Introducing the Mint Blockchain Eco Fund: 50M $MINT + 750K $OP to Empower Developers

Introduction

Mint Blockchain, an innovative L2 network, aims to connect global consumers with NFTs. As a core component of the Optimism Superchain, Mint leverages an efficient and low-cost L2 architecture to empower NFT innovation, application, and adoption, driving the prosperity of the global blockchain ecosystem.

To accelerate the growth of a vibrant developer ecosystem, Mint Blockchain has officially launched the Mint Eco Fund, a development fund with a total pool of 50M $MINT + 750K $OP. The objective is to fuel the creation of innovative applications on the Mint chain, fostering growth and shared success for developers and global users alike.

Inaugural Strategic Partners

To foster a more robust developer ecosystem, the Mint Eco Fund is proud to establish strategic partnerships with the following leading developer communities:

• ZAN
• OpenBuild
• LXDAO
• Upchain Dao
• Starbase
• NFTScan
• PANONY
• ETHPanda

These partnerships signify a collaborative effort to co-incubate promising projects within the Mint ecosystem. Developer communities will receive priority access to funding, technical support, and growth resources, empowering them to explore cutting-edge innovations and build transformative applications on the Mint chain. Together, we aim to create a more dynamic and inclusive Web3 ecosystem.

Support and Benefits for Projects Entering the Mint Ecosystem

Participating teams and projects will receive comprehensive support, including:

• Funding Support: Direct grants to help teams bring innovative projects to life.
• Marketing Support: Leverage Mint’s marketing campaigns and community resources to boost project visibility.
• Technical Support: Access to dedicated technical support to tackle development challenges.
• Long-term Guidance: Receive ongoing strategic advice and guidance to ensure sustainable growth and development.

Priority Sectors for Support

The Mint Eco Fund prioritizes the following key application areas:

1. Web3 Social Applications built on NFTs
2. Ticketing Markets utilizing NFTs for access and authentication
3. NFT-based Gaming Applications
4. IP Development enabled by NFTs
5. Decentralized Prediction Markets built on NFTs
6. On-chain Reputation Networks powered by NFTs
7. RWA (Real World Assets) x NFT hybrid applications
8. NFT x AI Agent integrations and innovations
9. Public Charity Platforms built on NFTs
10. Copyright Traceability Platforms built on NFTs
11. Web3 E-commerce Platforms built on NFTs
12. DAO Platforms built on NFTs
13. Content Creator Platforms built on NFTs
14. Crowdfunding Platforms built on NFTs
15. & MORE (Additional projects that approach us will be included in this category.)

Apply for Support from the Mint Eco Fund

Developers, teams, and startups focusing on these areas are encouraged to apply for support through the Mint Eco Fund. Mint is committed to nurturing pioneering projects that push the boundaries of NFT innovation.

Apply here: https://www.mintchain.io/ecofund

About Mint Blockchain

Mint Blockchain is a Layer 2 network natively built on Ethereum, aiming to connect global consumers through NFTs. By establishing a decentralized consumer payment network, Mint envisions NFTs becoming an integral part of modern life. Since its mainnet launch in May 2024, Mint Blockchain has onboarded over 100+ applications and 5M+ wallet users.

For more information, visit:

Website: https://www.mintchain.io/

Developer Docs: https://docs.mintchain.io/build/network

Block Explorer: https://explorer.mintchain.io/

NFT Explorer: https://mint.nftscan.com/

Twitter: https://x.com/Mint_Blockchain