Ripple will launch a dedicated XRPL funding hub in 2026 to centralize access to grants and accelerator programs, building on more than $550 million it has deployed into XRPL initiatives since 2017.
A group of Ethereum veterans has relaunched The DAO with a $220 million security fund; $13.5 million will be dedicated to security grants distributed via DAO-style mechanisms, Unchained reports. The move aims to strengthen smart-contract defenses and crowdsource funding for audits and bounties.
An unexpected Libra Trust has appeared, saying proceeds from the Libra token sale will fund grants for Argentine companies. The trust is believed to be financed by Kelsier Ventures CEO Hayden Davis to pursue the token’s original purpose.