Katana | Grants & Support — Builder Programs and Ecosystem Growth
Guide to Katana grants and support programs for developers, protocols and ecosystem projects, including preparation, milestones and technical readiness.
What ecosystem support is for
Grant and support programs can help teams build tooling, DeFi applications, infrastructure, education or integrations that expand Katana’s ecosystem. Programs can vary over time, so teams should treat requirements as program-specific.
What strong applications usually show
A strong proposal explains the user problem, why Katana is the right network, technical architecture, security plan, measurable milestones and how the project complements existing core markets rather than duplicating them without a reason.
Technical readiness
Before requesting support, teams should understand Katana chain configuration, contract deployment, data indexing, RPC needs, token/bridge dependencies and how their product interacts with core apps.
Milestones
Milestones should be objective: testnet deployment, audited mainnet contracts, a working frontend, a documented API, user metrics or liquidity targets. Avoid milestones that cannot be independently verified.
Security expectations
Financial applications should budget for audits, monitoring, incident response and key management. Grant funding does not reduce the need for safe deployment practices.
Long-term fit
Projects that improve shared liquidity, developer infrastructure, productive capital or composability can align well with Katana’s network design. Long-term usefulness matters more than short-lived incentive farming.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a Katana grant proposal include?
Explain the problem, product, technical plan, milestones, security approach and Katana-specific value.
Are grants guaranteed?
No. Program availability and selection criteria can change.
Should DeFi projects budget for audits?
Yes. Security review and monitoring should be part of the project plan.
What makes a project a good fit?
Projects that improve shared liquidity, developer infrastructure, productive capital or useful Katana-specific applications can be strong fits.