Decentralized domain naming services Unstoppable Domains has launched a grant for projects that utilize the InterPlanetary File Sharing (IPFS) network, the team announced via blog post on Jan. 23.

• The IPFS Innovation Grant is aimed at supporting the growth of a decentralized web, otherwise known as Web 3.0
• Projects that have been selected for the grant will receive funding of up to $2,500 upon launch, be eligible for .crypto and .zil domains, and marketing and mentorship guidance
• In order to be considered for the grant, projects must have a live or working prototype of an IPFS-centric solution that can be launched by Mar. 15, 2021; applications must be submitted before Feb. 28, 2021
• Backed by Draper Associates, Unstoppable Domains is a company that is building domain names on the blockchain, which makes addresses human-readable, eliminates censorship and facilitates a decentralization of the web
• It has also built one of its web templates using IPFS and is keen to encourage the building of a decentralized web