As the last task of the ARDC v1, Delphi sought to do some analysis around incentive programs on other networks. However, given the time constraints, we were pursue this properly. Below we are publishing a simple list of incentive programs run by other L2s and some L1s.
Incentive Programs Preliminary Research (Delphi ARDC)
Starknet
- DeFi Spring - 90M STRK targeting DeFi users, through Dec 31 2024
Optimism
- OP Summer - 600K OP in summer incentives growing the superchain with Base, Zora, OP mainnet, and other superchains
Blast
- 50% token supply allocated to the community. 17% distributed in phase 1. 10% allocated to phase 2, which ends June 2025 (12 months) Vision
Base
- On-chain summer - Mint NFTs and complete tasks to earn points redeemable for prizes.
- Base builder grants - supposedly small size 1-5ETH. Have done 16+ rounds with several projects each.
Scroll
- Scroll sessions - points program, targets different verticals in phases.
zkSync
- 29.27% of supply allocated to Token Assembly
- 19.9% of supply allocated to ecosystem initiatives.
- No new programs started since recent airdrop
Avalanche
- $1M memecoin fund
- Multiverse program up to $290M
- Avalanche Vista (RWA/tokenization) $50M
Solana
- No formal programs, but PYUSD incentives are strong and likely subsidized in part by Solana
BSC
- Sweepstakes - $300K sweepstakes-style TVL incentive program
Linea
- Linea Voyage - XP points program. A bit more Blast style program than scroll and traditional. Users complete a program with various tasks to explore the ecosystem.