Lisk announces launch of Blockchain Grant Program
Blockchain technology is seemingly changing the worlds of finance, data, security and more, but the path to its development is reportedly largely inaccessible to developers.
Lisk says it aims to change that. Leveraging its software development kit (SDK) and its own blockchain, Lisk looks to empower JavaScript developers with all the skills and knowledge of blockchain to start building serious blockchain applications.
Lisk says developers can leverage traditional programming languages like JavaScript and TypeScript to produce blockchain applications compatible with the Lisk network. These applications are built on Liss’ own blockchain network and cryptocurrency (LSK). In the future, these features will allow developers to extend their application’s use cases by introducing sidechains to the mainnet.
Lisk gives developers the tools to translate their blockchain ideas into their digital counterparts. Now, Lisk has furthered its commitment to blockchain accessibility through the generous Lisk Grant program, with Lisk earning up to $1.3 million in grants available to separate development teams from the shared prize pool.
Lisk Grant programme
The Lisk Grant program offers milestone-based funding to support applications built with the Lisk software development kit and aims to expand the Lisk ecosystem. The prize allocation for the Lisk Grant program is 1.3 million dollars and is distributed among projects with big ideas and a solid plan.
There are four requirements to submit a successful application to the Lisk Grant programme:
- A founding team with at least two members, one of whom has experience as a JavaScript developer
- An intention to create serious real-world blockchain applications and raise additional funds under a legal entity in the future
- A description of all team members, a business plan and a pitch deck
- A blockchain application built with the latest Lisk SDK and open source code
To get to the prize pool, applicants must pass four important milestones. These include setting up the project on Lisk, creating a minimum viable product, developing that product and finally launching the mainnet. For more information on this, visit the Lisk Grant Programme. With each milestone, teams will also be required to publish a blog post on progress made.
Success stories from the Lisk Grant programme
Lisk’s network is expanding rapidly, thanks in large part to the Lisk Grant Program. Of the many applications, some have really stood out and are beginning to produce concrete results.
- Enevti – A decentralized NFT platform for social media
- idntty, An identity and public key infrastructure built with the Lisk SDK.
- Bazar, a decentralized marketplace for sustainable products.
For more inspiration on what kind of projects create buzz at Lisk, check out Lisk Ecosystem.
How to take part in the Lisk Grant programme
Good ideas for development are always welcome at Lisk. The current wave of the Lisk Grant program started on 23 May and will run until 21 August. Whether you are a JavaScript developer, blockchain investor or blockchain entrepreneur, the Lisk Ecosystem has everything you need to start building a serious blockchain application.
Visit the Lisk Grant program here and fill out the application form to see the Lisk magic for yourself!
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