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SummaryVishnu Kumar joins the ATX DAO Podcast to share his journey from early community contributor to helping teams launch custom chains at Arbitrum. With roots in Gitcoin's public goods ecosystem and experience across DAOs like ATX DAO and Friends With Benefits, Vishnu brings a rare perspective on how community-first involvement can evolve into real infrastructure impact. He reflects on the lessons learned from DAO chaos, builder experimentation, and navigating the trade-offs of decentralized coordination.Now leading strategy and go-to-market for Arbitrum Orbit, Vishnu offers a behind-the-scenes look at how and why teams are spinning up their own L2 chains. The episode covers everything from RaaS partners and modular stacks to the challenges of attracting liquidity and building sustainable ecosystems. Whether you're a founder thinking about launching a rollup or just curious how culture contributors become infra operators, this is a must-listen for anyone serious about the future of crypto infrastructure.Chapters00:00 Tequila and Good Vibes02:12 Conferences and Networking in Web305:19 Health Tips for Conference Goers08:02 Vishnu's Journey into Crypto10:41 The Evolution of DAOs13:26 Building Community and Collaboration16:33 Public Goods and Programmable Money19:05 Navigating the Crypto Landscape21:41 Fashion, Status, and Crypto24:29 The Future of Tokenization28:57 Exploring Tokenization and Legal Challenges29:51 The Journey into DeFi and Arbitrum31:06 Arbitrum's Unique Position in the Crypto Landscape33:19 Founders and Vision Behind Arbitrum35:26 Launching Chains and the Future of Arbitrum Orbit37:19 The Challenges of Building Custom Chains39:56 Building a Chain: The Technical and Strategic Aspects44:06 The Rise of Real-World Assets in Crypto46:44 The Future of Fintech and Tokenization48:10 Product Management and Execution in Crypto51:16 Idea Management and Productivity TechniquesConnect with Vishnu and Arbitrum:X (Twitter): ⁠⁠@vgkfiles | @arbitrumFarcaster: @vkgLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vishnugkumarWebsite: https://arbitrum.ioCheck out our friends at Tequila 512:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tequila512.com⁠⁠Socials: ⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠To learn more about ATX DAO:Check out the ⁠ATX DAO ⁠websiteFollow ⁠@ATXDAO⁠ on X (Twitter)Subscribe to our newsletterConnect with us on ⁠LinkedIn⁠Join the community in the ⁠ATX DAO Discord⁠Connect with the ATX DAO Podcast team on X (Twitter):Ash:  ⁠@ashinthewild⁠Luke: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Luke152⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Podcast:If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share it with your network.Subscribe for more insights, interviews, and deep dives into the world of Web 3.

For episode 523, Brandon Zemp is joined by Tarun Gupta, Founder and CEO of Coinshift, a treasury management platform for DAOs and web3 organizations, which manages over $1B in DAO treasuries for teams like Aave, Gitcoin, and UMA. Coinshift empowers both retail users and institutions to unlock the full potential of their assets and treasury by combining capital growth, payments, and accounting software in a single platform, leveraging products like the Paxos-backed, yield-bearing stablecoin csUSDL and its native token SHIFT. Prior to funding Coinshift, Tarun co-founded Parcel, where he served as COO, and gained recognition for his contributions to enhancing the web3 ecosystem. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction1:08 | Who is Tarun Gupta?2:57 | What is Coinshift?4:04 | Yield-bearing Stablecoins8:00 | Stability of csUSDL11:39 | Institutional interest in Yield-bearing Stablecoins & Assets13:45 | How to buy csUSDL14:46 | Stablecoins for other fiat currencies16:25 | Coinshift services for DAOs & Web3 startups17:14 | Coinshift roadmap18:18 | Coinshift website & socials

Timestamps - 00:00 Introduction to Allo Capital and Gitcoin 3.0 03:03 The Evolution of Gitcoin: From 1.0 to 3.0 05:47 Community Engagement and the Future of Gitcoin Grants 09:02 Gitcoin 3.0: A New Vision for Funding Public Goods 11:55 The Role of Governance in Gitcoin's Future 15:07 Funding Ethereum's Biggest Problems

Timestamps - 00:00 Introduction to Alo Capital and Capital Allocation 03:15 Exploring Gitcoin Grants and Multi-Mechanism Funding 06:07 The Concept of Retrofunding in Gitcoin 08:51 Metrics-Based Voting and Project Selection 11:57 Challenges and Learnings from GG23 14:51 Community Engagement and Project Discoverability  

Ethereum developers debate over removing EOF from Fusaka. Gitcoin winds down its Grants Stack. And client teams release Pectra-ready mainnet client versions. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/691 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

