Crypto Fundraising for Founders: Raise with POTLOCK
2025-03-03 · 4 min read

POTLOCK is the open funding stack for crypto fundraising and crowdfunding. Founders, projects, non-profits, and open source contributors use it to raise funds, accept donations in any supported crypto or stablecoins, find sponsors, and run or join funding rounds on NEAR and multi-chain.
Ways to raise on POTLOCK
Campaigns: Create a campaign at app.potlock.org/campaigns to accept direct donations. Set a goal, add a description and links, and share your campaign. Donors can give in NEAR, ETH, SOL, BTC, stablecoins, and other supported assets.
Funding rounds (pots): Apply your project to active pots (e.g. quadratic funding rounds). If accepted, you receive donations and matching from the round’s pool. Round operators (chefs) set the rules and matching parameters.
Both paths support multi-chain donations via NEAR Intents and chain abstraction, so backers can use the chain they prefer.
Quick start for founders
- Create a profile and campaign at app.potlock.org.
- Share your campaign link and apply to relevant pots if you want matching.
- Receive donations on-chain; funds go to your wallet according to the campaign or round contract.
For planning a pot, running a round, or integrating POTLOCK, see docs.potlock.org.