The DeFi development
accelerator
To grow the 1inch Network community and maximize decentralization — with the security that makes it sustainable.
To promote educational initiatives and foster research that strengthen the knowledge and engagement of the 1inch community.
Providing funding and other support to projects that develop the 1inch Network and the wider DeFi ecosystem.
The 1inch Foundation funds projects and initiatives that drive sustainable growth of the 1inch ecosystem, including community engagement, protocol integrations, research & analytics, education and events.
Developers, teams, or individuals working on tools, products, or content that benefit the 1inch ecosystem are eligible — as long as they comply with regulatory restrictions.
Yes, grants are global in principle, but regional or jurisdictional exclusions may apply.
No, every contribution should be left as open source for the benefit of the 1inch community; grants are typically non-dilutive funding meant to support independent work.
Grants are paid in 1INCH tokens or other agreed currencies, depending on the project agreement. Disbursements are arranged as part of the grant terms, usually aligning with project milestones.