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A daily update on what's happening in the Rocket Pool community on Discord, Twitter, Reddit, and the DAO forum. #RocketPool #rpl #Ethereum #eth #crypto #cryptocurrency #staking #news Podcast RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/cd29a3d8/podcast/rss Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/rocket-fuel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Mvta9d2MsKq2u62w8RSoo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-fuel/id1655014529 0:00 - Welcome Rocket Pool news 0:43 - Sleety's design update https://discord.com/channels/1109303903767507016/1336437804720455762/1365342527867064500 4:29 - RP server streaks https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/1212029664285954058/1365398383178809426 Staking news 6:39 - Beaconcha.in ready for Pectra https://x.com/beaconcha_in/status/1915734275338494254 7:26 - Client update https://github.com/ethereum/go-ethereum/releases/tag/v1.15.10 Ethereum news 8:25 - Full summary of ACDE call https://ethereum-magicians.org/t/all-core-devs-execution-acde-210-april-24/23502/2 11:25 - Gas limit research https://x.com/notnotstorm/status/1915439259630317995 https://x.com/waqwaqattack/status/1915731179107500172 21:11 - Tokenization is coming! https://x.com/nategeraci/status/1915604228174708961 23:11 - Gitcoin closing labs https://x.com/owocki/status/1915762923252928697 In other news 25:27 - Fed removes bank crypto guardrails https://x.com/federalreserve/status/1915519104435224895 https://x.com/beast_ico/status/1915550902552875119

Meg Lister is a leading voice in Web3 funding, transforming capital allocation as a Managing Director at Gitcoin Labs to drive financial returns for ecosystems and builders while ensuring long-term, sustainable growth. She specializes in designing multi-layered funding strategies that support every stage of a project's lifecycle—quadratic funding for onboarding, retroactive funding for retention, and direct grants for scaling—empowering Ethereum ecosystem participants to achieve more.Gitcoin (May 2023 – Present): Leads Grants Lab, the core business unit powering Gitcoin's multi-mechanism funding infrastructure. She initially joined to oversee Grants Stack, one of Gitcoin's flagship products, and was quickly promoted to lead its consolidation and strategy.Flipside Crypto: As VP of Product & Ops, she launched a flagship analytics product that secured a $50M Series A, making on-chain data more accessible and actionable for ecosystem builders.WordStream: Scaled the company post-Series A, earning five promotions, launching a $1M ARR business unit, and contributing to its acquisition by Gannett.Meg is reshaping Web3 funding models by creating efficient capital distribution mechanisms that support ecosystem-wide goals, ensuring Ethereum builders and enterprises have the resources needed to innovate, scale, and succeed.Why VC Funding Model Fails Web3 ProjectsExperience driving Web3 capital efficiency: Media mentions: 

Meg Lister is a leading voice in Web3 funding, transforming capital allocation as a Managing Director at Gitcoin Labs to drive financial returns for ecosystems and builders while ensuring long-term, sustainable growth. She specializes in designing multi-layered funding strategies that support every stage of a project's lifecycle—quadratic funding for onboarding, retroactive funding for retention, and direct grants for scaling—empowering Ethereum ecosystem participants to achieve more.Gitcoin (May 2023 – Present): Leads Grants Lab, the core business unit powering Gitcoin's multi-mechanism funding infrastructure. She initially joined to oversee Grants Stack, one of Gitcoin's flagship products, and was quickly promoted to lead its consolidation and strategy.Flipside Crypto: As VP of Product & Ops, she launched a flagship analytics product that secured a $50M Series A, making on-chain data more accessible and actionable for ecosystem builders.WordStream: Scaled the company post-Series A, earning five promotions, launching a $1M ARR business unit, and contributing to its acquisition by Gannett.Meg is reshaping Web3 funding models by creating efficient capital distribution mechanisms that support ecosystem-wide goals, ensuring Ethereum builders and enterprises have the resources needed to innovate, scale, and succeed.Why VC Funding Model Fails Web3 ProjectsExperience driving Web3 capital efficiency: Media mentions: 

Aave launches native GHO on Base. Viem releases v2.23. Holonym acquires Gitcoin Passport. And Ethereum developers propose to increase the gas utilization target. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/644

