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Lightchain Protocol AI, a cutting-edge Layer-1 blockchain built to power decentralized artificial intelligence, has officially launched its Developer Grant Program, calling on seasoned developers, innovative startups, and ecosystem builders to join its rapidly growing ecosystem. The initiative aims to attract talent from across the Web3 space by offering Developer Start-Up Kits—grants ranging from $25,000 to $150,000—to support teams building on Lightchain.

With the rise of on-chain AI, verifiable machine learning, and zero-knowledge computing, Lightchain is carving out a new category in the blockchain space: decentralized AI infrastructure. The Lightchain protocol is uniquely equipped with its own modified Ethereum-compatible AI Virtual Machine (AIVM), which is purpose-built to support privacy-preserving AI inference, federated learning, and real-time coordination of intelligent agents.

Now, with the grant program open to public applicants, the protocol is incentivizing top-tier developer teams who have previously built dApps on chains like Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, Polygon, or Cosmos to port, adapt, or evolve their solutions natively on Lightchain.

“This is not just about funding—it’s about bringing the future of AI and blockchain together,” said a core contributor to the Lightchain Protocol AI team. “Our network was purpose-built to run decentralized AI applications at the protocol level. We want to empower builders who see that future and are ready to shape it with us.”

What’s Offered

Qualified applicants to the Developer Start-Up Kits will receive:

• Grant awards between $25,000 – $150,000 USD
  
• Technical integration support to deploy on Lightchain’s testnet and upcoming mainnet
• Early access to Lightchain’s SDK, APIs, and toolkits
  
• Public exposure via the Lightchain ecosystem, marketing push, and featured grant partner announcements
• Priority inclusion in future hackathons, VC showcases, and token incentive programs
  

What We’re Looking For

Lightchain is actively seeking projects that align with its vision of a decentralized AI-powered future. Focus areas include:

• AI-native dApps that leverage on-chain inference, model weight aggregation, or autonomous agent logic
• Zero-knowledge machine learning (zkML) and trusted model evaluation systems
• Data marketplaces, synthetic data validators, oracles, and decentralized compute networks
• Web3 infrastructure optimized for AI interaction—such as indexing tools, decentralized frontends, and more
• AI-enhanced DeFi, NFTs, and DAOs with agent-based behavior, prediction models, or reputation systems

Whether you’re building the next autonomous trading engine, a decentralized AI assistant, or a zk-powered federated learning coordinator—Lightchain wants to hear from you.

“Our goal is to become the backbone of the decentralized AI economy,” the spokesperson added. “The grants are here to ensure that builders have everything they need—from funding to technical support—to innovate on a chain that’s actually built to handle the compute and coordination required by AI.”

Apply Now

Developers, researchers, and teams can now apply through the official Lightchain grant portal: https://lightchain.ai/grant

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to teams who have shipped products or prototypes on other blockchains and demonstrate a clear roadmap for deployment on Lightchain.

About Lightchain Protocol AI
Lightchain is a Layer-1 blockchain designed to support the decentralized AI economy. With a built-in AI Virtual Machine (AIVM), verifiable AI execution, and a novel Proof-of-Intelligence (PoI) consensus mechanism, Lightchain enables privacy-respecting, scalable, and trustless AI collaboration across the globe. https://lightchain.ai/grant

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