Major Adjustment in Ecosystem Funding Strategy: Polkadot Foundation Shifts to Targeted Support for Core Projects

【ChainNews】Polkadot ecosystem ushers in a major shift in funding strategy. According to an announcement from the Web3 Foundation, its funding program has officially upgraded from an open funding model to a more targeted strategic funding approach, with the core goal of strengthening support for Polkadot product-driven development.

Under the new policy, the foundation will exercise more cautious control over funding directions through two key processes: technical review and OpenGov governance participation. Specifically, priority will be given to two major areas—core protocol development and key ecosystem projects—meaning projects that can truly drive Polkadot forward will receive more resource allocation.

The logic behind this adjustment is clear: Polkadot aims to shift from a technology-driven to a product-driven approach. Through precise investments, it helps high-quality projects within the ecosystem to iterate quickly and land rapidly, ultimately advancing the productization process of the entire Polkadot ecosystem. This shift from “casting a wide net” to “precise targeting” in funding is becoming increasingly common in the Web3 ecosystem.