In episode 189, we're excited to welcome welcome Jan (Puncar) Brezina, legendary DAO builder and co-author of How to DAO. With a track record that includes contributions to groundbreaking DAOs like Gitcoin, MakerDAO, and Bankless DAO, Puncar has been at the forefront of innovation into decentralized communities.In this episode, we explore:How DAOs are revolutionizing the way we organize and collaborate online, with practical insights from one of the leading voices in the space.Tangible strategies for implementing decentralized governance in grassroots and impact organizations.Common pitfalls for DAOs and how to build sustainable, engaged communities.Why you should get your hands on a copy of How to DAO today!--Key Takeaways--Building a DAO Learning Community: How to DAO is more than just a book—it's a community-driven initiative offering courses, resources, and support for DAO builders. It's a gateway for people at all levels to the world of DAOs.Empowering Impact Organizations through DAOs: For nonprofits and impact organizations, DAOs present opportunities to enhance transparency, foster community buy-in, and connect with international networks using Web3 infrastructure. They also provide a pathway to sovereignty and independence, breaking away from traditional funding constraints.Start Simple and Stay Agile: Early-stage DAOs should focus on simplicity. Overcomplicating governance structures or tokenomics can slow progress. Instead, focus on innovation and flexibility, allowing the structure to evolve naturally as the organization grows.MakerDAO: A Blueprint for DAO Success: MakerDAO, now operating as Sky, exemplifies what a successful DAO can achieve. Its commitment to community ownership, strong tokenomics, and continuous innovation has allowed it to scale while maintaining its decentralized ethos.--Full shownotes with links available at--https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruists-episode-189-how-to-dao-practical-strategies-for-building-high-impact-web3-communitiesThank you to PIPE gDAO for sponsoring the Crypto Altruism podcast!PIPE gDAO is leveraging blockchain for their University Real World Asset IP Launchpad that helps bring groundbreaking ideas from lab to market. By joining the Pipe Associate Network (aka PAN), associates can create a profile highlighting their skills, be notified of opportunities, and then contribute fractional work to pre-IPO companies in return for equity and tokens.--Support us with a Fiat or Crypto contribution--Learn more at cryptoaltruism.org/supportus--DISCLAIMER--While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, please do not take any of this as investment advice, and please make sure to do your own research on potential investment opportunities, or any opportunity, before making an investment. We host a variety of guests on this podcast with the sole purpose of highlighting the social impact use cases of this technology. That being said, Crypto Altruism does not endorse any of these projects, and we recognize that, since this is an emerging sector, some may be operating in regulatory grey areas, and as such, we cannot confirm their legality in the jurisdictions in which they operate, especially as it pertains to decentralized finance protocols. So, before getting involved with any project, it's important that you do your own research and confirm the legality of the project. More info at cryptoaltruism.org

Kevin Owocki is the founder of Gitcoin and author of Onchain Capital Allocation. https://allobook.gitcoin.co/

Do you think you've got what it takes to become a founder in crypto? On the show today we've got 8 of crypto's most famous and successful builders in crypto, each with about 15 minutes in time, giving you the wisdom they gained founding their own companies. We're joined by Jesse Pollack from Base, Jeremy Allaire from Circle, Anatoly from Solana, Stani from Aave, Kain from Synthetix, Mike & Jason from Blockworks, Kevin Owocki from Gitcoin and Lucas from Jito. Each one with their own perspectives, their own scars and hopefully by listening to this episode, you, the listener, can learn from their experiences to gain the confidence you need to venture into this world. ------

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What if your $1 donation could result in a $100 contribution to a cause you believe in? That's the promise of quadratic funding: a new kind of crowdfunding model that uses math to distribute funds based on the number of contributors, rather than the amount given. Gitcoin founder Kevin Owocki dives into the principles and pitfalls of this approach to philanthropy, where “many small donors are more powerful than one large donor.” After the talk, Sherrell reflects on how digital tools are transforming the way communities get their needs met. 

Lucas is the Founder of Pods. A new way to publish, discover, and own your favourite podcasts. The place for bringing your podcast onchain.He's also Co-Founder of Fire Eyes DAO, a collective of crypto-natives who designed token economic and governance systems for projects including Optimism, ENS and Gitcoin. And was also an early employee at Bankless.We talk about what we've learned from a few years experimenting with onchain media. How minting works like a broadcast signal. And creators using platforms like Layer3 and Boost to amplify distribution by offering token incentives and rewards for people to collect their content.___ UFO Sponsor Resources

Azeem Khan is the Co-Founder and COO of Morph, an EVM Layer-2 blockchain company focused on user-friendly options for developers to create finance, gaming, social media, and entertainment apps. Azeem aims to broaden the global exposure of Web3 projects through the building of critical relationships and deals with NGOs, governments, and for-profit companies. He is a consultant to the UNICEF Crypto Fund, which distributes millions of dollars towards open-source software that is helping to improve the lives of vulnerable children and will be working with Mercy Corp to raise funds and resources for distribution in Gaza.Previously, Azeem was the Head of Impact at Gitcoin where he played a pivotal role in the adoption of quadratic funding to benefit organizations including UNICEF and the American Cancer Society. Azeem's efforts at Gitcoin resulted in contributions of over $60 million in grants to the company and over $29 billion in global financial impact.In this conversation, we discuss:- Permissionless EVM L2s- UNICEF Crypto Fund- Crypto donations to NGOs- Frictionless aspect of crypto donations- Consumer-friendly blockchain products- Mastering distribution and go-to-market strategy- The lack of go-to-market playbooks in crypto- Allowing builders to build so Morph can help with distribution- The killer crypto consumer app- Stablecoins are the best consumer application in present-day crypto- Crypto adoption takes real-time and we must be patient- Pooling resources together will get us to the finish line.MorphWebsite: www.morphl2.ioX: @MorphL2Telegram: t.me/MorphL2officialAzeem KhanX: @azeemk_LinkedIn: Azeem Khan---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

