Optimism Opens Retro Funding 4 for Onchain Builders
Optimism Opens Retro Funding 4 for Onchain Builders
馃 Calling All Builders!
Optimism, a layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum, has announced the opening of applications for Retro Funding 4. This funding round aims to reward the impact of onchain builders within the Optimism ecosystem. A total of 10 million OP tokens, the native cryptocurrency of Optimism, has been allocated for this purpose. Interested builders are encouraged to review the eligibility criteria and submit their applications before the deadline of June 6th, 2023, at 7:00 PM UTC.
Calling Fraxtal builders! @Optimism has opened applications for Retro Funding 4. 10 million $OP has been allocated to reward the impact of Onchain Builders. Check the info below to see if you are eligible and apply before the June 6th 19:00pm UTC deadline.
馃敶 Applications OPEN NOW: Retro Public Goods Funding Round 4 馃敶 10m OP dedicated to onchain builders who have deployed contracts across the Superchain and generated demand for its blockspace. Applications are open until June 6th 19:00 UTC.
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