About ESP
We provide support to free and open-source projects that strengthen Ethereum's foundations, with a particular focus on builder tools, infrastructure, research, and public goods.
Our scope
ESP focuses on strengthening Ethereum's foundations and enabling future builders: improving infrastructure, expanding the range of tools available to those building on Ethereum, deepening our understanding of cryptographic primitives, and growing the builder ecosystem through education and community development. The work we support is free, open-source, non-commercial, and built for positive sum outcomes.
ESP is in the process of refining our priorities and approach, aligning with the Ethereum Foundation's updated ecosystem development strategy. Learn more in our blog post and stay tuned for news on ESP's revised strategy, coming Q4 2025!
Supporting Builders
ESP support is generally directed towards builders rather than directly impacting end users. We don't often support dapps or front-end platforms, although this is not a hard rule and there are exceptions—for example, where an application serves as a research or educational tool, or a reference implementation of a new standard.
We have supported individuals and teams from all over the world representing different backgrounds, disciplines, and levels of experience. This includes companies, DAOs, non-profits, institutions, academics, developers, educators, community organizers, and more.
