Empowering Builders with $5M
To establish itself as a cornerstone of Web4, X1 EcoChain has unveiled a $5 million Developer Grant Program. This program is set to support innovation across multiple verticals, including DePIN, DeFi, storage, computing, identity, and next-generation entertainment platforms.
Grant size range: $25,000 – $400,000
Delivery timeframe: 3–4 months
Baseline: robust, scalable, EVM-ready architecture
What distinguishes X1 EcoChain’s program from similar efforts by other blockchains is its commitment to household-level, energy-light decentralization powered by 3 Wh X1Nodes now active in more than 65 countries.
Funding priorities:
Decentralized infrastructure (DePIN)
Innovative mobile and financial tools
DeFi projects solving real problems
Distributed storage and compute solutions
Digital identity and trust frameworks
SDKs and developer resources for mass adoption
Galxe Starboard: Community at the Center
To strengthen its grassroots foundation, X1 EcoChain is introducing Galxe Starboard — a gamified leaderboard with $100,000 in rewards for impactful community members.
Season 1: September 25 – November 25, 2025
Rewards: $50,000 in X1 Coins
Beneficiaries: 200 top contributors
Rankings: driven by value creation, not randomness
Participants increase their score by:
Producing articles, explainers, and threads
Designing visual content (memes, videos, graphics)
Sharing validator journeys and technical insights
Promoting thoughtful engagement
For the first time, community storytelling is rewarded as infrastructure itself.
Why This Is Different
While most blockchains depend on high-energy data centers and costly rigs, X1 EcoChain shows that decentralization can run on compact, energy-efficient devices consuming less power than a light bulb. This approach redefines sustainability and inclusivity in blockchain.
The Web4 Vision
Together, the $5M developer fund and $100K rewards program unite both builders and supporters. This dual framework is key to X1 EcoChain’s mission: a green, global blockchain ecosystem driven by people, not servers.
About X1 EcoChain
X1 EcoChain is the world’s first decentralized, eco-friendly Layer-1 blockchain powered by 3 Wh X1Nodes deployed across 65+ countries. Built on Proof of Nodes consensus, the network delivers scalability, resilience, and EVM compatibility while supporting:
Smart contracts
Cross-chain bridges
Token constructor
Developer SDKs
With almost 7,000+ nodes already online, X1 EcoChain is proving that blockchain can be lightweight, secure, and truly decentralized.
For more information, explore official website, whitepaper, and roadmap, alongside its X (Twitter), Discord, Telegram, Instagram, and YouTube channels.