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Swift Evo

DeSci Asia: Building bridges, sharing knowledge and fostering growth for DeSci communities in Asia. <a href="https://t.me/DeSciAsia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://t.me/DeSciAsia</a> Connect DeSci in Asia:Telegram group was set up on Aug 2023, including friends from India, Korea, Japan, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan and other Asia area, over 150 members. DeSci Education in Asia:Here are two translation articles by our core members:Molecule IP-NFT article translation in Traditional Chinese by Swift Evo<a href="https://w3projecthub.xyz/molecule-ip-nfts-intro1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://w3projecthub.xyz/molecule-ip-nfts-intro1/</a> Molecule IP-NFT article translation in Japan by Mayu Yamaguchi, <a href="https://twitter.com/myymgc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@myymgc</a><a href="https://medium.com/@myymgc/ip-nft%E3%81%AB%E3%82%88%E3%81%A3%E3%81%A6%E5%A4%89%E5%8C%96%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B%E7%A7%91%E5%AD%A6%E3%81%AE%E7%8F%BE%E5%9C%A8-5143934cb2ef" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://medium.com/@myymgc/ip-nft%E3%81%AB%E3%82%88%E3%81%A3%E3%81%A6%E5%A4%89%E5%8C%96%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B%E7%A7%91%E5%AD%A6%E3%81%AE%E7%8F%BE%E5%9C%A8-5143934cb2ef</a> Molecule IP-NFT article translation in Traditional Chinese by Swift Evo<a href="https://x.com/DeSciAsia/status/1713994248272384258?s=20" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/DeSciAsia/status/1713994248272384258?s=20</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DeSciLabs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@DeSciLabs</a> introduction article by tranditioal Chinese on one of biggest Chinese communities Matters by Lisa<a href="https://matters.town/@liddk2015/450314-%E8%AA%8D%E8%AD%98de-sci-%E5%BE%9E%E9%9B%B6%E5%88%B0-bafybeia355at2laqlvlsa3c52imwvck474p2gqvf7b6oeysmw2f7ppzn4e" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://matters.town/@liddk2015/450314</a> We also got the permission on the two following articles translation:<a href="https://pulse.opsci.io/rich-in-data-poor-in-wisdom-science-needs-a-decentralized-data-commons-98c7ffdb56a1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pulse.opsci.io/rich-in-data-poor-in-wisdom-science-needs-a-decentralized-data-commons-98c7ffdb56a1</a> Project Lead: <a href="https://t.me/rashmivabbigeri" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@rashmivabbigeri</a> <a href="https://mirror.xyz/erinmagennis.eth/rSAHHVavkVHVqrKsp9C0w-GScJzKcJMnGxYBw0IrQUg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mirror.xyz/erinmagennis.eth/rSAHHVavkVHVqrKsp9C0w-GScJzKcJMnGxYBw0IrQUg</a> Project Lead: <a href="https://t.me/myymgc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@myymgc</a> Support local DeSci communities Development<a href="https://www.notion.so/16e5659c7fda4da599714da7bf48b5d2?v=1fa0cdc964fb4014a4c933241de4dacf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.notion.so/16e5659c7fda4da599714da7bf48b5d2?v=1fa0cdc964fb4014a4c933241de4dacf</a> Funding usageAll funding raised through Giveth will also be exclusively dedicated to supporting the following task: - 50% fund: DeSci article translation or publishing by members- 30% fund: Local DeSci meet up- 20% fund: DeSci Asia long term community development Through the Giveth application, we hope to increase our exposure and gather more DeSci friends together.

DeSci Asia: Building bridges, sharing knowledge and fostering growth for DeSci
communities in Asia.
https://t.me/DeSciAsia
Connect DeSci in Asia:
Telegram group was set up on Aug 2023, including friends from India, Korea,
Japan, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan and other Asia area, o...

Giveth

DeSci Asia

Jimi Cohen

Treegens DAO is creating a world where anyone can plant trees and get rewarded. Let's GROW!<img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/Qma85jDisSwWBrmha1hnvdL3RduTV4UgJoteNvWgE9CiRS">Treegens are BUIDLing the most rewarding and transparent tree planting tech through tokenized mangroves, a gamified Proof of Plant protocol &amp; the world's first dynamic Semi-Soulbound Tokens. Now that Jimi has set an official World Record for Most Trees Planted by 1 person in 24 hours, we are unleashing our OS Technology so the movement can break the next World Record - Most Trees Planted by Any Number of People in 24 Hours, which is 560M trees!<img src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXde8rRcUJ_scOa_JUWaPWiV0n3HVnWDqlfGON_ew5cLOkM3cqCuW7p2jJ9dV-xoRLYXtnQKuSLmxPEWlStE4YEp0T2ESeeifzb-OyN4ZWBQ7LtbnrFox_O5x1NvWsR2b2gaOJDraoS13ORic9e69mfAIlPL?key=4v1R0S4Iv2Mx_iCjJH2iEg">🌳 THE CHALLENGE 🌳 Misaligned IncentivesOur economy currently values the degeneration of nature more than it values the regeneration of nature. Until it flips the other way, nature will continue to be degraded. Impact TransparencyThe impact sector faces criticism for not providing enough transparency. Donor updates are often reused, leading to lack of trust and reduced contributions overall. 🌳 HOW WE'RE SOLVING IT 🌳 Proof of Plant<img src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcfbr2XLPIQqbZ2Xvi2sDHwlDHTTOORlJT5T8Hu145mfDVqGlk_1cIu7YVj4qA6HBEBLva5PgVwW712yCuuDKUKbxOGc66HwBcrjMUmbYFif84QqxPqOq0TrxNaV8FhQe-3d11m0TAX4QtrxVk63jHrHLPC?key=4v1R0S4Iv2Mx_iCjJH2iEg">The only way to create the $MGRO token is through Proof of Plant. Tree planters onboard through account abstraction, learn how to plant &amp; film the mangrove trees, film the land before &amp; after planting in our DApp with GPS captured, then submit the data inside our DApp on their mobiles.<img src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXf4ZDSFnr6saDs_h0cfHKUdvrB0LkzXNsCqtbS5v4IvoXQ7WPAm6upDhZVvSK-S3iWByznnKOJ8Ov6GX6DZQadIsnsW1TrNIPPG9S4EyLA4wi-8ijXMaxDDtqqSrbrWUteqBR1HsEKfEfWU2lf8a9nQjgzH?key=4v1R0S4Iv2Mx_iCjJH2iEg">Treegen DAO members then verify AI tree counted videos with GPS coordinates captured while filming in DApp. 1/6th of an $MGRO token is minted after this initial plant &amp; another 1/6th is issued every 6 months over the course of 3 years. 95% of $MGRO tokens &amp; retro rewards goes to the tree planters &amp; 5% goes to the validators.<img src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdgESygXoV17oIBA3E8mj145rc2jg0UQD8kIE8ZWlalG67PD6FxeAbaBQqhya9Gw1T-apiNwG_IOVJA-sxCeN_3A7EYh3VpU3QzLjMbUxEaVWJTGZ3wyvNr4Yzvk2Ja7URmhOxH6EZEih8PbLTdeziGN18H?key=4v1R0S4Iv2Mx_iCjJH2iEg">Similar to Proof of Stake, $TGN token holders stake their governance token to verify the videos, assisted by AI tree counting.<img src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeiKjRECLqk3DyPHchLT_xebd1GrrK4vt3rXDNfJsuHHVaFFU9_nMfwyE1rWEKYcwsGGm0DkOUXygrUvn-4_nuXwEKX5BNYizcD3aJGgyBaSIH5byqFr8yBPQnsNQ0b0kTH9npKu0metryUVOnxSDiOkl8?key=4v1R0S4Iv2Mx_iCjJH2iEg">Non-Fungible Updates (NFU)Every verified video becomes viewable on the Treegens DAO map as a Non-Fungible Update video, powered by LivePeer. In order for companies or individuals to make an ecological claim that they funded trees, they buy these NFT videos with $MGRO tokens, which burns / retires $MGRO. GAMIFICATIONIn addition to leaderboards, we are further gamifying the planting &amp; funding of trees through the world's first Dynamic Semi-Soulbound Token (DSST). The mind orb gets brighter when you fund trees by retiring $MGRO &amp; claim an NFU. The heart orbs get brighter when you plant mangrove trees &amp; MGRO is minted to your wallet. While the underlying artwork is transferable, these overlaid orbs are non-transferable and will display on whichever Treegen NFT is connected to our DApp through your profile. This is because we are gamifying regeneration! 🌳STREAMED RETRO REGEN REWARDS🌳To GROW the movement &amp; make everyone bullish on Regeneration, we plan to retroactively reward MGRO holders by streaming rewards to them via. SuperFluid. From various Grant funds, Optimism Growth Experiment &amp; RetroPGF, EBF Forwards &amp; yield from $Earth will all flow towards $MGRO holders. 🌳 EXPERT MANGROVE ADVISORS 🌳<img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmNjarxJANmQGYUJHH2S46VnmJ7SywxaGbxxVXgKR7wcoN">🌳 OUR TEAM 🌳<img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmQanXFsGAHQHPUaWa3jDwh1Bi4Rys7oYmGiDz5pf4zoyu">🌳 LEGENDARY WEB3 ADVISORS 🌳<img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmPNPfRLi9kjxJFDskfaF54FbHbsk2cP5AVqpPPsNpmni7">

Treegens DAO is creating a world where anyone can plant trees and get rewarded.
Let's GROW!
Treegens are BUIDLing the most rewarding and transparent tree planting tech
through tokenized mangroves, a gamified Proof of Plant protocol & the world's
first dynamic Semi-Soulbound Tokens.
Now that Jimi ...

Treegens 

Bricia Guzmán

Ethereum México is a key driver of Ethereum adoption and education in Mexico, bridging the gap between local communities, the Ethereum Foundation, and the global Ethereum ecosystem. Ethereum México is a key driver of Ethereum adoption and education in Mexico, bridging the gap between local communities, the Ethereum Foundation, and the global Ethereum ecosystem. Our mission is to educate, inspire, and connect individuals passionate about blockchain, fostering a decentralized future through impactful initiatives. We host IRL meetups, Twitter Spaces, virtual workshops, and educational content. A highlight is our annual event, with past editions in Mexico City (2023) and Mérida, Yucatán (2024), and Ethereum México 2025 coming soon in Q3. Our Activities Include:<ul><li>Events &amp; Workshops: In-person and virtual gatherings to promote Ethereum adoption.</li><li>Education: Training programs to safely and effectively navigate blockchain.</li><li>Collaborations: Partnering with organizations to strengthen Mexico’s Web3 ecosystem.</li><li>Opportunities: Scholarships and hackathons to nurture local talent and innovation.</li><li>School partnerships: Introducing new generations to Ethereum and Web3.</li></ul>Since June 2022, we’ve participated in events like ETHMexico, #RoadToDevcon, and EthLATAM, showcasing Ethereum’s transformative potential. Why It Matters:Our work addresses the lack of education and resources in Mexico, fostering a more inclusive and diverse Ethereum community while driving its growth. Check our previous accomplishments ethmexico.org

Ethereum México is a key driver of Ethereum adoption and education in Mexico,
bridging the gap between local communities, the Ethereum Foundation, and the
global Ethereum ecosystem.
Ethereum México is a key driver of Ethereum adoption and education in Mexico,
bridging the gap between local commun...

