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Crypto Grant Wire is an update feed detailing the happenings across Web3 grants, DAO Governance, insightful thoughts, and tools we think you might find interesting.

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🆕 CoW DAO's New CIP-Draft Proposes Delegation Program and Snapshot Updates

The CIP-Draft by c3rnst and middleway.eth proposes a Delegation Program and updates to Snapshot settings for CoW DAO to enhance participation and decision-making, with recognized delegates vetted by the GrantsDAO committee and required to hold 10,000 COW tokens. The proposal includes updates to the CIP template and introduces version 3 of the oSnap Snapshot plugin, but there have been no community discussions or determined next actions.

🏷️ Grants - Grant Proposal / Application
🏷️ Proposal - Seeking feedback


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🆕 DoDAO's RWAIG Initiative Boosts Arbitrum Community with Educational Resources on Real World Assets

DoDAO, recipients of the RWAIG, are developing educational resources to help developers integrate Real World Assets into blockchain applications, addressing challenges like regulations and market selection, with plans to hold educational sessions with the Arbitrum community. The initiative is well-received by the community, which appreciates the shared knowledge and resources, potentially fostering innovation and collaboration.

🏷️ Grants - Grantee Update


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🆕 Lido's $4,500 Educational Grant Set to Boost Crypto Engagement in Brazil

The proposal by JoaoKury for a $4,500 grant aims to create educational content and marketing for Lido in Brazil, enhancing the Brazilian crypto community's understanding and engagement with Lido's technology, with activities planned from October to November 2024. The community has not yet discussed the proposal, but it has been approved by the Community Lifeguards Initiative, and the grant has been disbursed, with anticipation for its outcomes.

🏷️ Grants - Grant Proposal / Application
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🆕 Gnosis Proposes Safe{Boost}: 250,000 SAFE Tokens to Energize User Engagement

GIP-115 proposes a 6-month rewards program called Safe{Boost} on the Gnosis Chain, distributing 250,000 SAFE tokens to increase user engagement, with funding from the Joint Treasury of Safe DAO and Gnosis DAO, and no additional costs. The community is interested in the program's specifics, such as its inclusion of Safe activity from GnosisPay, but no further updates or next actions have been determined.

🏷️ Grants - Grants Available


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📡 Update From the Grant Wire 📡

Name:
Nov. 1, 2024: ETH to Vyper, "EF YOU!" 🖕🐍

Type:
🧠 = Thoughts and Opinions

Link:
https://curve.substack.com/p/nov-1-2024-eth-to-vyper-ef-you
🆕 Optimism Network to Boost DEX Liquidity with Real World Assets and 500K OP Grant

AnthiasLabs has proposed a Mission Request to enhance DEX liquidity on the Optimism network by integrating Real World Assets and yield-bearing assets, with a grant of 500,000 OP to incentivize user participation, aiming to increase Total Value Locked and improve economic productivity. The community is engaged, with suggestions for decentralized management of incentives, and updates indicate that protocols will handle their own tracking and distribution, with ongoing votes for asset whitelisting.

🏷️ Grants - Grant Funding
🏷️ Proposal - Seeking feedback


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🆕 Arbitrum DAO Launches Grant Ships: Gamified Funding for Web3 Gaming Projects

The introduction of Grant Ships, a gamified grants platform for the Arbitrum DAO, aims to efficiently distribute funds to Web3 Gaming projects through competitive rounds, with Grant Ship Operators' performance influencing future funding. While the platform could improve grant distribution efficiency, challenges in fair evaluations may arise, and there has been no community discussion or determined next actions.

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🆕 Arbitrum DAO's $2M "Attackathon" Proposal Sparks Debate on Ethereum Security Sponsorship

The proposal for Arbitrum DAO to sponsor an \"Attackathon\" aims to enhance Ethereum's security and develop educational materials, with a goal of raising over $2 million, including $500,000 from the Ethereum Foundation. While the initiative could improve Arbitrum's security and visibility, the community is divided, with some members questioning the benefits and costs, and others supporting the alignment with Ethereum's security goals.

🏷️ Grants - Grant Proposal / Application
🏷️ Security - Audit
🏷️ Proposal - Seeking feedback
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🆕 Dark Forest MUD: Major Milestones Achieved, But Community Awaits Next Steps

The Dark Forest MUD project, supported by an OP grant, has achieved significant milestones, including a redesign of its architecture and a successful public testing event, indicating strong community interest. However, there have been no community discussions, and no next actions have been determined.

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🆕 GMX DAO Proposes $100K Boost for Solana Liquidity, Community Weighs In

The proposal by Saurabh to allocate $50,000 in USDC and $50,000 in GMX from the GMX DAO treasury to GMX-Solana aims to enhance liquidity and cross-chain presence on Solana, with community members generally supporting the initiative. The funds will be managed in the GLV: GMX-USDC vault on Solana, and the setup will involve collaboration with bridging solutions like Wormhole and Layerzero, though some community members suggest the initial funding might be insufficient.

🏷️ Grants - Grant Funding
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📡 Update From the Grant Wire 📡

Name:
Announcing $1.2 Million Grant to Atrium Academy to Expand the Uniswap Hook Incubator

Type:
🤝 = Grants

Link:
https://uniswapfoundation.mirror.xyz/eW-AKSXw9NTICC4OHpud1VeqNc0b2M3DYQjcVnxiso8
🆕 ENS Governance Distribution Update: 30,000 ENS Reallocated, Community Silent

The final allocation of 30,000 ENS in the Governance Distribution has been updated, with more ENS available for various categories due to a reduction in EthGlobal developers and a corrected data issue, resulting in a total distribution value of $1,286,126.10. The community has not engaged in discussions, and the next steps include KYC checks and creating vesting contracts with a 1-year cliff and 2-year vesting period.

🏷️ Grants - Grant Program Update
🏷️ Newsworthy - Token Distribution


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🆕 Arbitrum Proposal Sparks Debate Over CEX to DEX Transition Funding

The proposal by Caesar aims to fund research to transition derivative traders from CEX to DEX on the Arbitrum network, with a focus on developing a flexible incentive program to address current incentive issues and technical barriers, at an estimated cost of 185,000 ARB. The community is generally supportive but has concerns about the proposal's execution, cost justification, and the necessity of a working group, suggesting alternative funding methods and emphasizing the importance of retention metrics and transparency.

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🆕 Gitcoin Proposal Seeks $15K for Advanced Analytics with Open Source Observer

The proposal involves a $15K funding request from the Gitcoin treasury to enhance integration and analytics with Open Source Observer, aiming to improve data infrastructure and develop advanced metrics for better tracking of grantee cohorts. The community is supportive, highlighting the potential for improved decision-making and transparency, though there are concerns about the complexity of integrating legacy data.

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🆕 Cycle 29 Triumphs: Record Approvals and New Audit Service Providers Boost Optimism

The completion of Cycle 29 saw significant achievements, including the approval of a record 12 applications and the addition of Chainsecurity and OpenZeppelin as whitelisted Audit Service Providers, which could enhance project security and stimulate community innovation. The community has reacted positively, with ongoing initiatives like Retro Funding 6 and the Milestone and Metrics Subcommittee ensuring continued support for impactful projects.

🏷️ Grants - Grant Proposal / Application
🏷️ Grants - Grant Program Update
🏷️ Grants - Grant Funding
🏷️ Security - Audit
🏷️ Newsworthy - Significant adoption


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