Y Combinator states that YC Crypto Deals gives crypto and fintech startups access to infrastructure, service credits, and partner support, underscoring the accelerator’s continued focus on stablecoins, payments, and developer tools.
Y Combinator expanded details around its YC Crypto Deals program, saying it will provide crypto and fintech startups with curated infrastructure, service credits, and support from partners including Coinbase, Stripe, Phantom, Solana Foundation, and Circle. According to the release, eligible teams can access two packages: a starter pack for hackathon or meetup participants before YC acceptance, and a broader crypto pack for funded YC companies that includes $10,000 in network-expense support for two years, one year of free services, and two years of 50% discounts. The program covers gas credits, node access, wallets, fiat on-ramps, swap facilities, on-chain data, and audit services. Y Combinator said it is seeking crypto, fintech, and crypto-adjacent startups, with a particular focus on stablecoin companies, API providers, payments platforms, and developer tools.