Scroll Fund for the Open Economy

Fueling the next generation of decentralized applications that make the Open Economy more scalable, secure, and accessible for all.

The Scroll Fund for the Open Economy supports developers building on Scroll’s zero-knowledge rollup to create dApps that drive Ethereum’s scalability and adoption. By leveraging Scroll’s zkEVM, projects can lower costs, improve performance, and expand access to decentralized finance, digital ownership, and beyond. Whether you’re building DeFi protocols, NFT marketplaces, or new blockchain infrastructure, we’re here to help bring your vision to life.

Eligibility

This fund is for builders developing applications that advance the Open Economy by making decentralized technology more efficient, inclusive, and user-friendly. We seek projects that utilize Scroll’s zkEVM to enhance Ethereum’s scalability and security while promoting decentralization.
To qualify for this match fund, projects must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Deploy on Scroll’s Layer 2 zkEVM network.
- Improve scalability, security, or accessibility in the Open Economy.
- Be open-source or provide clear value to the Scroll ecosystem.
- Demonstrate technical feasibility with a defined development roadmap.
- Align with principles of decentralization, transparency, and permissionless innovation.