Moondance Labs, in collaboration with the Web3 Foundation, has launched the Ecosystem Grants initiative to accelerate Polkadot’s ecosystem growth. This program offers funding and strategic support to projects building new parachains, smart contracts, and technologies that will drive the network forward.
Polkadot is rapidly scaling its ecosystem, attracting new users, projects, and capital with a focus on high-impact parachains that deliver real-world and digital solutions. Through the Ecosystem Grants program, Moondance Labs is bringing Web 2.0 companies and traditional industries into the fold, demonstrating how blockchain technologies like distributed ledger technology (DLT) can transform transparency, security, and operational efficiency.
As a key player in driving blockchain accessibility, Moondance Labs is simplifying the application process and ensuring that top teams across industries have access to the resources they need to contribute to Polkadot’s growth. Grantees will benefit from funding, expert mentorship, connections with leading projects in the ecosystem, and targeted marketing support to ensure long-term success.
Additionally, Moondance Labs has secured a grant from the Decentralized Futures program to contribute to Polkadot's business development, with a focus on expanding adoption through tailored blockchain solutions and real-world use cases.
Core Industry Pillars for Polkadot Growth
The grants program will focus on proposals from top-tier teams building solutions for the Polkadot ecosystem. Eligible projects can come from various industries, including:
Decentralized Finance (DeFi): Developing innovative financial products on decentralized infrastructure.
Gaming: Leveraging Polkadot’s scalability and security for blockchain-based games.
Real-World Assets (RWAs): Tokenizing and managing real-world assets on the blockchain.
Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN): Creating solutions for decentralized infrastructure.
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs): Building advanced NFT platforms and use cases.
While these areas are a priority, projects from any industry with groundbreaking ideas are encouraged to apply, especially those addressing major challenges with blockchain-based solutions.
Grants Process: How Projects Are Selected
Applications will be reviewed by an Assessment Committee composed of members from Moondance Labs, the Web3 Foundation, and other key contributors to the Decentralized Futures initiative.
The Committee will evaluate each project based on several key factors:
Team Expertise: The skills, experience, and capabilities of the team behind the project.
Project Innovation: How original or groundbreaking the project is in its approach.
Project Maturity: The current stage of the project—whether it’s in the concept phase, already has an MVP (Minimum Viable Product), or is more advanced.
Alignment with Polkadot: How well the project fits within Polkadot’s overall vision and goals.
Commercial Potential: The project’s ability to generate value, attract users, and scale in the real world.
Additional factors will include:
MVP Performance: If the project already has an MVP, the Committee will consider its performance and any traction gained so far.
User Adoption: If the project is live on other platforms, its current level of user engagement and adoption will be reviewed.
Future Product Potential: The potential for the project to contribute to future developments within the Polkadot ecosystem.
Support Beyond Funding
In addition to funding, grantees will receive ongoing support from the Moondance Labs team. This includes technical guidance and strategic advice to help projects successfully leverage Polkadot’s technology. The goal is not just to fund innovative ideas, but to provide grantees with the resources and mentorship they need for long-term success.
Support may also include:
Marketing and visibility assistance
Introductions to potential partners and investors
Guidance on scaling and other strategic areas
Apply for the Ecosystem Grants
If your project is ready to help shape the future of Polkadot, apply for the Ecosystem Grants Program here.
For more information on the Decentralized Futures grant proposal, please refer to the Decentralized Futures Proposal.
For more information about Moondance Labs, visit moondancelabs.com.
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