This episode was recorded live in Detroit on Saturday, September 28, 2024 during the Rehash podcast event at MCON III. In this episode, Kevin Owocki from Gitcoin joined us to talk about democratic allocation of capital onchain.Kevin is the co-founder of Gitcoin, host of the Green Pill Podcast, and author of the Onchain Capital Allocation Handbook. This episode is sponsored by Last. Last is a new EVM chain that generates revenue from cashflow throughout the network and returns all profits to the community via sustainable and lasting incentives. Build to Last at https://last.net. COLLECT THIS EPISODE FOLLOW REHASH:TwitterFarcasterTikTokInstagramNewsletterRehash Podcast Club (RPC) IMPORTANT LINKS:Kevin Owocki (Twitter)GitcoinOnchain Capital Allocation HandbookGreen Pill Podcast TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro1:58 How do we allocate capital fairly?17:55 Is retrofunding a good funding mechanism? DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional.

Gitcoin has been building tools that enable communities to build, fund and protect what matters to them. Topics Covered: ------------------------- 01:33 - Sov Introduction 05:10 - Presentation 05:11 - Gitcoin Journey 08:27 - Past 5 Years Funding by Gitcoin in Numbers 09:08 - Gitcoin 2.0 Stack 10:55 - Today's Mechanisms in Gitcoin 14:58 - OSS: Funding 16:40 - Gitcoin Today and Gitcoin Future 17:50 - Grants Programs - Demo 25:36 - Retro Funding 27:28 - Presentation End 28:07 - Grants Lab and its uses 30:08 - What is other thing if not Passport? 33:26 - Is there any room in future for this kind of projects? 37:15 - Sov thoughts on Gitcoin 2.0 for more sustainable 39:51 - Sov tip and trick to developer, who is engage on their project through Gitcoin 41:24 - Success story funded through Gitcoin 44:55 - Final Thought by Sov 47:27 - Closing Words Follow at Twitter: -------------------------- Sov:   / sovereignsignal   Pooja Ranjan:   / poojaranjan19   Other resources: --------------------------    • Meet The Herders     • Ecosystem Project Demo     • NFT     • Non-EIP PEEPanEIP     • Community     • PEEPanEIP   Official Website: -------------------------- Gitcoin : https://www.gitcoin.co/ Ethereum Cat Herders: https://www.ethereumcatherders.com/ -------------------------- #ethereum #gitcoin #funding

What if your $1 donation could result in a $100 contribution to a cause you believe in? That's the promise of quadratic funding: a new kind of crowdfunding model that uses math to distribute funds based on the number of contributors, rather than the amount given. Gitcoin founder Kevin Owocki dives into the principles and pitfalls of this approach to philanthropy, where "many small donors are more powerful than one large donor."

What if your $1 donation could result in a $100 contribution to a cause you believe in? That's the promise of quadratic funding: a new kind of crowdfunding model that uses math to distribute funds based on the number of contributors, rather than the amount given. Gitcoin founder Kevin Owocki dives into the principles and pitfalls of this approach to philanthropy, where "many small donors are more powerful than one large donor."

What if your $1 donation could result in a $100 contribution to a cause you believe in? That's the promise of quadratic funding: a new kind of crowdfunding model that uses math to distribute funds based on the number of contributors, rather than the amount given. Gitcoin founder Kevin Owocki dives into the principles and pitfalls of this approach to philanthropy, where "many small donors are more powerful than one large donor."

