Honouring the Builders: Lisk Pioneer Awards
June 24th, 2025

The Lisk community is all about builders, and now we’re celebrating them. We're excited to announce the launch of the pilot round of Lisk Pioneer Awards, a new initiative recognizing individuals who’ve gone above and beyond in helping grow the Lisk ecosystem.

This pilot program is led by LiskDAO in collaboration with Lisk ecosystem teams, and is designed to reward meaningful contributions that have supported adoption, development, and community-building over the past 18 months.

A total of 65,000 LSK will be distributed across approximately 50 recipients, including developers, educators, and advocates who have played a major role in moving Lisk forward. Reward distribution has now officially begun. Pioneers are selected based on their past contributions, and each recipient is placed into one of three award tiers:

  • Top Tier: 2,500 LSK

  • Middle Tier: 1,000 LSK

  • Entry Tier: 500 LSK

Each tier reflects the level of impact the recipient has had. In addition to their LSK rewards, all Pioneers will receive a custom social badge, gain access to a special Pioneer role, and may be eligible for additional bonuses based on ongoing involvement.

Meet the First Lisk Pioneers

As we begin distributing rewards, we want to highlight three individuals whose work has made a major difference in our ecosystem:

Yan Zero

Yan Zero, the founder of Web3Jogja, is highly respected for his pro-bono efforts, educating developers and fostering an inclusive, grassroots-driven ecosystem in the region through Web3Jogja, the leading Web3 developer community in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

He has also been supporting Lisk’s developer outreach in Yogyakarta, contributing in several impactful ways including mentoring local developers to build on Lisk, supporting Lisk’s builder events and initiatives through ongoing community efforts.

Peter

Peter has been a consistent advocate for developer education. He has organized multiple Lisk masterclass series, guiding new builders through Lisk’s tooling and smart contract development. His ability to simplify complex concepts and promote Lisk in public discussions has helped position the platform as a builder-friendly destination.

Godswill Akpan

Godswill has been instrumental to Lisk’s builder ecosystem, leading targeted bootcamps that have helped early-stage founders go from idea to execution. His continued advocacy and presence in public conversations have amplified Lisk’s visibility and reinforced its position as a platform purpose-built for real-world builders.

Each of these contributors shows what it means to be a Lisk Pioneer: dedicated to accelerating the Lisk ecosystem and actively onboarding new builders into the community.

What’s Next?

This is just the beginning. As the Lisk Ecosystem continues to accelerate, the role of community builders will become even more important. Future editions of the Pioneer Awards may grow to include new categories, wider nominations, and more ways to get involved.

LiskDAO is creating opportunities for everyone to get involved and be rewarded. Whether through grants, campaigns, or community programs like the Pioneer Awards, now’s the time to step up and start building. Let’s grow this together.

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