Ethereum Mexico

Blockscout Admin

<h1>Open-source block explorers are a vital public good</h1>Just like we need multiple clients for Ethereum, we need multiple explorers and tooling diversity for the Ethereum ecosystem. If one goes down, the others are there to step in and support. This redundancy is vital, but it is not Blockscout's mission.&nbsp;Our mission is to provide a first-class, open-source, decentralized explorer for all users.&nbsp;An explorer built by and for the community that can provide everything users, developers, and projects need to successfully explore and develop on a chain. Every chain needs an explorer, and Blockscout is the easiest and most versatile explorer available today. Chains can easily setup the OSS version themselves, setup via a RaaS provider, or host directly with Blockscout EaaS. A growing list of chains using Blockscout are available here: <a href="https://eaas.blockscout.com/chains-and-projects" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://eaas.blockscout.com/chains-and-projects</a> <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmXhWLzSx4awoNX1wcqocK9fLyfqHjjponaGCqedGuYV5U"> Over the past year we've been working hard to improve the Blockscout experience for developers and users. Thanks to community contributions, we've had the ability to optimize Blockscout for speed while overhauling the frontend for ease of use. We've introduced tools to make smart contract verification much easier, and added tagging, account functionality, marketplace features and more. With your help, we will continue adding tools and features to support Ethereum and the network of L2s and L3s building on top. <h1>Open-source explorers support the entire ecosystem</h1>Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) blockchains and Layer 2 solutions, including zk rollups and optimistic rollups, require open-source explorers and tools to provide:<ol><li>Free access to data.</li><li>Checks for data accuracy.</li><li>Redundancy and resilience.</li><li>Community-driven features, customizations, and innovations.</li><li>Transparency.</li><li>Quick and cost-effective implementation, particularly for testnets.</li><li>Support for small and niche chains.</li><li>Consistent multi-chain experience.</li><li>Ongoing, rapid feature development.</li><li>Trustlessness and auditability.</li></ol> <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmTjZKX3ppvpuKYwjFwkYKU4x9TzR47EqZpEjqGXGfC1zd"> As we continue to decentralize the future, the tools and infrastructure supporting decentralization must also follow this pattern. We appreciate your help to support an open-source, premium block explorer - by and for the community! <h2>Thank You!</h2>

OPEN-SOURCE BLOCK EXPLORERS ARE A VITAL PUBLIC GOOD
Just like we need multiple clients for Ethereum, we need multiple explorers and
tooling diversity for the Ethereum ecosystem. If one goes down, the others are
there to step in and support.
This redundancy is vital, but it is not Blockscout's mis...

Blockscout Open-Source Block Explorer

ETH LIMO

ETH.LIMO is a privacy-preserving ENS gateway, enabling users to access Ethereum-native dApps and content. LIMO represents a shift in dweb adoption by providing an alternative means of accessing ENS resolvable domains. <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmdzdM4mjbrGWFajUdSm8koABxzo8RAdgUSQQaqZMuyLvf">☑️ eth.limo supports every ENS compatible storage layer! Users can utilize IPFS, Arweave and Swarm contenthashes. ☑️ CCIP-Read for L2 and off-chain lookups are also supported! ☑️Emoji and unicode domains supported! <a href="https://xn--g28haa.eth.limo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">😂😂😂.eth.limo</a> ☑️ Limo now supports on-demand @ensdomains subdomain certificates!What does this mean? You can now automatically issue a certificate for ENS subdomains without requesting one from us!How does this work? Once you submit an HTTP request for your name (i.e. app.myname.eth. limo), we'll attempt to issue the certificate in the background. Usually this process takes 1-2m and during that time you might need to keep refreshing the page in your browser. Once the certificate has been issued you'll be able to visit your subdomain on eth.limo. ☑️DNS over HTTPS (DoH) Resolver DNS over HTTPS (DoH) resolver. We now offer an easy to use DNS resolver for ENS domains. The DoH resolver can be integrated with applications for native ENS resolution, or even your browser! We feature both JSON and DNS wire format responses with DNSLink support. This means you can configure your local IPFS client to resolve ENS domains directly from us with the following command:ipfs config --json DNS.Resolvers '{"eth.": "<a href="https://dns.eth.limo/dns-query%22%7D'" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://dns.eth.limo/dns-query"}'</a>For example if you then requested vitalik.eth, a DNS query would be constructed (<a href="https://dns.eth.limo/dns-query?name=vitalik.eth&amp;type=TXT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://dns.eth.limo/dns-query?name=vitalik.eth&amp;type=TXT</a>) which would return:<blockquote>dnslink=/ipfs/QmQhCuJqSk9fF58wU58oiaJ1qbZwQ1eQ8mVzNWe7tgLNiD/</blockquote>Which would instruct your IPFS client to retrieve the CID above. Consult our documentation for implementation details.<a href="https://github.com/ethlimo/documentation" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Documentation</a> ☑️ Chauffeur - Run a local infrastructure stack for resolving ENS domains. <a href="https://github.com/ethlimo/chauffeur" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://github.com/ethlimo/chauffeur</a> ☑️HTTP Object Caching - Improving content retrieval times is always a priority for the eth.limo team. After several weeks of careful testing we have fully implemented static content object caching, globally for all eth.limo resolved names. This means that we will cache content retrieved from IPFS and save it for later retrieval. The result being much faster page load times for all static content. 🟢Base32 and Base36 Encoding for IPFS/IPNS - We have updated both the eth.limo gateway and our DNS over HTTPS service to explicitly use Base32 encoding for IPFS CIDs and Base36 for IPNS peer IDs. ☑️LIMO takes public gateway services a step further by enforcing strong privacy guarantees such as never logging IP addresses or engaging in TCP fingerprinting. Limo now actively blocks FLoC (Federated Learning of Cohorts). This is a Google developed algorithm that tracks and correlates users based on their browsing history. FLoC enables advanced fingerprinting capabilities and greatly undermines online privacy and anonymity.

ETH.LIMO is a privacy-preserving ENS gateway, enabling users to access
Ethereum-native dApps and content. LIMO represents a shift in dweb adoption by
providing an alternative means of accessing ENS resolvable domains.
☑️ eth.limo supports every ENS compatible storage layer! Users can utilize IPFS...

eth.limo

Mason Lynaugh

<h2>The goal of the Stand With Crypto Alliance is to mobilize the 52 million American crypto owners into a powerful force.</h2> 52M Americans own crypto87% Believe the financial system needs updating45% Will not back anti-crypto candidates Nearly nine in ten Americans believe the financial system is overdue for an update. Yet, US policymakers seem content on maintaining the status quo, rather than fulfilling their responsibilities. This inaction places our nation at risk of losing millions of jobs, and driving innovation and global leadership offshore. The Stand With Crypto Alliance, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit, champions for clear, common-sense regulations for the crypto industry. We're mobilizing the 52 million crypto owners in the US - a demographic that is younger (60% Gen-Z and Millennials) and more diverse (41% identify as racial minorities) than the general US population - to unlock crypto's innovation potential and foster greater economic freedom. Enough is enough. It's time for our policymakers to step up, embrace the future, and enact clear rules for crypto to thrive. America needs cryptoCryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin and Ethereum, aren't just digital tokens; they are the new wave of blockchain technology, paving the way for the internet's third generation: web3. It's imperative that America not only contributes to this evolution, but also ensures its citizens can harness its potential. Crypto creates jobsKeeping crypto innovation in America will:<ul><li>Secure 4 million jobs over the next 7 years, by preventing the shift of web3 development overseas.</li><li>Boost America's share of web3 developers, by attracting and retaining talent to reverse the current decline and surpass our previous 40% mark.</li></ul> Crypto drives American innovationWhile 130 countries (98% of the global economy) are exploring digital currencies, the US is falling behind. Yet, the desire for American leadership is clear:<ul><li>53% of Americans want crypto companies to be US-based.</li><li>73% of Fortune 500 execs prefer US-based partners for crypto and web3 initiatives.</li></ul> Crypto is a national priorityThe US sat idly by with semiconductor manufacturing, and now 92% of advanced production is located in Taiwan and South Korea. We can't let history repeat itself, and must ensure the US isn't sidelined from the future financial system. What it means to stand with cryptoBy Standing With Crypto you choose to support common sense legislation and elected officials that will:<ul><li>Protect the right of Americans to choose to use crypto</li><li>Support common-sense legislation that fosters innovation and creates jobs while protecting consumers</li><li>Enable America to remain the leader in financial services for decades to come, rather than ceding ground to the 83% of G20 members and major financial hubs have made greater progress towards regulatory clarity. We can't afford to get left behind.</li></ul>

THE GOAL OF THE STAND WITH CRYPTO ALLIANCE IS TO MOBILIZE THE 52 MILLION
AMERICAN CRYPTO OWNERS INTO A POWERFUL FORCE.
52M Americans own crypto
87% Believe the financial system needs updating
45% Will not back anti-crypto candidates
Nearly nine in ten Americans believe the financial system is ove...

Stand With Crypto

Dan Hannum

GasHawk offers an innovative solution to a major challenge faced by users and institutions: high and volatile transaction fees. By monitoring the network and predicting the optimal time to submit a transaction, GasHawk saves users and institutions up to 95% on fees. Visit <a href="https://www.gashawk.io" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GasHawk.io</a> to learn more. As a non-custodial service, GasHawk aims to help users and institutions optimize their transaction costs during periods of high and volatile gas fees. We currently provide minimized transaction costs, eliminate stuck transactions, prevent transaction failures and ward off front running or sandwiching. GasHawk is a MEV resistant, gas rebate RPC layer with the capacity to grow our product offerings and value add exponentially. GasHawk is designed for transactions with a minimum time window of 30 seconds and offers greater potential savings for longer deadlines. By targeting local minima in gas prices, our service ensures users pay the lowest possible fee, even during periods of low fees. GasHawk is free to use and easily accessible by <a href="https://www.gashawk.io/#/setup" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">connecting your Metamask to our RPC</a>. Additionally, we offer an <a href="https://github.com/corpus-ventures/gashawk-sdk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SDK</a> and a <a href="https://corpus-io.github.io/gashawk-api-spec/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">REST API</a> - more information can be found in our <a href="https://gashawk.io/docs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">documentation</a>. Please feel free to follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn.

GasHawk offers an innovative solution to a major challenge faced by users and
institutions: high and volatile transaction fees. By monitoring the network and
predicting the optimal time to submit a transaction, GasHawk saves users and
institutions up to 95% on fees. Visit GasHawk.io to learn more...

GasHawk

Lauren Luz

<h2>What is Giveth?</h2> Giveth is a community focused on Building the Future of Giving using blockchain technology. Our intention is to support and reward the funding of public goods by creating open, transparent and free access to the revolutionary funding opportunities available within the web3 ecosystem. Read more on our <a href="https://blog.giveth.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">blog</a> or in our <a href="https://docs.giveth.io/whatisgiveth/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">docs</a>!&nbsp;<h2>What is Giveth.io?</h2> Giveth.io is the free, open-source, and decentralized application for peer-to-peer donations that you are using right now. 💜 Giveth.io allows anyone to open crypto funding portals by creating projects for their for-good initiatives on our DApp. Donors can choose from a wide range of projects that run the gambit on for-good ventures - feeding the homeless, funding open-source software, saving the environment. Projects can be made in minutes, and donations can made in seconds! <h2>How are donations being used?</h2> Donations are our primary source of funding and are deeply appreciated! Donations to Giveth.io will help our team keep the platform alive and running, add new features, expand our community support and outreach, and ultimately, build a world where public goods are abundant and public goods supporters thrive. Fun fact: Donation made to this project act as entries to the <a href="https://blog.giveth.io/givbacks-reloaded-introducing-the-new-givbacks-program-92d3827ba970" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GIVbacks raffle</a>, and give you a chance to win up to 500,000 <a href="https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/giveth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GIV</a> ﻿🎉﻿ <h2>How can you get in touch?</h2> Your questions, suggestions and feedback are needed to help us shape and tailor our platform to your needs. Check out our <a href="https://giveth.io/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Support Page</a> and our <a href="https://giveth.io/join" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join Page</a> for ways to contribute to or join our thriving community. Let us welcome you personally to the Future of Giving! <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmWvewDX9TfxUN8tVCYZo6cAKVLtsMaro7EsbwY3cXBVJN">

WHAT IS GIVETH?
Giveth is a community focused on Building the Future of Giving using blockchain
technology. Our intention is to support and reward the funding of public goods
by creating open, transparent and free access to the revolutionary funding
opportunities available within the web3 ecosyst...

