Mezo Launches Supernormal Foundation to Accelerate BitcoinFi Innovation and Mezo Ecosystem Growth
New York, New York, July 14th, 2025, Chainwire
The foundation will also see the introduction of the Mezo Alpha Builder Program and sets the stage for additional comprehensive ecosystem development initiatives.
Mezo, the bank-free Bitcoin finance platform built by Thesis*, today announced the launch of the Supernormal Foundation, a dedicated organization designed to build, govern, and grow the MUSD economy and the broader Mezo Network. The Foundation represents a pivotal shift toward community-powered ecosystem governance, moving away from traditional top-down approaches to enable decentralized innovation in the BitcoinFi space.
The Supernormal Foundation launches with immediate support for developers through the Alpha Builder Program, providing comprehensive resources, including grants, co-marketing, networking, and hands-on integration for teams looking to build within the Mezo and MUSD economy. This inaugural initiative positions the foundation as a catalyst for BitcoinFi innovation while driving widespread MUSD adoption across the ecosystem.
“The launch of the Supernormal Foundation comes at a transformative moment for the BitcoinFi ecosystem. Is the future of Bitcoin going to be driven by banks and business people, or can we build something better together?”, Said Matt Luongo, CEO of Thesis* and Co-founder of Mezo. “The foundation is named after our goal for Bitcoin itself; to make using Bitcoin so normal, and such a crucial part of people’s lives, that it’s no longer special… it’s just obvious. The Foundation’s launch represents our commitment to growing and building alongside developers and users on Mezo, not just for them. Together, we’ll make Bitcoin supernormal.”
The Alpha Builder Program is an example of providing this support. It gives developers the opportunity to access development resources, technical support, and grants for teams ready to contribute to the growing MUSD economy. Qualified development teams can access mentorship from industry experts and integration assistance to accelerate their projects from concept to deployment on Mezo.
The Foundation’s comprehensive approach to ecosystem development extends beyond immediate builder support. The Supernormal Foundation will serve as the launch pad for additional major initiatives planned for later this year, including partnering with the BitcoinFi Accelerator led by Boost VC, Draper Associates and Thesis —a dedicated accelerator for Bitcoin-focused projects— as well as new grant programs and hackathons, which will provide funding to builders developing innovative solutions on the Mezo network.
The Supernormal Foundation will also work in concert with Tigris, Mezo’s integrated incentive framework, to launch a Vote feature for users later this year. This groundwork will unlock the ability for users to guide the direction of Mezo’s development, further democratizing governance and decision-making across the Mezo ecosystem.
The launch of the Supernormal Foundation will also see the creation of a Bitcoin Advisory Group to accelerate ecosystem growth for projects building on Mezo and to help guide decentralization efforts for the Foundation moving forward. The advisory group will be comprised of several notable leaders in the Bitcoin space, including Arthur Hayes, crypto entrepreneur and CIO of Maelstrom, Dan Held, a strategic growth leader at Kraken and long-time educator for the Bitcoin network, Dovey Wan, founder of Primitive Ventures and growth expert for blockchain projects, and Will Reeves, co-founder of Fold, who will provide independent guidance focused solely on Bitcoin-native finance and adoption.
For more information about the Supernormal Foundation, as well as information about how developers can sign up for the Alpha Builder program, users can visit the Mezo Ecosystem page to learn more.
About Mezo
Mezo is a platform that lets people live off their Bitcoin without selling it. It bridges the gap between saving and spending, making it easy to pay bills, make purchases, and put Bitcoin to work as productive capital.
At the heart of Mezo is MUSD, a 100% Bitcoin-backed stablecoin usable onchain and in the real world. Users can borrow MUSD against their Bitcoin collateral at rates starting as low as 1%, unlocking up to 90% of their BTC’s value at a competitive cost. Learn more about Mezo’s initiatives and unique features at mezo.org.
About Thesis*
Thesis* is a pioneering venture studio dedicated to building on Bitcoin. Since 2014 Thesis* has committed to building solutions focused on empowering individuals and communities through creation of market leading products including Fold, Mezo, tBTC, Acre and Taho in its core portfolio of brands. Thesis* continues to challenge traditional systems, driven by innovation and a belief in a sovereign digital future shaping the decentralized landscape one project at a time.
About Supernormal Foundation
The Supernormal Foundation, founded in July 2025, is a dedicated organization designed to build, govern, and grow the MUSD economy and the broader Mezo Network. The Foundation launches with immediate support for developers through the Alpha Builder Program, providing comprehensive resources, including grants, co-marketing, networking, and hands-on integration for teams looking to build within the Mezo and MUSD economy.
To learn more, users can visit: https://www.supernormal.foundation
Media contact: thesis@mgroupsc.com