X1 EcoChain Launches $5M Builder Grants & $100K Galxe Starboard to Supercharge Web4

X1 EcoChain, the world’s first eco-friendly DePIN Layer-1 blockchain, is accelerating its global impact with two groundbreaking initiatives: a $5 million Grant Program for developers and the launch of Galxe Starboard, a $100,000 rewards campaign for top community contributors.

Fueling Innovation: $5M Grant Program \n X1 EcoChain is setting a new standard for Web4 infrastructure by directly investing in builders who can shape the decentralized future. The $5M Grant Program funds projects across DePIN, DeFi, decentralized storage & computing, identity, reputation, gaming, and metaverse applications.

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• Grants from $25K to $400K \n

• 90–120 day project cycles \n

• EVM-compatible, scalable architecture \n \n Unlike other blockchains, X1 EcoChain emphasizes ultra-low-energy, household-powered decentralization, with 3 Wh X1Nodes already deployed in 65+ countries. \n \n Priority tracks include:

• Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) \n

• Next-generation mobile and payment services \n

• DeFi protocols with real-world utility \n

• Storage and computing dApps \n

• Identity, reputation, and trust systems \n

• Developer SDKs and tooling for rapid adoption

By empowering builders, X1 EcoChain accelerates real-world Web4 applications that are scalable, sustainable, and global.

\n Galxe Starboard: $100K for Community Champions \n

Decentralization is powered by people. To reward those shaping the ecosystem, X1 EcoChain launches Galxe Starboard, a dynamic leaderboard distributing $100K in X1 Coins to contributors worldwide.

Season 1: $50,000 from Sept 25 – Nov 25, 2025, rewarding the top 200 contributors \n \n Rankings based on impact, creativity, and value, not luck \n \n Starboard rewards:

• Original explainers and thought leadership \n \n
• Creative content: videos, infographics, memes, and threads \n \n
• Validator stories and ecosystem insights \n \n
• Meaningful community engagement \n \n

Every action increases a participant’s Aura score, unlocking bigger rewards and recognition.

Why X1 EcoChain Stands Apart \n Most blockchains still rely on energy-hungry data centers. X1 EcoChain proves anyone, anywhere can run the network via plug-and-play 3 Wh X1Nodes. Galxe Starboard ensures the community drives growth, making storytelling, education, and influence part of the blockchain itself.

\n A Web4-Ready Future \n

With a $5M Grant Program and a $100K community campaign, X1 EcoChain supercharges both infrastructure and community, delivering a green, global, people-powered blockchain that redefines decentralization beyond servers and data centers.

\n About X1 EcoChain \n

X1 EcoChain is the world’s first fully decentralized, ultra-efficient Layer-1 blockchain, powered by 3 Wh X1Nodes in 65+ countries. Using a Proof-of-Authority consensus, it combines scalability, sustainability, and physical decentralization.

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• EVM-compatible smart contracts \n
• Cross-chain interoperability \n
• Rapid dApp deployment via robust SDKs \n
• 6,000+ X1Nodes online \n

X1 EcoChain proves that blockchain can be light, open, resilient, and truly decentralized.

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

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