X1 EcoChain launches $5M Grant Program and $100K Galxe Starboard to boost Web4 growth

X1 EcoChain, the world’s first eco-friendly DePIN Layer-1 blockchain, has announced two major initiatives to accelerate blockchain ecosystem growth and community engagement: a $5 million Grant Program for developers and the launch of Galxe Starboard, a $100,000 rewards campaign for contributors worldwide.

$5M Grant Program: empowering builders in Web4

To solidify its position as the backbone of Web4 infrastructure, X1 EcoChain is investing directly in the developer ecosystem. The newly launched $5 million Grant Program supports projects in:

• Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN)
  
• Next-generation mobile and payment services
  
• DeFi protocols with real-world use cases
  
• Decentralized storage and computing applications (dApps)
  
• Identity, reputation, and trust systems
  
• Developer SDKs and tools for rapid adoption
  

Individual grants range from $25,000 to $400,000, targeting teams capable of delivering scalable, EVM-compatible applications within 90–120 days.

Unlike traditional blockchain grant programs, X1 EcoChain emphasises ultra-low-energy decentralization, powered by 3 Wh X1Nodes deployed in 65+ countries, allowing anyone, anywhere, to run the network efficiently.

By supporting builders, X1 EcoChain aims to fast-track real-world Web4 applications, driving innovation across DePIN, DeFi, and decentralized computing.

Galxe Starboard: $100K community rewards program

Decentralization is more than technology, it’s about people. To reward those shaping the ecosystem, X1 EcoChain introduces Galxe Starboard, a community leaderboard distributing $100,000 in X1 Coins to top contributors.

Season 1: $50,000 in X1 Coins
From September 25 – November 25, 2025, the top 200 contributors will receive X1 Coin rewards. Rankings are determined by impact, not luck, ensuring creators of real value are recognized.

What Starboard rewards:

• Original articles and thought leadership on X1 EcoChain
  
• Creative content: videos, infographics, memes, and social media threads
  
• Validator stories and ecosystem insights
  
• Community engagement that spreads understanding
  

Each action contributes to a participant’s Aura score, unlocking higher rewards and greater recognition within the network.

Why X1 EcoChain matters

While most blockchains rely on energy-intensive data centres, X1 EcoChain proves that anyone can run a decentralized network from home using 3 Wh X1Nodes.

With Galxe Starboard, the community not only supports the network but actively shapes its growth, making storytelling, education, and influence recognised as essential elements of decentralization.

Building a Web4-ready future

By launching a $5M Grant Program for builders and a $100K community rewards campaign, X1 EcoChain strengthens both infrastructure and community, creating a green, global, people-powered blockchain that redefines decentralization beyond servers and traditional data centers.

About X1 EcoChain

X1 EcoChain is the world’s first fully decentralized, energy-efficient Layer-1 blockchain, powered by 3 Wh X1Nodes in 65+ countries.

Using a Proof-of-Authority consensus model, the network delivers scalability, sustainability, and physical decentralization, serving as the backbone for Web4 infrastructure.

The ecosystem supports:

• EVM-compatible smart contracts
  
• Cross-chain interoperability
  
• Token creation tools
  
• Rapid dApp deployment via robust SDKs
  

With over 6,000 X1Nodes online and a growing global community, X1 EcoChain demonstrates that blockchain can be light, resilient, open, and truly decentralized.

Learn more: Visit X1 EcoChain’s official website, whitepaper, roadmap, and follow on X (Twitter), Discord, Telegram, Instagram, and YouTube.

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