Ethereum Accelerates Privacy Infrastructure and Public Goods R&D Funding
Ethereum Accelerates Privacy Infrastructure and Public Goods R&D Funding
🔬 Ethereum's Next Phase
Privacy infrastructure is gaining momentum across Ethereum as funding increases for cryptographic tools and secure scaling solutions.
Infrastructure scaling efforts are expanding to support broader adoption while maintaining core privacy principles.
Public goods R&D is accelerating with increased investment in:
- New algorithms for public goods funding
- Collaboration and UX tooling
- Interoperability improvements
Ethereum's strategic focus shifts toward funding foundational research that addresses long-term ecosystem needs rather than just applications.
This coordinated approach aims to build the essential infrastructure required for Ethereum's future growth and institutional adoption.
Ethereum’s future depends on better mechanisms - not just better apps. The Public Goods R&D domain funds: 🧠 New algorithms for public goods funding 🧰 Tooling that improves collaboration, UX, and interoperability Serious science. Real coordination. Built for the long term.
Privacy is strengthening. Infrastructure is scaling. Public goods R&D is accelerating. Ethereum funds what the world will need next.
Privacy is a human right. It protects activists, journalists, and everyday people in high-stakes environments🛡️ To the @PrivacyEthereum who stepped up to support and fund the #GG24 Privacy domain: Thank you. You didn't just fund code. You funded freedom 🙏
Every major leap in Ethereum started as research, prototypes, and a few brave experiments 🧪 That’s what the Public Goods R&D domain is here to support - better coordination, open-source tools, and the science behind funding what matters. 🧠 Tomorrow - 2:30pm UTC w/ @dwddao &
Privacy isn’t a luxury. It’s a requirement for Ethereum to work at scale. From cypherpunk values to institutional adoption - privacy protects both autonomy and usability. Here’s why it matters, straight from the people building it 🧠 🎤 @john_guilding:
Couldn’t agree more. Privacy isn’t optional infrastructure - it’s the foundation for real freedom on Ethereum. We’re backing the builders pushing it forward in #GG24’s Privacy Domain.
privacy chads unite source: @a16zcrypto
Conor Svensson from Enscribe Joins Schelling Point Buenos Aires Speaker Lineup
**Conor Svensson from Enscribe** has been confirmed as a speaker for Schelling Point Buenos Aires on **November 20**. The event continues to build momentum with **500+ registered attendees** and a growing roster of notable speakers including: - Jake Hartnell from Layer One/Enova - Trent Van Epps from Protocol Guild - VP Abundance from Octant **Key Details:** - Date: November 20, 2025 - Location: Buenos Aires during Devconnect week - Focus: Ethereum coordination and public goods funding - Partnership with Funding the Commons Svensson will lead a workshop described as "one you don't want to miss" alongside his speaking engagement. The gathering brings together builders, researchers, and coordination specialists to tackle Ethereum's biggest challenges. Registration remains open on [Luma](https://luma.com/txyeg96m) with limited seats available.
🌍 Free Devcon Access
**Gitcoin seeks volunteers** for ETH World Fair booth during Devcon (Nov 17-19) **What you get:** - Free event access - Full ticket reimbursement after completing shifts - Chance to represent major web3 funding platform **Requirements:** - Help staff Gitcoin booth - Complete all assigned volunteer shifts - Be available Nov 17-19 [Apply here](https://forms.gle/RPNPKBV2HuMa4iHaA) *Limited spots available for this opportunity.*
Crypto's Future Belongs to Today's Weird Experiment Funders
**Speculation sparked crypto's initial growth**, but **builders are what give it lasting power**. The cryptocurrency space has evolved beyond pure speculation. While market volatility attracts attention, the real foundation comes from: - Developers creating innovative solutions - Investors funding experimental projects - Communities supporting long-term vision **The next market cycle will be dominated by those willing to fund unconventional experiments today**. This shift represents crypto's maturation from speculative asset to technological infrastructure. Success now depends on identifying and supporting the builders working on tomorrow's breakthroughs, even when their projects seem strange or unproven by current standards.
🌳 Tree Metaphor
**Gitcoin Grants 24 (#GG24) visualized as ecosystem tree** The latest funding round maps Ethereum's coordination layer through an organic metaphor: - **Roots**: Ethereum's core challenges and problems - **Branches**: Key domains including Privacy, Infrastructure, and Public Goods R&D - **Leaves**: Active funding mechanisms distributing resources **$1.74M in matching funds** flows through this interconnected system, supporting builders across multiple problem areas. The visualization reinforces how Gitcoin functions as Ethereum's coordination layer - connecting funding sources to innovation needs through quadratic funding and community-driven allocation. Every grant, vote, and mechanism upgrade strengthens the entire ecosystem's growth.