New Feature Announcement: Codebase Insights on Grants Stack Explorer

Gitcoin's research highlights how quadratic funding contributions serve dual purposes: providing capital while signaling community validation. **Key examples of signal power:** - 412 contributors validated EIP-1559 support beyond traditional coin voting - 11,000 contributors gave Coin Center credibility no single grant could match - Early supporters motivated Plasma Group before it became Optimism The report argues that democratic funding transforms participation into agency, making community signal as valuable as the capital itself.

Scammers are actively targeting Gitcoin community members through direct messages on Telegram, LinkedIn, and other platforms with a sophisticated scheme. **The Scam:** - Scammers reference legitimate wallet addresses from previous Gitcoin Grants distributions - They claim users have tokens on a "sunsetting chain" that need recovery - They offer to "help" recover funds for a percentage fee - The campaign appears to exploit the recent zkSync Lite deprecation announcement **What NOT to do:** - Do not respond to these messages - Do not click any links - Do not share seed phrases - Do not connect your wallet - Do not sign transactions **Official channels only:** - X (Twitter) is the primary announcements channel - Telegram updates via official link at [gitcoin.co](https://gitcoin.co) - All legitimate emails come from @gitcoin.co addresses - Verify information through [gitcoin.co](https://gitcoin.co) or contact via 'Partner with Us' link **Remember:** Gitcoin will never DM you offering fund recovery services.

Gitcoin has published new research exploring **antifragile design principles** in decentralized systems. The research examines: - How decentralized systems build resilience beyond simple uptime - Censorship resistance mechanisms - Architecture designed to strengthen under stress - Practical lessons from systems built to last This follows Gitcoin's September focus on what keeps decentralized networks operational and robust over time. [Read the full research](https://gitcoin.co/research/antifragile-by-design-lessons-from-decentralized-resilience)

Gitcoin has released the **deep funding update** for GG24's Web3 Tooling and Infrastructure round. **Key Details:** - Projects can now check their qualification status for deep funding - Part of GG24's six-domain structure allocating **$1.8M total** - First round fully designed through structured sensemaking - Focuses on developer tooling and infrastructure projects This represents Gitcoin's approach to directing capital toward critical Web3 development needs. [Check qualification status](https://gov.gitcoin.co/t/deep-funding-gg24-web3-tooling-and-infra-round/25040)

Gitcoin has outlined a strategic reset for 2026, moving away from its previous approach to focus on three core principles: **The AAA Framework:** - **Alignment**: Fund projects that advance human thriving - **Alpha**: Identify and attract high-potential builders - **Accelerate**: Operate with small, efficient teams **Coalition-First Funding** The platform will require projects to demonstrate 60-70% funding from external sources before receiving Gitcoin support. This approach aims to surface builders with genuine community backing through the upcoming GG25 round. **Experimental Approach** Rather than committing to large-scale initiatives, Gitcoin will run low-budget, time-limited experiments throughout 2026. The organization will only pursue recapitalization and scaling after these experiments show clear traction and legitimacy. This represents a significant shift from Gitcoin's previous grant-making model, emphasizing validation and external support over direct funding. The strategy suggests a more cautious approach following lessons learned from past rounds. [Read the full strategy](https://gov.gitcoin.co/t/gitcoin-2026-strategy-tl-dr/25049/1)