{"id":482,"date":"2024-05-27T09:31:10","date_gmt":"2024-05-27T09:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drpc.org\/blog\/?p=482"},"modified":"2024-08-19T12:27:19","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T12:27:19","slug":"drpc-startup-sponsorship-program-kick-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drpc.org\/blog\/drpc-startup-sponsorship-program-kick-off\/","title":{"rendered":"dRPC Startup Sponsorship Program Kick-Off"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/drpc.org\/blog\/drpc-startup-program\/\">dRPC Startup Sponsorship Program<\/a> kickoff just happened &#8211; what we believe is a dynamic initiative designed to support Web3 visionaries in their quest to expand the blockchain ecosystem and expedite its mass adoption. The dRPC Startup Sponsorship Program understands the intricacies of Web3 innovation, offering valuable resources such as free access to dRPC&#8217;s commercial nodes, a promotional platform, and the potential for increased revenue through a referral system. With a commitment to fostering growth in the blockchain space, the program supports startups&#8217; technical needs and enhances their market visibility. dRPC&#8217;s mission to empower developers and startups is evident through this sponsorship, removing barriers and enabling a sharper focus on building and scaling innovative Web3 applications.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engaging Builders<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Our approach extended beyond typical online channels such as Twitter to ensure that the dRPC Startup Sponsorship Program resonated with Web3 developers who truly valued our initiative. We aimed to establish a deeper, more personal connection with the ecosystem&#8217;s innovators by participating actively in popular events. At EthDenver and EthDam&#8217;s hackathons, we engaged directly with the community, spending numerous hours distributing fliers and conversing with hundreds of development talents. Through these conversations, we shared promotional codes, offering attendees the opportunity to test dRPC Premium firsthand. This strategic outreach enabled us to promote our services and to understand and align with the specific needs and ambitions of dedicated Web3 builders, further solidifying our commitment to the growth of the decentralized development space.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Applications<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The response to the dRPC Startup Sponsorship Program was outstanding, with a vast and diverse array of applications flooding in from ambitious Web3 developers worldwide. Sifting through these numerous submissions, the selection process was exceptionally challenging as it boiled down to identifying 50 finalists, each demonstrating unique potential and innovation. Ultimately, 24 sponsorships were awarded. The high calibre and variety of projects presented a tough choice for the selectors, reflecting a rich tapestry of creativity and forward-thinking in the blockchain space. Each application showcased deep commitment and groundbreaking ideas, making the final decision a testament to the rigorous standards and vision of the dRPC sponsorship initiative.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Participants (Wave 1)<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The final list of the dRPC Startup Sponsorship Program participants includes:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BuidlGuidl<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>BuidlGuidl is a curated group of Ethereum builders creating products, prototypes, and tutorials to enrich the web3 ecosystem. More at <a href=\"https:\/\/buidlguidl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>https:\/\/buidlguidl.com\/<\/u><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aratta Labs<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Aratta Labs is a Web3 blockchain guild, focused on building projects that help innovators and technologists lead the new creative economy More at <a href=\"https:\/\/aratta.dev\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/aratta.dev\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decode<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Decode is a usable marketplace for financial NFTs to be exchanged for erc20 tokens. More at Https:\/\/decode.market<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ORDEX<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>ORDEX wants to be the largest multichain EVM inscriptions marketplace. Like Blur but for Inscriptions. More at <a href=\"https:\/\/ordex.io\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>https:\/\/ordex.io<\/u><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chronicle Labs<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Chronicle Labs is revolutionising the decentralization of oracles. More at <a href=\"https:\/\/chroniclelabs.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>https:\/\/chroniclelabs.org<\/u><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TideFlow<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>TideFlow is a platform that reshapes how investors interact with financial markets and master risk management, amidst the digital asset market&#8217;s volatility. More at <a href=\"https:\/\/tideflow.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>https:\/\/tideflow.com<\/u><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Amet Finance<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Amet Finance is designed to democratize the bond market, making it easy and accessible for all. With us, bond investments are no longer complex and exclusive. More at <a href=\"https:\/\/amet.finance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>https:\/\/amet.finance<\/u><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lemonade<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Lemonade is pushing the borders of on-chain community building &amp; coordination. More at <a href=\"https:\/\/networkstate.social\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>https:\/\/networkstate.social\/<\/u><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nimbus<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Nimbus provides real-time data and customized analysis to help web3 investors make informed decisions tailored to your needs. More at <a href=\"https:\/\/getnimbus.io\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>https:\/\/getnimbus.io<\/u><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coinscan<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Coinscan is a reliable real-time solution for all crypto analytic needs. More at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.coinscan.