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Pick where you want to go. Every route starts with a move you can make within the hour.

Raise for it

You want grants, accelerators or investors to back it.

MOVES MADE

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STREAK

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WHY THIS ROUTE

Aggregator front ends that bring new users to a chain are a common fit for ecosystem grants focused on onboarding and liquidity.

ARRIVED LOOKS LIKE

One completed grant or accelerator application submitted with live usage numbers attached.

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NEXT MOVE · WITHIN THE HOUR

1. Screenshot your traction today

15 min

Take screenshots of your live app, a completed swap on the explorer, and any usage numbers you have, even small ones. Save them in one folder named for applications.

2. List three programs that fit

45 min

Look for chain builder grants (many L2s run small grants for onboarding tools), Gitcoin rounds for user facing tooling, and accelerators like Alliance or a16z CSX style programs. Note deadlines and whether existing projects are allowed.

3. Ask a past grantee what reviewers wanted

20 min

Find a team that received a grant from your top program and send one specific question. Reviewers often care about new users brought to the chain, which is your story.

FIRST MESSAGE · X DM · TO A FOUNDER OF A PREVIOUSLY FUNDED ONBOARDING TOOL

Hi [name], congrats on the [program] grant. I'm applying with a swap front end that brings users into [chain]. If you had one tip on what reviewers cared about most, what would it be? Thanks either way.

4. Write and submit the application

120 min

Lead with the problem (getting into the chain is confusing), your proof (screenshots, swaps), and a small milestone plan with dates. Ask for a modest amount tied to measurable new users.

FIRST MESSAGE · EMAIL · TO THE GRANT PROGRAM CONTACT

Hi [program] team, I've submitted an application for a swap and bridge front end that onboards users into [chain]. Live app: [link]. It has routed [number] swaps so far. Happy to demo in 15 minutes if useful.

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