# Thrive Launches Onchain Funding Program to Award 3M OP to Base Builders

Source: https://x.com/thriveprotocol/status/1948439010185281986
Kiwi News: https://news.kiwistand.com/stories/Thrive-Launches-Onchain-Funding-Program-to-Award-3M-OP-to-Base-Builders?index=0x6882c710915690791f77c1980519a74c9997196c138eb0904b775f89ca0e8a80024c7459
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## Summary

Thrive is launching a program to distribute 3 million OP tokens, awarded by Optimism and sponsored by Base, over 12 months to builders who can deliver measurable results onchain. The program targets growth in launchpad asset transaction volume on Base, with a focus on trading interfaces such as Telegram trading bots and DeFi apps. Funding is split into quarterly distributions of 750K OP tokens to top performers, ranked by verified transaction volume after quality filtering. Applications are open on a rolling basis starting July 24, volume tracking begins August 7, 2025, and participating projects must be KYC'd and are subject to the OP Foundation's 1-year lockup.

## Article

We’re launching a brand new program to deploy 3 million OP tokens awarded by @Optimism over a 12-month program sponsored by our friends at @base to builders who can deliver real results, publicly, and onchain.

Thrive is targeting a specific, measurable outcome: launchpad asset transaction volume growth on Base.

As with all Thrive programs, this is not for theoretical impact or the mere promise of engagement. Funds will only flow to real, verifiable economic activity.

At Thrive, we love Base, and what we do is always merit-based.

Click here to apply.

How This Program Works (subject to applicable terms and conditions)

Traditional funding measures inputs (how much is allocated) and promises (what teams say they’ll build).

The Thrive GDP Layer measures outputs – actual economic activity and value creation. Our Base program embodies this philosophy.

Total Funding: 3M OP (Optimism) tokens across 12 months

Quarterly Distribution: 750K OP tokens to top performing projects

Focus Areas: Trading interfaces like Telegram trading bots or DeFi apps

Applications: Rolling basis starting July 24th

All Participating Projects: Must be KYC'd and are subject to the OP Foundation's 1-year lockup.

Volume Tracking: Begins August 7, 2025

Project Selection: Top performers based on transaction volume generated after quality filtering

What We’re Looking For In A Project

Trading Interfaces: Applications and Telegram bots that generate substantial trading volume and user engagement on Base, with particular focus on facilitating trades of new launchpad assets.

Our main evaluation standard is: Can you generate measurable volume on Base?

The top performing projects each quarter receive proportional rewards based on their share of verified volume generation.

Moving From Valid To Value Creation

This program represents the new paradigm for onchain impact and funding.

From speculation to utility. Instead of funding what might work, we fund what does work.

From relationships to results. Capital flows to demonstrated impact rather than persuasive presentations.

From promises to performance. Teams compete on shipping velocity and user adoption rather than pitch deck quality.

Application Are Open

Starting today, July 24th, projects can apply here.

Volume tracking begins August 7th, with quarterly distributions going to the top performers based on actual volume metrics.

For all questions regarding this program, join the Thrive Builders Telegram.