Join host Matt Prewitt in an inspiring conversation with Edge City co-founders Janine Leger and Timour Kosters, as they dive into the transformative world of pop-up villages and cities. Discover the story behind Edge City's latest experiment, Edge Esmeralda, and learn how temporary communities are reshaping the way we live and work. Janine and Timour share their passion for experimentation, collaboration, co-creation, and their vision for building healthier, more dynamic environments.From the Whole Earth Catalog to the Chautauqua movement, this episode explores the rich history of pop-up communities while introducing groundbreaking ideas like community currencies ("∈dges") and iterative social technologies. Tune in for an engaging and forward-thinking discussion that reveals fresh perspectives on the future of community building, collaboration, and social innovation. Don't miss this illuminating discussion!Links & References: References:About Edge CityEdge Esmeralda RecapWhy I Built Zuzalu by Vitalik Buterin | Palladium Magazine2023: First ZuzaluBalaji Srinivasan's on network states: The Network StateDigital nomad - WikipediaWhole Earth Catalog - WikipediaBack-to-the-land movement - WikipediaBurning Man - WikipediaHistory of the Regional Network | Burning Man ProjectMichel Bauwens - WikipediaThe Seeds of The Commons: Peer-to-Peer Alternatives for Planetary Survival and Justice | Postdigital Science and EducationChautauqua - Wikipedia  What is a Chautauqua“Scenius” = Scenes of geniusScenius, or Communal Genius | WIREDFurther notes on scenius - Austin KleonRadicalxChange(s) | Barry Threw: Executive & Artistic Director of Gray AreaSecret Societies, Network States, Burning Man, Zuzalu, and More - RadicalxChangeEdges: A Plural Money Experiment - RadicalxChangeFork Edges herePlural Money: A New Currency Design - RadicalxChangeBios:Janine Leger is the co-founder of Edge City, an organization that convenes leaders and builders across tech, science, and society in pop-up villages around the globe. Previously, she co-created Zuzalu and led the Public Goods Funding team at Gitcoin.Timour Kosters is also a co-founder of Edge City. Prior, he spent ten years building and investing in startups, including Artsy, the largest online art marketplace; Kama, a leading health-tech app; and Impact, an impact-focused social media brand. He was most recently a partner at Seed Club Ventures.Links: Janine and Timour's Social Links:Janine Leger (@JanineLeger) / Xtimour kosters (@timourxyz) / XEdge City (@JoinEdgeCity) / XEdge CityMatt Prewitt (he/him) is a lawyer, technologist, and writer. He is the President of the RadicalxChange Foundation.Matt's Social Links:ᴍᴀᴛᴛ ᴘʀᴇᴡɪᴛᴛ (@m_t_prewitt) / X Connect with RadicalxChange Foundation:RadicalxChange Website@RadxChange | TwitterRxC | YouTubeRxC | InstagramRxC | LinkedInJoin the conversation on Discord.Credits:Produced by G. Angela Corpus.Co-Produced, Edited, Narrated, and Audio Engineered by Aaron Benavides.Executive Produced by G. Angela Corpus and Matt Prewitt.Intro/Outro music by MagnusMoone, “Wind in the Willows,” is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)

In this episode of Impact Makers, Ben West, a trailblazer in community organizing and campaign strategy, discusses his journey into Web3 and his work at Thrive Protocol. Thrive Protocol is a mechanism and methodology for helping ecosystems grow by attracting, funding, and scaling projects in the Web3 space. They work with top Web3 communities like Arbitrum, Apecoin, Polygon, and more. The protocol uses incentive mechanisms, feedback loops, and human validation assessments to ensure that funds are allocated appropriately and that impact is measured and rewarded. They are building a reputation system for reviewers and are focused on changing the way people are rewarded for their work. In this conversation, Ben from Thrive Protocol discusses the importance of funding mechanisms and decision-making processes in the Web3 space. He shares insights from his experience at Gitcoin and highlights the work being done at Thrive Protocol to create a more inclusive and efficient funding ecosystem. Ben also talks about the long-term vision of Thrive Protocol and its potential to bridge the gap between the digital and real world. He emphasizes the need for user-friendly tools and a focus on user experience in the Web3 space. The conversation concludes with a discussion about Ben's book, 'The Monkey Flower Experiment,' and the power of community and collaboration in making a positive impact. Jon Ruth https://warpcast.com/jonruth https://x.com/jhruth Ben West https://warpcast.com/benwest https://x.com/BenWest Thrive Protocol https://x.com/ThriveProtocol https://www.thriveprotocol.com/   Takeaways Thrive Protocol is a mechanism and methodology for helping ecosystems grow in the Web3 space. They attract, fund, and scale projects by using incentive mechanisms, feedback loops, and human validation assessments. Thrive Protocol works with top Web3 communities like Arbitrum, Apecoin, and Polygon. They are focused on changing the way people are rewarded for their work and ensuring that funds are allocated appropriately. They are building a reputation system for reviewers to ensure the quality of assessments. Funding mechanisms and decision-making processes are crucial in the Web3 space to create an inclusive and efficient funding ecosystem. Thrive Protocol aims to bridge the gap between the digital and real world by providing user-friendly tools and focusing on user experience. The long-term vision of Thrive Protocol is to revolutionize the way work is done and empower individuals to be fairly rewarded for their contributions. Ben is writing a book called 'The Monkey Flower Experiment,' which explores decision-making mechanisms in a university setting and the challenges of resource allocation. Community and collaboration are essential in driving positive change and making a meaningful impact.

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On our penultimate episode of the season, we're speaking with Irina Marinescu, co-founder and CEO of buidlbox, a global hub for builders to learn, earn, and connect in web3.Irina is also a mentor at Tachyon and a founder of Women in Crypto, and she previously worked as General Counsel at Gitcoin throughout its disaffiliation process to decentralize Gitcoin Holdings (which later became Supermodular) from GitcoinDAO back in Spring 2022.It was during this transition period that Gitcoin's bounties and hackathons product, which was originally launched in 2017 by Kevin Owocki, began morphing into what is now buidlbox, and in February 2023 at ETH Denver, buidlbox officially launched. Around that time, Supermodular (previously Gitcoin Holdings) decided to shift its entire focus to supporting the thriving buidlbox platform.In this episode, Irina shares updates on where buidlbox stands today and how it is shaping the future of learning and work, what she learned from the Gitcoin disaffiliation process, both from a legal and an organizational perspective, and how non-technical people can get involved in hackathons and building in the space.We then get into the recent SAB 121 bill that President Biden recently vetoed, why Irina believes the SEC hasn't exactly been aligned with the crypto ecosystem, and the one thing we need to do more of to help regulators change their minds about crypto. 

