This week’s Build in Public Show was a ride... We kicked things off with the official launch of the $CREATE Catalyst Grant Program, a collaboration between The Creators and Incented to reward bold creative leadership with 77 million $CREATE tokens. Sven and Triggs joined us live to talk about human-first funding, slashing uninformed votes, and what happens when aligned incentives meet real impact.

Then we jumped straight into Unity, showcasing the next phase of the Creators Grand Prix, our vapor wave racing game set in a neon-drenched New York City. We dropped in 69 collectible $BASE coins (yes, 69), broke down global volume effects like bloom and chromatic aberration, and talked world building strategy for the upcoming launch at NFT NYC.

Presented by Based Creators Farcaster | X, Coordinape Farcaster | X, Own the Doge Farcaster | X, and Moon Thread Studios Farcaster | X
Hosted by Ryan Kagy Farcaster | X, Smoke Farcaster | X, Lynn Mosqueda Farcaster | X, and Stellar Extinction Farcaster | X

$CREATE Catalyst Grant Program: Onchain Funding with Purpose
Sven and Triggs from Incented gave us a deep dive into their human-first protocol designed to reward aligned action, not empty hype. With hidden voting, carrot and stick mechanics, and transparent fund safes, Incented is changing how onchain grants are allocated.

The CREATE Catalyst Grant Program is the first of its kind, launching with 77 million $CREATE tokens and live now on incented.co. This is about storytelling, mission-driven builds, and giving creators a chance to rise. Submit your project, stake your claim, and let your voice be heard.

“This is 0.1% of the total CREATE supply allocated to the people from day one.” - Sven

More info: thecreators.com/grant

The Creators Grand Prix: NFT NYC Premiere Incoming
We went full vapor wave as the team showed off the in-progress Creators Grand Prix racing game launching June 26 at Producers Club NYC. We’re talking glowing base coins, moody fog effects, and a dreamy synth-colored skybox. We also demoed:

• Real-time coin collection + score tracking

• Text Mesh UI build in Unity

• Sponsor billboard placement

• Hidden collectibles and “secret zone” ideas

• Racing physics tuning + car chaos

The metaverse map includes Times Square, Central Park, museum interiors, and assets built for the Creators Directory. If you’re on the directory, your art might already be in the game.

Get listed: thecreators.com/directory
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Launch Party: June 26 at Producers Club, NYC
Expect a 4-hour party with music, games, creators, and immersive media. You’ll be able to test the game, meet the team, and celebrate creators from the directory in the metaverse and IRL.

Register for the IRL Event: Race to Base

Community Highlight: Farcaster Gift Party
A special shout-out to Zemm from Coordinape for throwing a surprise Farcaster gift party for host Lynn Mosqueda. It was chaotic, sweet, and the perfect reminder of why we build in public with each other.

Catch us live every Tuesday @ 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET and stay up to date at thecreators.com/links
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