SKALE Announces $2 Million Grant Program for Indie Game Developers

SKALE Network, the blockchain known for powering gasless transactions has announced a massive initiative aimed at empowering the next generation of game developers. The platform is offering $2 million in SKL token grants through its Indie Game Developer Grant Program, targeting solo developers, studios, and web2 creators transitioning into web3. 

A Vision for Inclusive Blockchain Gaming

With this grant, SKALE is sending a strong message to the developer community: blockchain gaming isn’t just for crypto-native studios. Whether you're a passionate solo creator, an established game studio, or a Web2 team looking to break into web3, SKALE wants you to build with them.

“No blockchain experience? No problem!” is the tagline of the program, and SKALE backs this claim with a dedicated support team, technical infrastructure, and access to expert partners who help developers implement blockchain elements, meet fundraising goals, and prepare their games for launch.

Who Can Apply?

The program is open to a wide range of applicants:

• Indie Game Developers: Individuals or small teams with unique, creative game ideas, especially those who haven’t previously explored blockchain tech.
• Gaming Studios: Existing studios that want to enhance their current titles with blockchain-based features or launch brand-new Web3 games.
• Web2 to Web3 Transitioners: Traditional game developers exploring how features like NFT-based ownership, on-chain achievements, and decentralized economies can enrich their gameplay.

Applications are now open at skale.space/skale-indie-games-accelerator.

Why Choose SKALE?

SKALE is purpose-built for gaming, with a strong emphasis on speed, scalability, and user-friendly blockchain integration. Here’s why it's become a top destination for game developers:

• Zero Gas Fees: One of SKALE's biggest advantages is its zero-gas model, which eliminates user friction and creates a smooth, seamless gameplay experience.
• Performance at Scale: With over 1 billion transactions processed and 231,000+ daily active GameFi wallets, SKALE has proven it can handle large-scale game activity.
• Unity Integration: SKALE is the only blockchain included in Unity’s Publisher Support Program, streamlining game publishing and development for Unity-based creators.
• Developer Ecosystem: Trusted by global names like Sequence, Thirdweb, and Crossmint, SKALE offers a complete suite of tools and support systems.

What Does the Grant Include?

Grants from the $2 million pool will be distributed in SKL tokens, with award amounts tailored to the scope and potential of each project. In addition to financial support, the program offers comprehensive assistance to developers. 

This includes direct access to SKALE’s engineering team for seamless blockchain integration, strategic marketing support to help with community building and go-to-market planning, and introductions to key web3 partners such as infrastructure providers, launchpads, and distribution networks. 

Developers will also receive guidance on venture capital introductions and additional fundraising strategies, ensuring well-rounded support from concept to launch.

SKALE's Commitment to Next-Gen Gaming

As one of the most active Layer-1s in blockchain gaming, SKALE is doubling down on its mission to provide invisible blockchain infrastructure that doesn’t get in the way of the player experience. In their words, “Gamers shouldn’t even know they’re using blockchain. It should just work.”

With this grant program, SKALE is looking to spark a new wave of developer creativity — games that use blockchain for meaningful purposes, like community ownership, rare digital collectibles, interoperable items, and secure in-game economies.

This move also reinforces SKALE’s position as a frontrunner in the race to onboard the next 1 billion users into Web3 gaming.

Ready to Build?

If you’re a game developer looking for a way to fund your dream project, break into blockchain, and tap into a growing ecosystem of users, now’s the time.

Visit skale.space/skale-indie-games-accelerator to apply today and take your first step into the future of gaming with SKALE.

About SKALE

SKALE is a multichain Ethereum-compatible network purpose-built to power fast, free, and secure blockchain gaming. It is trusted by some of the biggest names in Web3 and continues to lead the industry in adoption and scalability for game-based dApps.