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BUILDING THE INDUSTRY

The 256 Foundation funds Hashrate Heatpunk community projects advancing hashrate heating adoption globally. Technical standards, research, advocacy, documentation, education - if it decentralizes mining & moves the industry forward, we want to hear about it.

APPLY NOW DONATE VIA THE 256 FOUNDATION

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ACCELERATING ADOPTION

Hashrate heating has enormous potential, but significant barriers remain. Our grants target the foundational work needed to unlock mainstream adoption.

No Safety Standards

Hashrate heating appliances lack established safety certifications (UL, CE) and recognized testing protocols.

Building Code Gaps

Building codes worldwide don't recognize or address hashrate heating, creating permitting uncertainty.

Industry Unfamiliarity

HVAC professionals need training and resources to understand and implement this technology.

Limited Documentation

The industry needs more documented case studies and real-world performance data.

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WHAT WE FUND

These categories are suggestions, not limitations. We're open to any project that advances hashrate heating adoption.

> TECHNICAL_STANDARDS

Technical Standards & Certifications

Work toward safety certifications (UL, CE), ASHRAE standards, building code integration, and technical documentation.

> ACADEMIC_RESEARCH

Academic Research & Publications

Peer-reviewed research, thermal efficiency studies, ASHRAE publications, and academic partnerships.

> REGULATORY_ADVOCACY

Regulatory & Policy Advocacy

Building code advocacy, permitting guidance, engagement with officials and policymakers worldwide.

> CASE_STUDIES

Case Studies & Documentation

Document installations, collect performance data, publish findings for industry reference.

> EDUCATIONAL_CONTENT

Educational Content & Training

Tutorials, training materials, workshops, content for HVAC professionals and builders.

> OTHER

Something Else?

Have an idea that doesn't fit these categories? We want to hear it.

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SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL

Tell us about your project. We review applications on a rolling basis and will reach out if we'd like to learn more.

> CONTACT INFORMATION

FULL NAME *

EMAIL *

ORGANIZATION

COUNTRY *

> PROJECT DETAILS

GRANT CATEGORY *

BUDGET REQUESTED (USD) *

PROJECT TITLE *

PROJECT DESCRIPTION *

0 / 3,000

TIMELINE *

0 / 3,000

> IMPACT & BACKGROUND

EXPECTED IMPACT & DELIVERABLES *

0 / 3,000

APPLICANT BACKGROUND *

0 / 3,000

> ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

REFERENCES

HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT US?

> ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Please confirm you understand and agree to the following:

I understand grants are paid in Bitcoin

I agree to make project deliverables publicly available under an open license

I grant 256 Foundation permission to publicly share information about funded projects

I understand submitting an application does not guarantee funding

I consent to being contacted about my application

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Anyone - individuals, teams, companies, universities, and nonprofits from anywhere in the world.

No. We welcome applications from anywhere globally. Hashrate heating is a worldwide opportunity.

We fund work in technical standards, academic research, regulatory advocacy, case studies, and educational content. These categories are suggestions - we're open to other ideas that advance hashrate heating.

There are no fixed grant amounts. Request what you need for your project and justify it in your application.

All grants are paid in Bitcoin.

We review applications on a rolling basis. There are no deadlines. If we're interested, we'll reach out to learn more.

Yes. There's no limit on the number of proposals you can submit.

You can reapply immediately with a revised or new proposal.

Work funded by these grants must be released under an open/permissive license to benefit the broader community.

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SUPPORT THE MISSION

Want to support hashrate heating research and development? Donations to the 256 Foundation directly fund grants like these, helping accelerate global adoption of this transformative technology.

DONATE VIA THE 256 FOUNDATION

QUESTIONS?

Have questions about the grants program? Reach out.

> grants@heatpunks.org