ULTRA Developer Grants: 1 Million Dollars To Support Web3 Builders

Web3 is moving from vision to execution. Blockchains, dApps, and NFTs are no longer experimental, they aim to shape the next digital standard. To fast-track this shift, Ultra has launched a $1 million grant fund for developers ready to build the on-chain tools, games, and services of tomorrow. Blending funding, guidance, and community governance, this program empowers builders to turn bold ideas into impactful, scalable real-world solutions.

Shaping the on-chain future: strategy behind Ultra’s developer grants

In the vibrant arena of Web3, infrastructure alone is not enough. Builders, coders, independent studios are the ones bringing decentralization’s promises to life. Ultra understands this well. That is why the company is laying the groundwork for a sustainable innovation ecosystem.

The Developer Grants launch follows a clear strategic logic: attract talent early to spawn high-value tools, games, and services. By engaging creators before standards harden, Ultra aims to build a network rooted in real-world usage.

Alignment is at the heart of the initiative. The voting mechanism granted to $UOS token holders gives real governance power to the community. Developers are not just building on Ultra: they define its structure. This model fosters a dynamic where technical autonomy and collective governance go hand in hand.

From pitch to launch: a structured and collaborative process

Innovation without structure can falter quickly. Ultra has designed a structured, transparent, and collaborative funding procedure. The Grant Program unfolds across five key stages to support projects while maintaining quality standards.

Submitting your proposal

The first step is to formalize a submission. Ultra requires developers to present project context, growth strategy, the issue being addressed, and potential ecosystem impact. This phase filters for ideas aligned with network values.

Evaluation by the committee

A committee made up of Ultra team members and ecosystem experts reviews the proposals. Over a rolling four-week period, each submission is assessed for technical feasibility, strategic alignment, and added value.

Community voting

Once shortlisted, projects are put to a vote by $UOS token holders. This participatory element ensures resources go to initiatives that the Ultra community genuinely endorses.

Agreement and milestones

Final terms are established in collaboration with the project team. Milestones define the pace of development, tying fund disbursement to actual progress.

Deployment and monitoring

Funds are released in phases based on milestone completion. Bi-weekly check-ins maintain momentum, address bottlenecks, and ensure coherence with initial expectations.

Three funding tiers to empower every ambition

The Ultra Developer Grants program is structured into three tiers designed to meet the needs of projects at different maturity levels.

Micro Grants (up to $5,000) support early-stage experimentation, prototype creation, technical testing, or proof of concept.

Seed Grants ($5,000–$50,000) target projects with a functional foundation looking to scale: operational dApps, NFT marketplaces, or wallet integrations.

Strategic Grants (up to $250,000) fund high-impact initiatives such as native blockchain games, cross-platform systems, or essential infrastructure.

Eligible project categories include:

• Blockchain games with play-to-own models ;
• DeFi applications featuring decentralized finance functions ;
• NFT marketplaces built for Web3 ;
• Wallet integrations to enhance user adoption.

A development-first infrastructure that puts builders in control

Ultra is more than just a blockchain, it’s a Web3 gaming operating system built to deliver a seamless, interoperable, and enriched experience for both developers and users. Every component is designed to remove technical and financial barriers, maximizing digital asset utility within a unified ecosystem.

With a gas-free model, Ultra eliminates transaction friction. Interactions are smooth, predictable, and insulated from network fee volatility. The platform is built on a fast and scalable architecture with minimal latency, ideal for high-frequency games and applications.

Choosing C++ as the core language allows Ultra to tap into a global community of seasoned developers. At the same time, the NFT UNIQ standard enables embedding business logic directly into tokens, unlocking new possibilities for interactive digital assets.

Ultra also provides a comprehensive toolbox for builders: SDKs, APIs, RNG, WalletConnect, NFT Explorer, everything needed to develop efficiently.

Ultra’s core strengths:

• Zero gas fees ;
• High performance ;
• C++ programming support ;
• NFTs with embedded business logic ;
• A rich and comprehensive developer toolkit.

Ultra is not merely a technical framework, it is an experimental ground already populated with real initiatives that harness its full potential.

Projects that are currently building on Ultra

EMPIRES

Set within the Ashes of Mankind universe, EMPIRES is the meta-strategy layer of a vast dystopian universe. Players mine resources, research powerful tech, craft rare assets, and govern digital infrastructure that fuels the war effort in CITADELS, a web2 FPS. The interplay between their decisions and the gameplay in CITADELS, a web2 FPS, creates a vibrant ecosystem. Every choice impacts the game economy. Governance is community-driven and token economy-based. EMPIRES demonstrates Ultra’s capacity to support complex ecosystems that combine real-time gameplay, resource management, and strategic depth.

UltraIsLife

More than a marketplace, UltraIsLife acts as the discovery and interaction hub for Ultra’s Uniq ecosystem, a place where users can explore, trade, and showcase their digital assets. It shows the technical agility of Ultra’s NFT infrastructure, offering fast integration, reliable transactions, and a seamless connection to onchain collectibles. By focusing on performance and modularity, UltraIsLife highlights the underlying capabilities developers can leverage across the ecosystem.

CLOAK

CLOAK adds an unprecedented layer of privacy to the Ultra ecosystem. Inspired by Zcash protocols, it anonymizes token and NFT transactions. Developers can build privacy-sensitive applications like identity systems, voting mechanisms, or private finance tools. CLOAK proves that Ultra’s open architecture is not incompatible with privacy, it embraces it as a pivotal element of its decentralized future.

MetaHoof

MetaHoof is a Web3 horse-racing game where each horse is a unique NFT. Training, breeding, racing, and selling: every action has economic consequences. The game combines strategy, controlled randomness, and personalization, while leveraging Ultra’s native tools for transparency and speed. The play-to-own logic is fully embedded: horses gain value, evolve, and become competitive assets. MetaHoof perfectly embodies Ultra’s philosophy: giving meaning to digital ownership.

Ultra Times

Ultra Times began as a community-led initiative and has evolved into a core ecosystem project that bridges content, community, and development. Beyond publishing updates or showcasing builders, they actively contribute to Ultra’s growth as ambassadors of its technology, creating tools, experiments, and ecosystem narratives that drive awareness and adoption. By combining storytelling with onchain action, Ultra Times embodies the spirit of open collaboration that Ultra stands for.

Join the #BuildOnUltra Movement

The time to act is now. Ultra allocates $1 million to support bold minds ready to build the future of Web3. If you have an idea, a prototype, or an ongoing project, the door is wide open.

Applications are made directly via a dedicated form. All details, requirements and stages of the program are explained on the “Grants” page of the Ultra website. For questions or conversations, the Ultra team can be reached at [email protected] or via the #dev-grants channel on the official Discord. Don’t miss the on-chain innovation wave.

Don’t miss the wave of on-chain innovation.