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The Giveth Community of Makers

peth eth

<h2>🐙 MetaGame tl;dr</h2>MetaGame is a massive online coordination game in the making; a mash-up of an educational, social &amp; freelancing platform and an MMO-RPG, using Web3 to build a new game of life &amp; stick it to Moloch. <h2>Currently</h2>We are DAOists &amp; Regens; <a href="https://anchor.fm/MetaGame/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">producing content</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRSlwLW1riHP4mjGIQf-o9TcbPtlwGfvk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">organizing events</a> &amp; building <a href="https://metagame.wtf/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">a platform</a> for people who want to work in Web3, build things &amp; make an impact:<ul><li>Teaching people about the true potential &amp; good uses of Web3</li><li>Helping people join the space as builders rather than degens</li><li>Connecting builders to projects &amp; projects to users</li></ul> <h2>So far</h2><ul><li>Produced a load of podcasts, newsletters &amp; playbooks</li><li>Organized 4 conferences &amp; a hackathon</li><li>Onboarded dozens of people to working in Web3</li></ul> <h2>Later</h2>In its full form with Web3 ubiquitous, MetaGame is about helping people self-actualize, leverage latest technologies, find the others &amp; make a positive impact.A fully fledged alternative socioeconomic system/network state, optimized for social &amp; ecological impact rather than value extraction &amp; profit maximization. <h2>More</h2><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyDwK9a8KrQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyDwK9a8KrQ</a> <ul><li>🌐 <a href="https://metagame.wtf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website</a></li><li>🐤 <a href="https://twitter.com/MetaFam" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li><li>🗞️ <a href="https://metagame.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Newsletter</a></li><li>📺 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MetaMedia/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MetaMedia</a></li><li>🌿 Lens metafam.lens</li><li>🗣<a href="https://warpcast.com/~/channel/metafam" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Farcaster</a></li></ul><h3> </h3><h3> </h3><h3>Much love,</h3><h3>The MetaFam 🐙</h3>

🐙 METAGAME TL;DR
MetaGame is a massive online coordination game in the making; a mash-up of an
educational, social & freelancing platform and an MMO-RPG, using Web3 to build a
new game of life & stick it to Moloch.
CURRENTLY
We are DAOists & Regens; producing content, organizing events & buildin...

MetaGame

V4N UPE

<h2>What is Upe?</h2>Upe is a digital space for locals to crowdsource and curate community information that’s important to them. While developed areas have institutional infrastructure to provide this integral information, remote tourist destinations in Costa Rica do not.&nbsp;&nbsp; From quick access to local emergency numbers to updates on essential utilities like water service disruptions, <a href="https://u.pe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Upe</a> (<a href="https://u.pe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://u.pe</a>) is dedicated to ensuring such data remains transparent and available to everyone. Our mission is to create the tools local communities need to communicate with and activate their network through the following: <ul><li>﻿💻﻿ Local Contributor Integration: Encouraging more locals to join in, fulfilling information requests, and enriching our content.</li><li>﻿📅﻿ Community Events: Spearheading community meetups, hackathons, and quests.</li><li>﻿💬﻿ Local Feedback: A direct channel to the local pulse, understanding the information they deem crucial.</li><li>﻿👯﻿ Strategic Alliances: Carving out synergistic associations with local institutions and enterprises.</li><li>﻿🔍﻿ Knowledge Sharing: Consolidating our experiences and insights to disseminate within the expansive public goods arena.</li><li>﻿📢﻿ Community Engagement: Collaborating with local businesses to introduce voucher donations as a token of appreciation for community participation.</li></ul> <h2><img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmdNH1Hsa4ujgLqCkFtVh6q8XaFBuy552U9yVe5VQd6wwF"></h2><h2>Milestones</h2>SEASON 1 | June 2023We launched Season 1 with a group of 20 locals interested in sharing community knowledge. The results from our experiment were promising. Participants smashed two of Upe's previous monthly records:<ul><li>2X number of listings entered</li><li>2X new user sign-ups</li></ul>Their interactions and feedback was the signal we needed to continue the experiment into Season 2. SEASON 2 |&nbsp;July - December 2023&nbsp;﻿👈﻿ HAPPENING NOW Our mission for Season 2 is to foster a group of local contributors who will provide information about public service providers, NGOs and community events &amp; syndicate information to community calendars. Public Nouns is funding our pursuits: <a href="https://publicnouns.wtf/vote/20/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">read our proposal</a>.&nbsp; Here’s how we are meeting our goals: ﻿💻﻿ Local Contributors IntegrationWe are pleased to report that contributors are collecting bounties. Check out our <a href="https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/i8BJcxrlOSI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Season 2 Leaderboard</a>. Contributors are already meeting our monthly quota for community events, and we are in low season. Moreover, they have been able to complete 75% of the public service bounties. Our contributor network needs to continue to grow to meet the demand of the upcoming high season. ﻿💬﻿ Local Feedback &amp; ﻿🔍﻿ Knowledge SharingAfter evaluating all the feedback from our Season 1 participants, our community has some great ideas that weren’t in the original playbook. Here are some requests that we have already honored and are iterating on<ul><li>﻿🙋﻿ A place to “ask questions.” Early feedback was Upe was great for finding answers, but there was no place to ask a question. So we created a <a href="https://f.u.pe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">forum</a> for locals to come ask questions and have community discussions.</li><li>﻿📧﻿ A digest email of all community information. "Just give me something easy to consume” was a popular request. Our first digest was sent mid September, and hundreds of locals are receiving it weekly–with new ones signing up every day!&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>﻿💡﻿ Spotlight a Do-Gooder: Upe’s Kook of the Week Award We’re rebranding what it means to be a kook. Upe’s kooks are the local do-gooders. We’re giving them the opportunity to promote their philanthropic causes and share with our network which community organizations they support, and how you can support their current cause, project or events.&nbsp;</li></ul><img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmVxuGCEAx9iSnHKKNrERo4UEbeemhH1BDhjcQXfp6j9Vi"> ﻿👯﻿ Strategic AlliancesUpe is working with several local community organizations to achieve the following:<ul><li>Syndicate community event information</li><li>Encourage their network to participate in community events</li><li>Leverage each others’ networks to amplify reach</li><li>Onboard select members to web3 wallets</li></ul> ﻿📢﻿ Community EngagementWe have more than a dozen local businesses who have provided local vouchers for contributors. These vouchers will be distributed at a later date. ﻿💝﻿ SUPPORTING UPE&nbsp;All the money donated to Upe goes to supporting our community bounty board, tech stack, and operational costs.

WHAT IS UPE?
Upe is a digital space for locals to crowdsource and curate community
information that’s important to them. While developed areas have institutional
infrastructure to provide this integral information, remote tourist destinations
in Costa Rica do not.  
From quick access to local eme...

Upe! Crowdsourcing Community Info in Costa Rica

banklessacademy.eth 🧑‍🚀🚀

<h1>🟪 Brief</h1> <a href="https://app.banklessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bankless Academy</a> is an interactive, free-to-access, web3 education platform, providing the essential tools and knowledge needed to “go bankless”. Through its multilingual onchain user journey, internet citizens develop ownership over their digital world 🧑🏻‍🚀&nbsp;🚀 <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmYeYhWH4fNfHYenSDsVMR6MWe5kaji45btdp4NZR82oaT"> Our platform takes a hands-on approach to Ethereum education, pairing theory with practice. We believe that to understand web3, you must use it. Our blend of interactive content, knowledge checks, and practical onchain quests make navigating the blockchain multiverse easy and engaging. <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmYzvbgGUxiYWoWePzUTzyeYL6DbRNqoxEwY384DCdKSvx"> The project continues to pioneer #antisybil efforts as one of the <a href="https://www.gitcoin.co/blog/bankless-academy-a-gitcoin-passport-case-study" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">first education platforms to integrate Passport</a> - preserving the legitimacy of real end-user education. Currently, our learning journey covers <a href="https://app.banklessacademy.com/lessons" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">22 crucial topics</a>, including: <ul><li><a href="https://app.banklessacademy.com/lessons/ethereum-basics" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ethereum Basics</a> — latest launch 🚀</li><li><a href="https://app.banklessacademy.com/lessons/bitcoin-basics" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bitcoin Basics</a> — in 7 languages</li><li><a href="https://app.banklessacademy.com/lessons/wallet-basics" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wallet Basics</a></li><li><a href="https://app.banklessacademy.com/lessons/web3-security" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Web3 Security</a></li><li><a href="https://app.banklessacademy.com/lessons/layer-2-blockchains" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Layer 2 Blockchains</a></li><li><a href="https://app.banklessacademy.com/lessons/managing-token-allowances" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Managing Token Allowances</a></li><li><a href="https://app.banklessacademy.com/lessons/staking-on-ethereum" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Staking on Ethereum</a></li><li><a href="https://app.banklessacademy.com/lessons/optimism-governance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Optimism Governance</a> — in 6 languages</li><li><a href="https://app.banklessacademy.com/lessons/gitcoin-2.0-essentials" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gitcoin 2.0 Essentials</a></li></ul> <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmQmfo1mdf8cyBR9E292956vgG4ScWj8aDDCvLf9eZAJUH"> With your support during this Giveth round, Bankless Academy continues to provide free web3 education for all, digitally and IRL. <h1>Highlights</h1><h2>Onchain Credentials Milestone 🚩</h2>By the end of 2024 a total of <a href="https://dune.com/didierkrux/bankless-academy-badges" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">23,074 onchain certifications have been minted</a> and delivered to students. <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmQwCAiv6RXCHKccLjXKvcv1XSkPpxAdbVCUtzep8nEcSa"><h2> </h2><h2>Upgrades to the Explorer Profile</h2>The upgraded Explorer Profile showcases your onchain actions through learning, knowledge-sharing, and support for public goods in the Ethereum ecosystem. Our goal is to reflect your positive impact in Web3 🌟 in a transparent, decentralized and immutable way thanks to blockchain technology. Improvements include: 🧑‍🚀 Building Your Onchain Resume🤝 Introducing Communities🎓 Referrals: Learner to Mentor🥇 Achievements: Track Your Impact Read our full update <a href="https://mirror.xyz/banklessacademy.eth/rN6HTN6oxLD6jK_02HaE406LhPsZYkVYo5q7ZhqaE3g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> and check your own <a href="https://app.banklessacademy.com/explorer/my-profile" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Explorer Profile</a> too! <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmUkWCzuARZx9AEEat4MZmiN9qkjBRrHqTQqep3zbZT7XE"> <h2>Bankless Academy Onboarding Booths</h2>We’ve provided an starting point for explorers attending diverse Ethereum events for the first time. Activations include diverse onboarding and information booths at <a href="https://x.com/BanklessAcademy/status/1811455220943069397" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Regen Village</a> during ETHCC Brussels, <a href="https://x.com/BanklessAcademy/status/1834263102474383792" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NapulETH</a> in the city of Naples and lastly during September at <a href="https://x.com/BanklessAcademy/status/1839275986799452523" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ETH Milan.</a> <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmSKfQFTJNpRP48jLR3sEqHgrjwtNRd41BtAwA8sRdUk2V"><img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmcdFjT2VxVobiW87VjsWfn2zafMoFFxtkHdDNrcCshTWM"><img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmbGQJWZLE76UnNKYnQGRn6VzoSxCkAmnDDDs6jNSLPHEq"> <h2>Blockchain Club Partnerships &amp; Supporting Digital Communities</h2>Texas Tech’s student blockchain club, the <a href="https://www.notion.so/GG22-570e4e9295844dffaacdb1692f5b366f?pvs=21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Web3 Acceleration Association</a>, has officially integrated Bankless Academy as their educational partner, marking the second university club to utilize the dApp in their learning journey. In October, we will also conduct an online onboarding session for the <a href="https://www.notion.so/GG22-570e4e9295844dffaacdb1692f5b366f?pvs=21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hi Boat Explorers community in Nigeria</a>. This session is part of a three-month program that will cover the complete Essentials and Level 1 curriculum of Bankless Academy through mentorship and asynchronous learning. <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmbiyRBjfDxrngzXxjZexmzum9vRLoEeNyfHdTBRA8rmsM">. <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmcXGwJ4ArRhuYJfqjPMwyhpVdaFdegjwW8E7SWF7Sq8dG"><h2> </h2><h2>What's next for Bankless Academy?</h2><ul><li>More in-person workshops at upcoming Ethereum events</li><li>Integration with university and blockchain clubs in Europe, US, Africa, LATAM coming soon</li><li>Research &amp; development efforts with high focus during Q1 &amp; Q2 2025 regarding innovation, and improvement of the product and its processes.</li></ul> Your support enables Bankless Academy contributors to continue fulfilling the project’s mission through dedication and tangible real-world impact. Sign up for free at <a href="http://bankless.ac/start" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bankless.ac/start</a> and learn how to #OwnYourFuture today! 🚀 Thank you for your continued and unconditional support 🫡 <h2>— <a href="x.com/DidierKrux" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DidierKrux</a> 🧑🏻‍💻&nbsp;&amp; <a href="x.com/ornellaweb3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">OrnellaWeb3</a></h2>

