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Introducing the Kinode Grants Program

Written by
Gab Kino
Published on
January 23, 2025

The Kinode Grants Program is now live. Our mission is simple: support next-gen Web3 app developers and independent builders contributing to the Kinode platform. Whether you’re creating a decentralized application or refining the underlying Kinode infrastructure, we want to bring your vision to life.

Flexible, transparent funding

For maximum transparency and accountability, the Kinode Grants Program utilizes a milestone-based funding approach. Approved projects will receive funding in stages, tied to clearly-defined deliverables. Grants begin at $10,000, to be divided between stablecoins and KINO tokens, ensuring alignment with the Kinode ecosystem. 

Focus areas: Core and ecosystem improvements

We welcome applications in two primary categories:

  1. Core development: Enhancing Kinode’s platform with new features, scalability improvements, enhanced privacy solutions, or Kimap account implementations.
  2. Application development: Creating innovative applications that leverage Kinode’s unique capabilities, from DeFi platforms to gaming, social networks, and beyond.

Criteria for success

Our selection process emphasizes innovation, feasibility, and impact. Key evaluation criteria include:

  • Adoption potential: Will your project attract a significant user base?
  • Execution feasibility: Are your goals realistic within the proposed timeline?
  • Milestone clarity: Is your roadmap transparent and achievable?
  • Open-source contributions: Will your work benefit the broader community?
  • Innovation: Does your project introduce original ideas or improvements?

Successful applicants will receive not only funding, but also access to additional resources, mentorship, and future investment opportunities from the Kinode team and community depending on the success and scope of the project.

Why apply?

For developers, the Kinode Grants Program offers more than just funding – it presents an opportunity to join a vibrant community of early adopters dedicated to Web3 innovation at the intersection of tech’s most exciting spaces: crypto, AI, and p2p computing. Whether you’re refining a nascent idea or scaling an existing project, we want to hear your vision.

Visit the Kinode Grants Program page to apply.

Resources

You can run your own Kinode or get started with development by reading our docs

For free access to Valet, the Kinode hosting solution powered by Kinode Labs, sign up here. As always, you can also reach us directly via Discord or Telegram.

See you on Kinode.