🆕 Lido's Community Staking Grants Offer $10K for Open-Source Node Tools, Deadline Feb 2025
The Community Lifeguards Initiative sub-committee has opened a new round of Community Staking Grants to encourage the development of open-source tools for node operators, with funding up to USD $10,000 per proposal and a total budget of 30K DAI, accepting applications until February 14th, 2025. The community has positively received the CSM Rewards Calculator by kayvee, appreciating its user-friendly interface, and there is ongoing collaboration for improvements.
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The Community Lifeguards Initiative sub-committee has opened a new round of Community Staking Grants to encourage the development of open-source tools for node operators, with funding up to USD $10,000 per proposal and a total budget of 30K DAI, accepting applications until February 14th, 2025. The community has positively received the CSM Rewards Calculator by kayvee, appreciating its user-friendly interface, and there is ongoing collaboration for improvements.
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Community Staking Grants #2: CSM Tooling | Lido
The Community Lifeguards Initiative sub-committee has launched a Request-For-Proposals for Community Staking Grants to d...
🆕 Gitcoin Grants Round 22 Allocates $80K to ENS Builders Using COCM, No Sybil Attacks Detected
The Gitcoin Grants Round 22 for the ENS Ecosystem concluded with $80,138 allocated to ENS builders, using Gitcoin’s COCM algorithm to ensure fair distribution and prevent sybil attacks, with no community discussions reported. The additional $20,000 contribution from the Gitcoin Community Council increased the matching pool, demonstrating strong community support, but no next actions have been determined.
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The Gitcoin Grants Round 22 for the ENS Ecosystem concluded with $80,138 allocated to ENS builders, using Gitcoin’s COCM algorithm to ensure fair distribution and prevent sybil attacks, with no community discussions reported. The additional $20,000 contribution from the Gitcoin Community Council increased the matching pool, demonstrating strong community support, but no next actions have been determined.
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ENS Ecosystem Gitcoin Grants Round 22 Results | ENS
The Gitcoin Grants Round 22 for the ENS Ecosystem concluded with $80,138 allocated to ENS builders, using Gitcoin’s COCM...
🆕 Switzerland for UNHCR seeks $445k grant for ETH/stETH donation platform to aid refugees
Switzerland for UNHCR is launching a digital asset philanthropic platform to accept ETH and stETH donations for the global refugee crisis, with a grant request of USD 445,000 for infrastructure and staffing, aiming to enhance donor engagement and funding flexibility by January 13, 2025. The community is engaging with the proposal, analyzing financial aspects, but no further actions have been determined yet.
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Switzerland for UNHCR is launching a digital asset philanthropic platform to accept ETH and stETH donations for the global refugee crisis, with a grant request of USD 445,000 for infrastructure and staffing, aiming to enhance donor engagement and funding flexibility by January 13, 2025. The community is engaging with the proposal, analyzing financial aspects, but no further actions have been determined yet.
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Switzerland for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, to launch the 1st worldwide digital asset philanthropic platform with Lido support.…
Switzerland for UNHCR is launching a digital asset philanthropic platform to accept ETH and stETH donations for the glob...
🆕 MEV Committee's Monthly Report: Progress on Validator Misconfigurations, But Latency Issues Linger
The MEV Committee, funded by grants, monitors MEV activity to prevent malicious actions and reports monthly to the community, highlighting issues like validator misconfigurations and discrepancies in order matching, which have been partially addressed with configuration changes. While improvements have been noted, some issues persist, such as potential peering problems and latency-related discrepancies, but there has been no community discussion or determined next actions.
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The MEV Committee, funded by grants, monitors MEV activity to prevent malicious actions and reports monthly to the community, highlighting issues like validator misconfigurations and discrepancies in order matching, which have been partially addressed with configuration changes. While improvements have been noted, some issues persist, such as potential peering problems and latency-related discrepancies, but there has been no community discussion or determined next actions.
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🆕 Arbitrum Proposal Seeks $200K to Deploy AI Models Onchain Using Stylus and Rust
The proposal by 0xredacted aims to deploy AI models onchain using Arbitrum Stylus and Rust, with a budget of $200,000 and a timeline from November 2024 to June 2025, to position Arbitrum as a hub for decentralized AI applications in industries like finance and gaming. The community is engaged, with interest shown through events like the Arbitrum Stylus Hackathon and inquiries about technical and budgetary details, while the Arbitrum Foundation's Trailblazer AI Grant Program supports related development efforts.
