0G Launches $88.88M Ecosystem Program to Accelerate AI Apps on 0G
The 0G Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of an $88.88M Ecosystem Growth Program designed to accelerate the development of decentralized AI agents and high-performance dApps within the 0G network. With backing from leading investors and ecosystem partners, the program will provide grants, technical guidance, and liquidity strategies to projects pioneering decentralized AI solutions.
As a one-stop platform for decentralized AI, combining compute, storage, data availability, and a service marketplace, 0G dramatically reduces the friction of building and scaling AI-native applications.
Powering the Next Generation of AI
As the first Artificial Intelligence Layer (AIL), 0G is pioneering agentic creation to build the foundation for an AI-powered future where autonomous agents operate in an open, modular, and trustless environment. This program is a major step toward realizing our vision of infinite AI, providing resources to developers and innovators building DeFAI (Decentralized Finance/AI) applications, AI-driven data marketplaces, governance tools, and more.
The $88.88M Ecosystem Program is backed by strategic investors, AI Alignment node owners, and treasury commitments from the 0G Foundation. Key supporters include Hack VC, Delphi Ventures, Bankless Ventures, and OKX Ventures, demonstrating strong alignment between the worlds of web3, AI, and decentralized infrastructure.
Beyond funding innovation, the 0G Ecosystem Program is a key step in ensuring that AI remains decentralized and modular and serves as a public good rather than being controlled by centralized entities.
Funding Criteria: Who Can Apply?
The 0G Ecosystem Program is open to developers, startups, and researchers working at the intersection of AI and web3. Funding will be distributed through grants, liquidity strategies, and other forms of investment, with priority given to projects that are:
- Purpose-driven: AI-powered applications tackling real-world challenges in areas such as climate change, automation, healthcare, supply chain, privacy, security, and education.
- Scalable & practical: Solutions that can be effectively implemented, scaled, and adopted.
- Fit within the 0G ecosystem: Projects that strengthen and expand the 0G AI ecosystem.
- Are interoperable: Leveraging 0G’s modular AI infrastructure to ensure seamless cross-chain compatibility.
- Sustainable in the long run: Showcase a clear roadmap and commitment to continuous innovation.
In terms of 0G ecosystem priorities, the program is open to a diverse range of AI-powered applications, but some categories that are particularly well-suited for funding include DeFi and social apps built with AI agents, onchain data marketplaces, AI-driven gaming and metaverse solutions, general AI infrastructure, and governance protocols.
The 0G Foundation also encourages interdisciplinary projects that integrate AI, web3, and traditional industries, reflecting its mission to drive adoption beyond blockchain-native applications.
Get Started Immediately: Introducing the Guild on 0G
Want to start building on 0G today? As part of this initiative, the 0G Foundation is also launching the Guild on 0G, an $8.88M accelerator program designed to help early-stage builders take their AI-powered dApps from testnet to mainnet.
The Guild will provide grants, prizes, and gas credits to support projects actively developing decentralized AI applications within the 0G ecosystem. By mobilizing builders, creators, and developers, the Guild will play a crucial role in expanding the 0G network’s adoption and ensuring that promising AI applications launch successfully on mainnet.
Projects that successfully apply to the Guild on 0G will receive:
- Dedicated grants & funding for AI-powered dApps.
- Gas credits to help scale AI workloads efficiently.
- Technical & marketing support to fast-track adoption.
In other words, the $88.88M Ecosystem Program is a long-term investment in the future of decentralized AI, targeting projects with scalable and practical solutions. In contrast, the $8.88M Guild on 0G accelerator focuses on immediate traction, supporting early-stage builders ready to take their AI-powered dApps from testnet to mainnet.
Building the DeAI Future
This $88.88M Ecosystem Program is one of the largest web3 initiatives dedicated to advancing AI agent development. It follows the successful $33M AI Alignment Node Sale, which laid the groundwork for the world’s first decentralized AI Operating System by distributing over 92,000 alignment nodes globally.
Beyond funding, projects accepted into the Ecosystem Program will gain access to technical resources, integration support, and potential participation in 0G’s accelerator program. This ensures that developers are equipped with everything they need to build and scale impactful AI-driven applications.
More details on the application process and fund distribution will be released in the coming weeks. Developers interested in joining the 0G Ecosystem Program can start by visiting 0G.ai and engaging with the community on Discord.
