Lido LEGO grants 2026
Amounts, focus, equity terms and how to apply for Lido — LEGO (Lido Ecosystem Grants Organization), from our web3 grant tracker (last verified 2026-09-27). Terms change often, so confirm on the official page before you apply.
What it funds
Focus: Lido / stETH ecosystem: integrations, tooling, research.
Program format: Sandgrain, Pebble, Boulder tiers; larger 'Mountain' grants go to the DAO.
Stage: any — the tracker lists no stage requirement.
From the official page (lido.fi/lego, checked 2026-09-28):
- Sandgrain: up to $1,000, approved by one LEGO member.
- Pebble: up to $10,000, approved by two members.
- Boulder: up to $100,000, approved by a LEGO Council vote.
- Mountain: above $100,000, approved by a Lido DAO vote.
- LEGO publishes quarterly reports on its grants and their results.
How to apply
Apply on the official page: lido.fi/lego. Eligibility, format and deadlines are set there and can change without notice.
What makes any grant application easier to say yes to:
Apply to ZK Prime in parallel
Same document, no exclusivity. $5K–$75K non-dilutive grants for on-chain AI agents, DeFAI and ZK infrastructure at idea or prototype stage; reply within 5 business days.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Lido LEGO give?
Our tracker lists: Up to $1K / $10K / $100K by tier. Confirm current amounts on the official page (lido.fi/lego); last verified 2026-09-27.
How do I apply to Lido LEGO?
Contact the LEGO member responsible for your area on Telegram with a short pitch: title, authors, purpose, a three-to-four-sentence summary, and timelines with expense estimates. Terms and deliverables are agreed with that member; the proposal is then shared on research.lido.fi and with the committee for review. (Official page: lido.fi/lego, checked 2026-09-28.)
Does Lido LEGO take equity?
No. Our tracker lists Lido LEGO as non-dilutive: no equity is taken.
Can I apply to ZK Prime at the same time?
Yes. ZK Prime Capital does not ask for exclusivity and accepts the same application document you prepare for Lido LEGO: $5K–$75K, non-dilutive, idea or prototype stage, reply within 5 business days. Any rules on disclosing other funding are set by Lido LEGO itself, so check its terms.
Source: ZK Prime web3 grant tracker, last verified 2026-09-27. Spotted an outdated detail? Open a PR.