Having carefully reviewed a great number of interesting proposals, we’re finally ready to unveil the teams we’ve chosen for the second round of the Encode x Evmos Grants. We’ve gone through multiple great projects and ideas and selected the very best which we believe will benefit the Evmos ecosystem the most.

Purpose

The purpose of the Encode x Evmos Grants Programme is to support and accelerate innovation within the Evmos ecosystem. By providing funding and resources to outstanding teams and projects, the program aims to unlock the full potential of the Evmos blockchain and drive its adoption. The program encourages developers, researchers, and community builders to create novel solutions in areas such as DeFi, gaming, NFTs, data analytics, education, and more, which contribute to the development and growth of Evmos as a leading smart-contract platform. Through fostering collaboration, education, and support, the Encode x Evmos Grants Programme strives to build a strong and vibrant Evmos community dedicated to pushing the boundaries of the blockchain, ensuring long-term success and sustainable growth.

Rules and Program Guidelines

As a reminder, please note the following rules and guidelines for the grant program:

1. Grants are intended to fund work on a cost-basis, with all costs clearly evidenced via documentation and receipts (where applicable).
2. Work must be original, or if it is not, there should be a clear expectation that this will significantly reduce the cost of the grant.
3. The maximum award per tranche/milestone/round is 175k EVMOS, with a maximum grant size of 350k EVMOS over 2-3 tranches.
4. For all grants, funding is only a commitment, and proof of satisfactory work and evidence of costs is required.

Please note, these recommendations are not legally binding, but merely indicative of the multi-sig's intention to fund projects based on their fulfilling of their milestones (with the fulfilment of milestones being judged by Encode Club). The grant program is funded entirely by a pot of money controlled by a multi-sig of Evmos, and while Encode Club is responsible for organizing and facilitating the program, they have no power of execution or control over the program, just organisation and advisory roles.

Grant recommendations

After reviewing more than 60 applications and coordinating with multiple teams over the course of the past month and a half, we’re ready to announce the complete Round 2 Grantee lineup at last. The following table represents who the final teams are, what they will be building over the course of the next 6 months, the allocated grant size as well as their respective milestones:

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Timeline Reminder and Dates for Tranche 1

• From Thursday, 20th July to Saturday, 16th September: Building phase.
• From Sunday, 17th September to Saturday, 30th September: Submissions for all tracks and milestones will be assessed, and recommendations will be made to the multi-sig.
• By Sunday, 1st October: Encode Club will forward final recommendations to the multi-sig for Tranche 1 rewards.
• Tranche 2 timeline to be detailed upon Tranche 1 completion.

We will share more details on the milestones and tranches of each project in the coming weeks. Once again, congratulations to the recommended grant teams! We eagerly anticipate these outstanding projects coming to fruition and contributing to the growth of the Evmos ecosystem. Funding for the selected teams will be granted by the multi-sig, subject to approval by Encode, based on the teams' successful fulfillment of their milestones. Stay tuned for updates on the progress of these projects and future grant rounds, and watch the Encode and Evmos channels for regular news and updates.