Gitcoin announces an upcoming upgrade to Allo v2 for the next Gitcoin Grants round in April. The upgrade will unlock new capabilities for the protocol and allow for easier creation of funding strategies, smoother multi-chain experiences, and application editing. The upgrade will not impact independent Grants Stack rounds currently running.
馃摚Important update for GG20馃摚 馃The next Gitcoin Grants round will happen in April. We are working on a lot of exciting updates behind the scenes, and cannot wait to share them with you! @grantsstack is built on top of @alloprotocol, and there is a significant upgrade towards
馃攧 Ethereum's Funding Ritual
**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. [Apply or donate at grants.gitcoin.co](http://grants.gitcoin.co)
馃弳 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: [Vote here](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.
馃嚘馃嚪 Denver's Magic Returns
**Schelling Point Buenos Aires** is happening November 20th during Devcon. After the success of Schelling Point Denver, the Ethereum coordination event returns to Argentina. The one-day gathering brings together: - Builders and researchers - Coordination experts - Public goods advocates Key highlights include sessions on **perpetual funding streams** using yield-donating vaults and ERC-4626 standards. The event partners with Funding the Commons for expanded programming. **Registration:** [luma.com/txyeg96m](https://luma.com/txyeg96m) Seats are limited for this focused gathering of Ethereum's coordination community.
馃殌 Integrity-First Economy
**Vision for Post-AI Economy Integrity** A new system aims to **reinforce personal integrity** while earning a living in the post-AI world. This moonshot concept was shared by @edelwax in conversation with @owocki. **Key Focus Areas:** - Maintaining integrity in AI-driven work environments - Creating sustainable income streams - Building trustworthy economic systems The discussion explores how individuals can preserve their values while adapting to an economy increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. [Watch the full conversation](link) to learn more about this integrity-first approach to the future of work.