The UX Audit Grants Program provides a structured and standardized service to assess and improve the user experience of dApps within the Polkadot ecosystem. This initiative helps teams identify usability issues, friction points, and opportunities for improvement through a detailed UX Audit.

Who Can Apply? (Eligibility Criteria)

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Note: For this first batch, we will be granting 4 UX audits.

The UX Bounty will cover 100% of the cost, up to $10,000 per audit.

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To request a UX audit, your project must meet the following criteria:

✅ Clearly define the grant’s purpose (e.g., specify which user flows need auditing).

✅ Be a Parachain, Common Good Project, or Open Source initiatives, based on Polkadot with end-user interfaces.

✅ Have an MVP or live product with clear value for Polkadot users.

✅ Commit to implementing relevant UX recommendations.

✅ Disclose any past treasury funding and proposals.

✅ Must demonstrate strong alignment (e.g., "Powered by Polkadot" branding).

Apply Now

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UX Audit Request Form

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What’s the Process?

Step 1: Application Review & Evaluation

After you apply, the UX Bounty will assess:

1. The UX challenges and their impact on the Polkadot ecosystem.