DePIN Builders Advance to Phase 2 with $500K Grant Pool
DePIN Builders Advance to Phase 2 with $500K Grant Pool
🏗️ DePIN's Lucky Eleven
Eleven projects in the Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) space have successfully advanced to Phase 2 of a major development initiative.
The selected builders will share a substantial grant pool of $500,000, aimed at:
- Accelerating real-world adoption of DePIN technology
- Supporting innovative infrastructure solutions
- Fostering sustainable project development
This milestone represents a significant step forward in bridging the gap between decentralized networks and physical infrastructure applications.
Projects were selected based on their potential impact and technical merit.
Congratulations to the 11 DePIN builders moving onto Phase 2! $500K in grants powering the next wave of DePIN, accelerating real-world adoption.
Crypto’s Got Talent. The first ever live pitch show for crypto startups. Phase 1 saw 40K+ live viewers and 3K community votes. 11 semifinalists are moving on to compete for $500K in grants. See who made it and what’s next: iotex.io/blog/iotex-led… Powered by IoTeX @0xPolygon
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