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The proposal by 0xredacted aims to deploy AI models onchain using Arbitrum Stylus and Rust, with a budget of $200,000 and a timeline from November 2024 to June 2025, to position Arbitrum as a hub for decentralized AI applications in industries like finance and gaming. The community is engaged, with interest shown through events like the Arbitrum Stylus Hackathon and inquiries about technical and budgetary details, while the Arbitrum Foundation's Trailblazer AI Grant Program supports related development efforts.
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🆕 Lido Grant Milestone Dashboard Proposal Seeks $2000 for Enhanced Transparency
The proposal by Emmanuel to create a Lido Grant Milestone Dashboard aims to enhance transparency, accountability, and engagement in the Lido community by providing a unified platform for tracking grant progress, with a budget of $2000 allocated across three development milestones. There have been no community discussions or determined next actions regarding this proposal.
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The proposal by Emmanuel to create a Lido Grant Milestone Dashboard aims to enhance transparency, accountability, and engagement in the Lido community by providing a unified platform for tracking grant progress, with a budget of $2000 allocated across three development milestones. There have been no community discussions or determined next actions regarding this proposal.
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Lido Grant Tracking Milestone Dashboard | Lido
The proposal to create a Lido Grant Milestone Dashboard aims to enhance transparency, accountability, and engagement in ...
🆕 Balancer v3 Proposes $60K Marketing Boost to Enhance Aura in DeFi Space
The proposal seeks $60,000 for marketing to enhance Balancer v3's launch impact through PR and creative campaigns, aiming to boost visibility and adoption in the DeFi space. The community's reaction is pending as voting is ongoing, with no votes cast yet.
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The proposal seeks $60,000 for marketing to enhance Balancer v3's launch impact through PR and creative campaigns, aiming to boost visibility and adoption in the DeFi space. The community's reaction is pending as voting is ongoing, with no votes cast yet.
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[BIP-738] Request for Additional Marketing Funding to Maximize Balancer v3 Launch Impact | Aura
The proposal [BIP-738] seeks $60,000 for marketing to boost the Balancer v3 launch, aiming to enhance its DeFi presence ...
🆕 CIP-53 Seeks to Boost CoW DAO Governance with Snapshot Delegation Program
CIP-53 proposes a delegation program for CoW DAO to improve governance by using Snapshot's delegation features, aiming to enhance participation and decision-making, with the GrantsDAO committee overseeing delegate approval. The community largely supports the proposal, but more votes are needed to meet the quorum of 35,000,000 for it to pass.
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CIP-53 proposes a delegation program for CoW DAO to improve governance by using Snapshot's delegation features, aiming to enhance participation and decision-making, with the GrantsDAO committee overseeing delegate approval. The community largely supports the proposal, but more votes are needed to meet the quorum of 35,000,000 for it to pass.
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CIP-53: Delegation Program Initiation | CowDAO
CIP-53 proposes a delegation program within CoW DAO to enhance governance by increasing participation and improving deci...
🆕 BioFi Pathfinders Grant Round Bridges Bioregional Organizing with Web3 and Gitcoin via PayPal Integration
The BioFi Pathfinders Grant Round aimed to connect bioregional organizing with web3, ReFi, and Gitcoin communities, successfully integrating PayPal to lower donor entry barriers and demonstrating the potential of cluster matching for effective funding allocation. While the initiative could enhance collaboration and funding in bioregional and web3 communities, there have been no community discussions or determined next actions.
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The BioFi Pathfinders Grant Round aimed to connect bioregional organizing with web3, ReFi, and Gitcoin communities, successfully integrating PayPal to lower donor entry barriers and demonstrating the potential of cluster matching for effective funding allocation. While the initiative could enhance collaboration and funding in bioregional and web3 communities, there have been no community discussions or determined next actions.
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[GG22 Retrospective] BioFi Pathfinders Round | Gitcoin
The BioFi Pathfinders Grant Round aimed to connect bioregional organizing with web3, ReFi, and Gitcoin communities, succ...
🆕 CoW DAO Governance Dashboard Proposal Seeks 12,000 xDAI Grant Amid Transparency Concerns
The proposal by Curia for a \"CoW DAO Governance Analytics Dashboard\" aims to improve DAO governance transparency and engagement through a user-friendly, open-source dashboard, with a grant request of 12,000 xDAI and 10,000 CoW Tokens. While the project promises enhanced governance insights and community customization, concerns exist about the investment size and project delivery, with no community discussions or next actions noted.