🟪 BRIEF
Bankless Academy is an interactive, free-to-access, web3 education platform,
providing the essential tools and knowledge needed to “go bankless”. Through its
multilingual onchain user journey, internet citizens develop ownership over
their digital world 🧑🏻‍🚀 🚀
Our platform takes a ha...

Bankless Academy

Graven Prest

Flow State is a streaming funding platform &amp; builder cooperative that makes working for and investing in the public good more sustainable. We’re focused on two key ideas to create employment by the (network) commons for more builders:<ul><li>Streaming allocation mechanisms - Using the full potential of programmable money to deliver continuous funding where and when needed.</li><li>Digital cooperative legal structure - Combining a traditional legal structure with web3 rails to reward impact creators and funders with rights to the org’s future cash flows (in a transparent, compliant way).</li></ul> Our flagship product, <a href="https://docs.flowstate.network/platform/streaming-qf/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Streaming Quadratic Funding (SQF)</a>, brings the free-rider-incentive-busting quadratic funding mechanism to a real-time, continuous form. With SQF... <ul><li>Public good builders earn sustainable funding by delivering on their mission—fewer distractions hunting/shilling grants and more focus on growing impact and cultivating long-term supporter relationships.</li><li>Donors make high-conviction funding decisions where and when they find something they care about rather than in chaotic, time-constrained voting periods. Think of it like a QF-supercharged Patreon where supporters invest in future value creation rather than providing one-off charity.</li><li>Ecosystems attract, retain, and amplify talent. No one likes funding uncertainty, administrative delays, or capital inefficiency. Streaming grants are a competitive advantage on both sides of the impact funding equation.</li></ul> Streams, you (don't) have to stop. You smoke too tough. Your swag too different...<img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmSCYzCKrPw6TvwMxuFqgBtYa7Qx59kwopr2eFAX44hBdZ">Programmable money streams are awesome. They provide a foundation for more composable, capable, and efficient money. SQF is really just the start of what we can do with <a href="https://x.com/GravenPrest/status/1892713630707163418" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Superfluid-style streaming</a>. We've recently developed and released tools like <a href="https://flowstate.network/flow-splitters" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Flow Splitters</a> for teams, guilds (﻿👀﻿ <a href="https://giveth.io/project/guild-guild" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">more here soon</a>), and communities to manage dynamic many-to-many streams. We have a flexible, direct voting strategy (<a href="https://github.com/flow-state-coop/council" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Flow Councils</a>) queued up for the right partner/use case (<a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hit us up</a>). And Flow State was recently included (along with Giveth!) in <a href="https://claim.superfluid.org/apps" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Superfluid's Streaming Programmatic Rewards campaign</a>. It helped push our <a href="https://flowstate.network/pool?chainId=8453&amp;poolId=63" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Octant SQF round over 25 ETH streamed to builders and 1,300+ concurrent donation streams</a>! Stay tuned for more exciting announcements in Q2 2025!

Flow State is a streaming funding platform & builder cooperative that makes
working for and investing in the public good more sustainable.
We’re focused on two key ideas to create employment by the (network) commons for
more builders:
 * Streaming allocation mechanisms - Using the full potential ...

Flow State

Paul Glavin

<a href="https://gardens.1hive.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">﻿🌱﻿</a> Gardens (built by <a href="https://1hive.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1Hive</a>) is a modular coordination mechanism giving organizations in low trust + inefficient environments streamlined access to web3’s best spending strategies like Conviction Voting, Quadratic Funding, Streaming Proposals, Bounties, and more, which they can use to invest their treasuries in any combination of instances. Our emphasis is on a community experience that’s healthy, fun, intuitive, secure, open, and trustless The keystone of Gardens infrastructure is the Community Covenant, which serves the role of:<ol><li>encoding a community’s values / mission in an on-chain social contract</li><li>linking that Covenant to the various smart contracts that make up the communities funding and spending strategies.</li><li>allowing people to stake tokens to support the Covenant, giving them access to participate in spending strategies and community decisions.</li></ol> All of our code is open-source. Always has been and always will be. 🌱 Gardens v1 pioneered the Conviction Voting funding mechanism, and saw modest adoption - reaching a max TVL of $40.5 million and distributing millions of dollars in tokens to Gardens communities with no successful attacks or malicious/abusive proposals passed to date. Gardens v1 numbers:<ul><li>30+ communities</li><li>3,000+ members</li><li>400+ proposals passed</li><li>12 disputes resolved through Celeste arbitration</li></ul> Gardens v2 launched in April 2024. Helpful Links:<ul><li><a href="https://gardensdao.eth.limo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">App</a></li><li><a href="https://discord.gg/zdPMxcVAXW" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Discord</a></li><li><a href="https://x.com/gardens_fund" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter / X</a></li><li><a href="https://github.com/1Hive/gardens-v2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Github</a></li><li><a href="https://1hive.gitbook.io/gardens/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wiki</a></li><li><a href="https://warpcast.com/gardens" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Farcaster</a></li></ul>

﻿🌱﻿ Gardens (built by 1Hive) is a modular coordination mechanism giving
organizations in low trust + inefficient environments streamlined access to
web3’s best spending strategies like Conviction Voting, Quadratic Funding,
Streaming Proposals, Bounties, and more, which they can use to invest the...

1Hive Gardens

web3privacy now

<a href="https://web3privacy.info/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Web3Privacy Now</a> is a non-profit, open-source initiative committed to promoting privacy and freedom within the Web3 ecosystem. We believe that digital privacy is a fundamental human right and build and coordinate to ensure it is upheld in the decentralized web. Our Mission: Our goal is to educate, advocate, and develop tools that enable individuals to take control of their digital privacy. By fostering a <a href="https://docs.web3privacy.info/about-us/culture/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">culture</a> of privacy in Web3 and beyond, we aim to protect individuals from unwarranted surveillance and data commodification. Key Achievements: <ul><li>Comprehensive Research and Databases: We have developed extensive <a href="https://github.com/web3privacy/web3privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">database</a> of privacy services, use cases, and <a href="https://web3privacy.info/research/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">research</a> providing valuable resources for the community via an accessible <a href="https://explorer.web3privacy.info/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>.</li><li>Community Engagement: Through free <a href="https://web3privacy.info/events/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">events</a> like the <a href="https://congress.web3privacy.info/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress</a>, we bring together diverse groups to discuss and promote privacy and freedom in the digital age. We organized 12 events in 2024 with over 5000 attendees and 75+ speakers.</li><li>Advocacy and Education: Our <a href="https://docs.web3privacy.info/about-us/manifesto/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">manifesto</a>, <a href="https://academy.web3privacy.info/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">academy</a>, <a href="https://news.web3privacy.info/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">newsletter</a> and other educational materials (e.g. <a href="https://absorbing-diagram-66b.notion.site/Privacy-Builder-Pack-2cae5f1e195c4970b4eb41a14d3f4bde" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">privacy-builder-pack</a>) serve as foundational resources for understanding and implementing privacy in Web3 and beyond.</li></ul> Transparency: We receive support - material and else (membership/sponsorship), from organizations around the globe (event-specific, or 1 year around) so we can continue making free events and build open-source databases and projects to strengthen privacy movement. 2025 Explorations: We aim to kick-off a privacy and freedom-focused podcast, get involved in onchain DAO governance (via delegation), publish w3pn-financial transparency report, web3 privacy report for the institutions as well as organizing our 1ˢᵗ hackathon/buildathon, build a bounty/grant platform, and more!Support our efforts to make digital privacy a reality for all. Your contributions will enable us to continue our advocacy, education, and development of privacy-enhancing tools. Support our efforts to make digital privacy a reality for all. Your contributions will enable us to continue our advocacy, education, and development of privacy-enhancing tools.

Web3Privacy Now is a non-profit, open-source initiative committed to promoting
privacy and freedom within the Web3 ecosystem. We believe that digital privacy
is a fundamental human right and build and coordinate to ensure it is upheld in
the decentralized web.
Our Mission: Our goal is to educate,...

