Executive Summary
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Project Name: Speedrun Stylus
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Questbook Application: Speedrun Stylus
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Platform: Speedrun Stylus
Summary:
Speedrun Stylus is an open developer onboarding and challenge platform focused on Stylus and ZK within the Arbitrum ecosystem. Through hands-on challenges, real testnet deployment, and active community support, we created a pathway for developers, from students to experienced engineers, to explore Orbit, ZK, and Stylus-based smart contracts.With the support of this grant, we:
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Designed, developed, and launched the Speedrun Stylus platform — a full-stack challenge and onboarding portal built specifically for Stylus, ZK, and Orbit developers
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Created 10+ fully integrated learning challenges, including Core Stylus, beginner/advanced ZK tracks, and infrastructure for testnet submission and scoring
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Achieved 650+ cumulative project submissions
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Onboarded 400+ developers into the Arbitrum ecosystem
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Facilitated 350+ testnet contract deployments
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Launched in-person activations and university workshops across India, Africa, and other emerging markets
Performance Against KPIs
| KPI | Projected | Achieved |
|---|---|---|
| Developers onboarded | 200+ | 400+ |
| Project submissions | 500 | 650+ |
| Testnet contracts deployed | None | 350+ |
| ZK challenge completions | 25+ | 30+ |
| Live sessions & workshops | 3 | 5+ (incl. in-person university events) |
| Community feedback collected | 1 round | 2 rounds |
| Leaderboard & explorer integration | Yes | Completed & Maintained |
Top Project Highlights:
Scoring-based review system enabled recognition of the most outstanding submissions. See: Leaderboard
Example top scorers include:
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prathammodi12 – Score: 95
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Khushi130404 – Score: 90
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KrishModi0610 – Score: 90
Qualitative Impact & Community Feedback
Most Significant Non-Quantitative Outcome:
The project became a regional and technical bridge, particularly across African and Indian universities, helping early-stage developers transition into the Arbitrum ecosystem with hands-on experience.
Community Feedback Channels:
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Telegram group: support and live troubleshooting
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In-person workshops (with Lampros DAO & Arbitrum Africa)
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Project feedback collected via direct interviews, events, and post-submission review
Twitter Threads and Highlights:
User testimonials on X1. Pluto Dev2. SMURF3. EmmyWilz4. Dothan5. Dee6. Sky
Special Thanks to Key Amplifiers:
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Aditi Chopra – Community Manager - India Cabal, Arbitrum Foundation
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Ben / @hummusonrails – DevRel, Arbitrum Foundation
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Allred Chase – DevRel, Offchain Labs
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Arbitrum Ambassadors – for regional support and workshop coordination
Financial Summary
| Category | Allocation |
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| Platform Development (Milestone 1) | 56% ($14,000) |
| Challenge Content & Docs | 8% ($2,000) |
| Community Activation (Phase A & B) | 16% ($4,000) |
| Final Campaign & Infra Support | 20% ($5,000) |
Variance:
No significant deviation from the originally proposed budget.
Future Plans & Continued Ecosystem Alignment
Post-Grant Roadmap: Xcan
Based on feedback and demand, we are transitioning into a scalable, long-term ecosystem product: Xcan.
Xcan is a trustless onboarding and certification platform, designed to fill a gap in the Arbitrum ecosystem by offering:
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Structured learning (Speedrun Stylus → Core Stylus → D.A.A.O. modules)
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GitHub + Wallet-based onboarding
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LLM-driven feedback and project scoring
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On-chain certification of skills and challenge completions
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Educational repositories tailored to Stylus, Orbit, and L3 development
Target Audience Includes:
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Students & Web2 devs transitioning to blockchain
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Protocols seeking certified Orbit developers
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DAO contributors looking for verifiable skill attestations
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Builders exploring DeFi, cross-chain infra, or agents
Long-Term Commitment:
Speedrun Stylus infrastructure will be maintained until 2027. Leaderboard, explorer, and submission engine will remain live, while Xcan builds forward on this foundation.
Additional Remarks
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Speedrun Stylus has proven that open challenge-based platforms with tight ecosystem alignment can convert interest into meaningful contribution.
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Collaboration with Lampros DAO, Arbitrum Africa, and Arbitrum Foundation DevRel proved crucial in localizing content and activating real-world developers.
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We believe our model can be replicated and extended across other Layer 3 and zk-powered initiatives on Arbitrum.
Vote of Thanks
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Domain Allocators and the Arbitrum DAO for believing in Speedrun Stylus and supporting its vision from day one. This project would not have been possible without your trust, encouragement, and structured grant support.
A special thank you to the following individuals and communities who amplified our mission, guided us, and actively contributed to our success:
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@ArbitrumDevs – for platform-level support and highlighting our impact
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@arbitrum_india – for enabling outreach and collaboration in the region
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@lamprosdao – for hands-on support during our university activations
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@hummusonrails – for ecosystem alignment and consistent DevRel support
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@aditichoprax – for helping amplify Speedrun and enabling community growth
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@juanrah – for serving as the domain allocator on behalf of SeedGov and supporting the project approval
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@jojo17568 – for managing the grant program and consistently championing community engagement
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@pedro_breuer – for amplifying our message on X through reposts and quotes
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@aboutlo – for amplifying our message on X through reposts and quotes
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@yotamha1 – for amplifying our message on X through reposts and quotes
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@arbitrumafrica – for championing regional outreach and education
And a big thank you to all Arbitrum Ambassadors who helped us bring this vision to builders across continents. Your contributions, from retweets to event coordination, made this platform what it is today.
Lastly, we urge all DAO delegates and members to help spread the word about Speedrun Stylus, especially to those looking to dive into Web3 and understand Stylus. Your support will help us reach more builders, and we’d love for you all to try it out. If you have any feedback, our DMs are always open!
This journey doesn’t end here. With your continued support, we’re just getting started.
