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
Eligibility and Application Process
Who Can Apply?
Individual developers or teams
Open-source projects (preferable but not required)
Startups and companies building on the CHIPS blockchain
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 USD value in CHIPS
Idea-stage projects, early prototypes
Builder Grant
$10,000 - 50,000 USD value in CHIPS
MVPs and small-scale dApps
Scale Grant
$50,000 - 200,000 USD value in CHIPS
Fully functional dApps with user traction
Ecosystem Grant
$200,000+ USD value in CHIPS
Large-scale infrastructure projects
Application Process
Here are the instructions on the CHIPS Developer Grant process:
Visit here to submit an application: https://bit.ly/chipsgrantsform
Review and Evaluation
Technical feasibility review
Assessment of potential ecosystem impact
Community feedback and governance vote (for larger grants)
Grant Approval and Funding Disbursement
Funding is released in milestones based on project progress
Ongoing reporting is required
Developer Support and 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 and Community Exposure: Promotion across CHIPS social channels.
Networking Opportunities: Connections with investors and industry leaders.
Governance and Transparency The CHIPS Developer Fund is managed through on-chain governance, ensuring transparency and accountability:
Community Voting: Large grant allocations are subject to DAO votes.
Treasury Reports: Regular updates on grant spending.
Performance-Based Funding: Projects that fail to meet milestones may have grants revoked.
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.
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