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The proposal by Curia for a \"CoW DAO Governance Analytics Dashboard\" aims to improve DAO governance transparency and engagement through a user-friendly, open-source dashboard, with a grant request of 12,000 xDAI and 10,000 CoW Tokens. While the project promises enhanced governance insights and community customization, concerns exist about the investment size and project delivery, with no community discussions or next actions noted.
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CoW DAO Governance Analytics Dashboard by Curia Lab | CowDAO
The discussion is about a grant proposal for the \"CoW DAO Governance Analytics Dashboard\" by Curia Lab, which aims to ...
🆕 Gitcoin's Ma Earth Grants Round Raises $30K for Regenerative Projects, Faces PayPal and COCM Challenges
The second Ma Earth Grants Round, part of #GG22, successfully raised over $30,000 from 931 donors and distributed funds to 30 regenerative projects, with additional support from a $200,000 matching pool. While the initiative received positive feedback for fostering network connections and supporting projects, concerns were raised about PayPal's geographical limitations and the absence of Connection-Oriented Cluster Matching (COCM).
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The second Ma Earth Grants Round, part of #GG22, successfully raised over $30,000 from 931 donors and distributed funds to 30 regenerative projects, with additional support from a $200,000 matching pool. While the initiative received positive feedback for fostering network connections and supporting projects, concerns were raised about PayPal's geographical limitations and the absence of Connection-Oriented Cluster Matching (COCM).
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[GG22 Retrospective] Ma Earth Grants Round | Gitcoin
The second Ma Earth Grants Round, part of #GG22, successfully raised over $230,000 to support 30 regenerative land and o...
🆕 SafeDAO's CES Initiative Seeks $21K to Boost OBRA's Council Transition
The Contribution Efficiency System (CES) initiative, led by Areta Governance, seeks $21,000 USDC from SafeDAO to support OBRA's transition to a new council structure by enhancing operational efficiency and providing structured support, with minimal risk of confusion from improper execution. There have been no community discussions or determined next actions regarding this initiative.
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The Contribution Efficiency System (CES) initiative, led by Areta Governance, seeks $21,000 USDC from SafeDAO to support OBRA's transition to a new council structure by enhancing operational efficiency and providing structured support, with minimal risk of confusion from improper execution. There have been no community discussions or determined next actions regarding this initiative.
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🆕 Jing and Karl's AMA: Clarifying Season 7 and 2025 Goals with a Dash of Optimism
The AMA session with Jing and Karl aims to clarify the strategic goals for Season 7 and the first half of 2025, encouraging contributions and engagement from the community, particularly those interested in grants. The community is excited and anticipates the event, which promises to enhance understanding and participation, though no specific next actions have been outlined.
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The AMA session with Jing and Karl aims to clarify the strategic goals for Season 7 and the first half of 2025, encouraging contributions and engagement from the community, particularly those interested in grants. The community is excited and anticipates the event, which promises to enhance understanding and participation, though no specific next actions have been outlined.
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Season 7 Intents AMA with Jing and Karl! [11:00 PST, 14:00 EST, 19:00 UTC] | Optimism
The AMA session with Jing and Karl aims to clarify the strategic goals for Season 7 and engage contributors, particularl...
🆕 Compound Proposal: Grant Milestone Dashboard for Transparency and Accountability
The proposal by Emmanuel2322 to create a Grant Milestone Dashboard for the Compound community aims to improve transparency and tracking of grant-funded proposals with a budget of $4,000, structured into three development milestones. The dashboard is expected to enhance accountability and engagement by providing centralized access, real-time updates, and alerts, though there has been no community discussion or determined next actions.
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The proposal by Emmanuel2322 to create a Grant Milestone Dashboard for the Compound community aims to improve transparency and tracking of grant-funded proposals with a budget of $4,000, structured into three development milestones. The dashboard is expected to enhance accountability and engagement by providing centralized access, real-time updates, and alerts, though there has been no community discussion or determined next actions.
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🆕 Rocketpool's Round 18 Grants: Community Cheers, Cautious on Conditional Funding
The Round 18 Grants/Bounties/Retrospective Awards by the GMC will be finalized on December 15, 2024, with several grants approved, such as RPL DeFi and Patches - Team Partnership #2, while some were deferred or declined due to budget constraints. The community shows support for approved grants but expresses concerns over conditional funding, emphasizing the need for accountability and performance evaluation.
