Protocol Development Fund: How to Apply

Summary

The Canton Network announces its Protocol Development Fund and explains who can apply. Anyone can propose work that benefits the network via committee-led proposals, open community proposals with a Tech & Ops sponsor, or targeted RFPs. Proposals are evaluated on merit, structure, and alignment with network priorities, helping guide funding for high-impact projects.

Protocol Development Fund: Who can apply

The Protocol Development Fund supports work that strengthens the Canton Network.

Anyone can propose work that benefits the network, with three common paths:
- Committee-led proposals from Tech & Ops members with clear delivery and milestones
- Open community proposals from external builders with a Tech & Ops sponsor
- RFPs issued for specific priorities with defined scope and outcomes

Proposals are evaluated based on merit, structure, and alignment with network priorities. @Announcements

Protocol Development Fund: How to Apply

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