We are partnering with @indexcoop to create Gitcoin Staked ETH Index (gtcETH) -- a positive-sum opportunity to fund public goods π€
Check out the details of this exciting new funding mechanism π
gtcETH will enable token holders to access the top ETH liquid staking tokens through a single token while simultaneously contributing to public goods funding βοΈ
The objective of a new ERC-20 token is to provide diversified exposure to the top liquid staking tokens, enabling users to earn staking rewards and contribute to public goods simultaneously π‘
We are excited to announce the launch of Gitcoin Grants Stack: a protocol-enabled suite of tools that makes it easy for communities to collectively allocate capital to fund their shared needs π€
Read all about it π
Our Grants Program has grown immensely since its launch in 2019. We learned there isn't a single model that is right for every org β¨
Being able to tweak aspects like project eligibility criteria or donor matching settings allows the community to dial in the right program π
Allo Protocol is the underlying tech powering Gitcoin Grants Stack. Through Allo, the smart contracts powering Grants Stack will be available for any community to integrate into their processes or funding programs π
Devs will also be able to use it to build novel apps βοΈ
With 88 epic grantees, 6,372 unique donors, $144,668 donations, and 333,333 in matching funding, the Open Source Software Round is popping off! π
Read more to learn about the OSS Round π
In our first QF round in 2019, we raised $38k for Open Source Software. Now, 15 rounds later, our grants program has distributed $38M in funding. π€―π
Open source software is like a digital toolbox for the internet. It's a collection of code that developers can use to build and improve the technology we use every day. And the best part? Anyone can access and contribute to it. #OpenSource101
This historic QF round ran from December 9 to December 21, 2022, and included 10 projects from all the over the world π
On top of the 50 ETH committed to the matching pool by @UNICEFinnovate we had over 15,500 individual donors who contributed over 67.5 ETH and close to $15,000 in DAI. π€―
βοΈA Quadratic Funding round that will support 200 grantees working on Open Source, Ethereum Infrastructure, and Climate Solutions with a $1M total matching pool βοΈ
From Jan 17th to 31st, vote with your wallet to allocate our $1M matching pool to a select group of impact-driven grantees. In the process, youβll be helping Gitcoin level up as we test and improve the UX of our new decentralized grants platform π
To protect our rounds from fraud, we're fighting Sybils with Gitcoin Passport, a powerful mechanism to help prevent sybil attacks! Make sure to create your Passport to increase your donation's matching fund: passport.gitcoin.co