diff --git a/src/pages/ink-builder-program/_meta.json b/src/pages/ink-builder-program/_meta.json index a07d8e1..323d988 100644 --- a/src/pages/ink-builder-program/_meta.json +++ b/src/pages/ink-builder-program/_meta.json @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ "newWindow": true }, "spark-program": "Spark Program", - "forge-program": "Forge Program", - "echo-program": "Echo Program", + "forge-program": "Forge Program (archived)", + "echo-program": "Echo Program (closed)", "office-hours": "Office Hours" } diff --git a/src/pages/ink-builder-program/echo-program.mdx b/src/pages/ink-builder-program/echo-program.mdx index c6f76e1..d47c7dd 100644 --- a/src/pages/ink-builder-program/echo-program.mdx +++ b/src/pages/ink-builder-program/echo-program.mdx @@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ Approved teams received: Echo formally recognized early builders. -Ink's other builder tracks support ongoing development: +Ink's active builder programs support ongoing development: - **Spark** supports builders who are already shipping and pushing a live product toward meaningful usage. -- **Forge** backs teams with traction, strong product fundamentals, and a serious ambition to scale on Ink. +- **Inkworks** is Ink's flagship builder program and supersedes Forge. [Learn more about Inkworks](https://ink.works). diff --git a/src/pages/ink-builder-program/forge-program.mdx b/src/pages/ink-builder-program/forge-program.mdx index f5bba54..71b9048 100644 --- a/src/pages/ink-builder-program/forge-program.mdx +++ b/src/pages/ink-builder-program/forge-program.mdx @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ import { Callout } from "nextra/components"; # Forge Program - The Forge Program is no longer accepting applications. Forge has been superseded by [Inkworks](https://ink.works). + The Forge Program is no longer accepting applications and has been superseded by [Inkworks](https://ink.works). The information below is retained for historical reference. The future isn't written. It's waiting to be inked. diff --git a/src/pages/ink-builder-program/overview.mdx b/src/pages/ink-builder-program/overview.mdx index 1ab6f62..19a51cf 100644 --- a/src/pages/ink-builder-program/overview.mdx +++ b/src/pages/ink-builder-program/overview.mdx @@ -1,9 +1,11 @@ # Ink Builder Program -The Ink Builder Program supports teams building on Ink with funding, guidance, and recognition across three tracks. +The Ink Builder Program currently supports teams through Spark and Inkworks. Forge and Echo are retained in these docs as historical programs. **Spark:** Builder grants for live projects creating measurable progress on Ink. Spark backs high-signal tools, bots, mini dApps, integrations, infrastructure, and experiments that are already usable and ready to grow. It is also a path for promising teams to prove traction before pursuing deeper ecosystem support. Grants range from 500-20,000 USDC, with a lightweight application and rolling review. -**Forge:** Our flagship track for teams scaling real products. Forge is built for projects with **live traction** and a clear plan to grow on Ink. Support includes **milestone-based grants up to 200,000 USDC**, hands-on ecosystem support, and exposure through Ink's channels. In select cases, we may back exceptional founders who are strongly aligned with Ink and have a credible path to breakout impact, but traction remains the primary bar. +**Inkworks:** Ink's flagship builder program, which supersedes Forge. [Learn more and apply](https://ink.works). -**Echo:** A one-time retroactive track to recognize early projects that shipped on Ink **before November 1, 2025**. Echo rewards verifiable, shipped contributions with a one-time grant and public recognition. +**Forge (archived):** Forge previously supported teams scaling products with live traction. The program is no longer accepting applications and has been superseded by Inkworks. + +**Echo (closed):** Echo was a one-time retroactive track that recognized early projects that shipped on Ink **before November 1, 2025** with grants and public recognition. Submissions closed on March 4, 2026.