Web3Privacy Now - Advocating for Digital Privacy

DCTRL Vancouver

<a href="https://dctrl.wtf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DCTRL</a> (pronounced Decentral or D-Control) is a clubhouse, makerspace, hackerspace, events and co-working space in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Founded in 2014, DCTRL has grown to create an IRL decentralized community commons. With over 10 years of history, DCTRL has hosted hundreds of meetups in the past and continues hosting events to this day. It has a has a rich history, and features a Crypto museum with relics on display such as old ASIC’s, Bitcoin and Crypto memorabilia, hyper-inflationary currencies, and stickers galore. The space is run on donations and volunteers. Despite the challenging period during the pandemic lock-downs, we are now back on track to fully utilizing the space with several weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and annual events. All public events are free or donation based. Currently, one of our main weekly events open to the public is the <a href="https://x.com/EthVancouver" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ethereum Vancouver</a> Meetup (Thursday nights) where we have speakers present various topics regarding Ethereum, Web3 and current events related to the crypto ecosystem. There are also Open Mic Poetry nights on Mondays, ‘Learn to DJ’ events and movie nights on Fridays, NFT meetups, ZK groups, bi-weekly music events, Bitcoin-centric events including the 2024 Halvening event, annual Jan 3rd Birthday celebrations, Bitcoin pizza day, and lightning node workshops. Most of our educational presentations are live streamed and archived on X, YouTube, and Twitch, so anyone around the world can benefit from our meetups, and helping have a larger impact. If you are ever in Vancouver, please stop in and say hello! Notable famous and infamous crypto personalities have visited, ideated, and/or presented in the space including: Vitalik Buterin (during the inception of Ethereum), Benny Giang and Jaden Windel (during the CryptoKitties launch), Erik Voorhees (ShapeShift and Venice.AI), Peter Rizun (Bitcoin Unlimited), Gerald Cotton (of the now defunct QuadrigaCX), Richerd (Manifold.xyz), Gary LaChance (Decentralized Dance Party), Andreas Antonopoulos (legendary Bitcoin educator and activist), Witek Radomski (Enjin), Willy Woo (Bitcoin analyst), Jacob Robert Steves (Founder of Bittensor), Griff Green (Giveth), Adam Soltys (Coinos and Raretoshi), and many more. To Summarize, Our Space Features:<ul><li>10+ years of history as a Makerspace and Hackerspace in downtown, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada</li><li>2000 square feet of events and co-working space</li><li>A rich history of meetups helping inform and educate the local public</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Previous Meetup account with past events can be found here: <a href="https://www.meetup.com/decntrlvan/events/past/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.meetup.com/decntrlvan/events/past</a></li><li class="ql-indent-1"><a href="https://www.meetup.com/ethvancouver-meetup-group/events" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.meetup.com/ethvancouver-meetup-group/events/</a></li><li>Invaluable cryptocurrency memorabilia featured in a mini museum</li><li>Ample historic community-derived art on the walls</li><li>A reconditioned Pepsi machine which has been repurposed and rewired and connected to a Raspberry pi, which allows users to make on-chain donations to get beverages: <a href="https://yvrbepsi.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://yvrbepsi.com</a>.&nbsp;</li><li>A recently implemented rotating NFT collection display (thanks to a grant by public Nouns)</li><li>A mini library of interesting books</li><li>Many computers, monitors, electronics for shared use</li><li>A pool table and pool cues, balls</li><li>A digital keyboard, drumset, and other music equipment</li><li>A solo Bitcoin miner, working relentlessly, 24/7, just in case!</li><li>A workbench with a wide array of tools for various projects including, soldering equipment, voltmeters etc.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>An antiquated Gaming PC and associated VR equipment</li></ul> Please help keep our space alive and thriving!

DCTRL (pronounced Decentral or D-Control) is a clubhouse, makerspace,
hackerspace, events and co-working space in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Founded in
2014, DCTRL has grown to create an IRL decentralized community commons. With
over 10 years of history, DCTRL has hosted hundreds of meetups in the pa...

DCTRL Clubhouse Events Space

Cotabe Moral

<h2>TL;DR(s)</h2><ul><li>Shutter has cryptographic products to solve structural problems from blockchains favoring wealthy and sophisticated actors.</li></ul> <ul><li>Shielded Voting enhances the voting experience, ensuring privacy, fairness, and resistance to manipulation. We integrated Shielded Voting on Snapshot, which has become the preferred voting setup for many DAOs, including Arbitrum and Giveth.</li></ul> <ul><li>Shielded Trading is now live on Gnosis, preventing malicious MEV, Sandwich attacks and Censorship. &nbsp;We are also working with Optimism and other networks to explore partnerships.</li></ul> <ul><li>We submitted a roadmap towards a <a href="https://ethresear.ch/t/the-road-towards-a-distributed-encrypted-mempool-on-ethereum/21717?ref=blog.shutter.network" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Distributed Encrypted Mempool on Ethereum.</a></li></ul> <ul><li>Shutter will soon release an API that will make it effortless for all dApps to integrate the highest level of privacy and fairness.</li></ul> <h2>Problem Statement</h2>Crypto is rigged—MEV attacks, front running, and censorship distort markets, siphoning millions and tilting the scales for insiders and bots at the expense of everyday users. Those profiting call it inevitable. We know it’s not. Shutter is the solution. Since 2021, the privacy solution has fought transaction manipulation by ensuring simultaneous access to information for all participants, keeping both chains and dApps truly fair. <h2>Solution.</h2>Shutter is keeping crypto true to its roots—neutral, unstoppable, and open to all. Its&nbsp;<a href="https://www.shutter.network/shielded-trading#gnosis" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">encrypted mempool</a>&nbsp;is already proven on Gnosis Chain, and a published white paper has charted its path to Ethereum integration.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.shutter.network/shielded-voting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shielded Voting</a>&nbsp;secures thousands of DAO votes. And with its Shutter API launching soon, dApps can finally tap its protection—bringing fairness to every layer of crypto. Shutter enables fairness in blockchains through threshold encryption and Distributed Key Generation (DKG). In a Shutterized system, users encrypt their actions until they are securely finalized, ensuring equal access to information simultaneously, thereby maintaining fairness. <h2>Impact and KPIs.</h2> Shutter Network contributes to a healthier and more trustworthy blockchain environment by enhancing transactional fairness and reducing manipulative practices. Through its implementation on Gnosis Chain, Shielded Trading has encrypted over 4,000 transactions, protecting users from harmful front-running attacks. This protection boosts market efficiency and fosters a more inclusive trading environment. Integrated with Snapshot, Shutter's Shielded Voting solution has gained widespread adoption, protecting over 298,000 votes across more than 620 DAOs. Prominent DAOs like Arbitrum and Giveth have set this mechanism as their default voting setup. <h2>Use of Funds.</h2>The funds collected will help maintain and develop new products. As well as advance the adoption of current ones. <h2>Additional links:</h2> Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/ShutterNetwork" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/ShutterNetwork</a>Linktr.ee:&nbsp;<a href="https://linktr.ee/ShutterNetwork" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/ShutterNetwork</a>

TL;DR(S)
 * Shutter has cryptographic products to solve structural problems from
   blockchains favoring wealthy and sophisticated actors.
 * Shielded Voting enhances the voting experience, ensuring privacy, fairness,
   and resistance to manipulation. We integrated Shielded Voting on Snapshot,
 ...

Shutter Network. Keeping fairness privacy and security

Griff Green

<img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmZAsww1BJzAeUQAGbwYebCiFQR2jQzahbBVD8Z3VL5uo1">SEAL 911 is a nonprofit dedicated to safeguarding the blockchain and crypto ecosystem. In an industry plagued with scams, malware, and security flaws, SEAL 911 steps in to provide critical protection for users, developers, and projects in danger. With your support, we can secure more wallets, protect valuable funds, and make crypto a safer space for all. We founded SEAL 911 in response to the increasing need for organized security in the crypto space. Since its inception, we've handled over 12,200 <a href="https://t.me/seal_911_bot" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">security tickets</a>, managing high-stakes incidents like the Curve exploit and countless phishing attempts. Our focus is on collaboration, innovation, and rapid response—ensuring that whenever a security threat arises, the community has a trusted ally to turn to. <h3>Our Impact in 2024</h3> The need for SEAL 911 has never been more urgent. In 2024, our team of 28 passionate volunteers has achieved outstanding results:<ul><li>+1,500 tickets handled to resolve security incidents.</li><li>75+ war rooms actively managed to mitigate ongoing exploits.</li><li>150,000+ phishing domains blocked to protect users.</li><li><a href="https://github.com/security-alliance/seal-911/blob/main/ACTIVITY.md" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Incident Resolution Log</a></li><li>~$75M USD saved through phishing prevention, smart contract rescues, and other critical actions.</li></ul><img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmNxzByWjSsLNuUbFeBgGLc5kPJ8w6RZKUKm4ubqrx3wB5">We’ve tackled some of the most dangerous threats in the crypto space, including:<ol><li>Phishing attacks</li><li>Private key leaks</li><li>Malware infections</li><li>Social media account hijacks</li><li>Smart contract hacks</li><li>Pig Butchering scams (Sha Zhu Pan)</li><li>Vulnerability disclosures</li><li>Phishing URL reports</li><li>Frontrunning and wallet rescues by white hats</li><li>Domain hijacks</li></ol> Despite these successes, the road ahead is long. The security landscape in crypto still lags behind where it needs to be, and SEAL 911 is here to fill that gap. <h3>How SEAL 911 Works</h3> <ul><li>Emergency Response: Through the SEAL 911 Telegram bot, we offer instant support during security crises.</li><li>White Hat Support: We work closely with <a href="https://github.com/security-alliance/seal-911#members" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">white hats</a> to rescue funds, disclose vulnerabilities, and secure protocols.</li><li>Proactive Measures:&nbsp;We’re constantly blocking phishing domains and developing best practices for war rooms, building a safer crypto environment.</li></ul> <h3>Why We Need Your Help</h3> Every SEAL 911 <a href="https://github.com/security-alliance/seal-911#members" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">member</a> is a volunteer, and while we work tirelessly with limited resources, the demand for our expertise keeps growing. To expand and continue our efforts, we need your help. Your support will allow us to:<ul><li>Scale up our phishing prevention systems.</li><li>Build better tools to detect and respond to threats.</li><li>Provide financial support to volunteers and white hats.</li><li>Educate and raise awareness on how to avoid risks.</li></ul> By donating to SEAL 911, you're investing in the future of crypto security. Together, we can protect users, projects, and protocols from the dangers that threaten our industry. <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmefaDmhqEja7GFtzaYQESpoHEnW4SD96VN9y2KZ7AiF76"> <a href="https://github.com/security-alliance/seal-911/blob/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Code of conduct</a><a href="https://github.com/security-alliance/seal-911/blob/main/DATA_RETENTION_POLICY.md" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Retention policy</a><a href="https://github.com/security-alliance/seal-911/blob/main/ACTIVITY.md" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Incident Resulition log</a>

SEAL 911 is a nonprofit dedicated to safeguarding the blockchain and crypto
ecosystem. In an industry plagued with scams, malware, and security flaws, SEAL
911 steps in to provide critical protection for users, developers, and projects
in danger. With your support, we can secure more wallets, pro...

SEAL 911

Utkarsh  patel

What is $Earth ? It is a digital currency backed purely by climate solutions, ecosystem services and solarpunk values. Our goal is to -<ol><li>Mobilize over $ 5 Trillion/yr for the next 30 yrs to provide primary finance to projects in clean energy, regenerative agriculture, clean transport , ecosystem conservation and solarpunk sanctuaries that will build the necessary infrastructure for a net zero world.</li><li>Appropriately value natural ecosystems and their services while creating a monetary system that is backed by climate/ecology positive projects.</li><li>Seed the Solarpunk paradigm</li></ol> $Earth has been designed to make this happen by - <ol><li>Incentivizing users to purge their petro $$$ to mint $Earth directly at the protocol and use those $$$ to fund projects in renewables, permaculture, Ev charging stations, electric buses/trains , ecosystem conservation/regeneration, agroforestry, energy storage, eco-villages etc</li><li>Inherently ascribing value to ecosystem services created by the projects we fund, by selling $Earth at a premium to the $ value of projects in the neoliberal world. $Earth acts as a unit of account for the $ value of the projects in our treasury + potential yields these projects will generate and the positive externalities created by these projects ( healthy soil, carbon sequestration, clean air, biodiversity etc)</li><li>Creating utility for $Earth by creating a network of regenerative/solarpunk merchants who are willing to provide their goods and services in exchange of $Earth.</li></ol> $Earth will act as a borderless, capital efficient funnel to&nbsp;incentivize, mobilize &amp; allocate&nbsp;capitaltowards climate solutions. For our pilot round, $Earth treasury will be funding the following projects - <ol><li>Syntropic Coconut farm in Dominican Republic from Kokonnut Network</li><li>69 kWp Solar Energy in Mexico from Helios</li><li>Coffee production in Brazil from EthicHub</li><li>Eco village in Lisbon from Traditional Dream Factory</li></ol> You can get more information on these projects here -&nbsp;<a href="https://solarpunkdao.earth/projects" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://solarpunkdao.earth/projects</a> As of 1-3-2024 $EARTH is LIVE on Polygon with a treasury of $8867 which will be allocated to the 4 projects mentioned above, with over 80 unique holders. You to can buy $EARTH to fund these climate solutions here - <a href="https://app.uniswap.org/swap?inputCurrency=0x8f3Cf7ad23Cd3CaDbD9735AFf958023239c6A063&amp;outputCurrency=0x9F9f149a02Cddc9a8251207cefD3fF774DAF56F6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://app.uniswap.org/swap?inputCurrency=0x8f3Cf7ad23Cd3CaDbD9735AFf958023239c6A063&amp;outputCurrency=0x9F9f149a02Cddc9a8251207cefD3fF774DAF56F6</a> . Pls make sure you are connected to Polygon for tokens to preload.

