🏦Ecosystem Fund

The Star Atlas Ecosystem Fund, created by PIP-4, is a dedicated pool of resources established by the DAO to support community-led projects that contribute to the growth and improvement of the Star Atlas ecosystem. Initially funded with 20% of the DAO’s ATLAS treasury, the fund allows contributors to apply for grants through the established PIP process.

Grants may support a wide range of initiatives — from building tools and creating media to hosting events and educational programs — provided they benefit the broader community and align with Star Atlas’ terms of service. All proposals are reviewed through the standard DAO governance process.

Cost & Resource Allocation

Approved grants from the Star Atlas Ecosystem Fund are disbursed in ATLAS or USDC (if available in the Ecosystem Fund) and sent to a crypto wallet of the applicant’s choosing. Fiat currency is not supported.

If your jurisdiction requires you to pay taxes on this income, please plan accordingly.

If USDC is requested in a proposal but unavailable at the time of payout, an equivalent value in ATLAS will be provided based on the exchange rate at the time of transfer.

To ensure responsible use of funds and broad distribution of resources, no more than 5% of the Ecosystem Fund’s initial budget may be awarded to a single proposal or recipient.

All disbursements are managed by the Star Atlas Foundation, which is responsible for tracking remaining assets and providing quarterly updates on fund activity.

Fund History

On August 6, 2024, PIP-4 was approved, officially creating the Ecosystem Fund. Later, on October 4, 2024, the designated allocation of 159,713,143 ATLAS was transferred from the main DAO Treasury into a separate account.