Aquarium Quest has officially been awarded a Lightning Grant from Ronin Network, marking an important milestone for the upcoming cozy aquarium game.
The Lightning Grant program is designed to support promising projects building on Ronin, and for a small indie team like Aquarium Quest, this backing provides both resources and validation as development continues.
How the Grant Will Be Used
According to the team, the grant funds will be allocated with a clear focus on sustainability and long-term stability:
Project Overheads: Covering essential infrastructure costs such as servers, databases, and SaaS tools required to keep development and live operations running smoothly.
$CORAL Token Liquidity: Supporting initial liquidity for the $CORAL token at the time of its Token Generation Event (TGE), helping ensure a healthier in-game economy from the start.
At the time of announcement, 50% of the grant has already been distributed, with the remaining portion set to unlock once specific development milestones are reached.
A Player-First, Long-Term Approach
Notably, the Aquarium Quest team emphasized that none of the grant funds will be paid to team members. Team compensation will only begin once the project becomes cash-flow positive through in-game revenue, reinforcing the studio’s commitment to building a sustainable product rather than extracting short-term value.
This approach aligns closely with Aquarium Quest’s broader philosophy: avoiding pay-to-win mechanics, minimizing speculation, and focusing on creating a genuinely relaxing and rewarding gameplay experience.
With Ronin Network support now secured, Aquarium Quest continues to position itself as a thoughtful, player-focused addition to the growing ecosystem of cozy Web3 games.
