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by nico 263 days ago
Yup, just got it in my email. At first I was intrigued, then I read the part where they say the application requires a refundable deposit for verification

> Next step: To confirm your preliminary registration and secure eligibility, please verify your wallet through Y Combinator. This step ensures fairness, safeguards against Sybil attacks, and does not require personal information. The process takes less than a minute: simply connect your wallet and sign a verification message.

> Important: A refundable deposit is required for authorization. The full amount will be returned once verification is complete