Gitcoin

**Gitcoin Grants Round 24 (GG24) is now active**, focusing on funding builders and projects that matter to the community. The initiative emphasizes a key philosophy: while market narratives, token prices, and trends may fluctuate, **supporting builders remains constant and crucial**. - GG24 represents Gitcoin's ongoing commitment to community-driven funding - The round encourages funding projects based on merit rather than hype - Builders continue developing on Ethereum despite market conditions This funding round comes as part of Gitcoin's mission to empower communities in supporting meaningful Web3 development and innovation.

**Privacy infrastructure gains momentum** as builders receive funding support through Gitcoin Grants Round 24's Privacy Domain. Key developments: - Privacy positioned as **essential infrastructure** rather than optional feature - Focus on protecting activists, journalists, and everyday users - Community backing for developers building privacy tools The initiative emphasizes privacy as a **human right** and foundation for Ethereum's scalability. Supporters argue privacy protects both individual autonomy and broader network usability. *Privacy advocates continue pushing forward with concrete funding and development efforts.*

Ethereum's long-term success requires **better mechanisms**, not just better applications. The Public Goods R&D domain is funding critical infrastructure: - **New algorithms** for public goods funding - **Improved tooling** for collaboration, UX, and interoperability - **Serious science** focused on real coordination This initiative takes a **long-term approach** to building sustainable mechanisms that will support Ethereum's ecosystem growth and development.

**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 at [celebrate.anthemawards.com](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** 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.

**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 trust-based economic systems **Related Development:** EigenFoundation's CEO Robert Drost previously discussed how **crypto technologies must help build trustworthy AI** - emphasizing privacy, ownership, and censorship resistance similar to what crypto brought to money. **The Vision:** Combining integrity-focused work systems with unstoppable, trustworthy AI infrastructure could reshape how we earn and maintain ethical standards in tomorrow's economy. [Watch the full conversation](link-placeholder)

The **Ethereum Foundation** has released a fresh update for the community. Key highlights: - New funding opportunities available - Foundation encourages **work-life balance** - Community reminded to stay grounded while building The update comes with the Foundation's signature reminder to "touch grass" - emphasizing the importance of stepping away from screens and maintaining perspective in the fast-paced crypto world. *Perfect timing for those looking to fund meaningful projects while keeping life in balance.*

**Celo emerges as major funder in Gitcoin Grants Round 24 (GG24)**, positioning itself as one of the biggest contributors to reshape how communities coordinate capital for public goods funding. The blockchain platform's significant commitment goes beyond typical participation - they're actively working to transform funding mechanisms for projects that matter to the ecosystem. **Key Details:** - Major funding commitment to GG24 - Focus on improving capital coordination methods - Part of broader effort to fund impactful projects **What's Next:** Wednesday discussion at 3pm UTC featuring industry leaders will explore Celo's motivations and the future of decentralized funding coordination.

**Celo Public Goods** stepped up as a major supporter in GG24, funding four critical blockchain domains: - **Privacy** protection initiatives - **Public Goods R&D** projects - **Targeted Development & Adoption** programs - **Interop Standards, Infrastructure & Analytics** This partnership highlights Celo's commitment to funding essential blockchain infrastructure and public goods development.

The **Ethereum Foundation** has provided funding support for Gitcoin's GG24 Developer Tooling & Infrastructure domain. This backing ensures the foundational layer that developers build upon remains robust and well-maintained. The funding represents continued investment in the core infrastructure that supports the broader Ethereum ecosystem's growth and development.