Polygon Community Grants Program Season 2: Recipients Announced

Polygon Labs has announced the selected recipients of its Community Grants Program: Season 2, continuing its commitment to supporting innovation across the Polygon ecosystem. A total of 1 billion POL tokens will be distributed to fund emerging projects focused on artificial intelligence (AI), decentralized infrastructure, and real-world applications.

Program Overview

• Launch Date: January 14, 2025
• Application Period: January 14 – April 15, 2025
• Funding Allocation: Up to 35 million POL tokens (valued at approximately $15.75 million, based on January 2025 rates)
• Objective: To accelerate development in AI, DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks), memecoins, and other Web3 sectors by providing strategic funding and support.

Key Differences from Season 1

• Token Standard: Season 2 uses POL (Polygon’s upgraded token), whereas Season 1 used MATIC.
• Funding Structure: Season 2 features a larger Direct Track with 20 million POL allocated, while Season 1 split funding across multiple tracks.
• Decentralization: Expanded use of independent grant allocators (e.g., Eliza Labs, Crossmint, IoTeX, AngelHack) increases transparency and decentralization compared to Season 1, which leaned heavily on Thrive Protocol.
• Thematic Focus: While Season 1 emphasized consumer crypto, Season 2 broadens its scope to include AI, DePIN, and memecoins, reflecting evolving market trends.

Selected Grant Recipients

Below are highlights from the list of innovative projects selected in Season 2:

Anima Ledger (@anima_ledger)

A CRM platform designed to enhance post-sale traceability and customer engagement, supporting industries under pressure to improve supply chain transparency.

DataChainAI (@Oxchrisfrac)

A decentralized marketplace for AI training data. It enables secure, verified, and cost-efficient data access while allowing data providers to earn tokenized rewards on Polygon.

Funtend (@heyfuntend)

A Web3-powered social ecosystem for AI-generated fashion design and NFT minting, aiming to redefine digital identity and creativity in the fashion industry.

Polibit (@polibit_io)

A platform driving financial inclusion in Latin America through real estate tokenization, enabling local developers to connect with global investors seamlessly.

Pollinated (@jobyid)

A blockchain-based system addressing food fraud by providing verifiable, on-chain data for food origin and authenticity.

Sati (@heysati)

An AI wallet enabling users in emerging markets to send and receive stablecoins and Bitcoin via popular messaging apps such as WhatsApp.

ROJOasis (@ROJOasis) and Alex Nomads (@AlexNomads)

A wellness initiative offering meditation and mindfulness tools tailored specifically for those working in high-stress sectors of the crypto and Web3 industries.