Aptos Movemaker launches a $2 million grant program in Hong Kong, along with a dedicated co-creation space to support builders

By: blockbeats|2025/03/18 15:45:03

Hong Kong, March 17, 2025—Under the auspices of the Aptos Foundation, the official community organization Movemaker is pleased to announce the launch of the Movemaker Grant Program and the unveiling of the new collaborative space—Aptos Space. This move signifies Movemaker's commitment to advancing the development of the Aptos blockchain ecosystem, particularly in the Chinese-speaking region, and accelerating global Web3 innovation.

Backed by the Aptos Foundation's multimillion-dollar fund and resources, Movemaker aims to empower developers, support innovative projects, and nurture a vibrant community.

"The growth of Aptos and the entire Web3 space relies on the momentum from the Chinese-speaking region," said Ash Pampati, Ecosystem Lead at the Aptos Foundation. "Through Movemaker, we have further increased our support for this region and its builders."

Empowering Innovation Through the Movemaker Grant Program

The Movemaker Grant Program will provide funding, strategic guidance, and technical support for projects built on the Aptos blockchain, focusing on areas such as DeFi, artificial intelligence, payment solutions, stablecoins, and RWA. In the initial phase of the grant program, Movemaker has allocated $2 million to support the growth of developers and projects.

At its core, this grant program is centered on "Building, Community, and Support," aiming to provide the following support to promising projects:

· Funding Support: Accelerating project development and growth.

· Strategic and Technical Guidance: Offering professional guidance to developers on the Aptos blockchain.

· Talent and Brand Support: Enhancing project visibility and user adoption.

The grant program will specifically support builders and projects from the Chinese-speaking region, while also welcoming global teams to join the Aptos ecosystem and explore this market together.

Interested teams can visit movemaker.xyz/grants-program to apply for funding.

Aptos Space: A Collaborative Hub for Builders and Innovators

As an additional benefit of the Movemaker Grant Program, funded teams will have the opportunity to collaborate and co-create in a brand-new offline co-creation space located in the heart of Hong Kong — Aptos Space. Furthermore, Aptos Space will also serve as the venue for Movemaker's offline events and builder gatherings, attracting Web3 talents from the Chinese-speaking world and beyond.

Movemaker's 2025 Expansion Plan

The core plan for 2025 includes:

· Ambassador Program: Establishing an "Ecosystem Ambassador" team who resonate with the Movemaker Web3 vision.

· Developer Events: Hosting at least two major developer events in 2025, bringing together Web3 talents from the Chinese-speaking world and globally.

· Partnerships: Collaborating with government agencies, media, and community leaders to collectively expand Aptos's influence within and beyond the blockchain space.

· Community Engagement: Regularly hosting online events and AMAs to maintain the vibrancy and engagement of the Aptos community.

Join Movemaker

Movemaker extends a sincere invitation to developers, innovators, and industry partners to join forces in driving the blockchain technology revolution and the adoption of Web3. Whether you are a builder seeking funding, a industry partner seeking collaboration, or a community member eager to participate, Movemaker is your best gateway into the Aptos ecosystem.

For more information, please visit movemaker.xyz or follow Movemaker's official X accounts: @MovemakerEN and @MovemakerCN.

About Movemaker

Movemaker is the official community organization authorized by the Aptos Foundation and jointly initiated by Ankaa and BlockBooster, focusing on promoting the construction and development of the Aptos ecosystem in the Chinese-speaking world. As the official representative of Aptos in the Chinese-speaking world, Movemaker has received million-dollar funding and resource support from the Aptos Foundation and will be committed to building a diverse, open, and prosperous Aptos ecosystem by connecting developers, users, capital, and numerous ecosystem partners.

About Aptos Foundation

The Aptos Foundation is committed to advancing the innovation of the Aptos Protocol and decentralized network, fostering community collaboration and a thriving ecosystem. We achieve this by building a blockchain infrastructure with outstanding usability, unlocking the limitless potential of distributed technology, and dedicatedly injecting the innovative power of the next-generation internet into the real world. Embracing the mission of "Technology for All," Aptos, with its groundbreaking transaction processing capabilities and secure architecture, constructs a seamless gateway to Web3, enabling decentralized inclusive value to reach global users.

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