Developer Grants Program
Capital Deployed: $1M+ | Projects Funded: 15+
Funded Projects
Here are a few examples of funded projects that represent the groundbreaking work being done with Aleo. You can check out even more projects on the awesome-aleo GitHub repo.
- Tooling
Aleo123
Aleo123 is a block explorer and data analytics platform that allows users to access and understand transaction data, stake Aleo, and deploy programs.
- Identity
Aleo Name Service
ANS is a name registrar on the Aleo Network that transforms complex addresses into confidential, easily memorable names, simplifying and securing interactions.
- DeFi
AlphaSwap
AlphaSwap facilitates transparent and confidential token swaps of any tokens on the Aleo blockchain. Users can create or contribute to liquidity pools and earn fees from swaps.
- DeFi
Arcane Finance
Arcane Finance creates cutting-edge financial tools that seek to empower users to grow their assets. Their flagship platform is a fully private, non-custodial decentralized exchange on Aleo that leverages zero-knowledge to ensure privacy.
- Wallet
FoxWallet
FoxWallet is a decentralized self-custody wallet designed to simplify and secure digital asset management across web3 by integrating with major zero-knowledge blockchain networks like Aleo.
- Wallet
Leo Wallet
Leo Wallet gives users a choice between publicly vs. privately shared information, so they don’t have to publicly broadcast transactions.
- Tooling
Obscura
Obscura is a platform providing direct RPC endpoints, APIs, and SDKs to streamline app development on Aleo and reduce the setup time for ZK dApps.
- Infrastructure
Pondo.xyz
Pondo Liquid Staking Protocol allows users to stake their Aleo Tokens to strengthen the network with easy integrations and low transaction fees.
- Wallet
Puzzle Wallet
Puzzle is a mobile and extension wallet with Aleo Account Abstraction to explore Aleo, play zkGames, and earn rewards.
- DeFi
ShadowFi
ShadowFi is a decentralized liquidity hub on Aleo, incentivizing providers and network members to boost protocol fluidity. It allows voters to control emission dynamics through democratic voting processes.
- Infrastructure
Staking.xyz
Staking.xyz is a staking portal where users can manage and monitor their staking positions, getting regular updates on the performance of their validators and detailed reporting.
- Bridge
Verulink Bridge
Verulink is an ETH, USDC, and USDT-native bridge between Ethereum and the Aleo Network.
FAQs
If you have a question not answered on this page, please email us at grants@aleo.org
Who is eligible for a grant?Anyone can apply for a grant, including individuals, teams, nonprofits, and companies.
What types of projects get funded?Projects for all developer grants must contain open-source elements that are built on the Aleo network. We do not provide funding for non-developer related contributions.
How do I apply?For all developer grants, you will be required to submit a project overview, information on your team background, and a grant proposal. For more detailed information, please check out the respective grant application for each category.
