The Solana ecosystem has experienced exponential growth over the past year, outpacing the capacity of Solana Labs' centralized ecosystem page. In response, Solana Labs introduces a redesigned, community-driven directory on Solana.com. This platform empowers users to:
- List their projects effortlessly.
- Discover innovative initiatives across the ecosystem.
- Vote for favorites, amplifying visibility.
👉 Explore the Solana Ecosystem Directory
Why This Matters
Josh Taylor, Solana Labs’ Design Lead, highlights the shift:
"This decentralized approach serves as a launchpad for Solana users, cross-chain migrants, and crypto newcomers to explore groundbreaking projects."
Key Features:
- Open submissions for all Solana-based projects.
- Light curation by Solana Labs to ensure safety (transitioning to community governance soon).
- Twitter-integrated voting to prioritize user trust.
How to Vote for Projects
Boost your preferred projects’ visibility:
- Log in via Twitter at solana.com/ecosystem.
Locate projects via:
- Popular/New tabs.
- Search bar.
- Category filters.
- Upvote by clicking the thumbs-up icon.
Tip: Missing a project? Encourage creators to submit it!
Submitting Your Project
Step-by-Step Guide
- Log in with Twitter.
- Click Submit Project (top-right).
Provide details:
- Project Name
- Tagline (Tweet-length pitch).
- Website/Twitter Link.
- Description (500 characters max).
Upload visuals:
- Thumbnail (1:1 ratio, transparent background preferred).
- Screenshots (3+ demonstrating functionality).
- Categorize: Select up to 3 tags (e.g., DeFi, NFTs).
- Add social links (Twitter required).
- Submit (approval within 3 business days).
FAQs
1. Who can submit projects?
Any Solana-based project (live or in development).
2. Why Twitter login?
To reduce spam and verify authenticity temporarily.
3. How are projects curated?
Solana Labs initially filters malicious actors; community moderation tools are in development.
4. Can I edit my submission?
Updates are coming soon—stay tuned!
5. How long do votes last?
Votes refresh periodically to highlight trending projects.
Join the Movement
👉 Submit or Vote Today
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