Gitcoin Retroactive Funding Experiment Results
Gitcoin Retroactive Funding Experiment Results
Gitcoin has shared their findings from experimenting with retroactive quadratic funding. They found that retroactive funding makes it easier to evaluate projects and boosts confidence in funding decisions. They are exploring shortening the funding cycle for more flexibility and have made the decision to make all future Citizens Rounds retroactive. Their goal is to help funders see the real impact and they are working on better showcasing this to voters.
馃専 Gitcoin Citizens Retro embodies the true spirit of DAOs: bottom-up, skill-centric, with an owner's mindset. We're committed to staying connected with our community, seeking your input to fill any gaps and drive impactful change through retroactive funding. Here are our
Today we are thrilled to announce Citizens Retro Round #3, our program to retroactively reward the wider community for supporting @Gitcoin's mission. Upcoming: 馃煝 4 educational calls, first on Feb 14 馃挌 馃煝 Applications: March 05-19 馃煝 Round #3: April 02-16 More 馃У馃憞
Final Days of Gitcoin Grants Round 23
Gitcoin Grants Round 23 (#GG23) is entering its final phase, with only 2 days remaining until the April 16th deadline. The program enables direct support for open-source projects building in the Ethereum ecosystem. Contributors receive an attestation that can be displayed publicly. - Deadline: April 16th, 2025 - Platform: [Gitcoin Grants](http://grants.gitcoin.co) - Impact: Funds innovation across the ecosystem - Benefit: Receive attestation for contributions *All donation amounts make a difference through quadratic funding multiplication.*
Gitcoin Opens Voting for $600K Mature Builders Round
Gitcoin has launched community voting for its GG23 Mature Builders retro funding round, running until April 23. The round will distribute $600K among 30 top builders, with a minimum of $10K per project. Eligible voters include: - Expert badgeholders (hand-picked) - Donors (5+ rounds, min $50 each since GG18) - GTC holders (30K+ tokens) The new Metrics-Based Retro Funding (MBRF) system focuses on proven impact and measurable outcomes. Selected projects include notable names like ethers.js, RevokeCash, and L2beat. [Check eligibility](https://beta.rf.vote.gitcoin.co/#/42161/862) [View builders](https://grants.gitcoin.co/gg23-mature-builders)
ZKsync Opens May Cohort for Community Program with 5M Token Rewards
Gitcoin and ZKsync are launching their next community program cohort for May 2025. The initiative offers contributors opportunities in four focused areas: - Onboarding & Education - Anti-Spam & Scam - Events & Community Call - Program Governance The program distributes 5M ZK tokens through: - Proactive incentives for moderators and educators - Retroactive rewards for 2024 contributors - Community expansion initiatives Participants can join as community moderators, language specialists, or zkMentor roles. Rewards are determined through Discord analytics and performance evaluations. [Apply for the ZKsync Crews program](https://gitcoin.notion.site/ZKsync-Crews-1bcf3309710d80679d38c4e23ed975cd)
Gitcoin Transforms Community Rounds into Grant Ships: A New Era of Performance-Based Funding
Gitcoin has evolved its Community Rounds into **Grant Ships**, a competitive framework where grant programs are evaluated on performance. Key features: - 6 selected programs through transparent, on-chain judging - $130K in matching funds distributed - Performance evaluation by community judges - Top 3 performers earn automatic eligibility for next round The system follows an **Evolutionary Cycle**: 1. Compete 2. Get evaluated 3. Learn and adapt 4. Repeat Explore active Grant Ships at [grants.gitcoin.co](http://grants.gitcoin.co) or dive deeper into the governance at [gg23.grantships.com/ships](http://gg23.grantships.com/ships)
Schelling Point 2025 Wrap-Up
The Schelling Point 2025 conference has concluded, bringing together ecosystem builders and innovators to explore funding coordination mechanisms. Key highlights: - Focus on scaling builder success through multi-mechanism approaches - Deep dives into coordination strategies - Valuable networking and spontaneous collaborations - Industry insights on ecosystem development The event wrap-up video is now available for both in-person attendees and remote participants to review key moments and takeaways. *Next steps:* Watch the conference recap to catch insights you may have missed.