X1 EcoChain introduces $5M grant program and $100K galxe starboard campaign

• 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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