Gitcoin Passport 🛡️

Gitcoin Passport is conducting usability testing and user preference assessment for Identity Staking v2 UI optimization. Participants will provide feedback to determine which version to implement and will receive a special POAP as a token of appreciation. Participants can sign up using the provided form.

The Facebook stamp has been removed due to ongoing connection issues and unreliable authentication. The #GG19 rounds have been successfully integrated into the Gitcoin stamp.

On December 21 from 16:30 to 18:00 UTC, there will be maintenance work on the Passport IAM service. While there may be brief interruptions, stamp claiming may be momentarily paused. The aim is to enhance user experience and your patience is appreciated.

Coinbase has launched Coinbase Verifications and integrated it with the Coinbase Stamp. Users can now link their Coinbase account with their onchain identity to access various digital possibilities. To claim the Coinbase Stamp, users need to establish their onchain identity on Base and have an active Coinbase account. This verification not only boosts Passport score but also grants access to dApps and benefits on BuildOnBase.

Mint your Passport scores onchain into the Verax attestation registry now for Wave 6 of the Linea DeFi Voyage. Get an attestation with a Passport score higher than 20 to qualify.

Gitcoin Passport has taken steps to remove any integration with Ledger due to the recent exploit of Ledger's ConnectKit library. They have removed the old library from their codebase, as well as the WalletConnect option. All Ledger integration has been removed for now, and they will continue to use BlackNative for wallet signatures until they receive confirmation that it is safe to reinstate.

There has been malicious activity reported on the CyberConnectHQ site. Passport users are advised to exercise caution if they joined their Discord in the past 24 hours. The Gitcoin team is working with the CyberConnect team to address the situation and has temporarily removed the stamp for safety. Updates on next steps will be provided soon.

Gitcoin Passport is being implemented by the Optimism Collective to enhance security and trust in their ecosystem. The Passport solution provides ease of use for developers and has pushed about 13,000 Passports onchain to OP Mainnet. Additionally, collaboration with ShapeShift, Tide, and Bankless Academy has helped fortify OP token programs and eliminate rogue addresses.

The Gitcoin Passport team is currently seeking a Technical Product Marketing Manager. Interested individuals can apply through the provided link.

Gitcoin Passport expresses gratitude for the opportunity to participate in the #RPGF3 funding round. The funding will be used to enhance project protection against bots and Sybils. Badge holders are encouraged to add Gitcoin Passport to their ballot list or RT if they have benefited from the platform.