The Mintlayer Ecosystem Fund

The Mintlayer Ecosystem Fund is a hub of collaboration and innovation, bringing together blockchain enthusiasts and key players in the Mintlayer ecosystem. This collaborative space is designed to nurture growth and innovation in the burgeoning Bitcoin-centric DeFi landscape through the Mintlayer sidechain.

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Atomiq DeFi

First Project Incubated by Mintlayer developing a suite of Bitcoin dApps powered by Atomic Swaps.

Portal

Portal is a Bridgeless Hub for Layered Assets Built on Bitcoin.

Runes Terminal

The first ever Runes Protocol launchpad. Built specifically for the dawn of Bitcoin’s new era.

TREX 20

Elevating Gaming with NFT Inscriptions Built on the Bitcoin Protocol.

Orange DX

1st Gen Bitcoin DeFi Hub. A BTC protocol platform to trade, bridge, launch, earn, borrow and lend.

Humanode

The first crypto-biometric network which provides Sybil-resistance to web3 projects using private facial recognition.

Ordify

Nexus for integrating multi-layer and multi-chain ecosystems.

De.Fi

De.Fi provide unified data for the most popular DeFi protocols via an intuitive interface or flexible API.

BlockInvest

Tokenize Real-World Assets. Compliant, Secure, Institutional-Grade Digital Securities.

Salus

Our research-driven approach tackles the toughest security challenges in Web3 while pioneering innovative ZK solutions.

Stablecomp

The first platform to easily manage and earn interest on your stablecoins.

Satoshi Sync

1st Chain-Agnostic Interoperability Protocol for BTCFi and Runes

ordinalsbot

Mint, Collect & Inscribe Assets on #Bitcoin - Launch your collection.

Camelot

Layer3 blockchain that harnesses idle GPU power for AI model training on mobile and wearable devices within the Bitcoin ecosystem

Miners Club

Europe's largest mining farm who is now jumping into creating a BTC Mining Game.

Supra

Enabling Super dApps with the full vertical integration of all core oracle services into one high-throughput, Multi-VM compatible Layer-1.

Beyond direct support from the fund, there are three types of  initiatives being pursued concurrently.

Incubator programs

If you harbor a unique idea, we are here to nurture it from conception to fruition. These programs cater to projects in their nascent stages, offering guidance in areas such as:

  • Assembling a cohesive team
  • Crafting a technical roadmap
  • Establishing a legal structure
  • Formulating a marketing strategy
  • Fundraising strategies

Accelerator programs

Designed for seasoned teams ready to hit the ground running with a clear roadmap, these programs offer a chance to collaborate with senior advisors and potential backers, helping you to launch within your intended timeframe.

Grants initiative

We champion free and open-source development. If you have an idea that can add value to the Mintlayer ecosystem without necessitating a preallocated token or generating a revenue stream, consider applying for a grant. We are keen to support projects such as:

  • Wallets, inclusive of Lightning Network tools
  • Block explorers and other analytical tools
  • Tools for developers
  • Educational resources
Staking

Do you have a project and are keen to develop it on Mintlayer?

We are eager to foster the growth of our ecosystem, welcoming the best teams and ideas into the Bitcoin landscape.

Supporter

Interested in accessing exclusive opportunities?

We offer a curated selection of promising projects available exclusively through our invite-only dashboard!