Celebrating one of the finalists in the Newcomer of the Year category at this year's European VC Awards, this episode dives deep with Sarah Drinkwater, solo GP at Common Magic.Common Magic is a pre-seed/seed solo GP fund investing in and supporting founders building products with community at their core across Europe and the US. As a small fund, they act like an angel:fast decisionsoperationally usefulcomfortable being the first commitmentSarah Drinkwater has been building communities in tech for over 15 years and building communities for fun for much longer. From advising protocols for Filecoin and Gitcoin on their ecosystem building to growing Campus, Google's East London space for startups, and growing an angel investing portfolio of 36 startups, she built playbooks and networks that can help founders build powerful communities right from the start.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview

5 years, 20 Grants, 3715 projects crowd-funded and over $60M raised towards public goods funding, from 4.2M unique donations. Gitcoin's headline numbers are indicative of the massive success their quadratic funding (QF) and public goods funding models (PGF) have seen over the years. With Gitcoin 2.0, crowd-funding is further decentralised, Allo Protocol being open-source and permissionless: any ecosystem treasury can create their own Gitcoin Grants program to help their community fund what matters to them.Topics covered in this episode:Kevin's background and Gitcoin's journey so farThe utility of Gitcoin PassportGitcoin Grants sybil protection dilemmaPublic goods & capital allocationQuadratic funding (QF) & retroactive public goods funding (RPGF)New allocation models introduced by Gitcoin 2.0$GTC token utility & decentralising Allo ProtocolThe current landscape of DAOsEpisode links:Kevin Owocki on TwitterGitcoin on TwitterGitcoin Governance ForumsSponsors:Gnosis: Gnosis builds decentralized infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem, since 2015. This year marks the launch of Gnosis Pay— the world's first Decentralized Payment Network. Get started today at - gnosis.ioChorus1: Chorus1 is one of the largest node operators worldwide, supporting more than 100,000 delegators, across 45 networks. The recently launched OPUS allows staking up to 8,000 ETH in a single transaction. Enjoy the highest yields and institutional grade security at - chorus.oneThis episode is hosted by Friederike Ernst.

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In episode 152, we're excited to release a special live episode hosted on Let's GROW Live! For this special episode, we welcome Kris Decoodt, Round Operator of Gitcoin Citizens, a retroactive grant program that rewards those who have contributed to the growth of the Gitcoin ecosystem. We discuss the evolution of Gitcoin Citizens, the value of retroactive funding, maximizing network effects in Web3, and much more.--Three Key Takeaways--Retroactive funding makes it easier to evaluate the impact of individuals and projects, ensuring funds can be allocated appropriately. It helps ensure that funding goes to those who can create the most impact, not just those who can write a good proposal.The network effects that help grow the Gitcoin ecosystem come from the community of contributors and supporters that has been built around Gitcoin. If you grow a solid community around your project, network effects will happen naturally as these individuals align their work with the project and onboard more people to the ecosystem.When it comes to Gitcoin Citizens rounds, don't be afraid to jump in and apply to be a citizen. Many contributors to the Gitcoin ecosystem may feel a sense of “imposter syndrome” - that their contributions don't warrant participation. It's important to take the leap and put your name forward. The worse case scenario is that you get some feedback on your application for the next round.--Full shownotes with links available at--https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode-152-lets-grow-live-special-gitcoin-citizens--Support us with a Fiat or Crypto contribution--Learn more at cryptoaltruism.org/supportus--DISCLAIMER --While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, please do not take any of this as investment advice, and please make sure to do your own research on potential investment opportunities, or any opportunity, before making an investment. We host a variety of guests on this podcast with the sole purpose of highlighting the social impact use cases of this technology. That being said, Crypto Altruism does not endorse any of these projects, and we recognize that, since this is an emerging sector, some may be operating in regulatory grey areas, and as such, we cannot confirm their legality in the jurisdictions in which they operate, especially as it pertains to decentralized finance protocols. So, before getting involved with any project, it's important that you do your own research and confirm the legality of the project. More on the disclaimer at cryptoaltruism.org.Please note: we make use of affiliate marketing to provide readers with referrals to high quality and relevant products and services.

