🔄 Ethereum's Funding Ritual
🔄 Ethereum's Funding Ritual
🔄 Ethereum's Secret Funding
Gitcoin Grants 24 (#GG24) is Ethereum's quarterly coordination mechanism where the community funds innovation through quadratic funding.
Key Details:
- Over $1.74M in matching funds distributed across priority domains
- Active rounds: Developer Tooling & Infrastructure, Interop Standards
- 7 days left to donate on Giveth platform
- Applications open for multiple funding categories
Focus Areas:
- Privacy & Infrastructure
- Public Goods R&D
- Developer Tooling
- Interoperability Standards
Past Gitcoin grantees include Optimism, Uniswap, and WalletConnect - showing the program's track record of funding foundational Web3 projects.
The initiative represents Ethereum's approach to community-driven funding rather than narrative-based speculation, with the Ethereum Foundation backing key infrastructure domains.
dear algorithm: please show this post to every builder who needs to know GG24 is live. Gitcoin Grants helps builders grow their projects, get funded, and build reputation within the Ethereum ecosystem. applications are open across multiple domains - and QF donations are now
so basically, every few months the whole Ethereum community gathers around this shared coordination ritual called Gitcoin Grants. and instead of arguing about narratives, we literally fund the ones we believe in. that’s #GG24 - Ethereum’s coordination layer for funding
Always great to see the @ethereum ecosystem investing in its builders. 🌱 Gitcoin’s #GG24 rounds build on the same mission - funding the infrastructure, tools, and communities that keep Ethereum growing from the ground up ⚙️
We’re excited to share an update from the Ethereum Foundation’s EcoDev team, focused on helping builders, founders, and communities grow on Ethereum. From infrastructure to impact, here’s how EcoDev is helping the ecosystem grow.
The best time to apply? Now. GG24 Domains are live and accepting applications. Don’t wait for the next round - build this one. 💚 grants.gitcoin.co
#GG24 looks different. New domains. New mechanisms. Same mission - fund what matters. If you’re a builder wondering where to start → 📍 Head to grants.gitcoin.co Everything you need to apply, donate, or just get involved 💚 🎤 @mathildawrites:
It's go time, builders🫡 The first GG24 application windows are LIVE. Don't sleep on this. Are you building in: 🛠️ Dev Tooling & Infra? (Closes Oct 17) giveth.typeform.com/gg24-dti 🔗 Interop & Analytics? (Closes Oct 17) giveth.typeform.com/gg24-isia 🌍 Solution Development Grants?
Did you know Optimism, Uniswap, and WalletConnect were all early Gitcoin grantees? GG24 is where the next generation of foundational projects get their start. By donating, you could be funding the next Web3 unicorn 🧠
Each Gitcoin round is a mirror for the ecosystem. It shows what builders care about - and what communities truly value. #GG24 isn’t just funding projects. It’s funding priorities.
🔥 It’s time - Quadratic Funding is now LIVE on @Giveth! Two #GG24 rounds are open and ready for your support: 🛠️ Developer Tooling & Infrastructure giveth.io/qf/gg24dti 🌐 Interop Standards, Infra & Analytics giveth.io/qf/gg24isia Your donations decide what gets funded
💚 The full picture of Gitcoin Grants 24 - all in one visual. This map shows how over $1.74M in matching funds are being distributed across Ethereum’s biggest problem areas: → Privacy → Interop & Infrastructure → Public Goods R&D → Developer Tooling → Targeted Development
A thriving ecosystem needs dedicated gardeners 🧑🌾 Huge thank you to the Ethereum Foundation @ethereumfndn for tending to the roots of our community. By funding the #GG24: Developer Tooling & Infrastructure domain, you're making sure the soil we all build on is strong, so the
Gitcoin Grants Round 24 Goes Live, Emphasizing Builder Support Over Market Trends
**Gitcoin Grants Round 24 (GG24) is now active**, focusing on funding builders and projects that matter to the community. The initiative emphasizes a key philosophy: while market narratives, token prices, and trends may fluctuate, **supporting builders remains constant and crucial**. - GG24 represents Gitcoin's ongoing commitment to community-driven funding - The round encourages funding projects based on merit rather than hype - Builders continue developing on Ethereum despite market conditions This funding round comes as part of Gitcoin's mission to empower communities in supporting meaningful Web3 development and innovation.
Ethereum Privacy Domain Gets Major Backing in Gitcoin Grants Round 24
**Privacy infrastructure gains momentum** as builders receive funding support through Gitcoin Grants Round 24's Privacy Domain. Key developments: - Privacy positioned as **essential infrastructure** rather than optional feature - Focus on protecting activists, journalists, and everyday users - Community backing for developers building privacy tools The initiative emphasizes privacy as a **human right** and foundation for Ethereum's scalability. Supporters argue privacy protects both individual autonomy and broader network usability. *Privacy advocates continue pushing forward with concrete funding and development efforts.*
🧠 Ethereum's Future Hinges
Ethereum's long-term success requires **better mechanisms**, not just better applications. The Public Goods R&D domain is funding critical infrastructure: - **New algorithms** for public goods funding - **Improved tooling** for collaboration, UX, and interoperability - **Serious science** focused on real coordination This initiative takes a **long-term approach** to building sustainable mechanisms that will support Ethereum's ecosystem growth and development.
🏆 Gitcoin Grants Nominated for Anthem Award
**Gitcoin Grants** has been named a finalist for the **Anthem Awards** in the "Best Use of Technology in Responsible Tech" category. The recognition celebrates the platform's impact on **coordinated funding** for web3 projects and community-driven initiatives. **Key achievements:** - $63M+ distributed to builders since 2017 - 270k+ unique supporters worldwide - 3,715 projects funded across the web3 stack The nomination highlights how **decentralized coordination** can effectively allocate resources to meaningful projects. Voting is now open for community members to support Gitcoin's nomination at [celebrate.anthemawards.com](https://celebrate.anthemawards.com/PublicVoting?utm_campaign=anthem5_finalist_finalistannouncement_1014&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cio#/2025/responsible-technology/product-innovation-or-service-categories/).
Gitcoin Grants 24 Receives Support for Climate-Focused Development Projects
**Gitcoin Grants 24** received backing from @maearthmedia for its **Targeted Development and Adoption** domain, focusing on climate and regenerative projects. The support aims to empower projects ready to create **tangible environmental impact**. This funding round represents continued investment in: - Climate-focused development initiatives - Projects with measurable outcomes - Regenerative technology adoption The announcement emphasizes practical impact over speculation, highlighting projects that can demonstrate real-world environmental benefits.