Hack The Grid – LUKSO

**Workshop Video (6 Minutes)**

Join Mustafa from the Universal Everything team as he explores the new Grid feature and what is possible with building mini-apps. Learn about Universal Profiles (UPs) and their integration with Grid, and discover how to build and deploy mini-apps using the UP-Provider. The demo covers everything from connecting to the Grid to testing your applications locally.

Getting Started with The Grid: Building mini-apps for Universal Profiles

# Hack The Grid
**Hack The Grid** is a multi-level builder program by [**LUKSO**](https://x.com/lukso_io). It’s your chance to experiment with **AI agents**, **social DeFi**, **creator monetization**, **gamification**, or something entirely new. [**The Grid**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWJo0OfOpTw&t=2s) opens up new possibilities for builders, turning **Universal Profiles** into dynamic, interactive spaces where digital identity, social interaction, and creativity collide. 

# Additional Funding
Winners of this level will automatically qualify for additional funding opportunities through a **[Community Grants Round in April](https://lukso.gitcoin.co/)**.

# Start building your mini dApp!
You can find key resources, technical docs, and inspiration in the [**Builder Toolbox**](https://fnce-foundation.notion.site/Hack-The-Grid-18c8d1c8a2118073b928dc8de54e5e1a) to help you get started. Be sure to check out the **[eligibility and evaluation criteria](https://fnce-foundation.notion.site/Hack-The-Grid-18c8d1c8a2118073b928dc8de54e5e1a)** before building your mini dApp!

# Prize Distribution & Milestones

🥇🥇🥇🥇**Prime Grants** – 4 x **$9,000** in LYX
🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈**Core Grants** – 6 x **$5,000** in LYX
🥉🥉🥉🥉🥉🥉 **Origin Grants** – 6 x **$2,250** in LYX

Grant payouts follow a **two-step milestone structure** to support both immediate progress and continued impact. Winning teams receive 70% of their grant directly upon winning. The remaining **30% is unlocked** upon reaching standardized KPIs focused on adoption — designed to be achievable within four weeks. [Milestone progress will be tracked and displayed on this public leaderboard](https://lukso.gitcoin.co/leaderboard).

*Grants are paid out in LYX. Distribution may vary based on the judging process and final grantee selection. While a specific number of winners may be mentioned in the guidelines, the actual number of awarded projects can vary based on submission quality and panel evaluations.*

Hack The Grid – LUKSO

Hack The Grid – LUKSO

Hack The Grid – LUKSO$80,000

Hack The Grid – LUKSO

$80,000: Build mini dApps for Universal Profiles

Hack The Grid – LUKSO$80,000

Hack The Grid – LUKSO

$80,000: Build mini dApps for Universal Profiles