Awarded to the project that most convincingly demonstrates a powerful and scalable real-world use case for PYUSD. The winner will set a new benchmark for digital payments, showing how PYUSD unlocks unique value—whether by powering global remittances, revolutionizing commerce, or creating new economic opportunities. Each Project Submission will be judged by a panel of judges in accordance with the following criteria: (a) Functionality: How well does this Project Submission work? What is the quality of the code? (b) Payments Applicability: How effectively does the solution address real-world payment challenges? (c) Novelty: How unique is this Project Submission’s concept? (d) UX: How well does this Project Submission utilize PYUSD’s performance and unique proposition to create great UX for downstream users? (e) Open-source: Is this Project Submission open-source? How well does the Project Submission compose with other primitives in the ecosystem? (f) Business Plan: Is there a viable business that can be built in the future around this Submission?

This prize recognizes the project that builds the most seamless and engaging consumer payment experience with PYUSD at its core. From streamlining cross-border settlements, to enabling microtransactions, programmable subscriptions, or “pay-as-you-go” economics, we want to see fresh ideas that push the boundaries of what’s possible in digital payments. Think outside the box—your solution should inspire new thinking for the entire PYUSD ecosystem. Each Project Submission will be judged by a panel of judges in accordance with the following criteria: (a) Functionality: How well does this Project Submission work? What is the quality of the code? (b) Payments Applicability: How effectively does the solution address real-world payment challenges? (c) Novelty: How unique is this Project Submission’s concept? (d) UX: How well does this Project Submission utilize PYUSD’s performance and unique proposition to create great UX for downstream users? (e) Open-source: Is this Project Submission open-source? How well does the Project Submission compose with other primitives in the ecosystem? (f) Business Plan: Is there a viable business that can be built in the future around this Submission

This award honors creative thinkers who push the boundaries of where and how PYUSD can be used in applications—whether social, gaming, education, finance, or something completely unexpected. This is all about thinking outside the wallet and uncovering new ways digital dollars can unlock value in apps and platforms. Whether it’s a beautifully designed wallet, a seamless onboarding journey, or something that goes viral within the community, this prize celebrates projects that put people first. Each Project Submission will be judged by a panel of judges in accordance with the following criteria: (a) Functionality: How well does this Project Submission work? What is the quality of the code? (b) Payments Applicability: How effectively does the solution address real-world payment challenges? (c) Novelty: How unique is this Project Submission’s concept? (d) UX: How well does this Project Submission utilize PYUSD’s performance and unique proposition to create great UX for downstream users? (e) Open-source: Is this Project Submission open-source? How well does the Project Submission compose with other primitives in the ecosystem? (f) Business Plan: Is there a viable business that can be built in the future around this Submission?