We welcome you to the Fractal ecosystem, where we are all building to scale bitcoin.
Fractal is committed to Bitcoin compatibility.
As Fractal launches on mainnet this September, we recognize the paramount importance of fostering a robust ecosystem of applications and projects that leverage the unique capabilities of our platform.
Fractal is committed to maintaining consistency with Bitcoin Core software while addressing the critical need for scaling Bitcoin through increased transaction throughput. This commitment ensures that developers and users can benefit from enhanced performance and scalability without compromising the core principles that have made Bitcoin a trusted and secure network.
Fractal stands for innovation and improvement.
Fractal is designed to scale Bitcoin by significantly increasing transaction throughput, making it an ideal platform for a diverse range of decentralized applications (dApps).
In addition to scalability, Fractal natively supports emerging standards such as Ordinals, Runes, and BRC-20, enabling a new wave of digital assets and decentralized finance (DeFi) projects. Our mining architecture combines merged mining with permissionless mining, ensuring both security and inclusivity. This hybrid approach allows miners to contribute to the network’s security while also participating in the economic opportunities provided by Fractal.
One of the key features that could further enhance our ecosystem is the enablement of OP_CAT, pending community consensus. This feature would unlock new possibilities for advanced scripting and smart contracts, opening up innovative use cases within the Bitcoin framework.
Fractal launches with a few foundational apps and services.
UniSat Wallet: Secure and user-friendly, enabling seamless transactions and storage.
Block Explorer: A comprehensive tool for tracking and analyzing blockchain data.
Bridge: Facilitating interoperability between Bitcoin and Fractal, enhancing liquidity and usability.
Fractal Swap: Enabling decentralized exchanges and swaps, driving liquidity and trading activity.
APIs for Developers: Providing essential tools and resources to build on Fractal.
Mining Software with support from major mining pools: Ensuring efficient and effective mining operations, supported by many of the reputable pools in the industry.
Gaming Platform: A dynamic platform integrating blockchain technology with gaming, offering new experiences and incentives for gamers and developers alike.
Infrastructure and Tools: Scripts and other smart contract frameworks to help build more complex and scalable dApps on Fractal.
With this robust foundation, Fractal is poised to become a thriving hub for innovation. We invite developers, entrepreneurs, and visionaries to join us in building the next generation of applications on Bitcoin.
Whether it is DeFi, gaming, NFTs, AI, or new financial instruments, Fractal provides a scalable, secure, and flexible infrastructure needed to turn your ideas into reality. By contributing to the Fractal ecosystem, you will be part of a transformative journey that pushes the boundaries of what Bitcoin can achieve.
Together, we can build a future where decentralized technologies empower individuals and communities worldwide.
Fractal Bitcoin awards retroactive funding to teams who build applications on Fractal.
To boost the sustainability of the ecosystem, retroactive funding rewards teams and individuals based on actual impact and contributions rather than speculative promises.
This approach incentivizes high-quality work and tangible outcomes, ensuring that resources are allocated to projects that have proven their value to the community. It reduces the risk of funding initiatives that may not deliver, while encouraging innovation and experimentation.
Retroactive funding also fosters a meritocratic environment, where contributors are recognized and rewarded for their accomplishments, promoting a culture of accountability, trust, and sustained growth within the ecosystem.
For current funding focus areas, please refer to the comprehensive list below.
Ecosystem Grants Program
Learn more about Ecosystem Treasury Grants.
Request for startups and projects
Here is a comprehensive sampling of the types of projects we are excited to see building on Fractal right now.
1. DeFi - DEX
1.1 AMM (Automated Market Maker): Develop advanced AMMs and non-x*y=K style AMMs for better trading efficiency.
1.2 Multi-Crypto Trading Clients: Develop secure trading clients capable of handling multiple cryptocurrencies.
1.3 High-Frequency Trading Systems: Innovate on high-frequency trading systems with support for various markets.
2. DeFi - Bridge
2.1 Cross-chain Atomic Swaps: Implement cross-chain atomic swaps, such as Bitcoin–Fractal pairs, including SATS and ORDI if needed, for scalable and secure trading.
2.2 Blockchain Data Transfer Tools: Develop high-performance tools to move blockchain data across various storage databases.
