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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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🆕 CoWDAO Proposal Seeks $10K xDAI to Boost Tycho with CoW AMM Integration by 2025

A grant proposal by markus aims to integrate CoW AMM's and CoW AMM LP tokens into Tycho, with two milestones set for completion by April 30, 2025, and a funding request of $10,000 xDAI. The integration is expected to enhance Tycho's functionality and user experience, potentially increasing the adoption of CoW AMM LP tokens, though there has been no community discussion or determined next actions.

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🆕 CoW Grants DAO Seeks New Committee Members to Boost Governance and Community Engagement

The CoW Grants DAO is selecting up to two new committee members to enhance decision-making, efficiency, and community engagement, with applications due by March 31, 2025, and final selection via a Snapshot vote. The integration of new expertise is expected to improve governance and align with CoW DAO's values, though there have been no community discussions or determined next actions.

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🆕 RobertoSanz Seeks CoW DAO Grant to Boost Hispanic Engagement Through Media Channels

The discussion is about RobertoSanz's application for a \"Grant - CoW DAO Protocol\" aimed at increasing awareness and engagement with the Hispanic community through his blog, newsletter, and YouTube channel, potentially growing the Hispanic user base for CoW and related projects. There have been no community discussions or determined next actions.

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🆕 BIP-787 Proposal Seeks to Boost StableSurge Pools with Dynamic Amplification Adjustments

The proposal "BIP-787 Grant Maxis Amplification Parameter Change Permissions for StableSurge Pools" aims to improve swap efficiency and manage slippage by allowing dynamic adjustment of the amplification factor in StableSurge pools across multiple networks, with strong community support as evidenced by unanimous votes in favor. If passed, this could enhance the performance and attractiveness of these pools, benefiting users and liquidity providers.

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🆕 Uniswap Delegate Reward Initiative Proposes $540K in UNI to Boost Governance Participation

The "Uniswap Delegate Reward Initiative - Cycle 3" proposes a $540,000 USD budget in UNI to incentivize Uniswap delegates through a structured point system, enhancing governance participation and alignment with community interests. The proposal has strong community support, with voting significantly surpassing the quorum requirement, indicating likely approval and subsequent reward distribution management by the Accountability Committee.

🏷️ Grants - Grant Proposal / Application
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🏷️ Proposal - Result: Passed
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🆕 Arbitrum Audit Program Faces Community Opposition, Awaits Further Votes in 2025

The Arbitrum Audit Program aims to subsidize audit costs for early-stage projects on Arbitrum to encourage development and improve security, but the community is largely opposed to the proposal, with a majority voting against it. The proposal will undergo further voting on February 20, 2025, and March 6, 2025, with subsequent steps planned if approved.

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🆕 Arbitrum DAO Proposes 7,500 ETH Allocation for Ecosystem Growth via Lido, Aave, and Fluid Partnership

The Arbitrum DAO plans to allocate 7,500 ETH through the Growth Management Committee to generate low-risk yield and promote ecosystem growth by partnering with Lido, Aave, and Fluid, with a Snapshot vote scheduled for February 27, 2025. The proposal aims to enhance liquidity and yield while considering liquidity and operational risks, but there has been no community discussion yet.

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🆕 GTC Token Staking Proposal Seeks $18k USDC for GG23 Experiment Rewards

The proposal suggests using GTC token staking in the GG23 experiment to boost project support and crowdfunding, requesting 18k USDC from the GG23 Matching Pool Fund for staking rewards, with potential benefits including increased GTC utility and market sentiment. There has been no community discussion or determined next actions.

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🆕 Rocketpool's Round 21 Grants: rETH DeFi Course Launch and New GMC Compensation System

The Round 21 Grants/Bounties/Retrospective Awards by the Grants Management Committee will be finalized on March 6, 2025, with key updates including the release of the rETH DeFi course and a new compensation system for GMC members. Approved awards total $10,711, while some proposals were declined due to concerns, and there have been no community discussions or determined next actions.

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🆕 BOBBY Vault Launches on Arbitrum with AI and Incentives to Optimize Stablecoin Yields

BOBBY is a yield-chasing Arbitrum vault designed to stabilize borrowing rates and optimize stablecoin yield using vault management, dynamic bonds, and an AI agent, supported by a $100K deposit incentive from Arbitrum and a $25K grant from Chainlink. The community has shown some enthusiasm, particularly for its automated features and expansion plans, with security being addressed through an OpenZeppelin audit.

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🆕 Balancer DAO Plans $35,200 Retreat in Brazil for Enhanced Collaboration

The proposal "BIP-786 Ecosystem ONsite Proposal Q2 2025" seeks a $35,200 budget for a Balancer DAO retreat in Florianópolis, Brazil, from May 12th to 17th, 2025, to enhance collaboration and innovation among contributors. The community has shown strong support, with unanimous approval and no opposition or abstentions.

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🆕 Lido Proposes $98K Sponsorship for Aleph March 2025 to Boost Web3 in Argentina

The proposal by SimonPuebla seeks a $98,000 grant for Lido's sponsorship of the Aleph March event in 2025, aiming to boost brand awareness, engage with regulators, and support developers in Argentina's Web3 ecosystem through sponsorships, keynotes, and hackathons. The potential benefits include increased visibility, regulatory engagement, and fostering innovation, with no community discussions or next actions currently noted.

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🆕 Uniswap's Cycle 3 Delegate Reward Initiative Targets Top Governance Contributors

The Cycle 3 Application for the Uniswap Delegate Reward Initiative focuses on selecting top delegates based on voting participation, proposal authorship, and community engagement, aiming to enhance governance participation and proposal quality. There is no noted community reaction or determined next actions.

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🆕 CoW Swap's $7,200 India Expansion Proposal: Community Calls for Bigger Budget

The proposal by Charchitweb3 seeks $7,200 USD to expand CoW Swap's brand in India through community and marketing efforts, with potential benefits including increased DeFi adoption and a stronger brand presence. Community feedback suggests the budget may be insufficient, recommending a larger allocation tied to specific milestones, while Charchitweb3 emphasizes the importance of establishing a strong foundation before pursuing a larger grant.

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🆕 GDWeb3 to Boost Godot Game Development with Blockchain SDK and 7000 OP Hackathon

The GDWeb3 project, led by Cooper01, aims to help Godot game developers integrate blockchain technology by developing an SDK for the Godot engine to interact with the Optimism network, with a hackathon scheduled for March 12th offering a 7000 OP prize pool to encourage blockchain game development. The project could significantly impact the Godot and blockchain gaming communities by providing new tools for developers and potentially increasing blockchain adoption in game development, though there have been no community discussions or determined next actions.

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🆕 DYDX Token Distribution Proposal Sparks Debate on Incentive Sustainability

The proposal by chaoslabs to distribute $1.5 million in DYDX tokens aims to ensure fair distribution based on genuine trading activities, with community voting required for implementation. Some community members express concerns about the sustainability of the incentive program, noting a financial imbalance between fees generated and rewards paid out.

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🆕 Futarchy Experiment Faces 'Keynesian Beauty Contest' Concerns Over Grant Allocation Manipulation

The futarchy experiment involves forecasters voting on grant allocations for protocols based on Total Value Locked, with concerns about potential manipulation favoring hype-driven protocols over genuinely beneficial ones. The community reaction is limited, with one response acknowledging the risks and comparing the situation to a \"Keynesian beauty contest,\" highlighting the potential for manipulation and the experiment's use of play tokens affecting incentives.

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