Build, grant,
and run the network.
W Builders
W Builders Grants Program
Empowering global innovators to build the future of dApps on W Chain.
W Builders 1.0 Projects
These selected projects stood out for their creativity, technical viability, and potential to drive real-world impact — aligning with W Chain's mission to shape a more inclusive and decentralized future.
WCO Ocean Tracker
WCO Ocean Tracker converts complex blockchain data into a visual and educational ocean-themed experience. Users can explore wallet activity categorized by $WCO token holdings - Kraken, Whale, Shark - via a user-friendly API powered by AI.
W-Access
W-Access seeks to bridge the gap between mainstream users and the Web3 space by simplifying wallet management. Featuring human-readable addresses and enhanced security, W-Access removes common entry barriers and improves usability.
Judging and evaluation criteria
Innovation
Projects demonstrating originality, creative approaches, and unique problem-solving will gain higher scores.
Technical Feasibility
Projects demonstrating originality, creative approaches, and unique problem-solving will gain higher scores.
Scalability
Submissions should align with W Chain's infrastructure, ensuring the capability to handle growth and expanded use cases.
Impact
Projects with the potential to create significant value for users and industries will be prioritized.
User Experience
Designs that offer intuitive and seamless interactions for both Web2 and Web3 users will be favored.
Sustainability
Projects demonstrating originality, creative approaches, and unique problem-solving will gain higher scores.
Who can apply?
This program welcomes developers and teams from across the globe. Whether you're an experienced blockchain developer or a passionate newcomer with a vision, W Builders is the platform to showcase your potential and be part of future-forward blockchain innovation.
Join us as we empower creators to showcase their projects on W Chain, a blockchain built for scalability, security, and seamless user experience. As we wrap up W Builders 1.0, we are already looking forward to 2.0. Stay tuned for more updates!
Apply for W Builders 2.0
W Chain Hub
Documentation and developer resources
The W Chain Hub (Gitbook) covers RPC, SDKs, contracts, node setup, and everything you need to ship on W Chain.
Mainnet Explorer
Explore live blocks and transactions
Inspect addresses, contracts, and mainnet activity on the W Chain block explorer.
Testnet Explorer
Test contracts before you ship
Explore blocks, transactions, and contracts on the W Chain testnet.
Nodes
Run the network.
Secure W Chain.
Secure W Chain directly by running your own node. Join early access for Node-as-a-Service and help decentralize the chain from day one.
Validator Node
Stake WCO, propose and finalize blocks, and earn protocol rewards for securing consensus.
- Participate in PoS consensus and block sealing
- Earn staking rewards and transaction fees
- Help decentralize the network from day one
Non-Validator Node
Run a full or light node to sync the chain, serve RPC, and power apps without consensus duties.
- Sync and verify blocks for local use
- Relay data and improve network resilience
- Ideal for builders, indexers, and exchanges
Node-as-a-Service
Join early access for managed node deployment — operate without owning the full infra stack.
- Faster onboarding for operators
- Managed deployment and monitoring
- Earn as an operator with less ops overhead