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Sui Foundation launches $10M fund for AI and DeFi builders

What's the deal? The Sui FoundationDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → has launched a $10 million ecosystem fund to support teams building decentralized AI infrastructure and DeFi-native protocols on its Layer-1 network. The token climbed roughly 7% following the announcement.

How it works: Support includes development resources, security audit credits, and technical assistance. Funding is released against project milestones rather than paid out upfront.

Why now? The programme places two of crypto's fastest-growing narratives — AI and DeFi — under a single funding effort, aiming to draw new builders and lift activity across the network.

What's the endgame? By attracting AI infrastructure developers onto its network, SuiDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → strengthens its position in a crowded field of Layer-1 chains competing for the same talent and applications.

The signal: Milestone-based funding signals a more disciplined approach to ecosystem grants, a shift for a market that has often front-loaded capital. Whether it converts into lasting on-chain activity remains the open question.

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