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🆕 CoW Swap Proposal: Dual-Key Security Smart Wallet with CoW-Themed Interface

The proposal by Mookow4eva suggests creating a CoW-specific smart contract wallet with dual-key security to enhance user security and operational efficiency on CoW Swap, featuring a CoW-themed interface and integration with Safe and Modules. The community, represented by middleway.eth, has engaged with the proposal, suggesting it be considered for the CoW Grants Program and recommending further detailing of the smart contract setup and tech stack.

🏷️ Grants - Grant Proposal / Application
🏷️ Proposal - Seeking feedback
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🆕 Rocketpool Round 19 Grants Finalized: STAR Initiative Approved, RPL to LUSD Conversion Halted

The Round 19 Grants/Bounties/Retrospective Awards by the Grants Management Committee concluded with key decisions like halting the conversion of RPL inflows to LUSD and approving proposals such as the STAR Initiative to boost rETH adoption, with awards becoming official on January 11, 2025, if unchallenged. The community has not shown any reaction, and no next actions have been determined.

🏷️ Grants - Grant Program Update


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🆕 Arbitrum's Stylus Sprint Extends Deadline to 2025 for Thorough Review Process

The Stylus Sprint Timeline update extends the application deadline to January 13th, 2025, allowing more applicants to participate and giving the committee additional time for thorough reviews, with selected submissions announced on January 27th, 2025. There is no noted community reaction or next actions specified.

🏷️ Grants - Grant Proposal / Application
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🆕 SafeDAO's LocalSafe Program: A $44k Global Outreach with Language-Specific Focus and Performance-based Rewards

The LocalSafe Engagement Program aims to enhance global adoption of Safe’s ecosystem by empowering local communities in Arabic, Spanish, Russian, and Chinese regions, with a budget of $44,000 over four months and rewards based on performance. While it promises increased awareness and engagement, budget constraints may limit its reach, and there has been no community feedback or determined next actions.

🏷️ Grants - Grants Available


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🆕 Paladin Ecosystem Proposal Seeks $150K for Valkyrie and Rings Quest Development in Q1-2025

The proposal by Figue seeks up to 150,000 USDC for Q1-2025 to develop the Paladin Ecosystem, focusing on new products Valkyrie and Rings Quest, with anticipated monthly costs of $50,000 for team expansion. While the initiative could boost revenue and market share, it poses financial risks if expected returns do not materialize, and there has been no community feedback or votes yet.

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🆕 Safe{DAO} Governance Call Cancelled Due to Holiday; Focus Shifts to Grants Program and Treasury Management

The governance call for Safe{DAO} on January 1, 2025, was cancelled due to a holiday and limited new proposals, allowing the community to focus on enhancing the grants program and treasury management discussions. The cancellation might delay discussions on the new governance amendment proposal, and there have been no community reactions or next actions determined.

🏷️ Grants - Grant Program Update
🏷️ Proposal - Seeking feedback


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🆕 Gitcoin Community Sets Sights on 2025 Funding Goals, Seeks Input for Crypto Strategies

The discussion led by owocki centers on the Gitcoin community's 2025 goals to improve funding processes using crypto, with community input encouraged for strategies and priorities. Oba-One has contributed by emphasizing collaboration and connecting projects, with the community beginning to engage, but no specific next actions have been outlined.

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🆕 Compound DAO Funding Proposal by rossgates Sparks Debate Over Structure and Flexibility

The proposal by rossgates aims to establish a structured payment mechanism for the Compound DAO to fund teams enhancing the Compound Protocol, with safeguards like token cliffs and vesting to mitigate risks. Community reactions include concerns about the proposal's structure and flexibility, with suggestions for tailored funding approaches and skepticism about managing new teams effectively.

🏷️ Grants - Grant Proposal / Application
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🆕 Aave v3.3 Security Contest: $230K in Prizes, Excludes Insiders for Fair Play

bgdlabs has proposed a $230,000 Sherlock contest for the Aave v3.3 upgrade to enhance security, with $195,000 for prizes and $35,000 for fees, and a $250,000 coverage for findings in the first month, pending governance approval. The contest excludes BGD Labs team members and v3.3 auditors from prizes to prevent conflicts of interest, and there have been no community discussions yet.

🏷️ Grants - Grant Funding
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🆕 Aave Proposes $230K Sherlock Contest to Fortify v3.3 Security Upgrade

The proposal suggests hosting a Sherlock contest with a $230,000 budget to enhance the security of the Aave v3.3 upgrade by involving external experts, which is expected to improve the protocol's robustness. The community has reacted positively, drawing on past successful contests, and if approved, preparations will begin with an AIP for funding.

🏷️ Grants - Grant Funding
🏷️ Proposal - Seeking feedback
🏷️ Security - Audit


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