Gitcoin 2.0 will transform Gitcoin into a decentralized protocol that makes it easy for communities to allocate capital.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.In this episode, Laura interviews Meg Lister, GM of Grants Labs at Gitcoin, and Kevin Owocki, co-founder of Gitcoin. They discuss the evolution of Gitcoin from a centralized platform to a decentralized suite of protocols, Gitcoin 2.0, which allows any Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) based ecosystem to fund its public goods. They also talk about the various funding mechanisms available, including quadratic funding, retroactive public goods funding, and conviction voting. Learn more: What Is Retroactive Public Goods Funding?The team is also exploring more futuristic concepts such as private voting systems, angel investing 2.0, and impact attestations. The ultimate goal for Gitcoin is to create a capital allocation infrastructure that funds what matters to communities, whether they are towns, states, countries, or online interest groups.Show highlights:Kevin's background and how he came to found Gitcoin and why Meg joined the companyThe differences between Gitcoin 1.0 and 2.0What quadratic funding is and why it is important in the blockchain ecosystemThe problem of sybil attacks and how Gitcoin Passport aims to solve itWhy Gitcoin has changed its approach to put more focus on scaling Ethereum rather than other types of grantsHow Gitcoin is trying to solve capital allocation efficiency with Allo (Capital Allocation) ProtocolWhat streaming quadratic funding is and how it differs from traditional quadratic fundingHow retroactive public goods funding (RPGF) worksWhat conviction voting is and how it addresses some of the current problems in DAOsWhich projects are using Gitcoin Passport and what forWhy Gitcoin is so focused on the Ethereum ecosystem and whether they will launch in other chainsWhat the purposes of the GTC token are and how it could become a flywheel for GitcoinHow Gitcoin can become sustainable long-term, since it's free to use at the momentThe features that are coming down the line for Gitcoin, including privacy and onchain "angel investing" What the future could look like if Gitcoin succeeds in its mission, according to KevinThank you to our sponsors! PolkadotGuests | Kevin Owocki, Co-founder of GitcoinMeg Lister, GM of Grants Labs at GitcoinLinks | GitcoinGitcoin 2.0 Whitepaper, co-authored by Kevin Owocki and Meg ListerPublic Goods Funding: The New Meta | Kevin Owocki - Gitcoin, presentation at ETH Denver 2024Gitcoin Entering the End Game Gitcoin's Citizen Grants programImpact reportCoinDesk: Why Crypto's Most Altruistic Project Is Going (Kinda) CorporateBlockworks: Gitcoin is restructuring to focus on grants for the Ethereum ecosystem Allo ProtocolAnnouncement threadWeb3 Ecosystem FundingState of Web3 Grants ReportWeb3 Innovations in Public Goods FundingHow To Fund Innovation: A Guide to Web3 Grants, Meg Lister for BeIn CryptoQuadratic fundingORIGINAL WHITE PAPER, co-authored by Vitalik Buterin Retro PGFUnchained: What Is Retroactive Public Goods Funding?PassportIntroducing Passport - Digital Identity as a Public Good -Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. In this episode, Laura interviews Meg Lister, GM of Grants Labs at Gitcoin, and Kevin Owocki, co-founder of Gitcoin.  They discuss the evolution of Gitcoin from a centralized platform to a decentralized suite of protocols, Gitcoin 2.0, which allows any Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) based ecosystem to fund its public goods. They also talk about the various funding mechanisms available, including quadratic funding, retroactive public goods funding, and conviction voting.  Learn more: What Is Retroactive Public Goods Funding? The team is also exploring more futuristic concepts such as private voting systems, angel investing 2.0, and impact attestations. The ultimate goal for Gitcoin is to create a capital allocation infrastructure that funds what matters to communities, whether they are towns, states, countries, or online interest groups. Show highlights: Kevin's background and how he came to found Gitcoin and why Meg joined the company The differences between Gitcoin 1.0 and 2.0 What quadratic funding is and why it is important in the blockchain ecosystem The problem of sybil attacks and how Gitcoin Passport aims to solve it Why Gitcoin has changed its approach to put more focus on scaling Ethereum rather than other types of grants How Gitcoin is trying to solve capital allocation efficiency with Allo (Capital Allocation) Protocol What streaming quadratic funding is and how it differs from traditional quadratic funding How retroactive public goods funding (RPGF) works What conviction voting is and how it addresses some of the current problems in DAOs Which projects are using Gitcoin Passport and what for Why Gitcoin is so focused on the Ethereum ecosystem and whether they will launch in other chains What the purposes of the GTC token are and how it could become a flywheel for Gitcoin How Gitcoin can become sustainable long-term, since it's free to use at the moment The features that are coming down the line for Gitcoin, including privacy and onchain "angel investing"  What the future could look like if Gitcoin succeeds in its mission, according to Kevin Thank you to our sponsors! Polkadot Guests: Kevin Owocki, Co-founder of Gitcoin Meg Lister, GM of Grants Labs at Gitcoin Links Gitcoin Gitcoin 2.0 Whitepaper, co-authored by Kevin Owocki and Meg Lister Public Goods Funding: The New Meta | Kevin Owocki - Gitcoin, presentation at ETH Denver 2024 Gitcoin Entering the End Game  Gitcoin's Citizen Grants program Impact report CoinDesk: Why Crypto's Most Altruistic Project Is Going (Kinda) Corporate Blockworks: Gitcoin is restructuring to focus on grants for the Ethereum ecosystem  Allo Protocol Announcement thread Web3 Ecosystem Funding State of Web3 Grants Report Web3 Innovations in Public Goods Funding How To Fund Innovation: A Guide to Web3 Grants, Meg Lister for BeIn Crypto Quadratic funding ORIGINAL WHITE PAPER, co-authored by Vitalik Buterin  Retro PGF Unchained: What Is Retroactive Public Goods Funding? Passport Introducing Passport - Digital Identity as a Public Good  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In today's podcast we host two guests: Kevin Owocki, co-founder of Gitcoin, and Meg Lister, GM at Gitcoin Grants Labs. Gitcoin is a platform that connects developers with open-source projects for funding, collaboration, and building digital public goods through various forms of contribution like coding, design, and more. In our conversation we learn about the origin story of Gitcoin and breakdown the main funding mechanisms, such as quadratic funding and retroactive funding, benefits of onchain capital allocation over traditional funding mechanisms, and we delve into Allo Protocol, an open-source protocol that enables groups to efficiently and transparently allocate pooled capital. 0:00 Intro 1:37 Kevin Owocki and Meg Lister 4:12 The Story of Gitcoin 12:39 Quadratic and Retroactive Funding 18:21 Main Usecases 24:35 Grants Programs in the Bull 28:44 Onchain Capital Allocation 33:53 Allo Protocol 37:33 Gitcoin Token 38:17 Revenue 41:01 Ultimate Vision 49:05 Fiat Onramps Our sponsor Synfutures: https://oyster.synfutures.com/ ✨ Check out our new website ✨ https://thedefiant.io/

