From 1590ffa91bf1424b0d3a052b0033a16c4295b6d4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tolga Dizmen <101718556+tolgadizmen@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:38:43 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Revise Stacks Builder Challenges T&C and rewards Updated the terms and conditions for the Stacks Builder Challenges program, including changes to the last updated date, reward distribution amounts, and program periods. --- docs/legal/stacks-builder-challenges.mdx | 37 +++++++++--------------- 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+), 23 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/legal/stacks-builder-challenges.mdx b/docs/legal/stacks-builder-challenges.mdx index 0d0f2be..89e7497 100644 --- a/docs/legal/stacks-builder-challenges.mdx +++ b/docs/legal/stacks-builder-challenges.mdx @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ sidebar_position: 10 Terms and Conditions for the Builder Challenges program sponsored by Stacks, and operated by Talent Protocol. -Last Updated: Dec 5, 2025 +Last Updated: Jan 19, 2025 These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your participation in the Builder Challenges program ("Program"), sponsored by Stacks (“Sponsor”) and powered by Talent Protocol (Reputation DAO LLC). @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ By participating in the Program, you (i) agree to be bound by these Terms and (i ## 1. Program Overview -The Program automatically distributes rewards to eligible builders in the Stacks ecosystem based on their verified onchain and open-source contributions. The Program will distribute 22,500 $STX tokens beginning on Dec 16, 2025. +The Program automatically distributes rewards to eligible builders in the Stacks ecosystem based on their verified onchain and open-source contributions. The Program will distribute 15,300 $STX tokens. ## 2. Eligibility @@ -26,36 +26,27 @@ To be eligible for the Program, you must: 4. Be in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including all applicable anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing rules and regulations. ## 3. Program Period -The Program consists of three (3) distinct challenges. -3.1 First Challenge -- Period: December 10, 2025, to December 14, 2025 (inclusive). -- Allocated Reward Pool: 5,000 $STX. -- Distribution Date: Rewards will be distributed on December 16, 2025. - -3.2 Second Challenge -- Period: December 15, 2025, to December 21, 2025 (inclusive). -- Allocated Reward Pool: 8,500 $STX. -- Distribution Date: Rewards will be distributed on December 23, 2025. - -3.3 Third Challenge -- Period: December 22, 2025, to December 30, 2025 (inclusive). -- Allocated Reward Pool: 12,000 $STX. -- Distribution Date: Rewards will be distributed on December 31, 2025. - -The specific details, rules, and evaluation criteria for each challenge are available on the [Stacks Builder Challenges FAQ](https://talentprotocol.notion.site/Stacks-FAQ-2c0fc9bb531980b1b7d0d8178771fcbb). +Stacks Builder Rewards January 2026 +- Period: January 19, 2026, to January 31, 2026 (inclusive). +- Allocated Reward Pool: 15,300 $STX. +- Distribution Date: Rewards will be distributed on February 3, 2026. ## 4. Reward Structure Rewards for each challenge are distributed across three tiers: -Tier 1: Top 10 builders share 50% of the reward pool, proportionally to their activity and impact. -Tier 2: Next 15 builders share 25% of the reward pool, proportionally to their activity and impact. -Tier 3: Next 25 builders share 25% of the reward pool, proportionally to their activity and impact. +- Tier 1: The top 10 builders shall share equally in 50% of the total reward pool. +- Tier 2: Next 15 builders share 25% of the reward pool, proportionally to their activity and impact. +- Tier 3: Next 25 builders share 25% of the reward pool, proportionally to their activity and impact. ## 5. Evaluation Criteria -The specific details, rules, and evaluation criteria for each challenge are available on the [Stacks Builder Challenges FAQ](https://talentprotocol.notion.site/Stacks-FAQ-2c0fc9bb531980b1b7d0d8178771fcbb). +Rewards are based on your leaderboard position, which is determined by your activity across: + +- The activity and impact of the smart contracts you’ve deployed on Stacks +- Use of `@stacks/connect` and `@stacks/transactions` in your repos +- GitHub contributions to public repositories The specific weights and formulas used to calculate rankings are proprietary and subject to change at the sole discretion of Talent Protocol.