Catalyst Fund15 is just around the corner. In this industry, there are plenty of hackathon and grant hunters. Since most programs are based on EVM chains, many teams simply recycle Solidity code to claim rewards. And because the foundation usually decides which projects get funded, connections often matter more than innovation. Cardano’s Catalyst, on the other hand, takes a completely different approach. It requires building truly new smart contracts, and the community, not the foundation, votes to decide which projects get funded. This makes it difficult for bounty hunters to exploit the system. Of course, there’s still a chance that an unworthy project might get selected, but the program keeps improving over time. Personally, I hope that in this Fund15, we’ll see a project that boosts Cardano’s transaction volume, attracts market attention, and proves its strength across multiple metrics compared to other chains. And if such a project emerges, I’d love to exchange ideas, participate, or contribute in any way I can.