According to the official blog, Polkadot announced the launch of the "Polkadot Developer Heroes Program" to empower Polkadot developers and establish a strong Polkadot developer collaboration community.
Polkadot stated that the Heroes program plays a crucial role in the future of Polkadot, not only helping to spread technical knowledge but also providing personal and professional development opportunities for developers. The program is currently accepting candidate registrations for the application form, and the start date is yet to be determined.