Ethernity Unveils a $10 Million Grant to Power the Next Wave of Entertainment
Ethernity, the entertainment-first Layer 2 blockchain, has announced a $10 million grant program to accelerate the creator economy and reshape digital entertainment. The fund is set up to back developers, founders, and startups building on Ethernity’s Layer 2, giving teams the resources they need to bring new ideas to life and scale them.
Fueling Innovation Across Entertainment
The Ethernity Grant Program is designed to spark bold projects that move the entertainment industry forward. Beyond funding, recipients gain strategic mentorship and practical business support so they can ship faster and with confidence. The goal is straightforward: help brands and builders use blockchain to unlock better engagement, stronger security, and clearer paths to monetization.
What the Program Backs
Ethernity prioritizes projects in key areas across the entertainment stack:
- Games and Entertainment Products: New games, interactive experiences, and formats that push what digital entertainment can feel like—and how fans play, watch, and participate.
- Blockchain Infrastructure: Developer tools, services, and performance upgrades that strengthen the Ethernity ecosystem and support entertainment-focused use cases.
- Entertainment Infrastructure: Bridges that connect global entertainment brands to blockchain, opening the door to fresh business models and richer fan experiences.
- DeFi Tools: Finance tools tailored for entertainment—built to help creators and companies secure, price, and monetize digital assets in clearer, more flexible ways.
- Real-World Assets (RWAs) and Collectibles: Digital assets, collectibles, and marketplaces that rethink ownership and fandom for the on-chain era.
- Education and Outreach: Programs that demystify blockchain and help creators understand, adopt, and benefit from this technology.
How to Apply
The program is open to developers, startups, and organizations around the world whose projects align with Ethernity’s mission to evolve the entertainment industry. Applicants should submit a comprehensive proposal outlining clear objectives, concrete milestones, and the expected impact on digital entertainment.
What Grantees Receive
Selected teams get more than a check. Alongside financial support, they receive guidance from leaders in entertainment and blockchain, targeted marketing and PR assistance to help tell their story, and dedicated technical resources, including tools and hands-on support. Grantees can also connect with venture capital firms for potential follow-on investment and long-term growth.
Ethernity’s Vision
“Ethernity is devoted to creating a dynamic ecosystem that nurtures the next wave of entertainment and creator technologies,” stated Nick Rose Ntertsas, CEO of Ethernity. “This $10 million grant program represents a major commitment to empower innovators and creators to actualize their visions on the blockchain.”
Ready to Build? Apply Now
Developers, creators, and organizations are invited to apply for the Ethernity Grant Program and take part in a focused effort to reimagine entertainment and the creator economy with blockchain at the core.
About Ethernity
Ethernity is a Layer 2 blockchain purpose-built for the entertainment industry and the creator economy. It pairs AI-driven security with on-chain Digital Rights Management (DRM) to protect intellectual property. Backed by robust infrastructure and strategic partnerships, Ethernity aims to become the entertainment hub of web3—secure, scalable, and intuitive for both creators and brands.
Contact Information:
CMO: James Aitken
Email: james@ethernity.io
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the goal of the $10 million Ethernity Grant Program?
To accelerate innovation in entertainment by funding projects that use Ethernity’s Layer 2, while providing mentorship, business support, and technical resources so teams can move from idea to impact.
Who’s eligible to apply?
Developers, founders, startups, and organizations worldwide whose projects align with Ethernity’s mission to advance the entertainment and creator economy.
Which types of projects does the program prioritize?
Games and entertainment products, blockchain and entertainment infrastructure, DeFi tools for entertainment, real-world assets (RWAs) and collectibles, plus education and outreach initiatives.
What support do grantees receive beyond funding?
Mentorship from experts across entertainment and blockchain, marketing and PR assistance, dedicated technical resources and tools, and opportunities to engage with venture capitalists for potential follow-on investment.
How do I submit a proposal?
Prepare a detailed proposal for Ethernity that clearly states your project’s objectives, key milestones, and anticipated impact on digital entertainment. Submissions should make it easy to see how your work fits the program’s focus areas.
