# Superteam

**Type:** organization  
**Status:** active  
**Domain:** internet-finance  
**Parent:** Solana Foundation

## Overview

Superteam is Solana's global founder network with thousands of members, operating as "Solana family, designed for builders." Functions as distributed community infrastructure for founder support, grants distribution, and ecosystem coordination.

## Programs

### Superteam Earn
- Bounty and microgrant platform
- Has paid out millions in total
- Enables permissionless task-based funding

### Instagrants
- Up to $10k available
- Rapid deployment mechanism for small-scale funding

### Regional Expansion
- **Superteam USA**: Launched 2025 to fund and assist founders in largest market
- Global network structure with local chapters

## Model

Operates as community-driven extension of Solana Foundation's builder support infrastructure, combining social network effects with direct capital deployment. Described as part of Solana's comprehensive ecosystem support that collectively distributes tens of millions annually.

## Timeline

- **2025-01-01** — Launched Superteam USA for US market expansion
- **2025-01-01** — Superteam Earn reported millions in total payouts