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The Round 18 Grants/Bounties/Retrospective Awards by the GMC will be finalized on December 15, 2024, with several grants approved, such as RPL DeFi and Patches - Team Partnership #2, while some were deferred or declined due to budget constraints. The community shows support for approved grants but expresses concerns over conditional funding, emphasizing the need for accountability and performance evaluation.
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Round 18 (Oct 7 - Nov 7) Grants / Bounties / Retrospective Awards Results) | Rocket Pool
The Round 18 Grants/Bounties/Retrospective Awards by the GMC will be finalized on December 15, 2024, with several grants...
🆕 EthenaLabs and Securitize Aim for USDtb in Spark's Tokenization Grand Prix; MakerDAO Integration Eyed
The discussion involves the application by EthenaLabs and Securitize for USDtb's inclusion in Spark’s Tokenization Grand Prix, highlighting its stablecoin features backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL, regulatory compliance, and potential integration with MakerDAO for asset swaps, with a 5bp fee for minting and redemption. The community has expressed concerns about asset transparency, fee structures, and potential conflicts of interest, while the application may have missed the deadline of September 20th.
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The discussion involves the application by EthenaLabs and Securitize for USDtb's inclusion in Spark’s Tokenization Grand Prix, highlighting its stablecoin features backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL, regulatory compliance, and potential integration with MakerDAO for asset swaps, with a 5bp fee for minting and redemption. The community has expressed concerns about asset transparency, fee structures, and potential conflicts of interest, while the application may have missed the deadline of September 20th.
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Tokenization Grand Prix Application - Ethena & Securitize (USDtb) | Sky Money
The discussion involves the application by @EthenaLabs and Securitize for USDtb's inclusion in Spark’s Tokenization Gran...
🆕 LuukDAO Proposes 30k USDC for Ecosystem Vaults to Boost Safe's L2 Yield Strategies
The proposal by LuukDAO seeks 30,000 USDC to develop Ecosystem Vaults for the Safe Ecosystem, aiming to enhance user experience with secure, low-fee yield strategies in L2 ecosystems, while generating revenue for Safe. Despite potential risks like suboptimal execution, there is no community feedback yet, and the project is progressing with CeloPG and Kolektivo Labs without needing additional resources from the Safe Ecosystem Foundation.
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The proposal by LuukDAO seeks 30,000 USDC to develop Ecosystem Vaults for the Safe Ecosystem, aiming to enhance user experience with secure, low-fee yield strategies in L2 ecosystems, while generating revenue for Safe. Despite potential risks like suboptimal execution, there is no community feedback yet, and the project is progressing with CeloPG and Kolektivo Labs without needing additional resources from the Safe Ecosystem Foundation.
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🆕 Balancer DAO Proposal: Monthly Spending Reports to Boost Transparency and Oversight
The proposal by karpatkey aims to improve financial transparency and cash flow forecasting in the Balancer DAO by requiring Service Providers and Grantees to submit detailed monthly spending reports, which will be aggregated and shared with the community. While the initiative is supported for its potential to enhance oversight and decision-making, it may increase the administrative workload for those involved.
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The proposal by karpatkey aims to improve financial transparency and cash flow forecasting in the Balancer DAO by requiring Service Providers and Grantees to submit detailed monthly spending reports, which will be aggregated and shared with the community. While the initiative is supported for its potential to enhance oversight and decision-making, it may increase the administrative workload for those involved.
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🆕 Octant's Bold Move: Staking 100k ETH for Ethereum Public Goods, Aligns with ENS DAO Mission
Octant, a Golem Foundation project, aims to provide sustainable funding for public goods in the Ethereum ecosystem by staking 100,000 ETH and proposing innovative funding models like the Sustainability Pool and Dragon Vaults, aligning with ENS DAO's mission. The community is interested but concerned about the sufficiency of the ENS Endowment's returns for long-term sustainability, with suggestions for leveraging existing grants and exploring deeper collaboration.
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Octant, a Golem Foundation project, aims to provide sustainable funding for public goods in the Ethereum ecosystem by staking 100,000 ETH and proposing innovative funding models like the Sustainability Pool and Dragon Vaults, aligning with ENS DAO's mission. The community is interested but concerned about the sufficiency of the ENS Endowment's returns for long-term sustainability, with suggestions for leveraging existing grants and exploring deeper collaboration.
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Introducing Octant | ENS
Octant, a project by the Golem Foundation, aims to provide sustainable funding for public goods in the Ethereum ecosyste...