Protocol Rewards Program
A transparent, metric-based rewards system for NEAR projects that directly ties incentives to development activity and user adoption.
Why Join?
A developer-first funding solution that transforms traditional grants into sustainable, automated rewards based on your impact.
Sustainable Funding
Earn up to $10,000/month through automated, merit-based rewards that grow with your project's impact
Expert Mentorship
Get direct guidance from NEAR's Founder Success Team to accelerate your project's growth and impact
Supportive Community
Join a network of innovative developers building and scaling the future of Web3 together
Featured Projects
Join successful developers who are building the future of decentralized AI on NEAR.
Selection Process
We're looking for visionary developers ready to shape the future of decentralized AI.
Evaluation Criteria
Project Potential
60%Share your idea & development stage
Technical Skills
20%Provide your GitHub profile and past work
Community Engagement
20%Show your involvement in the NEAR ecosystem
March 2025 Cohort Focus
Building towards scaling 1 trillion autonomous agents on NEAR through:
AI-powered DeFi Solutions
Build secure, intelligent financial protocols
Autonomous Agent Frameworks
Create tools for agent development & deployment
AI/ML Infrastructure
Develop core infrastructure for AI on NEAR
Ready to Build the Future of AI on NEAR?
Join the next cohort of innovative developers shaping the future of decentralized AI.