Avalanche Opens Team1 Applications to Boost Ecosystem Growth
Joerg Hiller May 27, 2026 14:12
Avalanche Team1 is accepting applications for its global program aimed at expanding the ecosystem through education, events, and builder support.
The Avalanche Foundation has announced that applications are now open for the next cohort of Avalanche Team1, a global community program designed to accelerate ecosystem growth. This initiative focuses on education, events, content creation, and direct support for builders and newcomers. With over 450 members in 40+ countries and six official chapters already established, Team1 is scaling rapidly in 2026.
Since its creation, Team1 has hosted more than 600 community events, collaborated with 130 universities, and reached over 75,000 subscribers through its Luma platform—a subscriber base growing 15% month over month. Nine additional country chapters are planned for this year, underscoring the program’s commitment to expanding Avalanche's global presence.
Who Should Apply?
The program is open to individuals from diverse backgrounds, including developers, founders, content creators, event organizers, and business professionals. Notably, full-time Web3 experience isn't mandatory. Instead, the program prioritizes candidates who demonstrate initiative, integrity, and a willingness to contribute to the Avalanche ecosystem. Members gain access to funding pathways, creative support, onboarding resources, and a global network of peers and mentors.
Why It Matters for Avalanche
Avalanche has been steadily expanding its ecosystem, particularly since the Avalanche9000 upgrade in late 2024, which lowered the cost of launching application-specific L1 blockchains. Today, the network supports a range of decentralized finance (DeFi) applications and enterprise blockchain deployments, with AVAX as its native token. The launch of new country chapters and the scaling of Team1 align with Avalanche's broader strategy to drive adoption and developer engagement globally.
As of May 27, 2026, AVAX is trading at $9.15, with a negligible 24-hour change of -0.03%. The token's market cap stands at $3.76 billion, reflecting a stable, albeit relatively quiet, trading environment. Programs like Team1 are critical to sustaining long-term growth by fostering grassroots developer and user activity, particularly in emerging regions where blockchain adoption is just beginning to take off.
What’s Next
Applications for Team1 are currently open, but the Foundation has not disclosed a closing date. Interested candidates can apply here. With new regional chapters launching throughout 2026, those who join now will have the opportunity to shape the next phase of Avalanche’s ecosystem expansion.
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