<h1 class="heading-node">Infrastructure Credit Programs - Infra Providers</h1>The Infrastructure Credit Program, run by the Infrastructure Committee, provides free credits to include listed builders in the ecosystem. This guide explains how to set up your program to enable subsidies for early-stage builders.A NEAR Foundation infrastructure credit subsidy program operating as an evergreen bounty on <a class="link" href="http://nearn.io">nearn.io</a> that streamlines approvals for small grants to value-adding ecosystem projects.IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR CREDITS, i.e, <a class="link" href="https://nearn.io/fastnear/1/" target="">FAST NEAR</a>, <a class="link" href="https://nearn.io/lava-rpc/1/" target="">Lava Network</a>, apply to their specific program page. This is for Infrastructure Providers to configure their program so builders like you can apply and NEAR Foundation can have a system for properly billing &amp; subsidizing with Infra Providers.<h1 class="heading-node">☹️ Pain Points</h1><ul class="list-node tight" data-tight="true"><li>Small grant credit approvals are too slow</li><li>Complex invoicing and KYC processes burden grantees paying vendors like auditors</li><li>Infrastructure providers lack a central platform to pipeline clients</li></ul><h1 class="heading-node">🎯 Objectives</h1><ul class="list-node tight" data-tight="true"><li>Create a streamlined, transparent system for infrastructure credits with predetermined prices instead of one-off grants</li><li>Establish an evergreen bounty through NEAR Foundation to approve credits</li><li>Implement standardized subsidy amounts and rolling invoices for providers</li><li>Create a dedicated treasury pipeline for quick invoice approvals from providers to subsidized apps</li><li>Help founders reach sustainable revenue to pay for infrastructure services</li><li>Build a strong client base for infrastructure providers and establish consistent payment paths</li></ul><h1 class="heading-node">User Journey</h1>Projects &amp; Applying Founders<ul class="list-node tight" data-tight="true"><li>Builder submits credit requests on <a class="link" href="http://NEARn.io">NEARn.io</a> platform</li><li>Infrastructure committee reviews and responds within one week</li><li>If approved:<ul class="list-node tight" data-tight="true"><li>Service provider enlists the builder into their credits program</li><li>Builder joins the ongoing whitelist registry</li><li>Builder receives API keys with infrastructure on a freemium model</li></ul></li></ul>Infrastructure Providers<ul class="list-node tight" data-tight="true"><li>Apply to program with this listing showing requirements<ul class="list-node tight" data-tight="true"><li>Complete acceptance and KYB process</li></ul></li><li>Provider supplies dashboard of approved registrants<ul class="list-node tight" data-tight="true"><li>Submit monthly USDC requests based on credit usage</li></ul></li></ul><h2 class="heading-node">🗳️Application Requirements as Infra Provider</h2>Application Requirements<ul class="list-node tight" data-tight="true"><li>Usage details and metrics</li><li>Timeline for credit utilization</li><li>Category of the requested infrastructure (RPC node queries, archival nodes, API requests…)</li><li>Analysis of current infrastructure</li><li>Team qualifications and track record</li><li>Projected NEAR ecosystem benefits</li><li>Revenue projections</li><li>Measures to prevent credit misuse and ensure optimal usageHow to Apply</li></ul><ul class="list-node tight" data-tight="true"><li>Create a submission for this listing</li><li>You'll receive feedback on your application in the comments</li><li>Upon approval, you'll be able to create your own "Sponsorship" page for your credits program<ul class="list-node tight" data-tight="true"><li>This page will serve as an application portal for builders (see <a class="link" href="https://nearn.io/fastnear/1/1/" target="">FastNEAR</a> page example)</li><li>The Infrastructure Committee will approve applicants</li><li>You'll receive payments based on monthly invoices from approved allowlisted builders, which will be recorded as paid transactions on your credits page.</li></ul></li></ul><h1 class="heading-node">Provider Technical Integration Guide</h1>For Infra Providers in ecosystem looking to get subsidized on their service by NEAR Foundation. To streamline onboarding, infrastructure providers should implement:<ol class="list-node tight" data-tight="true"><li>API Key Management System<ul class="list-node tight" data-tight="true"><li>Generation of unique API keys for program participants</li><li>Capability to tag keys with program-specific metadata</li><li>Usage tracking per key with real-time monitoring</li><li>Automatic throttling or notification at threshold limits</li></ul></li><li>Credit Allocation Dashboard<ul class="list-node tight" data-tight="true"><li>User-facing display of used credits</li><li>Administrative interface for NEAR Foundation credit management</li><li>Usage analytics with service-specific metrics</li><li>Export capabilities for standardized reporting</li></ul></li><li>Documentation &amp; Support<ul class="list-node tight" data-tight="true"><li>Dedicated program participation documentation</li><li>Onboarding templates for new projects</li><li>Troubleshooting guides for common issues</li><li>Support channel for program-specific inquiries</li></ul></li></ol>

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Infrastructure Credit Programs Q4

Infrastructure Credit Programs Q4