Gitcoin Announces Hackathon Alumni Round Funding for Open Source Projects

**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.

**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.

**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.*

**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.

**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.