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  1. æternity core concepts

Aeternity Foundation

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The æternity Crypto Foundation is a non-profit organization established in Liechtenstein that supports and advances the æternity blockchain ecosystem. While independent from the blockchain itself, the Foundation plays a crucial role in fostering development, innovation, and community growth.

Foundation's Role

It's important to understand that the Foundation is not æternity blockchain, nor does it own or manage it. Rather, the Foundation acts as one of many contributors to the ecosystem, focusing on ensuring the smooth operation of the blockchain, supporting continuous development, and empowering the community. The Foundation maintains a particular focus on technical excellence and user-friendly applications, providing resources and infrastructure to create a stable environment for the æternity ecosystem.

Development Focus

The Foundation prioritizes seven core development domains to support the open-source ecosystem. These include protocol maintenance and development, SDK development, wallet and interface improvements, æpp development and integrations, middleware backend API support, and development tools. This structured approach ensures consistent advancement of the technology while maintaining focus on essential components.

Supporting Innovation

Through its Ecosystem Grant Program, the Foundation supports community-driven innovation across multiple categories. The program primarily focuses on technical advancement of the open-source blockchain protocol, but also extends to other areas including:

  • Open source development

  • Research and education

  • Community growth initiatives

  • Culture and art projects

  • Governance and DAO development

  • NFT innovation

Vision for Web 3.0

The Foundation is dedicated to advancing Web 3.0 - envisioning a decentralized and fair internet where users maintain control over their data, identity, and destiny. This commitment drives the Foundation's support for projects that enhance blockchain technology and its applications.

Related Documentation

The Foundation maintains its own with detailed information about grant applications, ongoing projects, and opportunities for involvement. Developers and community members interested in Foundation support can find complete guidelines and application processes on the Foundation's official channels. The Foundation welcomes contact from potential partners and grantees who want to contribute to advancing the æternity ecosystem.

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