The Daily Gwei Refuel gives you a recap every week day on everything that happened in the Ethereum and crypto ecosystems over the previous 24 hours - hosted by Anthony Sassano. Timestamps and links to topics discussed: https://daily-gwei-links.vercel.app/recent 00:00 Introductory song 0:08 Clashing opinions on ETH spot ETF https://twitter.com/sassal0x/status/1764095108918718892 https://twitter.com/sassal0x/status/1764286627709616295 13:06 Rocket Pool Houston upgrade May 6th https://twitter.com/drjasper_eth/status/1764419009502384229 15:04 ETH Wave's V3 of ETH supply map https://twitter.com/TrueWaveBreak/status/1763641099631878610 17:49 Ethereum Sequencing & Preconfirmations public resources  https://warpcast.com/mteam/0xd52b737c 19:01 Optimism on how much will blobs save you https://warpcast.com/msilb7/0x7fc6142a 23:28 70% of the total calldata comes from rollups publishing data https://twitter.com/nero_eth/status/1764100716199579746 26:32 Taiko raise $37M https://twitter.com/taikoxyz/status/1763961321933189153 29:56 GrowthepieXyz adds features inc/ Bloackspace for Single Chain View https://twitter.com/growthepie_eth/status/1763569670102057042 https://www.growthepie.xyz/blockspace/chain-overview 31:51 Coinbase Smart Wallet a possible breakthrough for regular users https://twitter.com/jessepollak/status/1763583352391500103 35:26 Gitcoin 2.0 Whitepaper https://twitter.com/gitcoin/status/1763720554698469857 36:56 Bullish rant https://warpcast.com/sassal.eth/0xcfa80086 This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-aPPqQFjBWk Subscribe to the newsletter: https://thedailygwei.substack.com/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvCp6vKY5jDr87htKH6hgDA/ Follow Anthony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sassal0x Follow The Daily Gwei on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedailygwei Join the Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/4pfUJsENcg DISCLAIMER: All information presented across all of The Daily Gwei's communication channels is strictly for educational purposes and should not be taken as investment advice.

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Grants are sparked by a retreat led by Vitalik Buterin, and creations akin to NFTs are minted on the Bitcoin blockchain, garnering attention at Sotheby's. Meanwhile, a glitch in Ethereum's Nethermind client software resulted in the removal of 8% of validators.This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, explore the following stories:TOPICS | Zuzalu - Vitalik Buterin-Led Retreat in MontenegroThe program aims to continue the "growth of the pop-up city movement" and "support technology-driven projects,” according to a post on Gitcoin.Genesis Cat NFT Sells for $254K in Sotheby's AuctionThe sale of the digital image from the Taproot Wizards project came as popularity surges for the NFT-like creations minted atop the Bitcoin blockchain's Ordinals protocol. All in, some 19 lots sold by Sotheby's raked in a combined $1.1 million.Ethereum outageThe lion's share of Ethereum's validators rely on the same piece of software to power their operations. According to some experts, this could be a big risk.EPISODE LINKS | Zuzalu, Vitalik Buterin-Led Retreat in Montenegro, Inspires Grants for 'Zu-Villages' Bitcoin-Based Digital Art Image 'Genesis Cat' Sells for $254K in Sotheby's AuctionBug That Took Down 8% of Ethereum's Validators Sparks Worries About Even Bigger Outage Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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