Schelling Point Panel Announcements: Web3 Funding & AI
Schelling Point Panel Announcements: Web3 Funding & AI
🤔 Govt Funding Gets Web3 Makeover
Two notable speakers have been confirmed for upcoming Schelling Point panels:
Azeem K. (Co-founder & COO, MorphLayer) will discuss Web3's potential in transforming government and public goods funding models
Rohit (Startup Ecosystem Lead, Polygon) will explore AI's role in reshaping Web3 fundraising and ecosystem development
Both sessions aim to examine innovative approaches to funding mechanisms in the Web3 space. The panels will focus on practical applications and real-world implementation strategies.
Gitcoin Hosts Sensemaking Report Workshop to Shape GG24 Funding
Gitcoin is hosting a **Sensemaking Report Workshop** this Friday at 4 PM UTC on Discord to shape future funding priorities for GG24. - Community members can collaborate to brainstorm ideas and map themes - Workshop aims to create a community-driven Sensemaking Report - Follows Wednesday's X Space discussion on Demystifying Sensemaking at Gitcoin 3.0 Join the workshop: [Discord Event](https://discord.com/events/562828676480237578/1399452467661504614)
Gitcoin 3.0 Supports Open Source Dev Tool Builders
Open source developers continue building essential tools through market cycles, often prioritizing values over compensation. Gitcoin 3.0 aims to provide sustainable support for these ecosystem-driven efforts. Key points: - Focus on long-term, intentional support for dev tool builders - Recognition of developers choosing purpose over higher pay - Integration of revenue-generating initiatives to expand impact Gitcoin's evolution demonstrates a commitment to creating sustainable funding mechanisms for open-source development, ensuring critical infrastructure work continues regardless of market conditions.
Fund What Matters
A community-driven initiative focused on sustainable funding mechanisms is gaining traction. The program aims to: - Connect resources with meaningful projects - Establish transparent allocation processes - Enable direct community participation in funding decisions The framework emphasizes long-term sustainability over short-term gains. Early results show increased engagement and more efficient resource distribution. *Key metrics demonstrate 40% better resource utilization compared to traditional models.* **Next steps include expanding the framework to additional sectors and refining governance mechanisms.**
Gitcoin Launches Sensemaking Season for Strategic Funding Allocation
Gitcoin 3.0 introduces **Sensemaking Season**, a 6-week initiative to align funding with Ethereum's most pressing needs. The process follows four key phases: - Phase 1: Community crowdsources key problems - Phase 2: Data and community validation - Phase 3: GTC holder voting on funding domains - Phase 4: Matching mechanisms to domains Participation options include: - Submitting reports - Sharing signals - Joining working groups - Contributing to design The initiative emphasizes community-driven decision making, involving builders, domain experts, GTC holders, and donors. [Join the discussion](https://gov.gitcoin.co/t/gitcoin-grants-24-strategic-sense-making-framework/20865)
Gitcoin GG23 Distributes $1.2M Through Multi-Mechanism Funding
Gitcoin's GG23 funding round introduced significant innovations in public goods funding: - $1.2M total distribution across all rounds - 9,991 unique donors contributed $95K - 235 early-stage OSS projects supported Key mechanisms: - Combined Quadratic Funding with Retroactive Funding - Launched Grant Ships for community governance - Piloted GTC token staking for round signaling The initiative represents a shift toward ecosystem-led funding, moving away from Gitcoin-led coordination. The platform is evolving into Gitcoin 3.0, focusing on improved fund distribution intelligence and community ownership. [Read full recap](https://www.gitcoin.co/blog/gg23-results-recap)