Momentum is the real currency in Web3. One win rarely stands alone. Small wins → medium wins → big wins. That’s how real traction is built. Too many projects chase the “big break” and ignore the early opportunities… the so-called breadcrumbs. But in reality, those breadcrumbs create a trail — and that trail often leads somewhere much bigger. Right now, I’m seeing this play out in real time with one of our projects from Brazil, CNB. A few weeks ago, Rafael Mariano (their founder) jumped on a last-minute flight from Brazil to London for Digital Assets Forum in London. No hesitation. Just action. Since then: - They’ve reached final stages for a major grant opportunity with @StellarOrg Labs - They secured a Builder Grant with @solana - And that momentum has already opened doors to new conversations with VCs The Solana grant isn’t massive — but that’s the point. It gives them runway. It puts them inside one of the strongest ecosystems in Web3. And most importantly, it positions them for the next opportunity. Because in this space, momentum compounds faster than anything else. There are different types of grants: Builder grants. Growth grants. Scaling grants. Marketing grants. Tech grants. The key is understanding where your project is right now — and aligning with the right opportunity at the right time. For example, the @StellarOrg Labs Development Foundation deploys millions each month into projects. But funding doesn’t go to just anyone — it goes to teams who are aligned, prepared, and already moving. That’s the game: Build momentum. Stay active. Stack wins. Big congratulations to Rafael Mariano and the entire CNB team for doing exactly that — and for securing a grant within one of the biggest ecosystems in Web3. This is just the beginning. 🚀 Follow @MikegCrypto for future web3 content and news 👍and share this post so others can follow and connect 👊 #Web3 #Crypto #Startups #Blockchain #Growth #Fundraising #Solana #Stellar #Momentum