- X1 EcoChain launches $5M grant program to fund eco-friendly Web4 projects.
- Grants range $25K–$400K for scalable, EVM-compatible developer initiatives.
- Galxe Starboard rewards community impact with $100K in X1 Coins for top 200.
X1 EcoChain, the first eco-focused DePIN Layer-1 blockchain, has announced two landmark programs to expand its ecosystem: a $5 million developer Grant Program and Galxe Starboard, a global rewards system distributing $100,000 to active community members.
$5M grants for builders
To accelerate Web4 adoption, X1 EcoChain is investing directly into its developer ecosystem with a $5M grant program.
The initiative funds projects across DePIN, DeFi, decentralized data storage, computing, identity, and immersive digital environments such as gaming and the metaverse.
- Individual awards: $25,000 – $400,000
- Project timeline: 90–120 days
- Requirements: scalable design, EVM compatibility
Unlike programs from Solana or Polygon, X1 EcoChain’s funding emphasizes low-power, home-operated decentralization. With X1Nodes consuming only 3 Wh and already deployed in more than 65 countries, projects must align with this sustainability-first model.
Priority development areas include:
- Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN)
- Next-gen telecom and payment tools
- DeFi with practical utility
- dApps for storage and distributed computing
- Systems of trust, reputation, and identity
- SDKs and development kits for mainstream adoption
Galxe starboard: rewarding community impact
Decentralization grows through community. With Galxe Starboard, X1 EcoChain launches a $100,000 campaign that recognizes contributors who bring value through creativity, education, and engagement.
Season 1 (September 25 – November 25, 2025):
- Prize pool: $50,000 in X1 Coins
- Top 200 participants rewarded
- Leaderboard based on impact, not chance
Contributors earn points by:
- Publishing explainers and insights
- Creating media formats (memes, videos, graphics)
- Sharing validator experiences
- Driving meaningful conversations
This approach transforms storytelling and influence into core pillars of decentralization.
Why it matters
Most blockchains are still tethered to energy-intensive data centers.
X1 EcoChain demonstrates that anyone, anywhere can secure the network with plug-and-play X1Nodes consuming only 3 Wh — redefining what accessibility and sustainability mean in blockchain.
Web4 and beyond
By launching a $5M grant program alongside a $100K rewards system, X1 EcoChain is empowering both builders and community voices.
This dual strategy cements its vision of a green, global, people-driven blockchain for the Web4 era.
About X1 EcoChain
X1 EcoChain is a Layer-1 blockchain powered by ultra-low-energy X1Nodes, currently distributed across 65+ countries with over 6,000 units online.
Using Proof-of-Authority consensus, it balances security, scalability, and decentralization while enabling:
- EVM smart contracts
- Cross-chain functionality
- Token constructor tools
- Robust developer SDKs
With a rapidly growing global base, X1 EcoChain is proving that blockchain can be light, sustainable, and truly decentralized.
For more information, explore official website, whitepaper, and roadmap, alongside its X (Twitter), Discord, Telegram, Instagram, and YouTube channels.
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