What is $Earth ?
It is a digital currency backed purely by climate solutions, ecosystem services
and solarpunk values.
Our goal is to -
 1. Mobilize over $ 5 Trillion/yr for the next 30 yrs to provide primary finance
    to projects in clean energy, regenerative agriculture, clean transport ,
   ...

$Earth 

Mahesh Murthy

<h3>Karma GAP: The Standard for Grant Accountability and Impact Measurement</h3> Karma GAP is a grant accountability and impact measurement platform that helps funders track project progress, verify milestones, and make data-driven funding decisions. Grantees use GAP to showcase their work, secure endorsements, and build an onchain reputation. By standardizing accountability and reputation in web3 funding, Karma GAP ensures that capital is allocated efficiently, supporting high-quality projects with verifiable impact. <h4>Problem</h4>The web3 funding ecosystem lacks a reliable, transparent, and scalable way to measure the impact of grants. Funders struggle to track project progress and verify outcomes, leading to inefficient capital allocation, misaligned incentives, and wasted resources. Builders face difficulties in showcasing their work, securing follow-on funding, and building a long-term reputation. The absence of a standardized evaluation framework means that high-quality projects often go unnoticed, while funders make decisions based on incomplete or unverifiable data. <h4>Solution</h4>Karma GAP is a grant accountability and impact measurement platform that enables funders, grantees, and evaluators to track project progress, verify milestones, and build reputation—all onchain.<ul><li>For Funders: Provides real-time dashboards, project updates, and impact attestations to make data-driven funding decisions.</li><li>For Grantees: Offers a structured way to report progress, receive endorsements, and establish a verifiable onchain reputation for future funding opportunities.</li><li>For the Ecosystem: Enables interoperability between funding programs, creating a shared infrastructure for reputation, impact tracking, and decision-making.</li></ul>Key Features:<ul><li>Milestone Tracking: Structured reporting with clear deliverables and deadlines.</li><li>Impact Attestations: Verifiable claims on project outcomes recorded onchain.</li><li>Reputation System: Public, portable records of grantees and evaluators to improve funding efficiency.</li><li>Karma Beacon - Automated Insights &amp; Summarization: AI-powered reporting for funders to quickly assess project progress.</li></ul> <h4>Mission</h4>Karma GAP aims to create a transparent, trustless, and reputation-driven funding ecosystem where high-quality projects receive the support they deserve. By setting the standard for accountability and impact measurement, we empower communities, funders, and builders to maximize the effectiveness of grant capital, fostering long-term sustainability and innovation in web3.

KARMA GAP: THE STANDARD FOR GRANT ACCOUNTABILITY AND IMPACT MEASUREMENT
Karma GAP is a grant accountability and impact measurement platform that helps
funders track project progress, verify milestones, and make data-driven funding
decisions. Grantees use GAP to showcase their work, secure endorse...

Karma GAP

Ron PTT

ShapeShift is the best alternative to a CEX; a free, permissionless interface to the DeFi universe. ShapeShift DAO is building a comprehensive self-custody alternative to centralized exchanges. The roadmap for our product is driven by the community of FOX Token holders; an in-progress version is live at&nbsp;<a href="http://app.shapeshift.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">app.shapeshift.com</a>&nbsp;as well as in the&nbsp;<a href="https://https//apps.apple.com/us/app/shapeshift-crypto-platform/id996569075" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">iOS</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://https//play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shapeshift.droid_shapeshift" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Android</a>&nbsp;app stores. The interface we’re building is a core public good for web3; a free, open-source, permissionless app enabling access to a growing list of DeFi opportunities. The multi-wallet, multi-chain app is architected for complete decentralization and is powered by an open-source stack including&nbsp;<a href="https://https//github.com/shapeshift/hdwallet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HDWallet</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://https//github.com/shapeshift/unchained" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Unchained</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://https//github.com/shapeshift/lib/tree/main/packages/chain-adapters" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chain Adapters</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://https//github.com/shapeshift/lib/tree/main/packages/swapper" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Swapper</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://https//github.com/shapeshift/web" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Web repositories</a>. 100% of all funds raised through Gitcoin Grants will be allocated towards further development of ShapeShift as an open-source public good. Transparency is a top priority for the DAO, and all our finances are tracked in these public DAOshboards:&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SmTXEd3ALGWGMpW54qRpvaoCzRw2BQKPXag5K5XS3K8/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Treasury Wallets</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nxIMNGUJKyPGSmmaZ4415KBKwJS6EROFWu9qQZY4y2g/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Revenues</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SYHWtJuj-fKffQJYXsDktbGOaAlIagCEaXd8JZwZd8E/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Expenses</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17S-4Ehz064iPT9XRvnWOcXYK91kAjo-ACyfrWVyWC_8/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Performance</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qqhut3CZ-E9yAAmo0Oxa8zYKW-WmYX-oeZx13zFLsR0/edit#gid=897788852" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stables</a>. Our runway is limited and we appreciate your support! <h3>Summary of current features/functionality:</h3> Wallets:<ul><li>ShapeShift Wallet</li><li>Metamask (Multichain Snap&nbsp;coming soon)</li><li>KeepKey</li><li>Keplr</li><li>170+ more wallets via WalletConnect&nbsp;v2</li></ul> Chains:<ul><li>Ethereum Mainnet</li><li>Bitcoin</li><li>Optimism</li><li>Polygon</li><li>Cosmos</li><li>Osmosis</li><li>THORChain</li><li>Binance Smart Chain</li><li>Avalanche</li><li>Dogecoin</li><li>Litecoin</li><li>Bitcoin cash</li></ul> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/kAXWNGO.gif"> DEX and DEX Aggregators<ul><li>CowSwap</li><li>0x</li><li>THORChain</li><li>Osmosis</li><li>1inch</li></ul> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/cUkul4z.png"> Bridges &amp; Fiat Ramps<ul><li><a href="http://li.fi/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Li.Fi</a></li><li>OnRamper</li><li>Banxa</li><li>Mt. Pelerin</li></ul> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/FxLm0cj.png"> Web3 Messaging<ul><li><a href="https://app.push.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#2 DAO on Push Protocol</a>&nbsp;(over 6k subscribers)</li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/ShapeShift/status/1646885795934994432" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wherever integration</a></li></ul> Earning Opportunities<ul><li>BTC</li><li>ETH and ERC20s</li><li>ATOM</li><li>OSMO</li><li>AVAX</li><li>DOGE</li><li>FOX</li><li>LTC</li><li>BCH</li></ul> The app currently offers portfolio view options and is actively working towards multi-chain DeFi and NFT tracking functionality. Video content and tutorials&nbsp;are available on our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu3maYVeb18l2b1gqjO5KeQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a>; highlights below! <a href="https://youtu.be/2o092igzmWw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/28adMdH.png"></a><a href="https://youtu.be/8S18EHrj0uU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/g0zCYB6.png"></a><a href="https://youtu.be/Jf_5r7ztszE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/AS1KpLl.png"></a>

ShapeShift is the best alternative to a CEX; a free, permissionless interface to
the DeFi universe.
ShapeShift DAO is building a comprehensive self-custody alternative to
centralized exchanges. The roadmap for our product is driven by the community of
FOX Token holders; an in-progress version is ...

ShapeShift DAO

Mitch Motch

<h2>Background</h2>In August 2022, the US authorities blacklisted Tornado Cash as a "sanctioned entity," resulting in the arrests of two developers: Alexey Pertsev (The Netherlands, 2022) and Roman Storm (The U.S., 2023). Arrests of&nbsp;Storm and Pertsev are considered a <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2023/08/25/tornado-cash-co-founders-charged-in-the-us-with-more-than-1-billion-in-money-laundering/?sh=5e3d76187b99" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">direct attack</a> on the open-source development space.In May 2024,&nbsp;Pertsev was <a href="https://www.dlnews.com/articles/people-culture/alexey-pertsev-accused-of-laundering-1bn-at-tornado-cash/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">found guilty</a> of money laundering and received a max sentence of 64 months in prison.&nbsp;Roman Storm's trial in the US is scheduled for December 2024. Its outcome will set precedents for privacy in web3 and the freedom to publish code.&nbsp; <h2>How to Help</h2>This project&nbsp;is fundraising for Roman Storm's defense and the associated costs in preparation for his trial. A breakdown of charges against him and the <a href="https://static.wewantjusticedao.org/docs/Legal_defense_fund_overview_and_budget_august_2024.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">budget outline</a> are accessible via <a href="https://wewantjusticedao.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WeWantJusticeDAO.org</a> — the not-for-profit entity dedicated to Roman's and Alex's&nbsp;legal fundraising campaigns.&nbsp;Recently, Roman's legal costs have increased to ~$500k/mo, and the next few months will be crucial in completing his robust defense strategy. He currently needs approx. $2 million to see this case through. Please contribute - your donation will have a huge impact on the future of privacy in the blockchain industry. *This project is not owned by Roman Storm's official fundraising team. I am hosting this project through my own personal profile, I have coordinated with Roman's fundraising team to ensure descriptions and social media links are accurate and they are aware that I am running this campaign myself. I will be donating all funds gathered to this project directly to Roman's legal defense campaign. I am currently a Product Manager on the Giveth team and am hosting this project because I personally care greatly about Roman's cause.

BACKGROUND
In August 2022, the US authorities blacklisted Tornado Cash as a "sanctioned
entity," resulting in the arrests of two developers: Alexey Pertsev (The
Netherlands, 2022) and Roman Storm (The U.S., 2023). Arrests of Storm and
Pertsev are considered a direct attack on the open-source deve...

