Structured Ecosystem Funding & Partnership Framework
About the Blockmaze RFP Portal
RFP Program
RFP Program Structure
Open RFPs
Publicly listed funding programs and partnership calls aligned with strategic ecosystem priorities.
Rolling Submissions
Proposal intake for high-impact ecosystem initiatives.
Strategic RFPs
Invitation-based proposals for major infrastructure, liquidity, and institutional partnerships.
How it Works?
How the RFP Process Works
RFP Issuance
Proposal Submission
Applicants submit structured proposals detailing scope, milestones, compliance considerations, and budget requirements.
Preliminary Screening
Proposals undergo eligibility checks, compliance assessment, and strategic alignment review.
Technical & Risk Review
Subject-matter experts assess feasibility, security, regulatory exposure, and long-term ecosystem impact.
Governance Council Review
Major proposals are reviewed for policy alignment, risk management, and institutional compliance.
DAO Approval
Funding proposals requiring treasury allocation proceed to DAO voting for decentralized decision-making.
Grant Agreement & Onboarding
Approved applicants enter formal grant or partnership agreements defining milestones and reporting obligations.
Milestone-Based Disbursement
Funds are released in phases based on verified milestone completion.
Ongoing Reporting & Oversight
Projects submit progress reports and undergo performance monitoring throughout execution.
Eligibility & Compliance
Eligibility & Compliance Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
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Registered development teams
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Infrastructure providers, research institutions, or legal entities
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Demonstrated technical or operational capability
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Alignment with Blockmaze ecosystem priorities
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Clear project scope and deliverables
Compliance Requirements
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Jurisdictional eligibility screening
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Conflict-of-interest disclosures
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Regulatory risk assessment
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Acceptance of grant and reporting terms
Evaluation
Evaluation Criteria
All proposals are evaluated using a structured, transparent framework.
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Regulatory alignment assessments
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Long-term ecosystem value
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Technical feasibility and security posture
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Budget transparency and cost efficiency
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Compliance and regulatory readiness
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Milestone clarity and measurability
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Team credibility and execution capability
Transparency
Transparency & Reporting
The RFP Portal operates under a transparency-first framework to ensure accountable ecosystem funding.
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Public listing of funded proposals
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Periodic ecosystem funding reports
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On-chain tracking of treasury disbursements
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Performance monitoring dashboards
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Published evaluation summaries
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who can submit an RFP?
Developers, infrastructure providers, research institutions, startups, and established enterprises meeting eligibility and compliance requirements may submit proposals.
2. How are RFPs evaluated?
Governance is coordinated across the Foundation, the Governance Council, and a dedicated DAO governance platform supporting structured decentralized decision-making.
3. Is DAO approval required for all RFPs?
Developers, validators, and partners may submit proposals, grant applications, and infrastructure requests through the RFP Portal and access tooling via the Developer Portal for review under structured ecosystem programs.
4. How are funds disbursed?
The foundation maintains separation from commercial operations, market execution, and protocol authority while supporting governance design, validator standards, developer frameworks, and technical standards.
5. What compliance checks are required?
The foundation maintains separation from commercial operations, market execution, and protocol authority while supporting governance design, validator standards, developer frameworks, and technical standards.
6. How is transparency maintained?
The foundation maintains separation from commercial operations, market execution, and protocol authority while supporting governance design, validator standards, developer frameworks, and technical standards.