Gitcoin Wraps Up #GG19 and Seeks Support for #RPGF3

By Gitcoin
Jan 16, 2024, 9:38 AM
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Gitcoin is grateful for the opportunity to participate in #RPGF3 and continue supporting public goods projects in the Ethereum ecosystem.​ Badge holders are encouraged to add Gitcoin to their ballot list for this round or retweet if they've benefited from Gitcoin.​

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#GG19 has wrapped ๐Ÿ™ŒWe are grateful to have the opportunity to participate in #RPGF3. Last round's funding has allowed us to continue empowering public goods projects in the Ethereum ecosystem. ๐Ÿ‘‰round3.optimism.io/projects/0x859โ€ฆ If you're a badge holder, please consider adding us to

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