3. DeFi - Stablecoin
3.1 Stablecoin Implementation: Develop stablecoins like USDC/USDT or other regulatory-compliant mechanisms backed 1-to-1 by reserves.
3.2 Payment Systems: Develop payment systems to handle large-scale transactions.
3.3 Decentralized Payment Processor: Create a payment processor for businesses to accept payments.
4. DeFi - Derivatives
4.1 Derivatives Trading Platforms: Innovate on platforms and instrument types for trading derivatives and options.
4.2 AI-based Trading Strategies: Innovate on AI-based trading strategies for real-time market analysis.
4.3 Machine Learning Price Prediction: Innovate on machine learning models for price prediction.
4.4 Secure Trading Bots: Design secure trading bots for automated trading on platforms like Telegram.
5. DeFi - Vaults & Mining
5.1 Secure Custody Solutions: Implement secure custody solutions for managing assets.
5.2 Miner Management System: Implement a miner management system to optimize mining operations.
5.3 Node Monitoring Tools: Develop tools for monitoring and managing nodes at scale.
6. DeFi - Launchpad
6.1 Development Kits: Create development kits for building and deploying blockchain applications.
6.2 Launchpad Platform: Develop a platform to launch new blockchain projects, including support for BRC-20, Ordinals, and Runes.
7. Consumer - Social
7.1 Education Platform: Create an education platform with tools for teaching blockchain concepts.
7.2 Decentralized Social Engagement: Vote, support, and share content with connections.
8. Consumer - NFT
8.1 Explorer for NFTs: Develop an explorer for detailed block data analysis related to NFTs.
8.2 NFT Trading Platforms: Build platforms for trading NFTs with scalable infrastructure.
8.3 Artists’ Platform: Create a platform for artists to do innovative inscriptions and generative art (genArt).
9. Consumer - Gaming
9.1 SPV Clients for Gaming: Develop Simplified Payment Verification (SPV) clients for lightweight transactions in gaming.
9.2 Virtual World / Metaverse: Create scalable virtual worlds or metaverse applications.
9.3 Game Publishing and Development Incentive Platform: Develop a platform to incentivize game development and publishing.
10. Consumer - AI
10.1 AI Trading Bots: Design AI-powered trading bots for high-frequency trading.
10.2 Verification: Provide verification for provenance and identity, among other applications.
10.3 DePIN: Offer decentralized control, ownership, and use of physical infrastucture.
11. Consumer - Meme
11.1 Memecoin Launchpad: Create a memecoin launchpad for launching new memecoins.
11.2 Blockchain APIs: Develop APIs for accessing and interacting with blockchain data for meme-based transactions.
12. Infrastructure / Tooling
12.1 Core Nodes: Develop and deploy core nodes to support infinite scaling and enhanced performance.
12.2 Optimized EC Library: Create an optimized elliptic curve (EC) operations library.
12.3 Programming Libraries: Build comprehensive libraries in Rust or other languages for scalable applications.
12.4 Node Infrastructure: Build infrastructure for deploying and managing nodes.
12.5 Visualization Tools: Create tools for visualizing blockchain data and network activities.
12.6 Secure Key Management: Implement a key management system for secure transactions.
12.7 Blockchain Simulation Framework: Develop a simulation framework for testing and research purposes.
12.8 Transaction Analyzers: Build tools for analyzing and validating transactions.
12.9 Monitoring Dashboard: Develop a dashboard for monitoring network status and activities.
12.10 Data Processing Tools: Create tools for processing large blockchain datasets.
12.11 Research Tools: Build tools for conducting blockchain research.
12.12 Microservices API: Design a modular microservices API server architecture for building scalable applications.
13. Wallet
13.1 Privacy-Preserving Wallets: Innovate privacy-preserving wallets for enhanced security.
13.2 High-Performance Wallets: Develop high-performance wallets for enhanced user experience.
13.3 Wallet Daemons: Create secure wallet daemons for managing large-scale wallet operations.
13.4 Scalable Wallet Infrastructure: Develop scalable wallet infrastructure for secure and efficient transactions.
13.5 Multi-Signature Wallets: Implement multi-signature wallets for enhanced security.
14. Explorer
14.1 Self-Hosted or Hosted Online Blockchain Explorer: Develop a self-hosted or hosted online blockchain explorer for scalable and fast block data analysis.
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Season 1 Grants are now open for applications.