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Cartesi Grants Program: Empowering Developers with Funding and Support

Cartesi Grants Program: Empowering Developers with Funding and Support

Cartesi, the app-specific rollup protocol revolutionizing dApp development with a Linux distribution-compatible virtual machine, has announced a groundbreaking initiative to support developers. The Cartesi Grants Program, offering up to $50,000 USDC per project along with dedicated tech support, accelerator introductions, marketing assistance, and project consulting, aims to foster developer talent and enrich the Cartesi ecosystem.

Empowering Innovation and Collaboration

  • Independent developers, founding teams, DAOs, communities, and collectives can apply for the Cartesi Grants Program starting January 30th.
  • Successful applicants have the chance to receive up to $50,000 USDC per project, subject to community voting.
  • The program focuses on supporting new ideas, dApps, research, integrations, developer tooling, and gaming within the Cartesi ecosystem.

Long-Term Vision for Development

  • The Grants Program is designed to encourage long-term collaboration within the Cartesi community.
  • By providing financial backing and technical guidance, Cartesi aims to facilitate the development of innovative applications that enhance user experience and scalability.

Wave 1 Funding Details

  • Cartesi has committed $1 million to the initial two waves of the Cartesi Grants Program.
  • Wave 1 will allocate a maximum of $500,000 USDC, with an additional $500,000 USDC earmarked for Wave 2.
  • The program's objective for Wave 1 is to accelerate its pace and scale for future rounds, driving greater innovation and developer participation.

As Cartesi continues to push the boundaries of dApp development with its unique rollup protocol, the Grants Program stands as a testament to the company's commitment to empowering developers and building a vibrant ecosystem of creative and innovative applications.

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