Defend Roman Storm

Wasabi Network

<h1>Creating Sustainable Funding Streams: The Kokonut Foundation’s Approach</h1><h2>Executive Summary 📜</h2>The <a href="https://kokonut.foundation/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kokonut Foundation</a> is on a mission to address the pervasive issue of unstable funding sources for organizations dedicated to serving their communities. The struggle for sustainable financial support hampers these entities' operations and jeopardizes the essential services they provide to vulnerable populations. With over 60% of non-profit organizations citing securing adequate funding as their most significant challenge. The Kokonut Foundation aims to tackle this challenge head-on by leveraging the innovative Kokonut Framework to create Purpose-based Natural Assets, offering a sustainable solution that promises not only to alleviate financial pressures but also to foster a brighter future for communities around the globe. Our proposed solution involves creating Perpetual Nature Assets powered by trees leveraging the <a href="https://framework.kokonut.network/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kokonut Framework</a>, establishing a repeatable and scalable positive value flywheel. By harnessing the potential of natural assets, we seek to break free from the cycle of unpredictable financial support and ensure reliable access to resources for vital projects and services.<img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmeodFhzhYstK9VxCj92RgLGAVZvaprtX39rcsg3UtRb7k"><blockquote>Perpetual Public Goods Funding Flywheel diagram for viewer experience; <a href="https://kokonut.foundation/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Diagram-v0.2-KKN-Foundation.png" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Direct URL</a></blockquote> <h2>Our Ask</h2>In pursuit of our goals, we seek seed funding to cover operational expenses for establishing the local entity and registering the Foundation, creating the Blockchain layer, and executing proposed actions. This initial investment will lay the groundwork for our ambitious 24-month plan to establish a robust anti-capture structure, integrate decentralized governance, form partnerships with NGOs, and launch pilot projects. <blockquote>With your support, the Kokonut Foundation is poised to make a meaningful impact by creating sustainable funding streams and empowering communities worldwide.</blockquote> <h2>Problem Statement 🤯</h2>In communities across the globe, the quest for sustainable funding sources to support vital projects and initiatives is an ongoing challenge. This struggle is particularly acute for organizations that rely heavily on external financial support, such as third-party investments, grants, and donations. Without a stable source of funding, these entities face significant hurdles in extending their operational runway or bringing new ideas to fruition. The impact of this financial instability is far-reaching, affecting not only the organizations themselves, but also the communities they serve.<h2>Proposed Solution ♻️</h2>By creating a self-sustaining mechanism, we can ensure that vital projects and services are no longer at the mercy of fluctuating funding sources. This solution aligns with our mission to empower communities and organizations by providing them with reliable access to resources, ultimately fostering resilience and progress in areas where it is most needed.<h2>Goals and Objectives 📝</h2>Our primary goal is to establish a robust anti-capture hybrid structure within a 24-month timeframe, integrating decentralized governance and traditional organizational elements to support the creation of Purpose-based Natural Assets. This structure will enable us to initiate and sustain collaborations with Local and Global NGOs, fostering both the web3 ecosystem and local community development.<h2>Impact 📈</h2>Expected Outcomes<ul><li>Sustainable Funding Streams</li><li>Empowerment of Communities</li><li>Innovation and Progress</li><li>Partnerships Development</li></ul>﻿<h2>Short-Term Impact</h2><ul><li>Stabilized Funding: Non-profit organizations will experience a more stable financial environment, enabling them to plan and implement projects without the uncertainty of funding cuts or pauses in critical initiatives.</li><li>Innovative Partnerships: Forming strategic partnerships with NGOs and blockchain organizations will kick-start collaborative efforts to address pressing community needs and environmental challenges.</li></ul> <h2>Long-Term Impact</h2><ul><li>Sustained Resilience: Non-profit organizations will build resilience against funding instability, ensuring the continuity of essential services and the pursuit of long-term projects that drive meaningful change.</li><li>Economic and Environmental Progress: The creation of sustainable funding streams will catalyze economic and environmental progress, fostering innovation in conservation efforts, educational programs, healthcare services, and community development initiatives.</li><li>Community Empowerment: Communities will experience sustained empowerment through reliable access to essential services, leading to lasting improvements in social well-being, education, healthcare, and environmental sustainability.</li></ul> <h2>Evaluation 🔍</h2>The evaluation of our project’s success will be multifaceted, reflecting the diverse layers of our initiatives and the unique partnerships involved. The blockchain layer evaluation will be performed by the Community-run DAO for the sake of transparency. The success metric could be based on how many Niche Community Initiatives are being funded and how this value is providing growth to the ecosystem. This approach ensures that our governance structure remains decentralized, aligning with our commitment to transparency and community involvement. On the real-world layer, evaluation will be conducted by Local &amp; Global NGOs that are part of the purpose-based projects. These organizations bring subject-matter expertise in their respective areas and have established frameworks to verify success. Their insights will provide valuable feedback on the tangible impacts of our initiatives, ensuring that our efforts align with real-world needs and priorities. By leveraging these distinct evaluation mechanisms, we aim to gain a holistic understanding of our project’s impact.<h2>Key Personnel 🔑</h2><ul><li>Alejandro Adon, Secretary General of Kokonut Network: Alejandro brings extensive experience in organizational leadership and strategic planning, having played a pivotal role in shaping the vision and direction of the Kokonut Network.</li><li>Gerkery Soto, Chief Technology Officer of Kokonut Network: With a strong background in technology and innovation, Gerkery is well-equipped to lead the technological aspects of the Kokonut Foundation’s initiatives.</li><li>Stephany Perez, Secretary of Kokonut Foundation: Stephany’s role as Secretary of the Kokonut Foundation positions her as a key liaison between the foundation and external stakeholders. Her organizational skills and dedication to advancing the foundation’s mission will play a vital part in establishing partnerships with NGOs, managing operational aspects, and ensuring effective communication across all levels of engagement.</li><li>Lesly Disla, Head of Operations: Brings a comprehensive humanitarian, collective, and social inequality-focused approach. With a wealth of experience, Lesly is entrusted with designing, implementing, and evaluating projects, particularly adept at mainstreaming gender policies and fostering community development.</li></ul> <h2>Get in touch 📲</h2><ul><li><a href="https://kokonut.foundation/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website</a></li><li><a href="https://gap.karmahq.xyz/project/kokonut-foundation" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Karma GAP Milestones &amp; Roadmap Tracker</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/KokonutFDN" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li><li><a href="mailto:info@kokonut.foundation" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Email</a></li></ul>

CREATING SUSTAINABLE FUNDING STREAMS: THE KOKONUT FOUNDATION’S APPROACH
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 📜
The Kokonut Foundation is on a mission to address the pervasive issue of
unstable funding sources for organizations dedicated to serving their
communities. The struggle for sustainable financial support h...

Kokonut Foundation - Public Goods Powered by Trees

Public Nouns (<a href="https://publicnouns.wtf/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://publicnouns.wtf/</a>) exists to promote, fund, and proliferate aligned projects that focus on serving our public.Inspired greatly by Nouns DAO and the mechanisms it’s pushed forward, Public Nouns is a project that leverages these awesome mechanisms to help fund Public Goods and experimentation thereof.Borrowing from the Charity:Water model, Public Nouns has a goal to fund any operational expenses separate from the funds that go into the Public Nouns DAO treasury.&nbsp;&nbsp;By supporting Public Nouns Operations, you help allow 100% of funds that go into the Public Nouns DAO treasury via sales of Public Nouns to be used towards Public Goods and experimentation thereof.Public Nouns launched at the end of September, and has raised over 165 ETH in its first 70 sales of Public Nouns.&nbsp;&nbsp;Docs: <a href="https://docs.publicnouns.wtf/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://docs.publicnouns.wtf/</a>Manifesto: <a href="https://docs.publicnouns.wtf/manifesto" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://docs.publicnouns.wtf/manifesto</a><h2>Funding Operations</h2>The Public Nouns Operations will be funded out of pNounders.eth multisig.&nbsp;Funding into pNounders.eth would planned to be used for things like:<ul><li>Kickstarting some early experimentation</li><li>Bots set-up</li><li>Starting iteration on governance and research (interested in exploring things like RageQuit into Public Nouns)</li><li>Proliferating the Public Noun meme from the start, for Public Goods sake of course</li><li>Retroactive to contributors</li><li>Hosting and ongoing maintenance</li><li>Ensure Public Nouns is well supported to start</li></ul><h2>Success</h2>There are varying degrees of success when it comes to deploying a new project. While success could be as minimal as being net positive $1 in favor of Public Goods versus what it cost to launch, we’re setting our sights much higher. We’re setting out to gamify the funding of Public Goods using the proven flywheel mechanism of Nouns, and then iterate beyond on creative ways to continue funding Public Goods. Success would be Public Nouns becoming a formidable addition to the Public Goods-funding ecosystem.<h2>Public Nouns Details</h2><img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmTNPL83mKdaZ55VCkdk1S77hmDthPFrqMaUSkh2fAbWUn">Quick examples of public good attributes added to the mix<h2>PG Nounders “pNounders”</h2>PG Nounders “pNounders” “pounding the pavement for public goods” Founders of Public Nouns. This small starting group of aligned public goods communities kickstarted and deployed the initiative:<ul><li>Moloch (attr: Demon)</li><li>MetaCartel (attr: Chili)</li><li>Gitcoin (attr: Bot/Green Pill)</li><li>Panvala (attr: stampee)</li><li>Radicle (attr: seedling)</li><li>CLR.FUND (attr: Bubbles)</li><li>Optimism (attr: OPossum)</li></ul>

Public Nouns (https://publicnouns.wtf/) exists to promote, fund, and proliferate
aligned projects that focus on serving our public.
Inspired greatly by Nouns DAO and the mechanisms it’s pushed forward, Public
Nouns is a project that leverages these awesome mechanisms to help fund Public
Goods and...

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<h1>Guild Guild: Distributing the Means of Guilding on Ethereum</h1> Guild Guild is a coordination hub dedicated to advancing guild-based organization models on Ethereum. Guilds are self-curating registries of contributors working toward shared goals, creating collective bargaining power while preserving individual autonomy. We're a collaborative collective of builders, researchers, and community organizers from various organizations with experience in decentralized governance, public goods funding, and coordination mechanisms.&nbsp; Read [announcement post](<a href="https://paragraph.xyz/@guildguild/guild-guild)." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://paragraph.xyz/@guildguild/guild-guild).</a> View [website](<a href="https://guildguild.xyz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://guildguild.xyz</a>) <h2>Why Guilds are Revolutionary</h2> Guilds represent a powerful coordination mechanism that reduces attention costs for both contributors and funders. They create legible group identities that reliably produce high-quality work in specialized domains, allowing members to focus on their craft while providing funders with confidence in where their resources flow. Building on successful guild models in Ethereum, Guild Guild aims to extend this powerful organizational approach across diverse types of contributor communities. Our goal is to create sustainable funding pathways for public goods groups through collective coordination mechanisms. <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmPrULb9Hgrt7Y46pJ7LbYPqzL6FRunmUhvkc1CTiRz5va"> <h2>Current Priorities (next 6 months)</h2> We're developing resources and infrastructure to enable the formation and operation of guilds across the Ethereum ecosystem:1. **Knowledge Commons**: A comprehensive repository of guilding best practices, case studies, mechanism designs, and process frameworks (see current progress at <a href="https://guildguild.xyz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://guildguild.xyz</a>)2. **Support Builders**: Grant program and user feedback for builders and researchers of tools and frameworks that enhance guild formation, operation, or allocation3. **Support Organizers**: Direct support for guild formation (technical infrastructure, governance implementation, funding attraction) <h2>Long Term Strategy (6 months +)</h2> Our approach follows three strategic phases:1. **Knowledge Sharing &amp; Community Building**: Documenting proven patterns from pioneering guilds and creating educational resources2. **Guild Generation**: Supporting the formation and operation of guilds, and those building modular infrastructure to make guild creation accessible3. **Nested Coordination**: Supporting "guilds of guilds" that enable strategic coordination while preserving tactical autonomy <h2>Impact and Success</h2> Within 3 months, our knowledge commons will be full of useful information for guilds to self-organize. Guild infrastructure itself will be ready to use, thanks to the builders funded by our grant program. A solid foundation for self-organizing Guilds on ethereum. Within 6 months, we aim to support the launch of at least five new guilds, with funding streams for at least 100 Ethereum contributors across a variety of contribution sectors. Your support directly enables:- Reduced coordination overhead for both contributors and funders- Greater contributor focus on value creation rather than internal bureaucracy- Sustainable funding streams for critical public goods work Join us in supporting infrastructure for the next generation of collective organizing on Ethereum.

GUILD GUILD: DISTRIBUTING THE MEANS OF GUILDING ON ETHEREUM
Guild Guild is a coordination hub dedicated to advancing guild-based
organization models on Ethereum. Guilds are self-curating registries of
contributors working toward shared goals, creating collective bargaining power
while preserving ...

