Following the success of its initial developer activation efforts in 2023, Brasa Labs launched the Cosmos Builders Program in 2024, supported by a second grant from Atom Accelerator DAO (AADAO). The goal: further accelerate Cosmos Hub adoption in Brazil by scaling developer education, startup support, and interchain innovation across three key regions.
After two months of hands-on training, mentorship, and building, the program has wrapped, with dozens of developers onboarded and a range of projects developed. Six projects were finalized and judged by a panel of respected voices from across the Cosmos ecosystem. Below, we dive into the program highlights, top projects, and what this means for Cosmos Hub in Brazil.
A Builders Program Designed for Impact
Over the course of eight weeks, the Cosmos Builders Program brought together emerging developers, mentors, and local partners to explore the interchain stack through workshops, technical guidance, and startup incubation.
Many projects were initiated during the program. After rounds of iteration, mentorship, and validation, six were completed and presented as fully realized MVPs on the DoraHacks platform. Each project focused on regional relevance, long-term viability, and meaningful use of Cosmos SDK, CosmWasm, and IBC, culminating in a final demo showcase to the community.
These projects then went through a thorough judging process by key voices in the Cosmos Ecosystem, including Nicco Poggi (Interchain Labs), Secret Saturn (validator), Joni (AADAO), Daiana (SunDAO Ventures), Popeblack (Cosmos Hub Africa), Gabriel (TPC Ventures), Syed (Range Security), and Seanrad (Secret Labs).
The Winning Projects
1st Place – HTTPayHTTPay is a decentralized protocol that powers a new kind of API marketplace, one designed for AI agents. Built on Neutron using CosmWasm smart contracts, HTTPay enables APIs to be discovered, consumed, and paid for autonomously, without human involvement.
This architecture unlocks a programmable, microtransaction-based economy where agents can access services around the clock and developers can monetize APIs without relying on manual billing systems.
Explore HTTPay | Read the full write-up
2nd Place – SportiverseSportiverse introduces a Web3-native infrastructure tailored to the global sports sector. Built using Cosmos SDK and Tendermint, it proposes a decentralized sports ecosystem with its own testnet, dApp, litepaper, and roadmap.
The project aims to open access to opportunities, data, and governance in sports through a Cosmos-powered network state.
Explore Sportiverse | Read the full write-up
3rd Place – IMOLATAMIMOLATAM is a Web3 platform focused on tokenizing real-world real estate assets (RWA) in Latin America. Built using Cosmos tools, it enables fractional investment in tokenized properties with enhanced liquidity, compliance integration, and transparent ownership records.
Its goal is to democratize access to property investment by lowering entry barriers and expanding financial inclusion.
Explore IMOLATAM | Read the full write-up
Honorable MentionsThree additional teams successfully completed the program, contributing to the diversity of ideas and regional applications:
- P.A.G.A – A civic tech project that enables political accountability and participation through on-chain promise validation. Read more
- TAN (Tokenized Academic Network) – A cross-border platform for validating academic credentials and enabling curriculum mobility. Read more
- OminiFinance – A cross-chain DeFi platform designed for Latin American markets, with support for local currencies and compliance frameworks. Read more
Recapping Program Goals and Achievements
The Cosmos Builders Program was part of a $35,000 follow-up grant from AADAO focused on expanding developer engagement and real-world adoption of the Cosmos Hub. Key goals included:
- Training 50 – 100 developers in three Brazilian states on Cosmos SDK, CosmWasm, and interchain development
- Supporting 3 – 6 startups in building Cosmos-based MVPs
- Hosting nine educational workshops on the Interchain Stack and ATOM Economic Zone (AEZ)
- Developing an open-source library of technical tutorials and content in Portuguese
- Building partnerships with universities, Web3 hubs, and other regional institutions
Brasa Labs successfully delivered on each of these fronts, building lasting infrastructure for Cosmos adoption in Brazil, as well as clearly communicating each complete milestone with the AADAO team.
Looking Ahead
The completion of the Cosmos Builders Program marks a major milestone in Cosmos Hub’s expansion across Brazil… and it’s only the beginning. With a growing developer ecosystem, institutional partnerships, and a pipeline of startups entering the space, the region is poised to play a leading role in shaping the interchain future.
AADAO is proud to have supported Brasa Labs in this work and looks forward to the continued adoption of Cosmos Hub in Brazil. Congrats team on all the hard work!
To stay up to date with Brasa Labs and Cosmos Hub developments in Latin America, visit @Cosmos_Brasil.
More About AADAO
Atom Accelerator DAO (AADAO) is a governance-mandated DAO of the Cosmos Hub. We have been formed and mandated to drive value for the Cosmos Hub and ATOM, supporting initiatives that either directly create economic impact or produce value that can drive its growth. From this, our primary mandates are public grants and venture grants.
*Note: Starting January 1st 2025, AADAO has been sunset and is in maintenance mode, no longer accepting new grant applications.
