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The BGA <> Masverse Joint Fund is a co-created, impact-driven initiative in collaboration with Masverse, designed to accelerate blockchain innovation for real-world societal good, backed by a combined pool of 80,000 USDT between BGA and Masverse.

In addition, Masverse will offer up to 20,000 USDT as an investment (external to this Joint Fund) to a selected high-potential project, that may also receive a fast track entrance to the BGA Incubation Program.

Cumulatively, this 100,000 USDT collaborative partnership will empower startups, builders, and students through equity-free grants, mentorship, and exposure.

The power of BGA, backed by Masverse.

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Key Objective

Through this collaboration, we aim to:
1. Support Social Impact Projects: Identify and empower blockchain-based solutions addressing real-world challenges across ESG, public good, and societal benefit.
2. Support the Masverse Ecosystem: Encourage development and adoption of impactful projects built on or integrated with Maschain, Masverse’s Layer-1 public blockchain.
3. Foster Cross-Ecosystem Collaboration: Position the Joint Fund as a model for how NPOs and Layer-1s can co-create meaningful, transparent, and scalable impact funding initiatives.
4. Highlight Emerging Innovators: Provide global visibility and validation to top-tier Web3 projects through curated demo days, incubation, and potential future funding opportunities.

Scope

With a shared commitment to building public good use cases and bolstering the Maschain ecosystem, this collaboration bridges institutional partners, student innovators, and government stakeholders through curated hackathons, and a high-impact demo day showcase, set at the annual Malaysia Blockchain Week.
Problem Statements for the Masverse × BGA Hackathon
🎓 Track 1: Students & University Track
Theme: Blockchain Innovation for Industrial Resilience and Sustainability (SDG 9)
Objective:
Empower university students to create blockchain-based solutions on MasChain that contribute to resilient infrastructure, sustainable industrialization, and innovation, in alignment with UN SDG 9.
Problem Focus Areas:
Participants are encouraged to propose blockchain solutions tackling real-world issues such as:
- Supply Chain Management: Improve transparency, traceability, and resilience.
- Loyalty & Reward Systems: Design tokenized mechanisms for equitable user engagement.
- Escrow Services: Reduce transaction fraud with trustless smart contracts.
- Subscription & Payments: Build blockchain-based payment infrastructures.
- Inventory & Asset Management: Enhance operations with real-time tracking and ownership records.
Why It Matters:
This track provides students with hands-on blockchain experience and a platform to address industrial inefficiencies with scalable, practical solutions. Winning teams will receive mentorship, exposure, and a chance to pitch their work at the Demo Day.
🚀 Track 2: Real-World Developer & Startup Track
Theme: Scaling Blockchain Infrastructure for Industrial Innovation (SDG 9)
Objective:
Support builders, startups, and developers in creating blockchain applications on Maschain that directly advance industrial innovation, digital infrastructure, and Web2 to Web3 transformation, aligned with UN SDG 9.
Problem Focus Areas:
- Develop production-ready blockchain tools for real-world implementation.
- Provide integration frameworks for enterprises shifting into Web3.
- Solve operational inefficiencies in areas like logistics, identity, energy, and governance using MasChain.
- Create solutions that are scalable, modular, and ready for ecosystem deployment.
Why It Matters:
This track is designed for more mature teams with market-ready solutions or deep domain expertise. Selected projects may be considered for incubation, visibility, and further support from the Masverse and BGA ecosystem partners, including the BGA Incubation Program.

Prizes & Bounty Pool

🎓 Track 1: Students & University Track
Champion: USDT 1,000
1st Runner-up: USDT 600
2nd Runner-up: USDT 400
Plus, a potential feature on BGA Pulse, BGA's PR platform and an invite to a post-event AMA live on X!
🚀 Track 2: Real-World Developer & Startup Track
Three standout projects built on MasChain will get a grant award up to USDT 20,000 each, and a feature on BGA Pulse, BGA's PR platform and an invite to a post-event AMA live on X! For a top-tier project, BGA may extend an invite to the BGA Incubation Program, at our discretion.
Projects may also get a booth allocation alongside Masverse at BGA's annual Web3 Oscar in 2025.

Timeline

Announcement & Official Launch Event
April 2025
Hackathon Start
Mid May 2025
Hackathon Ends
Mid June 2025
Virtual Judging Period
Mid-End June 2025
Demo Day in Malaysia
July 2025
Grant Disbursement Begins
June/July 2025
Post-program Support Period
July – October 2025
Project Showcase at the BGA Web3 Oscar
November 2025

FAQs

1. What is the BGA <> Masverse Joint Fund?

The BGA <> Masverse Joint Fund is a co-created grants initiative by the Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA) and Masverse, dedicated to supporting blockchain projects that drive social impact, innovation, and ecosystem growth—built on the Maschain network.

2. Who can apply?

We will welcome applications from early-stage and growth-stage Web3 projects, student innovators, and impact-focused teams building real-world blockchain solutions aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while contributing to the Maschain ecosystem.

3. Is this an equity investment?

Yes, and no. Grants distributed under the Joint Fund are equity-free, with no requirement for token or equity in return. However, Masverse will separately consider investment from its own capital pool of up to 20,000 USDT, but that is independent of BGA's grant framework.

4. What kinds of projects are you looking for?

Projects that demonstrate strong real-world application of blockchain for public good. For this Joint Fund, projects have to build on or integrate with Maschain.

5. How are grants awarded?

Grants are awarded through a competitive process tied to hackathon participation, Demo Day performance, and post-event reviews. A committee of advisors from BGA, Masverse, and ecosystem partners will evaluate projects based on impact, feasibility, scalability, and alignment with the Joint Fund’s goals.

6. Can projects receive support beyond the grant?

Yes. In addition to funding, winning projects may receive:

- Technical and business mentorship from Masverse and BGA experts

- Access to Masverse infrastructure and Maschain tooling

- Business development support and networking

- Exposure at high-profile Demo Days and events

- An invitation to the BGA Incubation Program

7. When and where will the Demo Day be held?

The culminating Demo Day for this cohort will be held in Malaysia, supported by Masverse and local partners. Dates and venue will be announced in due course.

8. How do I apply or learn more?

Keep an eye on the official BGA and Masverse channels for announcements on hackathon dates, applications, and selection timelines. For direct inquiries, email us at: 📩 hello@chainforgood.org