X1 EcoChain, the first eco-conscious DePIN Layer-1 blockchain, is rolling out two major initiatives designed to accelerate adoption and strengthen its global community: a $5 million Builder Grant Program and the debut of Galxe Starboard, a $100,000 incentive campaign for contributors worldwide.
To reinforce its role as the backbone of Web4 infrastructure, X1 EcoChain is committing $5 million to empower developers. The new grant program provides targeted funding for teams building across DePIN, DeFi, decentralized storage, computing, identity, gaming, and metaverse solutions.
Grant size: $25,000 – $400,000
Delivery window: 90–120 days per project
Technical baseline: EVM compatibility + resilient architecture
Unlike programs run by Solana, Polygon, and other L1s, X1 EcoChain’s grants are shaped around energy-light, household-powered decentralization. Every application must be designed with sustainability in mind — leveraging X1Nodes, ultra-low-energy devices (3 Wh) already deployed in more than 65 countries.
Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN)
Next-gen mobile & payments
DeFi with tangible use cases
dApps for storage and computing
Identity, trust, and reputation systems
SDKs and developer tooling for adoption at scale
By accelerating developer-driven innovation, X1 EcoChain aims to bring practical Web4 applications into the hands of real users — quickly.
True decentralization goes beyond technology — it thrives on people. To reward those shaping the conversation, X1 EcoChain is introducing Galxe Starboard, an interactive leaderboard that distributes $100,000 in X1 Coins to standout contributors.
Prize pool: $50,000 in X1 Coins
Winners: Top 200 contributors
Criteria: Ranking based on impact, not chance
Participants climb the leaderboard by getting points through authentic engagement:
Educational explainers and deep dives on X1 EcoChain
Creative content: infographics, videos, memes, threads
Validator experiences and ecosystem insights
Meaningful engagement that spreads awareness
The higher the score, the bigger the reward. For the first time, storytelling, education, and influence are positioned as core building blocks of decentralization.
Most blockchains are still tied to energy-heavy data centers and specialized rigs. X1 EcoChain breaks this dependency: anyone can join the network using plug-and-play X1Nodes that consume just 3 Wh — less than an LED light bulb.
With the Grant Program boosting infrastructure and Galxe Starboard amplifying community voices, X1 EcoChain is uniting builders and contributors into a shared mission: creating a green, resilient, people-powered blockchain.
Through the launch of a $5M builder fund and a $100K rewards campaign, X1 EcoChain is strengthening both halves of the equation — the technical foundation and the human network.
This dual-track strategy reflects its vision of Web4: a sustainable, borderless, community-driven digital infrastructure that moves beyond servers and centralized data centers.
X1 EcoChain is the world’s first fully decentralized, low-energy Layer-1 blockchain powered by 3 Wh X1Nodes distributed across more than 65 countries. Built on Proof-of-Authority consensus, the network combines physical decentralization with scalability and environmental sustainability.
Key features include:
EVM-compatible smart contracts
Cross-chain interoperability
Token constructor for rapid launches
Developer SDKs for fast dApp deployment
With 6,000+ nodes already online and a rapidly growing community, X1 EcoChain is proving that blockchain can be lightweight, scalable, and truly decentralized.
For more information, explore official website, whitepaper, and roadmap, alongside its X (Twitter), Discord, Telegram, Instagram, and YouTube channels.
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