EGD
ETC Grants DAO
A non-profit autonomous organization of Ethereum Classic enthusiasts, developers, and supporters — united to fund innovation and drive the long-term growth of the ETC ecosystem.
What Is EGD?
EGD (ETC Grants DAO) is committed to promoting the growth of the ETC ecosystem and ensuring its long-term development through decentralized community funding.
Igniting a Revolution in the ETC Ecosystem
Our mission is to ignite a revolution within the Ethereum Classic ecosystem by empowering projects that embody innovation, resilience, and growth. Together with the global ETC community, we strive to position ETC as the leading blockchain for smart contracts — celebrated for its unparalleled security, decentralization, and censorship resistance.
Short-term mission: Drive the value of 10 ETC = 1 ETH, demonstrating the untapped potential of Ethereum Classic as both a financial and technological powerhouse.
Read Full Mission →Transforming ETC Into a Beacon of Decentralization
Our vision is to transform Ethereum Classic into a beacon of decentralization and trust in the blockchain world. As Ethereum shifts to Proof of Stake, ETC remains steadfast as the premier Proof of Work blockchain — delivering superior security, unmatched decentralization, and unyielding censorship resistance.
We envision ETC as the world’s secure and immutable decentralized computer, driving the Web3.0 era and beyond — empowering communities and reshaping industries globally.
Explore Our Vision →The Principles That Guide Everything We Do
Three core values underpin every decision EGD makes — from grant selection to community governance. These aren’t just words; they are the foundational principles that have made Ethereum Classic the most resilient smart contract blockchain in existence.
Origins & Milestones
Be Part of the ETC Revolution
EGD is building a brighter future for Ethereum Classic by supporting innovation and empowering developers worldwide. Whether you’re an enthusiast, a builder, or a contributor — there’s a place for you in the EGD community.
Apply for a grant to fund your ETC project, join the community discussion, or simply follow our progress as we work toward a more decentralized world.
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EGD is powered by a global network of Ethereum Classic believers. Connect with developers, investors, and enthusiasts shaping the future of PoW smart contracts.
The Case for Ethereum Classic
Ten fundamental properties that make Ethereum Classic the most compelling PoW smart contract blockchain in existence.
Proof of Work
ETC adheres to the Proof of Work consensus mechanism — ensuring the highest levels of decentralization, security, and censorship resistance. PoW maintains the integrity and trust that made Bitcoin successful, while offering a full smart contract platform.
Hard Money
ETC features a fixed monetary policy with a capped supply, similar to Bitcoin. This makes ETC a deflationary asset — offering a hedge against inflation and establishing itself as hard money within the broader crypto ecosystem.
Programmable
As a Turing-complete blockchain, ETC supports smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps). This programmability powers DeFi, tokenized assets, NFTs, and a wide spectrum of on-chain use cases.
Fully Replicated
Every node in the ETC network retains a full copy of the blockchain, ensuring data integrity, transparency, and resilience. This fully replicated structure makes ETC robust against data loss or tampering of any kind.
Composable DApps
ETC enables seamless interoperability of decentralized applications — allowing developers to build on existing contracts and integrate functionalities with ease. This composability fosters innovation and deep collaboration.
Largest PoW Smart Contracts Chain
ETC is the world’s largest Proof of Work smart contracts blockchain — combining the security philosophy of Bitcoin with the programmability of Ethereum, in a single battle-tested network.
Security
Security is paramount for Ethereum Classic. Its PoW mechanism, combined with a decentralized network structure, ensures strong resistance against attacks and provides a secure foundation for applications and high-value transactions.
Immutability
ETC is built on the principle of Code Is Law — ensuring that blockchain data is immutable and unalterable. This guarantees ETC remains a neutral, trusted platform immune to the influence of centralized entities or external political pressure.
EVM-Based
ETC utilizes the same Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) that powers Ethereum — enabling seamless support for all Ethereum-compatible smart contracts and DApps with minimal modification required.
ETC = BTC + ETH
Ethereum Classic uniquely blends Bitcoin’s economic model (fixed supply, PoW, hard money) with Ethereum’s programmability (smart contracts, DApps, EVM). It serves as digital gold while enabling full smart contract functionality — bridging the best of both worlds.
The Best of Both Worlds
From Bitcoin: Monetary Integrity
Fixed supply cap, Proof of Work consensus, deflationary emission schedule — the economic properties that make Bitcoin the world’s premier store of value.
From Ethereum: Programmability
EVM compatibility, Turing-complete smart contracts, DApp ecosystem, and developer tooling — the full expressive power of the Ethereum development environment.
ETC: Immutable, Secure, Unstoppable
The only PoW smart contract blockchain that refuses to compromise. Code Is Law. No hard forks to reverse history. No shift to Proof of Stake. No centralized control.
What We Fund
EGD supports projects that build real value in the Ethereum Classic ecosystem — across infrastructure, tooling, education, and applications.
Core Protocol & Infrastructure
Node software, RPC providers, blockchain explorers, network tooling, and critical infrastructure that strengthens the ETC network’s reliability and accessibility.
Developer Tooling
SDKs, libraries, frameworks, testing tools, and developer documentation that reduce friction for builders deploying on Ethereum Classic.
Decentralized Finance
DEXs, lending protocols, stablecoins, and financial primitives that expand ETC’s on-chain financial ecosystem and liquidity.
Education & Outreach
Research, documentation, tutorials, conferences, and community-building initiatives that grow developer and user adoption of ETC globally.
DApps & Web3 Applications
Consumer applications, NFT platforms, gaming, identity solutions, and any other DApps that demonstrate the power of ETC’s programmable architecture.
Security & Auditing
Smart contract audits, security research, vulnerability disclosures, and tools that protect users and improve the overall safety of the ETC ecosystem.
Build the Future of
Ethereum Classic
Whether you’re a developer with a groundbreaking DApp idea, a researcher advancing PoW knowledge, or an enthusiast who believes in Code Is Law — EGD wants to hear from you.