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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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🆕 @owocki Proposes 6.9M GTC Allocation for Gitcoin Citizens Rounds Over 4.20 Years

owocki proposes allocating 6.9 million GTC for Gitcoin Citizens rounds over 4.20 years to develop the Allo ecosystem and innovate Gitcoin's funding tools, with mixed community support and concerns about the evolving definition of \"citizen\" and Gitcoin's shift from a DAO to a B2B model. The initiative aims to address Gitcoin's current limitations and empower external builders, with a vote on the proposal moved to Snapshot.

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2024 State of Web3 Grants Report

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🛠️ = Tools and Resources

Link:
https://x.com/arlery/status/1838620894245060737
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Name:
Gitcoin OG-C

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🛠️ = Tools and Resources

Link:
https://x.com/gitcoin/status/1838620073193291891
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📡 Update From the Grant Wire 📡

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Collaborative Drip Lists

Type:
🛠️ = Tools and Resources

Link:
https://x.com/dripsnetwork/status/1837113456119472480
🆕 GMX Avalanche Rush Incentives Update: Boosted Rewards and Fee Rebates Enhance Liquidity

The bi-weekly update for the GMX Avalanche Rush Incentives details the allocation and utilization of AVAX GM for liquidity and trading incentives, with boosted rewards and fee rebates enhancing liquidity and trading volumes. The community has not reacted, and no next actions have been determined.

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🆕 Delegate Proposes Educational Videos for Optimism Collective, Community Debates 60k OP Grant

kaereste proposed a Delegate Mission Request to create educational videos for the Optimism Collective, aiming to simplify governance and boost community engagement, with a grant of 60k OP. The community has shown mixed reactions, with support for the mission's goals but concerns about the grant amount and feasibility of milestones.

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🆕 New Strategy for "Tech Partner of OP Native Projects" Grant Allocation Gains Community Support

bleubuilders proposed a new strategy for allocating the \"Tech Partner of OP Native Projects\" grant hours, splitting them 50/50 between existing grantees and independently selected projects, with community feedback requested. The community generally supports the approach, with some concerns about measuring time spent on project selection and negotiations, and projects will be served on a first-come, first-served basis to ensure fairness.

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🆕 ArbitrumDAO and Thrive Protocol Contest Winners Face Delays, Partial Payments, and Financial Losses

The discussion is about the payout issues faced by winners of ArbitrumDAO and Thrive Protocol's contest, where delays and partial payments led to financial losses due to ARB value drops, causing frustration and privacy concerns among winners. The community is calling for financial retribution, and Thrive Protocol has acknowledged the issues, suggesting potential compensation for affected grantees.

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🆕 $10M Legal Defense Fund Proposed for Uniswap DAO Delegates to Address Subpoenas

dennisonb proposed a $10 million Legal Defense Fund for Uniswap DAO delegates to cover legal expenses from subpoenas, aiming to mitigate financial burdens and maintain active participation. The community has raised legal concerns, but the fund is seen as a positive step for financial support and transparency.

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🆕 Gitcoin and Grants Labs Introduce Allo and New Evaluation Framework for Improved Funding Mechanisms

Gitcoin and Grants Labs are enhancing funding mechanisms with Allo and a new evaluation framework, aiming for better decision-making and increased adoption by 2025. The community has responded positively, appreciating the structured and collaborative approach.

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🆕 Gitcoin Community Debates Solutions to "Funding Fatigue" in Web3 Public Goods Sector

The discussion addresses \"funding fatigue\" in the Web3 public goods sector, proposing tools like a Grantee Common App and SCRs to streamline the process and reduce complexity. While the community appreciates the potential for a more sustainable ecosystem, concerns remain about shifting fatigue to Guilds and the ongoing need for fund solicitation.

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🆕 Arbitrum DAO Procurement Committee Proposes 6-Month Extension with $414K Budget

The Arbitrum DAO Procurement Committee (ADPC) proposes extending its operations for six more months with a budget of USD 414,000 in ARB, focusing on enhancing procurement processes and managing a $2.5M Subsidy Fund. Community feedback is mixed, with some members appreciating the progress and communication, while others raise concerns about budget transparency and election processes.

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🆕 Gitcoin's First Asia Round, Led by HazelHu, Raises Funds Amid Calls for Improved Evaluation Measures

The inaugural Asia Round on Gitcoin, led by HazelHu, successfully raised funds for diverse projects across Asia, with the community praising its promotional strategies and project selection process. However, areas for improvement include the need for standardized evaluation measures and refining the matching calculation mechanism.

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🆕 Balancer BIP-705 Proposes 50,000 BAL and 12,800 USDC for Q4 2024 Grants Program

The proposal BIP-705 requests 50,000 BAL and 12,800 USDC to fund the Balancer Grants program for Q4 2024, aiming to support V3 integrations and reduce overhead. The community vote has not started yet, but the funding is expected to attract projects, improve the grants program, and align with Balancer Labs and DAO goals.

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🆕 Proposal for Updating SP and Grantee Guidelines Under BIP-629 by 0xDanko

0xDanko's proposal for updating SP and Grantee guidelines under BIP-629 aims to improve adherence to Balancer's values, accountability, and legal compliance, with detailed standards and a structured funding proposal process. There have been no community discussions or determinations on the proposal's positivity or negativity, and no next actions have been identified.

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🆕 Oasis Onchain Quick Grants Program Targets Crypto Projects on Arbitrum in Caribbean and Global South

The Oasis Onchain Quick Grants Program aims to support the crypto ecosystem in the Caribbean and Global South by funding projects on the Arbitrum blockchain, with benefits including financial support, educational efforts, and increased governance participation. Community reactions are mixed, with praise for the focus on underserved regions and concerns about the KYC requirement and short application period.

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🆕 Gitcoin Introduces Allo 2.1 and AlloKit to Lower CTV in EVM Ecosystems

Gitcoin is working to lower the Cost to Value (CTV) in EVM-based ecosystems by introducing new tools like Allo 2.1 and AlloKit, aiming to make capital allocation mechanisms more accessible. The community is engaging with suggestions for additional funding mechanisms, such as outcome-based funding and milestone-based funding, to enhance accountability and impact verification.

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🆕 Balancer DAO Proposal BIP-702 Introduces New Standards for Service Providers and Grantees

The proposal BIP-702 aims to enhance standards for Service Providers and Grantees in the Balancer DAO by introducing guidelines for funding proposals, accountability measures, and updates to ensure transparency and alignment with ecosystem values. The community review period will precede a vote by veBAL holders, with benefits including enhanced transparency, accountability, and fraud prevention.

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🆕 Uniswap Proposal: $250K UNI Incentive to Integrate Lisk into v3 Deployments

The proposal by Lisk aims to integrate Lisk into v3 deployments with a $250k UNI incentive package for three months, matched 1-for-1 by Lisk, to boost Web3 adoption in emerging markets. While the community sees potential benefits in increased adoption and utility, concerns about the lack of verified data on Lisk’s TVL and the need for a retrospective analysis of past incentive campaigns have been raised.

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