No one wants to spend their BTC. Build accordingly. Bitcoin lacks a native ecosystem with financial tools that let users borrow, spend, and earn without selling the hardest asset ever created. borrow, spend, and earn Mezo solves this by building a Bitcoin native capital infrastructure: no middlemen, no variable rates, and no selling your BTC. While Mezo has native infrastructure built to help users navigate Bitcoin finance with ease (swap, borrow, earn, bridge) app builders can help take the ecosystem to the next level. With a strong network of apps built on top of Mezo, we can redefine what’s possible with Bitcoin. Join the Alpha Builder Program today and integrate Mezo's Bitcoin-backed stablecoin, MUSD, into your product to enrich user bases, generate new daily financial use cases, and access comprehensive support provided by Mezo. Join the Alpha Builder Program Mezo's Bitcoin-backed stablecoin, MUSD Apply by completing the questionnaire here. Apply here Apply to Alpha Builder program Apply to Alpha Builder program Apply to Alpha Builder program Focus Area: Growing the Bitcoin economy with MUSD We are seeking innovative Bitcoin applications, 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. Cathedral and Bazaar The Cathedral is a secure, reliable DeFi ecosystem offering recognizable and easy-to-use financial tools. It houses core financial infrastructure (swap, lend, borrow, bridge, and stake) 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 is where the Mezo community can develop SocialFi, GameFi, and experimental dApps. 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. The Cathedral is a secure, reliable DeFi ecosystem offering recognizable and easy-to-use financial tools. It houses core financial infrastructure (swap, lend, borrow, bridge, and stake) designed specifically for Bitcoin. This eliminates the friction of scattered or duplicated DeFi apps by consolidating essential functions under one Bitcoin-centric architecture. The Cathedral The Bazaar is where the Mezo community can develop SocialFi, GameFi, and experimental dApps. 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. The Bazaar Resources Learn more about: The Mezo 2025 RoadmapMUSD: Mezo's Bitcoin Backed Stablecoin The Mezo 2025 Roadmap The Mezo 2025 Roadmap MUSD: Mezo's Bitcoin Backed Stablecoin MUSD: Mezo's Bitcoin Backed Stablecoin Program Criteria The program seeks dApps that meet the following criteria: Products that integrate MUSD, establishing it as a practical medium of exchange across various use casesEVM-compatible and seamlessly integrated with the Mezo ecosystem, including integration with Mezo Passport (Mezo’s account abstraction toolkit)Recently audited or audit-readyA clear, milestone-based roadmap spanning at least 3 monthsDemonstrating on-chain activity with an active transacting user base (nice to have)Driven by a committed team with a track record of building and scaling Products 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 integration with Mezo Passport (Mezo’s account abstraction toolkit) Recently audited or audit-ready A clear, milestone-based roadmap spanning at least 3 months Demonstrating on-chain activity with an active transacting user base (nice to have) 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: Early access to milestone-based grant opportunitiesEnhanced 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 moreDedicated Integration Support: Get priority onboarding, hands-on troubleshooting, and engineering supportExposure to the Thesis* Ecosystem: Connect with leading projects, like-minded builders, industry leaders, and investors. Leverage Thesis*'s decade-long Bitcoin expertise and network, including tBTC, Acre, Fold, Taho, Lolli, and DefensePriority 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 upfront investment and a 6-week program focused on go-to-market, fundraising, and more, complete with structured mentorship Priority Access to Grants: Early access to milestone-based grant opportunities Priority Access to Grants: 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 Enhanced Growth & Distribution: Dedicated Integration Support: Get priority onboarding, hands-on troubleshooting, and engineering support Dedicated Integration Support: Exposure to the Thesis* Ecosystem: Connect with leading projects, like-minded builders, industry leaders, and investors. Leverage Thesis*'s decade-long Bitcoin expertise and network, including tBTC, Acre, Fold, Taho, Lolli, and Defense Exposure to the Thesis* Ecosystem: 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 upfront investment and a 6-week program focused on go-to-market, fundraising, and more, complete with structured mentorship Priority Access to the BitcoinFi Accelerator: The Process Alpha Builder is an open-ended program with rolling admissions, no batches or fixed deadlines. Teams that meet our selection criteria are accepted on an ongoing basis. Apply anytime!Submit your application through our form, and our team will review your submission. If you meet the key criteria, we'll reach out within a week to schedule a discovery call where we'll learn more about your team and project.Following the call, we'll notify you. Selected teams will receive tailored support and begin their onboarding process immediately.Regardless of program participation, Mezo is a permissionless ecosystem—feel free to 📚 Explore the Docs and 👾 Join the Discord for community support. Alpha Builder is an open-ended program with rolling admissions, no batches or fixed deadlines. Teams that meet our selection criteria are accepted on an ongoing basis. Apply anytime! Submit your application through our form, and our team will review your submission. If you meet the key criteria, we'll reach out within a week to schedule a discovery call where we'll learn more about your team and project. Following the call, we'll notify you. Selected teams will receive tailored support and begin their onboarding process immediately. Regardless of program participation, Mezo is a permissionless ecosystem—feel free to 📚 Explore the Docs and 👾 Join the Discord for community support. Explore the Docs Join the Discord Apply Apply today to join as an Alpha Builder and shape Mezo’s ecosystem from the ground up. If you've applied and have yet to hear back, feel free to reach out in Discord. Apply today Let's build the circular Bitcoin economy. Follow @MezoNetwork @MezoNetwork

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