Hello everyone! As the UAGP approach the mid-way point of our fifth month of operations, we’re very excited to announce the initiation of 5 new quality projects into the UAGP! These projects cover a range of our different strategic RFPs, and show promise to growing and improving the Arbitrum and Uniswap ecosystems in the future.
With the announcement of our second cohort, the program now has now funded 10 projects building towards a brighter Uniswap x Arbitrum ecosystem.While these new grantees mark our second cohort, our applications remain open and we encourage all builders to reach out or apply.
A brief overview of the five new projects:
Vanna Hooks: Vanna Labs is revolutionizing the Arbitrum ecosystem with an on-chain AI/ML infrastructure, focusing on AI-driven hooks for Uniswap V4 to mitigate impermanent loss. By integrating trustless AI/ML inference into Arbitrum and researching dynamic fee models for Uniswap, Vanna aims to enhance protocol efficiency. Their efforts include collaborating on innovative fee adjustments based on market conditions and trade toxicity.
Allocation: $200,000 USD
RFP: Uniswap v4 Infrastructure Dev Tools
Primex Finance: Primex Finance is a non-custodial prime brokerage protocol that connects lenders with traders. It empowers traders to amplify their trading positions with leverage on popular decentralized exchanges, or DEXs, such as Uniswap. On Primex, traders can also benefit from CEX-like trading tools and interfaces.
Allocation: $165,000 USD
RFP: Liquidity Management and Derivative Protocols
Layer3: Layer3 is recognized as a leading platform for web3 education and exploration, providing premium content and experiences tailored to web3 users and developers alike. With a community exceeding 500,000 high-quality members, it has become the platform of choice for over 100 leading web3 projects. The platform offers immersive quests, enabling users to discover and learn about Web3 applications and products within a secure and engaging environment.
Allocation: $100,000 USD
RFP: Tools for Enhancing Uniswap on Arbitrum
Concero: Concero is building a cross-chain DEX/Staking aggregator utilising Chainlink CCIP in order to provide the fastest and the most secure cross-chain experience for users. Recently being accepted into Chainlink Build, Concero is actively building out their new cross-chain infrastructure that will rely on optimistic CCIP bridging that will connect EVM chains and provide a frictionless experience with transactions being executed in under 1 minute.
Allocation: $200,000 USD
RFP: Tools for Enhancing Uniswap on Arbitrum
Demeter: Demeter-fetch is a comprehensive tool designed to facilitate the customization and processing of on-chain data. It specializes in fetching and processing on-chain data, offering standardized data sets ideal for backtesting and DeFi research. Distinguished by its compatibility with a wide array of data sources, Demeter-fetch uniquely supports simultaneous research for Uniswap and AAVE projects, enhancing on-chain transaction analysis.
Allocation: $8,000 USD
RFP: Tools for Enhancing Uniswap on Arbitrum
Thank you to everyone who applied, your continued work is a testament to the caliber of builders focusing on these ecosystems. To keep informed with how each of the UAGP grantees are progressing, keep your eye out for our reporting updates coming towards the end of April.
Contact points
To find all info: UAGP Information Hub
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