Grants

The CHIPS Developer Grants Program funds projects that contribute to ecosystem growth in the following categories:

dApp Development

Funding for developers building decentralized applications that utilize the CHIPS blockchain.

• DeFi protocols (DEXs, lending platforms)

• NFT marketplaces and gaming applications

• Social and identity-based dApps

Infrastructure and Tooling

Support for building tools that enhance developer experience.

• Block explorers, wallets, and API services

• Smart contract testing frameworks

• Developer SDKs and middleware

Research and Security

Funding for blockchain security audits, research, and innovative scaling solutions.

• Smart contract audits

• Zero-knowledge proofs and privacy solutions

• Layer-2 scaling solutions

Education and Community

Grants for initiatives that onboard new developers and grow the CHIPS community.

• Developer workshops and hackathons

• Technical documentation and tutorials

• Community-led initiatives

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Eligibility and Application Process

Who Can Apply?

• Individual developers or teams

• Open-source projects

• Startups building on the CHIPS blockchain

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Grant Tiers

Grants are structured into tiers based on project scope and impact:

Grant Tier	Funding Amount	Project Stage
Seed Grant	Up to 10,000 CHIPS	Idea-stage projects, early prototypes
Builder Grant	10,000 - 50,000 CHIPS	MVPs and small-scale dApps
Scale Grant	50,000 - 200,000 CHIPS	Fully functional dApps with user traction
Ecosystem Grant	200,000+ CHIPS	Large-scale infrastructure projects

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Application Process

Submit a Proposal

1. Project description

2. Expected impact on the CHIPS ecosystem

3. Development timeline & milestones

4. Funding request amount

5. Review and Evaluation

   1. Technical feasibility review

   2. Assessment of potential ecosystem impact

   3. Community feedback and governance vote (for larger grants)

6. Grant Approval & Funding Disbursement

   1. Funding is released in milestones based on project progress

   2. Ongoing reporting is required

   3. Developer Support & Incentives

In addition to funding, grant recipients gain access to:

• Technical Mentorship: Direct support from CHIPS core developers.

• Ecosystem Integration: Assistance with integrating CHIPS smart contracts.

• Marketing & Community Exposure: Promotion across CHIPS social channels.

• Networking Opportunities: Connections with investors and industry leaders.

1. Governance and Transparency The CHIPS Developer Fund is managed through on-chain governance, ensuring transparency and accountability

   1. Community Voting: Large grant allocations are subject to DAO votes.

   2. Treasury Reports: Regular updates on grant spending.

   3. Performance-Based Funding: Projects that fail to meet milestones may have grants revoked.

2. How to Get Started? Apply for a Grant:

   1. Submit your grant proposal (link to application form)

   Join the Developer Community:

   1. CHIPS Developer Discord

   2. GitHub Repositories

   3. Developer Documentation

   Build on CHIPS! The CHIPS Developer Grants Program is here to support builders. Whether you’re creating the next big dApp, developing essential tooling, or enhancing blockchain security, we’re here to help.