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Gitcoin has partnered with GrantShips to enhance community funding rounds. Key details: - 11 eligible rounds competing for 6 slots - Multiple funding mechanisms in play: * Quadratic Funding * Conviction Voting * Direct Retroactive Grants * Custom community mechanisms Voting ends Sunday, with top 6 rounds announced next week. Selected rounds will receive matching funds from Gitcoin, while others may still receive support from CeloPG & Owocki. Track progress at [GG23 Leaderboard](http://gg23.grantships.com/leaderboard) A Twitter Space featuring winning rounds will be announced soon.

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 is expanding beyond Quadratic Funding to introduce a multi-mechanism approach for 2025. The new system includes: - **Quadratic Funding (QF)** for early-stage projects: - Amplifies grassroots support - Empowers small donors - Incubates new ideas - **Retro Funding** for mature projects: - Rewards measurable outcomes - Supports scaling efforts - Ensures accountability Future plans include piloting futarchy-based models and expanding support through mentorship and improved onboarding tools. *The goal is to provide tailored support for builders at every stage of their journey.*

Gitcoin representatives led an interactive workshop at Devcon focused on retro funding mechanisms. The session was co-hosted by @sejal_rekhan from Gitcoin and public goods mechanism designer @0xyNaMu. Key highlights: - Hands-on experience designing retro funding rounds - Part of broader Funding Commons initiative - Workshop included collaboration with Allo Protocol - Focus on solving public goods funding challenges The workshop tied into Gitcoin's larger mission of developing sustainable funding mechanisms for public goods projects.

At Devcon's closing day, Gitcoin's Executive Director participated in a futarchy-focused discussion hosted by Buttery, highlighting Gitcoin's implementation of prediction markets in funding frameworks. Key points: - Partnership announced with Filecoin to integrate futarchy into their RetroPGF round - Focus on practical applications of prediction markets in funding decisions - Demonstrates growing interest in futarchy for community governance This development marks a significant step in combining prediction markets with retroactive public goods funding.

Gitcoin Grants 22 is now open, offering $1M in matching funds for OSS projects. The program focuses on dev tools, Web3 infrastructure, dApps, and Hackathon Alumni. Key features include: - Seven community-led rounds, including Biofi Pathfinders and ENS Ecosystem - New Mint Attestations for on-chain donation proof - Quick Bridge for seamless cross-chain donations - Enhanced Sybil resistance with COCM and Passport-based detection Since 2019, Gitcoin Grants has funded over 4,000 projects with $63.9M. Donations are open until November 6. For more details, visit grants.gitcoin.co or read the blog post.

A workshop on Connection-Oriented Cluster Matching (COCM) Basics is scheduled for Monday, October 7 at 5pm UTC. This event is particularly beneficial for Round Operators aiming to effectively apply COCM principles. Key details: - Hosted by Gitcoin contributors @CS_Synthesist and @umarkhaneth - Focuses on teaching COCM fundamentals - Date: Monday, October 7 - Time: 5pm UTC Interested participants can RSVP through the provided link: https://lu.ma/2061nco8 Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of COCM and its practical applications in the web3 space.

Gitcoin is introducing its first Retro Round for Round Operators using #easyRPGF. This initiative aims to recognize and celebrate community champions from Gitcoin Grants 20 and 21 who led impactful, autonomous rounds. Key dates for the Retro Round: - Registration begins: October 3 - Voting begins: October 16 - Payouts: October 24 This announcement follows the recent launch of seven Community Rounds for Gitcoin Grants 22, including: - BioFi Pathfinders - Ma Earth Grants - ENS Ecosystem - Allo Builders Advancement - Growing the Public Gardens - Youth in Need - Regen Citizen Round For more information on the Community Rounds, visit the Gitcoin governance forum.

**Hashlists**, a protocol for managing onchain curated lists, aims to combat blockchain spam and unwanted transactions. Key points: - Born from LUKSO hackathon, filters unwanted tokens & transactions - Founders met on Discord & Telegram, united by web3 passion - Gitcoin #GG20 participation crucial for validation - Ranked 1st in matching per voter in their first Gitcoin round - Secured LUKSO grant, expanding user base and community - Refining protocol on LUKSO and Arbitrum - Future plans: more blockchains, advanced curation features - Goal: Bridge Web2 & Web3, improve curation accessibility Gitcoin played key role in nurturing Hashlists' innovation. #GG22 applications opening soon.

**Gitcoin's Grantee Showcase is happening tomorrow at 9am PST!** - Featuring @Hashlists_ and @TorProject - Learn how Gitcoin Grants drive growth and impact - Don't miss this opportunity to: 1. Discover real-world applications of grants 2. Understand the impact on project development 3. Gain insights into the grant ecosystem **Set your reminder now** to join this informative session and explore the tangible effects of Gitcoin Grants on innovative projects. *Your participation matters. Be there to support and learn from grant recipients.*