Ark Protocol - Bootstrap InterChain NFTs
Amount Approved: $80,000
Status: In Progress

Ark Protocol – Bootstrap InterChain NFTs

AADAO is bootstrapping Ark Protocol with an $80,000 grant and supporting its governance funding request. The grant enables Ark Protocol to develop interchain NFT contracts, enhancing cross-chain functionality and governance on the Cosmos Hub.

Key initiatives include launching a whitelist mint, developing an interchain launchpad, and supporting integrations with marketplaces like Asteroid, Superbolt, Stargaze, Talis, and Backbone Labs. Ark Protocol’s work strengthens security, governance, and utility on the Hub, fostering community engagement and driving ecosystem growth. Partnerships with key marketplaces and alignment with Asteroid Protocol’s goals further solidify the project’s strategic relevance.

The grant covers operational costs for NFT contracts, interchain bridges, and launchpad contracts, as well as critical infrastructure like relayers and DevOps support.

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Mr T, founder, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tai-truong-00544924/, +20 years as full stack dev, CTO in web2, leading big teams in finance and railway industries

Art3mix, co-founder, +10 years full stack developer, business owner, team member Timewave

Tatsen, co-founder, +15 years as full stack developer for big tech companies

Crypto Scotty, co-founder & ambassador, business owner, founder of Big Tiny Brand on HBAR, founder EGADS collection on Solana

m3rlin5ky, co-founder, contributor in IOTA and Soonaverse space, blockchain investment researcher

Mr Y, +20 years business xp, business owner, CIO/CTO/Program Manager/Director roles for various big companies, customers like Daimler, Swisscom, Nike, Zeiss, etc.

Team: Ark Protocol
Current Status: In Progress
Funding Program: Regular Grants
Funding Category: ATOM as Interchain Money

Amount Requested: Amount in their initial application, or for RFPs, their first quote or that of the nearest competitor $364,400
Amount Approved: $80,000 (22%)
Amount Paid: $0 (0%)

Date Applied: Aug 05, 2024
Date Approved: Generally includes time spent doing interviews, rescoping or amending the application, and due diligence Dec 10, 2025 (70 weeks)

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