{"id":2296,"date":"2025-03-13T09:11:30","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T09:11:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drpc.org\/blog\/?p=2296"},"modified":"2025-03-19T07:13:23","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T07:13:23","slug":"drpc-startup-sponsorship-program-kickoff-wave-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drpc.org\/blog\/drpc-startup-sponsorship-program-kickoff-wave-2\/","title":{"rendered":"dRPC Startup Sponsorship Program Kick-off (Wave 2)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">dRPC<strong> Startup Sponsorship Program (Wave 2)<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>The dRPC Sponsorship Program (Wave 2) is back for its second edition. This initiative continues to support Web3 builders by offering free access to dRPC&#8217;s commercial nodes, reducing infrastructure costs, and helping startups scale faster. Our goal is simple: Empower developers with the resources they need to focus on building and growing their projects.<\/p>\n<p>For a recap on Wave 1 participants, check out the kickoff blog post <a href=\"https:\/\/drpc.org\/blog\/drpc-startup-sponsorship-program-kick-off\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Reaching More Builders<\/h2>\n<p>We expanded our efforts to connect with Web3 developers who truly benefit from our program. At major events like EthDenver and EthDam, we engaged with the community, distributed promotional codes, and shared insights on how dRPC can support their work. This hands-on approach allowed us to meet talented builders and understand their challenges firsthand.<\/p>\n<h2>Applications and Selection<\/h2>\n<p>Interest in the second edition was overwhelming. We received applications from developers worldwide, showcasing a wide range of innovative blockchain projects. After careful review, we selected 30 startups to receive sponsorships. Each participant demonstrated strong potential and a commitment to pushing the Web3 space forward.<\/p>\n<h2>Wave 2 Participants<\/h2>\n<p>The second wave of the dRPC Startup Sponsorship Program includes the following innovative projects:<\/p>\n<h3>CHATS<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chats.cash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CHATS<\/a> (Convexity Humanitarian Aids Transfer Solution) is a platform focused on facilitating humanitarian aid transfers.<\/p>\n<h3>TapSwap<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tapswap.io\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TapSwap<\/a>\u00a0is a premier cryptocurrency exchange built for Africa and beyond, with a mobile money-first approach that makes digital assets more accessible and seamless to use.<\/p>\n<h3>Sigpas<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/Sigpas.vercel.app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sigpas<\/a> is a project hosted on Vercel, details about its offerings are currently limited.<\/p>\n<h3>Dexpaprika<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dexpaprika.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dexpaprika<\/a> is is an on-chain data aggregator that is vital in tracking token and liquidity pool information across blockchain networks. It provides this data through a free and developer-friendly API, making it easier for builders to access real-time, reliable insights from over 20 blockchains.<\/p>\n<h3>Unstoppable<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unstoppable.money\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unstoppable<\/a> is a non-custodial, multi-wallet crypto app that offers secure, private, and seamless asset management across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and EVM-compatible networks.<\/p>\n<h3>Arbera<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/arbera.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arbera<\/a> is a platform offering innovative DeFi solutions, including LSD options protocols, to enhance flexibility and efficiency in decentralized finance.<\/p>\n<h3>Wavy Node<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wavynode.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wavy Node<\/a> utilizes AI-powered threat detection and transaction analysis to monitor, identify, and track malicious wallets, helping dApps and exchanges stay ahead of potential threats.<\/p>\n<h3>Amanu<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amanu.xyz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amanu<\/a> simplifies money transfers, making sending money as easy as sending a text message.<\/p>\n<h3>CrystalTrade<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/crystal-trade.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CrystalTrade<\/a> is a fast and reliable cryptocurrency exchange offering competitive rates and low fees for a wide selection of currencies.<\/p>\n<h3>Caddy Finance<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/caddy.finance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caddy Finance<\/a> introduces the world&#8217;s first LSD options protocol, allowing users to unlock staked assets by trading perpetual options, thereby enhancing capital efficiency in DeFi.<\/p>\n<p>Each of these projects brings unique value to the Web3 ecosystem, and we are excited to support their growth through the dRPC Startup Sponsorship Program (Wave 2).<\/p>\n<h2>Looking Ahead<\/h2>\n<p>At dRPC, we remain committed to supporting builders by removing infrastructure barriers and enabling cost-effective growth. The dRPC Sponsorship Program (Wave 2) reinforces our mission to make enterprise-level infrastructure accessible to emerging Web3 projects. We\u2019re excited to see what these startups create next.<\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned for future editions!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>dRPC Startup Sponsorship Program (Wave 2) The dRPC Sponsorship Program (Wave 2) is back for its second edition. This initiative continues to support Web3 builders by offering free access to dRPC&#8217;s commercial nodes, reducing infrastructure costs, and helping startups scale faster. 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