I still remember the days when “grant programs” and “hackathons” were every builder’s hope showing up with a deck, convincing the judges, and praying for a check. In Web3’s golden age, the winners were often those best at marketing, not necessarily those writing code.
But what if the system flipped? What if instead of submitting forms, begging for approval, or jockeying for hype, you were rewarded simply for doing real work week after week? That’s the promise behind Walle@undefined s new Builder Rewards program on the Base network.
The spark: A shift from hype to output
The crypto world is overrun with “apply for this grant” cycles, token drops, and prestige cacampaignsm many of which reward storytelling more than substance. Walle@undefined wants to invert that. They’ve launched a program to automatically reward developers based on verifiable output code committed, apps deployed, wallets integrated. The ethos: don’t reward the proposal, reward the product.
Walle@undefined announced the program with the tagline: “Walle@undefined Builder Rewards · WCT Rewards for Base Builders” . On the same platform, the firm has described the program as intended to “recognize and reward developers who build with Walle@undefined ”
Let me walk you through what’s working (and what to watch), via a bit of storytelling.
The Builder’s Journey: How the Program Works
Here’s an imaginary (but realistic) path you, the builder, might follow and how the incentives map to your actions.
Week 0: Onboarding & eligibility
You decide to build an app (mobile, web, or backend service) that uses Walle@undefined s SDK to connect wallets. To qualify:
1. Integrate Walle@undefined in your project, in a production-readiness manner (not a private fork).
2. Link your Walle@undefined used email to your Talent Protocol profile (Walle@undefined s identity layer).
3. Own a verified Basename on Base (your on-chain identity).
4. Maintain a Builder Score ≥ 40 (see below).
If you meet those, you’re in no manual application, no gatekeeper. If you don’t check a box, you simply don’t qualify that week.
Week 1: Rewards open
The program sets aside 250,000 WCT for week 1. That’s the biggest week a way to bootstrap momentum. For the following 10 weeks, the reward pool becomes 75,000 WCT per week. (Your description matches this structure.)
Each builder’s share is proportional to their Builder Score, which measures:
Verified open source contributions (GitHub pull requests, merges, etc.)
Deployments (e.g. verified smart contracts deployed on Base)
Integration in production apps (showing real usage)
Having a verifiable identity/profile (linking onchain identity to your public work)
In short: the more you ship, transparently, the better your share.
Weeks 2–10: Sustained output matters
Because rewards recur weekly, you don’t need one giant launch to capture the prize consistency matters more. Even small integrations, incremental improvements, bug fixes, or extending features count, as long as they're visible and verifiable.
After the reward period
Though the public description focuses on a 11-week window (1 large week + 10 regular weeks), the deeper goal is building habits and establishing a long-term alignment between Walle@undefined and its developer base. Over time, staking models, governance, and performance rewards expand. (Walle@undefined has been preparing for on-chain governance and rewards as part of the WCT rollout)
Why This Matters Beyond the Token
You might ask: “Why should I care? Every project has incentive programs.” But this one is different. Here’s what makes it stand out:
1. Meritocratic & permissionless
You don’t need a pitch deck, a middleman, or to wait for “approval rounds.” If you build, you get considered.
2. Aligns incentives
Walle@undefined doesn’t benefit from hype it benefits when more apps adopt its protocol, more wallets integrate, more connections happen. This program aligns builders’ incentives with that growth.
3. Ecosystem growth is a virtuous cycle
As more apps integrate, end users experience smoother UX, which brings more users, which motivates more builders and so on. It helps convert “network effect” from theory into reality.
4. Tokenization & governance
WCT is more than a reward token. It’s part of Walle@undefined s push toward decentralization: staking, governance, fees, etc.
Also note: WCT recently unlocked full transferability meaning it’s no longer just non-transferable reward accounting, but an on-chain asset you can move and trade.
5. Sustainability, not short-term hype
Many programs run big in week 1, then fade. This model encourages sustained contribution, which better serves long-term infrastructure health.
Practical Tips for a Builder Who Wants to Win
If I were stepping into this program, here’s my playbook:
Keep all your code public (GitHub, open PRs). Private closed repos won’t help.
Ship incremental but high-quality features (integrations, bug fixes, SDK enhancements).
Ensure your identity is fully verified (Basename, Talent profile, linked wallet/email).
Monitor your Builder Score, and aim to push it above 40 early.
Don’t over-optimize for one big launch consistency across weeks is safer.
Engage the community, write documentation, and make your work visible (helps with verification).
Potential Risks & Things to Watch
No incentive framework is perfect. Here are caveats:
Gaming the system: Builders might try to spam low-quality PRs or meaningless deployments. The challenge is in verifying value, not volume.
Verification friction: If identity linking or verification (Basename, Talent profile) gets complicated, many good builders may be excluded.
Token volatility & liquidity: If the WCT market is illiquid or volatile, rewards might feel less valuable.
Time capping: The 11-week window is limited; what comes after needs clarity so builders don’t feel abandoned
Concentration risk: If only a few projects capture most rewards, smaller builders may feel demotivated.
Snapshot of the Ecosystem & WCT Landscape
To frame your expectations, here are a few relevant metrics and developments:
Adoption scale
As of the Walle@undefined Ecosystem Edit (August 2025), more than 50+ million wallets connect via Walle@undefined and over 71,500+ apps integrate with its protocol.
Globally, cumulative connections have surpassed 300 million, and over 121 million WCT is staked by 49,000+ stakers.
Staking & APY
The network offers up to ~22% APY for staking WCT (in certain durations).
Token transferability
WCT only recently became transferable (prior it was nontransferable), marking a major decentralization step.
Base expansion
Launching WCT on Base expands Walle@undefined s touchpoint into one of crypto’s fastest-growing ecosystems.
So, this Builder Rewards program is not happening in a vacuum it’s part of a broader push to make Walle@undefined more decentralized, more stake-driven, and more integrated into the on-chain economy.
A Personal Take & Final Thoughts
When I first heard about Builder Rewards, I felt a pulse of optimism. Here’s why:
I’ve seen countless devs innovate in silence because grants went to those with better networks, not better code. This flips that it says: show me your GitHub, show me your app, show me your identity, and I’ll reward you. That’s powerful.
If this model gains traction, we could see more protocols adopting “living incentives” where value doesn’t flow to those who shout the loudest but to those who deliver the most. In that world, builders win, users win, and infrastructure becomes stronger.
Of course, execution is key. If verification is broken, reward distribution is opaque, or token economics disappoint, the concept could fall flat.
But for now? It’s one of the boldest attempts I’ve seen to pair merit, decentralization, and developer alignment. If you’re building on Base, or thinking of integrating Walle@undefined this is your moment. Build visibly, build consistently, and let the code speak rewards may follow.@WalletConnect #Walle$WCT
