XPMarket

<p>XPMarket is announcing a $1,000,000 ecosystem development fund for projects building on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and contributing to the XPMarket ecosystem. The fund mixes capital, platform credits, and liquidity so teams can launch, iterate, and reach users.</p>
<h2 id="header-0"><strong>Why we are doing this</strong></h2>
<p>XPMarket has been an XRPL-native project for almost 4 years. In that time we learned how to build on XRPL, how to grow in a sustainable way, and where retail users get real value.</p>
<p>Ripple’s 1 billion XRP grant program raised our confidence in XRPL’s long-term development and was one of the reasons we chose this network over other chains. We later received a grant and went through an accelerator, which helped us ship faster and smarter. Now it is time to give back.</p>
<h2 id="header-1"><strong>What the fund covers</strong></h2>
<p>The fund supports XRPL projects that also connect with the XPMarket ecosystem. This is not a strict requirement, but we will prioritise work that brings value to XRPL as a whole and to XPMarket users.</p>
<h3 id="strong-1-direct-investments-strong"><strong>1) Direct investments</strong></h3>
<p>We will back teams with capital to build and scale. On successful investments and exits, we plan to allocate part of the proceeds to XPM buybacks. This ties XPMarket’s growth to ecosystem success and supports community confidence.</p>
<h3 id="strong-2-credits-on-xpmarket-services-strong"><strong>2) Credits on XPMarket services</strong></h3>
<p>Eligible projects can receive reduced or waived fees for listings, analytics, discovery surfaces, and other product integrations that help reach users sooner and at lower cost.</p>
<h3 id="strong-3-liquidity-boosts-strong"><strong>3) Liquidity boosts</strong></h3>
<p>For token projects, we will provide liquidity support via Token/XPM pools. Healthier liquidity helps price discovery, reduces slippage for traders, and improves the day-one user experience.</p>
<h2 id="header-2"><strong>Areas of interest</strong></h2>
<p>We are focusing on retail-oriented use cases that can grow the ledger:</p>
<ul>
 <li>DeFi: protocols, tooling, wallets, and utilities that unlock new financial actions for users</li>
 <li>GameFi: games and infrastructures that integrate XRPL assets and on-chain mechanics</li>
 <li>SocialFi: social apps that connect communities with simple, safe financial features</li>
 <li>Other XRPL utilities: projects that add clear day-to-day usefulness to XRPL</li>
</ul>
<p>If your idea helps more people use XRPL, we want to hear about it.</p>
<h2 id="header-3"><strong>Beyond funding</strong></h2>
<p>Selected teams will get practical help from builders who have shipped on XRPL for years. We will share playbooks on:</p>
<ul>
 <li>product and token design on XRPL</li>
 <li>technical integration patterns with XPMarket and XRPL</li>
 <li>go-to-market for retail audiences</li>
 <li>sustainable growth and analytics</li>
 <li>compliance and common pitfalls to avoid</li>
</ul>
<p>We will also support visibility with platform placements and community activations when it fits.</p>
<h2 id="header-4"><strong>A word from our CEO</strong></h2>
<p>“Ripple’s 1 billion XRP grant program gave us the initial confidence to build on XRPL. That initiative showed us the importance of ecosystem support, but it also highlighted how much depends on execution. This $1 million fund is aimed at practical and targeted help for builders focused on retail value in DeFi, GameFi, and SocialFi. When projects succeed, XRPL grows, XPMarket grows, and our community benefits.”— Dr. Artur Kirjakulov, CEO, XPMarket</p>
<h2 id="header-5"><strong>How to apply</strong></h2>
<ul>
 <li>Who can apply: XRPL projects at idea, MVP, or growth stage</li>
 <li>What we look for: clear user value, fit for XRPL, realistic milestones, and transparent roadmap</li>
 <li>What to prepare: short deck, team bios, links to code or demo, rough budget, and how XPMarket can help</li>
</ul>
<p>Applications: hello@xpmarket.com</p>
<h2 id="header-6"><strong>Timeline and process</strong></h2>
<ol>
 <li>Screening: we review the application for scope and fit</li>
 <li>Deep dive: product and technical call, token or business model review</li>
 <li>Offer: proposal with funding mix (investment, credits, liquidity) and milestones</li>
 <li>Support: hands-on guidance and regular check-ins</li>
</ol>
<p>We will publish accepted projects in periodic updates.</p>
<h2 id="header-7"><strong>FAQ</strong></h2>
<p>Do I have to integrate XPMarket features to apply?No. Integration is not required, but projects that create shared value for XRPL and XPMarket may be prioritised.</p>
<p>What sizes are typical?We will tailor support to stage and need. The mix can include capital, platform credits, and liquidity.</p>
<p>Will you lead rounds?We are flexible. We can participate alongside other backers or structure smaller checks plus services and liquidity.</p>
<p>How do XPM buybacks work?On successful investments and exits, XPMarket plans to allocate part of proceeds to buy back XPM. We will publish details per case to keep the process transparent.</p>
<h2 id="header-8"><strong>Closing thoughts</strong></h2>
<p>XRPL gave us the tools and the community to build. Ripple’s ecosystem support helped us make early progress. With this fund, we aim to help the next wave of teams who will grow real usage on XRPL and expand what the ledger can do for everyday users.</p>
<p>Build with us. Apply today.</p>

XPMarket launches $1 million ecosystem development fund to support XRPL projects

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