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>www.coinscan.com<\/u><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marina Protocol<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Marina Protocol is a global Web3 tutorial platform that provides users new to blockchain and Web3 with easy-to-use content and advanced interfaces for mining, staking, and transfers. More at <a href=\"https:\/\/marina-protocol.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>https:\/\/marina-protocol.com\/<\/u><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solide<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Solide is committed to solving the educational gap within the blockchain domain, with a specific focus on smart contract development. More at <a href=\"https:\/\/solide-dapp.vercel.app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>https:\/\/solide-dapp.vercel.app\/<\/u><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fuxion Labs<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Fuxion Labs is about enhanced UX for DEX trading experience. More at <a href=\"http:\/\/fuxionlabs.ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>fuxionlabs.ai<\/u><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Domino<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Domino is about no-code automation for Web3. More at <a href=\"https:\/\/domino.run\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>https:\/\/domino.run<\/u><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Multisender<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Multisender sends tokens or NFTs to multiple recipients in just three clicks. <a href=\"https:\/\/multisender.app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>https:\/\/multisender.app\/<\/u><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heurist<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Heurist builds Layer 2 blockchain for AI model hosting and inference. More at <a href=\"http:\/\/heurist.ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>heurist.ai<\/u><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mean Finance<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Mean Finance provides a decentralized DCA product. Our new mission for Balmy is to provide a decentralized home banking experience, creating a user experience akin to web2 but leveraging the power of web3 in the background. More at <a href=\"https:\/\/mean.finance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>https:\/\/mean.finance<\/u><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IVX<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>IVX is about shorted dated options trading. More at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ivx.fi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.ivx.fi\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discovry<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Discovry is a Yelp for NFTs &#8211; showing price, utility, IP, and perks. More at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bennies.fun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.bennies.fun\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SUM<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>SUM is a decentralized film production company.\u00a0 Learn more at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sum.pictures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.sum.pictures<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fractal Visions<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Fractal Visions is building an impact initiative platform for the public goods sector. More at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fractalvisions.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.fractalvisions.io\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Interacting with each participant has been an absolute adventure, teeming with innovation, creativity, and passion for the future of Web3. As each developer delves into utilizing our RPCs, we&#8217;re excited to see the dynamic ways they&#8217;ll leverage the dRPC Startup Sponsorship Program to propel their projects forward. We eagerly look forward to reconvening in six months, at the conclusion of the program, to share the experiences and insights garnered along this journey. It will also be the perfect moment to introduce wave 2 of our program, building upon the successes and learnings of our initial foray. Until then, let&#8217;s continue to make waves, create, and build together.<\/p>\r\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let\u2019s keep in touch!<\/h3>\r\n<p>Stay informed about the latest developments in RPC infrastructure by\u00a0signing up for the <a href=\"https:\/\/drpc.org\/blog\/\">dRPC blog<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scheduling a demo?<\/h3>\r\n<p>For a deeper dive into how decentralized or hybrid RPC solutions can benefit your projects, consider booking a meeting with a dRPC.org on <a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/kzrm\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/leeor-shimron\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this link<\/a> to explore tailored offerings that meet your specific needs.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Premium gift cards and conference tickets?<\/h3>\r\n<p>Follow us at (<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/drpcorg\">https:\/\/x.com\/drpcorg<\/a>) and access free Premium credit and conference ticket raffles. 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