BlockPI Web3 Startup Program
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Up to $1K in API credits for Web3 builders, plus technical support and VC introductions.
BlockPI hands out up to $1,000 in API credits to blockchain projects, no equity or KYC required. You get dedicated Telegram support, priority access to new features, and introductions to VCs and ecosystem partners. The credits cover their full stack: archive nodes, custom endpoints, MEV protection, and transaction bundling. Eligibility is fairly open—funded teams, hackathon winners, grant recipients, public goods builders, and exchange launchpad projects all qualify. Credits last 12 months from approval, and they review applications in 5 business days. The catch: this is a one-time allocation, and there's no clear path to renewal or scaling beyond the initial $1K if you're growing fast. Best for early-stage Web3 teams that need reliable RPC infrastructure without burning runway on node costs.
Program details
Tier 1
Startup Credits & Support Tier
Offers up to $1000 in API credits along with dedicated technical support, marketing enablement, and network access.
$1K
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Tier 1
Startup Credits & Support Tier
Offers up to $1000 in API credits along with dedicated technical support, marketing enablement, and network access.
$1K
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- Up to $1000 in BlockPI API service credits
- Dedicated technical support via Telegram
- Priority access to new features and product updates
- Marketing enablement through BlockPI media channels
- Co-marketing opportunities with ecosystem partners
Eligibility
- Developers with funding, hackathon wins, or grants
- Projects building non-profit tools or public goods
- Exchange Launchpad/IEO/IDO projects
- Projects with a verifiable demo or website
How to apply
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Submit Application
Complete the online application form at the BlockPI Startup Program page.
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Application Review
BlockPI reviews applications within 5 business days and notifies successful applicants.
Pros
- ✓ Up to $1,000 in credits with zero equity or KYC friction
- ✓ Includes enterprise features: archive nodes, MEV protection, custom endpoints, and transaction bundling
- ✓ Dedicated Telegram support plus warm intros to VCs and blockchain partners
Cons
- ✗ Credits expire after 12 months—no rollover or renewal mechanism disclosed
- ✗ One-time allocation; no clear upgrade path if you scale beyond $1K/month spend
- ✗ Limited to Web3/blockchain projects; traditional SaaS startups ineligible
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