Gitcoin's #StandWithCrypto Campaign: A Remarkable Success Story
Gitcoin's #StandWithCrypto Campaign: A Remarkable Success Story
馃敟 Crypto's Defining Moment
Gitcoin, in partnership with Coinbase and Zora, launched the #StandWithCrypto campaign in June 2023. The campaign involved minting a collectible blue shield NFT, with funds raised being distributed among five advocacy organizations: Coin Center, Fight for the Future, Fund DeFi, The Block Foundation, and the Blockchain Association. These organizations are at the forefront of driving regulatory clarity and reform for cryptocurrencies. The campaign galvanized a strong community movement and provided vital support to these advocacy efforts during a crucial time when the SEC's regulation-by-enforcement actions were in full swing. The Quadratic Funding round, managed through Grants Stack and powered by Allo protocol, enabled the community to rally and contribute to this important cause.
In preparation for #GG20 we are sharing a few remarkable success stories of past community rounds. Below is a highlight story from our advocacy campaign that had a huge ripple effect throughout the entire crypto ecosystem and came at an incredibly crucial time for crypto from a
Gitcoin GG23 Retro Round Voting Deadline Approaches
Gitcoin's GG23 Retro Round voting period is entering its final days, with **$600K** to be distributed among proven builders. Key points: - Voting ends April 23rd - 30 mature projects eligible for minimum $10K each - Three tiers of eligible voters: * Expert voters (hand-picked) * Donors (5+ rounds, $50+ each since GG18) * GTC Holders (30K+ tokens) Projects include established names like ethers.js, RevokeCash, and L2beat. Voting focuses on metrics-based evaluation through the new MBRF (Metrics Based Retro Funding) system. Check eligibility: [Vote Here](https://beta.rf.vote.gitcoin.co/#/42161/862) View projects: [Mature Builders](https://grants.gitcoin.co/gg23-mature-builders)
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 Grants Round 23 OSS Program Applications Closing Soon
The Gitcoin Grants Round 23 (GG23) OSS Program application deadline is approaching on March 31st. The program offers two funding tracks: - Quadratic Funding (QF) for early-stage projects - Retroactive Funding (RF) for projects with proven impact Focus areas include: - Web3 Infrastructure - Developer Tooling and Libraries - dApps & Apps Projects will gain exposure to funders and the broader open source community. Applications are being accepted at [grants.gitcoin.co](http://grants.gitcoin.co). *Time is running out - submit your application before the March 31st deadline.*
GG23 Grant Applications Opening Soon
The highly anticipated GG23 grant program is set to open applications tomorrow. This represents a significant opportunity for builders and creators in the web3 space. Key dates: - Application window opens tomorrow - Community members encouraged to prepare submissions in advance Those interested in applying should: - Review application requirements - Gather necessary documentation - Prepare project proposals *Stay tuned for the official announcement and application link tomorrow.*
GG23 Community Round Voting Launches with Multiple Funding Mechanisms
Gitcoin has partnered with GrantShips to enhance community funding rounds. Key details: - 11 eligible rounds competing for 6 slots - Multiple funding mechanisms in play: * Quadratic Funding * Conviction Voting * Direct Retroactive Grants * Custom community mechanisms Voting ends Sunday, with top 6 rounds announced next week. Selected rounds will receive matching funds from Gitcoin, while others may still receive support from CeloPG & Owocki. Track progress at [GG23 Leaderboard](http://gg23.grantships.com/leaderboard) A Twitter Space featuring winning rounds will be announced soon.