16/10/2024 Mint Blockchain secures $1.35m grant from Optimism to boost NFT innovations

Mint Blockchain secures $1.35m grant from Optimism to boost NFT innovations

Ethereum L2 network for the NFT industry, Mint Blockchain received a grant of 750,000 OP tokens ($1.35 million) from Optimism Governance in the 28th cycle of Optimism Grants.

On Oct. 15, Mint Blockchain announced in anX post that OptimismOptimismop-2.46% Optimism has approved their grant request for 750,000 OP tokens or equal to $1.35 million. The NFT-focused network will use the funds to boost “the Superchain NFT economy”.

According to the post, Mint is the only “Superchain” project in the Cycle 28 round of grant approvals. Based on the Cycle 28 winnersannouncement, Optimism also approved grants forUniswap, DelegateMatch and Scout Game.

“We are beyond thankful for their support as we continue our mission to accelerate NFT innovation and adoption across Mint Blockchain and the broader Superchain Ecosystem,” stated Mint Blockchain in its post.

We are excited and grateful to share some news worth celebrating.@OptimismGovhas approved our grant request of 750k OP in Cycle 28, and Mint’s the only Superchain in this round.

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