the same mission. Leadership will continue collaborating closely across entities.
Scroll DAO Extends Deadline for $18K Research Program Application
The **Scroll DAO has extended the application deadline** for its State of Scroll Research program, the first pilot of the Delegate Contribution Program (DCP). **New deadline:** Friday, March 13 at 7:00 PM UTC **Key Details:** - $18,000 USD allocated to the initiative - Program will produce a global research report on Scroll's ecosystem - Combines regional insights and cross-regional analysis - Maps regional chapters (LATAM, Europe, Africa, SE Asia) - Analyzes key verticals (Infrastructure, Payments, Stablecoins, Institutions, Privacy) **About the DCP:** The Delegate Contribution Program goes beyond voting, offering delegates well-defined roles aligned with Scroll's strategic priorities. It complements the existing Governance Contribution Recognition (GCR) program. The research will generate insights and recommendations to support strategy, partnerships, and ecosystem growth for both the DAO and Foundation. Apply at: [forum.scroll.io](https://forum.scroll.io/t/dcp-1-state-of-scroll-research-application-thread/1410)
Scroll DAO Plans Pilot Program for Ecosystem Documentation and Contributor Funding
Scroll DAO is developing a pilot program to create comprehensive ecosystem documentation. The initiative will produce: - A consolidated report - One-page summaries - Ecosystem maps All materials will be published on the forum for DAO and Foundation reference. **Funding Structure** Contributors will receive defined budgets based on: - Project scope - Specific deliverables The Scroll Foundation may provide data and insights to support the effort. This documentation project runs parallel to ongoing DAO-Foundation discussions about ecosystem growth strategies and user acquisition initiatives.
Scroll's Delegate Contribution Program Expands Beyond Simple Voting
The **Delegate Contribution Program (DCP)** is evolving to give delegates structured roles beyond traditional voting mechanisms. Key developments: - Delegates will take on **well-defined responsibilities** aligned with Scroll's strategic priorities - Focus areas include ecosystem growth, network security, and data transparency - The program aims to help the DAO make more effective progress in critical areas This shift represents a move toward more **active governance participation**, where delegates contribute specialized expertise rather than simply casting votes on proposals.
Scroll DAO Allocates $60k Quarterly for Delegate Participation Programs
The Scroll DAO has established quarterly funding for two governance participation initiatives: - **Governance Contribution Recognition (GCR)**: $36,000 USDC per quarter - **Delegate Contribution Program (DCP)**: $24,000 USDC per quarter These programs incentivize active delegate participation through voting, publishing rationale, and engaging in governance discussions. The GCR program has been running since last year, rewarding delegates who maintain consistent involvement in DAO governance activities.