Ethereum Foundation’s Ecosystem Support Program (ESP) resumes open grant applications after a temporary pause

The Ethereum Foundation has resumed its grant program with new methods of operation. Ethereum builders and researchers can now apply for grants from the Ethereum Foundation’s ecosystem support program after a temporary shutdown. The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has officially restarted its grant program through the Ecosystem Support Program (ESP) after a months-long pause to reassess the program’s funding strategies. The foundation said the new model will help it “adapt alongside Ethereum’s growth,” and keep its support targeted and effective. The Ethereum Foundation has restarted its grant program Since its launch in 2018, the EF’s grant program has been central to supporting developers, researchers, and community builders. Over the years, the program has funded key projects in developer tooling, infrastructure, research, education, and open standards. Despite this success, the foundation said the increasing number of applications had stretched its small team thin, limiting its ability to focus on long-term strategic goals,...

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