Developer Grants
Ember Flow is Fuse Network’s new grants program. The program is designed to accelerate app development, user growth, and long-term engagement on Fuse. It rewards developer teams through a points-based system - Flow Points - that can be redeemed for FUSE tokens.
- Total Program Allocation: 60,000,000 FUSE (~$200,000 USD)
- Season 1 Duration: Until January, 2026
- Redemption Rate: 1 Flow Point = 10 FUSE
- Season 1 Flow Points Available: 6,000,000
Goals
- Incentivize long-term, ecosystem-aligned dev teams
- Reward real on-chain and social activity
- Ensure transparent and fair distribution
Who It’s For
Season 1 is designed for projects building in the following categories:
| Category | Weight |
|---|---|
| Bridges | 5 |
| Lending / CDPs | 4 |
| Yield / Tokenization | 4 |
| Spot & CLOB DEXs | 4 |
| Derivatives / Perps | 3 |
| GambleFi | 3 |
| Gaming | 2 |
| Fixed Yield | 2 |
| Tooling / Payments | 1 |
(Higher weight = more Flow Points)
How It Works
Points are calculated based on:
- Performance Metrics: On-chain activity, growth, retention
- Category Weight: As above
- Fuse Exclusivity: Native apps get a boost
- Distribution Practices: Preference for teams sharing rewards transparently
Formula: Final Flow Points = (App Score / Total App Scores) * Season Allocation
Revocation Criteria Points can be revoked if teams:
- Use rewards to pump tokens/NFTs
- Mislead users or distribute non-transparently
- Misrepresent their use of FUSE
Example Scenarios
- Top Lending App (strong metrics, transparent dist.): 250K Points → 2.5M FUSE
- New DEX (moderate metrics, fair incentives): 50K Points → 500K FUSE
How to Join
Developers can apply to join the grants program here: 🔗 Grants Application Form