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Avalanche Launches Retro9000 Round 2
The Avalanche Foundation has launched the second round of its Retro9000 grant program, introducing a new scoring system that prioritizes projects based on the amount of AVAX they burn. This iteration moves away from community voting towards a public leaderboard, with $40 million allocated for the top 40 projects. The program also includes enhanced incentives like multipliers for Build Games participants and a referral system to encourage innovation and utility within the Avalanche ecosystem.
Avalanche Foundation Launches Fourth Retro9000 Cohort for C
The Avalanche Foundation has awarded over $160,000 in grants to six projects through its Retro9000 program, focusing on enhancing Avalanche's Layer 1 capabilities and developer tools. The program introduces a new C-Chain Round that uses real transaction data and AVAX burn rate for project evaluation, with the first round commencing March 2, 2026. The initiative also includes a referral system for community members.