Guild Guild

What‘s the meta? That‘s the question NextMeta is trying to answer!NextMeta is a podcast and a newsletter covering anything related to frontier technologies, building high functioning societies &amp; personal wellbeing.Though we‘re starting with a heavy focus on onchain economies and decentralized organizations, we‘re interested in all frontier tech, topics and projects that have the potential of helping humans, communities, and ecosystems thrive.<ul><li>NextMeta is about frontier technologies and the future of humanity.</li></ul>Currently, our main goal is to reach $3k of monthly income, so eowulia &amp; I (peth) can do this full time.Hop down the rabbit hole through the <a href="https://linktr.ee/nextmeta" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NextMeta Linktree</a>! ____________________________________________________________ AppendixFor those who know me and are wondering where this came from - NextMeta is a merge and rebrand of 2 of our main podcast series ("MetaView" &amp; "Frontiers of Coordination") and the "Realizing MetaGame" newsletter.It‘s my pivot from trying to box metagame into a platform, and my recognition of the fact that real metagames will always be played out there, across all frontiers. Instead of trying to domesticate the meta, my purpose is now to seek them out in the wild and help spread the word about them.We upgraded the podcast in several ways including the beginning of recording in the video format and introduction of shorts. We also just bought a proper camera and started recording things IRL - first interview of the IRL series just aired (Oct. 10th)

What‘s the meta? That‘s the question NextMeta is trying to answer!
NextMeta is a podcast and a newsletter covering anything related to frontier
technologies, building high functioning societies & personal wellbeing.
Though we‘re starting with a heavy focus on onchain economies and decentralized
o...

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<h3>Summary: DeSci Round operation group</h3>DeSci Round is an initiative designed to support and promote decentralized science (DeSci) projects through a community-driven funding model. Hosted on the Arbitrum blockchain, this round features a substantial matching fund and aims to provide financial support to innovative projects that align with the goals of decentralizing scientific research and collaboration. <h2>A Journey Through Rounds</h2>The DeSci rounds on Gitcoin emerged from the Longevity Cause Rounds (GG12-GR14), which transitioned focus to the broader DeSci ecosystem for GG15.&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/KeithComito" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Keith Comito</a>, although he didn't directly steward the DeSci round, provided crucial advisory support. His major contributions included creating high-traffic articles and videos that promoted Gitcoin and DeSci, significantly raising public awareness and engagement. Keith's media outreach included influential pieces on platforms such as&nbsp;<a href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/keith-comito-is-at-the-intersection-of-blockchain-longevity-and-decentralized-science" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CoinTelegraph</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lifespan.io/news/gitcoin-gr12-is-a-win-win-for-aging-research/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lifespan.io</a>, significantly boosting the visibility of the DeSci rounds.Through his advisory role and extensive publicity work, Keith helped shape the early success of the DeSci rounds on Gitcoin. <h2>The Genesis Round</h2>The inaugural DeSci Round in late 2022 marked a pivotal moment for those advocating for decentralized approaches to scientific research and was a fundamental milestone for the DeSci community.With the support of notable partners like Protocol Labs, Vitalik Buterin, Stefan George, Ethereum Foundation, SCRF (Smart Contract Research Forum), Molecule, Orange DAO, GreenPillCN, AlchemixFi, and Springer Nature, the genesis&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gitcoin.co/blog/gr15-results" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DeSci Round during GG15</a>&nbsp;galvanized significant support, attracting 2,309 donors who crowdfunded $67.9k to support over 82 projects. Leveraging matching contributions from various partners, the total pool exceeded $567k. This initial round had a significant impact on many projects that used the funds to do research, grow their communities, and develop new tools and services. As highlighted in the&nbsp;<a href="https://mirror.xyz/erinmagennis.eth/rSAHHVavkVHVqrKsp9C0w-GScJzKcJMnGxYBw0IrQUg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DeSci Landscape Analysis</a>, it also showed the need for more consistent funding streams, market fit exploration, and the desire to understand what other projects were building, so it would be easy to collaborate and grow the ecosystem together.<a href="https://twitter.com/vincentweisser" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vincent Weisser</a>&nbsp;played a crucial role in initiating and executing the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gitcoin.co/blog/catalyzing-a-movement-with-gitcoin-grants" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DeSci (Decentralized Science) Round during GR15</a>. This effort was significantly supported by various key figures within the Gitcoin and DeSci communities. The notable contributors include&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/0xkydo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kydo</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/hebbianloop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shady</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/erik_vanwinkle" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Erik</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/bbeats1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Eugene</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/BenWest" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ben</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/JanineLeger" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Janine</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/annikasays" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Annika</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/gingerheart86" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Caro</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/thejringo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">J Ringo</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/azeemk_" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Azeem</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/carl_cervone" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Carl</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/vgkfiles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vishnu</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/renegaderegen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sage</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/umarkhaneth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Umar</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/jamessinka" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">James</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/notscottmoore" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scott</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/tothepoles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Joseph Cook</a>, among many others. <h2>Gitcoin Beta</h2>For the Gitcoin Beta Round, a community-led initiative emerged, spearheaded by Gitcoin’s previous DeSci lead,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/BJ_Dyakov" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Boris Dyakov</a>. Seeking to sustain the continuous funding of ecosystem growth in DeSci, Boris rallied previous sponsors to continue funding the efforts.An onchain election using the Jokerace platform was established to elect 4 round stewards from the DeSci community including Boris Dyakov,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/ManuelOlariu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Manuel Olariu</a>&nbsp;from&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/DeepVentureio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deep Venture DAO</a>, Sarah Rouse from&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceBioDAO" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SpaceBioDAO</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/JelaniC3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jelani Clark</a>&nbsp;and Carolina Menchaca from&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/DeSciWorld" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DeSci World</a>.The DeSci stewards were elected to oversee decision-making and grantee review, securing sponsorship totaling $75K.According to the&nbsp;<a href="https://reportcards.gitcoin.co/1/0x6e8dc2e623204d61b0e59e668702654ae336c9f7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">reportcard</a>, the Beta round attracted 267 donors who crowdfunded $18.6k to support these 65 projects. After this last round in May 2023, Manuel Olariu continued to organize DeSci on Gitcoin while several community leaders stepped up to support this effort for sustainable ecosystem growth in Decentralized Science. <h2>Celebrating Successes of GG20</h2> With a matching pool of $25K, the #GG20 round supported 29 projects, attracting 250 individual donors who collectively contributed $8.5K in funding. Notably,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/jeffyfish9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jeffrey Koury</a>&nbsp;from&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/ResearchHubF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Research Hub Foundation</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/0xSkyMine" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sky Mine</a>&nbsp;from the&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/PublicNouns" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PublicNouns</a>&nbsp;Community funded the GG20 matching pool.GG20 operators included&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/swiftevo1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Swift Evo</a>&nbsp;from&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/DeSciAsia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DeSci Asia</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Goreti__Freitas" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Maria Goreti Freitas</a>&nbsp;from&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/desciers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DeScier</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/lufawn8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lana Ugrcic</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/tomislavmamic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tomislav Mamic</a>&nbsp;from&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/blocksplit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blocksplit</a>, and Manuel Olariu who stepped up to make the round a reality.The DeSci round garnered the most community likes out of all the rounds in the&nbsp;<a href="https://gov.gitcoin.co/t/gg20-proposal-desci-qf/18333" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gitcoin Governance proposal for Community Rounds</a>.The DeSci round in #GG20 was the first multi-language Gitcoin Grants round that engaged and enabled community members to submit projects in a variety of languages including English, Chinese and Spanish. Swift Evo and Twone organized X spaces together with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.uncommons.cc/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Uncommons</a>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/GCCofCommons" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Global Chinese Community of Universal Digital Commons&nbsp;</a>to onboard DeSci communities in Asia. Despite being a relatively small community, the DeSci round boasted a solid core of grantees, operators, and supporters who have demonstrated unwavering commitment and enthusiasm. <h2>DeSci QF GG21&nbsp;</h2> This would be the 4th official DeSci round and our 2nd Gitcoin Community proposal. Previous rounds were held during GR15 in September 2022, a community-run Beta Round in April 2023 using Allo Protocol and Grants Stack, and GG20 in May 2023. As one of Gitcoin’s most trending community proposals for GG20 we decided to apply again for GG21. We are open for application on Arb chain this time.<a href="https://builder.gitcoin.co/#/chains/42161/rounds/387" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://builder.gitcoin.co/#/chains/42161/rounds/387</a> <h2>A Vision for the Future</h2>The essence of a successful round extends beyond allocation of funds; it lies in the invaluable exposure to a like-minded community and the opportunities for networking and collaboration it presents. The DeSci round exemplifies this ethos, serving as a catalyst for forging long-term, collaborative connections in the DeSci ecosystem.The stewards and operators envision the DeSci round becoming more than just a round—it aims to serve as an ecosystem governance framework, empowering stakeholders to shape the future of decentralized science.As the round evolves, experimenting with incentive structures and forging new partnerships is a priority. By implementing tools like&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/hypercerts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hypercerts</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/karmahq_" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Karma GAP</a>, the round seeks to enhance impact measurement for grantees, driving accountability and transparency.If you want to learn more and get involved please follow the&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/DeSci_Round_Ops" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DeSci Round Ops on X</a>&nbsp;and join the&nbsp;<a href="https://t.me/gitcoindesci" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DeSci Gitcoin Telegram</a>&nbsp;to stay up-to-date about the next DeSci Round on Gitcoin. Ref:<a href="https://gitcoin.mirror.xyz/Gxx9Ne8c-TdeIQ9d84CFt78rnvFfWSikY3gNKia9oAQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://gitcoin.mirror.xyz/Gxx9Ne8c-TdeIQ9d84CFt78rnvFfWSikY3gNKia9oAQ</a><a href="https://gov.gitcoin.co/t/gg21-community-round-proposal-desci-qf-gg21/19092" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://gov.gitcoin.co/t/gg21-community-round-proposal-desci-qf-gg21/19092</a>

SUMMARY: DESCI ROUND OPERATION GROUP
DeSci Round is an initiative designed to support and promote decentralized
science (DeSci) projects through a community-driven funding model. Hosted on the
Arbitrum blockchain, this round features a substantial matching fund and aims to
provide financial suppo...

DeSci Round Operation Group

Public Nouns has been funding wild experiments in public goods for almost three years now, distributing over $400,000 in grants to teams and projects doing the work. Sometimes, there are ideas that live on the out edges of the normal distribution curve, and would otherwise get missed by normal grants programs that mostly fund median things. Public Nouns solves this, and has been working to do this as a decentralized community. When you give to the "Public Nouns Grantees and Fam" cause, you support many of the projects that have received meaningful grants from Public Nouns, as well as close partners that have aligned missions. These projects include key public good infrastructure, privacy-focused initiatives, hyper-local public goods, events promoting public goods, physical spaces for public goods and discussions, regen initiatives, educational ideas, and more! You can see the types of things Public Nouns has funded here: <a href="https://publicnouns.wtf/vote" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://publicnouns.wtf/vote</a> And you can get even more details and follow-up here: <a href="https://gap.karmahq.xyz/community/public-nouns" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://gap.karmahq.xyz/community/public-nouns</a> Farcaster is a great place to hang with the community: <a href="https://farcaster.xyz/~/channel/publicnouns" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://farcaster.xyz/~/channel/publicnouns</a> Public Nouns community will aim to curate this CAUSE on an ongoing basis. Thanks for helping to fund wild experiments in public goods !

Public Nouns Grantees and Fam
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