# Announcing: Memory API Builder Rewards

> 500k $MEM in rewards for developers

**Published by:** [Memory Protocol](https://paragraph.com/@mem/)
**Published on:** 2025-10-21
**URL:** https://paragraph.com/@mem/announcing-memory-api-builder-rewards

## Content

Memory is launching a focused, two-week builder program to showcase what’s possible when apps can see and understand user identity across platforms using the Memory API. The Memory API is the missing identity layer for Base-native consumer apps, connecting wallets, Farcaster, Twitter/X, and more into a unified, user-owned social graph. Builders will be rewarded and use $MEM to create personalized, socially-aware mini-apps inside the Base App ecosystem.A Small Hackathon, Every Submission WinsTo keep quality and feedback high, we’re pre-selecting up to 10 builders that apply to participate. Each team selected for the program will receive $MEM, with distribution determined by a panel of judges, allocated based on project impact, originality, and execution. Apply here.Program StagesApplications Open Through 11:59p EST October 28 Builders submit project ideas and scopes. Judges evaluate concept strength, feasibility, innovation, and track record.Selection on October 29 The top 10 applicants (or fewer, if quality dictates) are chosen to receive access and $MEM credits.Build Period October 29- November 11th Teams ship their live projects, repos, and demos using the Memory API.Judging & Rewards November 12th Projects are scored on utility, design, originality, and impact. Rewards from the total MEM bounty are distributed across all participants.Results & Distribution November 12th Winners are announced via livestream. MEM rewards are streamed over time via Sablier, ensuring sustainable participation.Example Use CasesFollow-Graph Leaderboards: rank users by influence or network qualityWallet Personality Profiles: link wallets to Twitter/Farcaster accounts and analyze on-chain behavior (NFT collector, trader, builder, etc.)Archetypes & Sentiment: classify users based on public activity or toneSuggested Follows & Discovery: cross-platform recommendations powered by social graph overlapUnified Profiles: display wallet + Farcaster + Twitter identity in one viewSocial trading: Combining Twitter + Farcaster social signals to augment trading apps. RewardsAll selected builders are rewarded: allocations depend on project quality, features, and impact.SupportDedicated Telegram group for direct dev supportJudges and partners from the Base ecosystem and Memory teamJudgesJess Sloss (Seed Club) Toady HawkCrypticPoetGarrett Skrovina (Skycastle)Lin_DAONaomi (@AfrochicksNFT)Apply NowSubmit your project idea by October 28 to be considered for the inaugural cohort. Approvals go out October 29, builds are due November 5. Apply here: Build Week Application Form Docs: docs.memoryproto.co

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