Collaborative Innovation, Melanin Ventures Accelerate Your Web3 and Energy Projects
Melanin Ventures supports projects at the intersection of blockchain, renewable energy, and financial inclusion — hardware makers, software developers, energy operators, and community educators.
Investment Thesis
Melanin invests at the intersection of blockchain technology, proof-of-work systems, and sustainable energy infrastructure. Backing builders in emerging markets where energy economics and access most need rewiring.
| Focus Area | What We Look For |
|---|---|
| Proof-of-Work | Bitcoin infrastructure, mining innovation, protocol development |
| Energy & Mining | Stranded energy solutions, sustainable mining, hardware innovation |
| Web3 Infrastructure | Non-custodial tools, decentralized systems, developer platforms |
| Financial Inclusion | Emerging market solutions, accessibility tools, education platforms |
| Media & Education | Blockchain education, community building, industry media |
How It Works
Pitch
Submit your idea or project for review. We're interested in hardware (USB-ASICs, sensors, controllers), software (monitoring, analytics, automation), and energy projects (microgrids, solar integration). Tell us about your thesis fit and what you need to succeed.
Join
Accepted builders get managed Network testbed access, early API coordination, and technical support. Work with 22,400+ cryptocurrency developers in our ecosystem. We provide engineering guidance without taking equity unless through Melanin Capital.
Build
Co-develop, test, and launch with Melanin infrastructure. Access to global distribution (74% of crypto devs are outside North America), media exposure via Proof of Work Show, and potential integration into the Melanin product suite. Open-source contributions welcome.
Melanin Ventures Portfolio
Active Ventures
Community & Heritage
Whive.io
Community Blockchain Protocol for ARM-based CPU mining (Yespower algorithm)
Active (February 2020) VisitBitHub.Africa
Foundational blockchain community in Africa. 20+ events, trained hundreds of engineers.
Historical (2015-2025)Internal Products
Melanin.Network
Solo and Collaborative Mining Network — non-custodial BTC & Whive mining (Solo: 97% to miner)
Learn MoreWhat You Get
Testbed Access
Approved builders get managed testbed access during controlled alpha.
Technical Support
Engineering guidance and integration assistance.
Go-to-Market
Co-promotion and distribution support.
Community
Access to builder network and feedback.
Open-Source First
We encourage open contributions.
API Access
Early access to managed Network programs.
Builder Tracks
Devices
Hardware makers: USB-ASICs, controllers, sensors
Tooling
Software devs: Monitoring, analytics, automation
Energy Ops
Energy developers: Microgrids, solar integration
