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General Manager at Grants Labs, Megan Lister
Megan Lister is a dedicated leader with a vision to shape the future of regenerative finance and capital allocation as the GM of Grants Lab.
Meg's career journey has seen her transition from traditional tech to the dynamic and ever-evolving world of blockchain and web3. With a strong background in SaaS and ad tech, she brings a wealth of experience that extends beyond the blockchain world.
Meg’s valuable insights drive innovation and growth on web3, where she is actively engaged across the DAO landscape. Beyond her professional pursuits, Meg shares her space with two feline companions, a faithful canine friend, and a towering stack of books eagerly awaiting her attention.
Co-founder of Gitcoin, Kevin Owocki
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Kevin Owocki is a blockchain expert, computer scientist, co-founder of Gitcoin and podcast host at Greenpill.network, a network-society of thousands of hackers, dreamers, and doers focused on using crypto to bring positive digital systems to the world.
After completing his BS in Computer Science, Kevin spent 15 years in the world of web2, working in engineering leadership serving as a CTO and founder for open source software and web startups.
About Gitcoin [Boilerplate]
Gitcoin is a leading platform that fosters open-source software development through innovative funding solutions. With over $60 million in funding distributed through the Gitcoin Grants program to date, Gitcoin 2.0 comes with a renewed focus on open source technology, grant program adoption and implementation across EVM- compatible networks. By building tools like Grants Stack and Allo Protocol, Gitcoin empowers communities to build and fund what matters most to them.
Visit www.gitcoin.co to learn more, read the Gitcoin 2.0 white paper and discover Gitcoin’s impact at https://impact.gitcoin.co/.
Mission
Gitcoin creates technologies and opportunities that enable communities to build, fund and protect what matters
Vision
Gitcoin inspires a world shaped by community-led positive change.
For all media inquiries, don't hesitate to get in touch with Caolan Walsh, communications manager — caolan [at] gitcoin.co
Official Gitcoin domains and accounts
Website: gitcoin.co
Blog: gitcoin.co/blog
Twitter: @gitcoin
Lens: @gitcoin.lens
LinkedIn: Gitcoin LinkedIn
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WTFisQF: wtfisqf.com/
Gitcoin Governance Forum
The governance forum is a place for the community to connect, share ideas, and issue proposals.
Gitcoin in the news
Kevin & Meg continue promoting the launch of the Gitcoin 2.0 whitepaper, chatting with renowned journalist, Laura Shin, on Unchained. They touch on the restructuring of Gitcoin to focus on grants for the Ethereum ecosystem, as covered by CoinDesk and Blockworks. The conversation also delves into Allo Protocol, Web3 Ecosystem Funding, quadratic funding, retroactive public goods funding, and the introduction of Passport – Digital Identity as a Public Good.
Kevin and Megan join The Defiant Chieftess, Camila Russo, to discuss the origin story of Gitcoin, breaking down the main funding mechanisms like quadratic and retroactive funding, onchain capital allocation advantages, and of course, Allo Protocol.
This article contains top line details on the Gitcoin white paper launch, summarising the impact of grants on developer growth, relaying Gitcoin’s ambition to set a new standard in capital allocation practices for public goods and reshape funding in web3 ecosystems.
This opinion piece contains the interpretation of Gitcoin’s refocus on grants for ecosystem growth. Daniel expresses his view of how Gitcoin is evolving to increase its ability to fund technology development while embracing profit-making initiatives. He mentions Meg Lister’s new role at Grants Labs and steadfast commitment to funding impactful crypto projects.
This opinion piece comes from Ornella Hernandez of Bankless Academy, who asserts her take on Web3 as an industry. To Ornella, it’s about much more tan get rich quick schemes. features mentions of public goods funding projects. Gitcoin is mentioned as a viable avenue for youngsters to get introduced to the side of the blockchain industry she interprets to be less likely to get them rekt.
This piece covers the collaboration between The American Cancer Society (ACS) and Gitcoin, containing details on the transformative potential of web3 in philanthropy. ACS's venture into web3 not only serves as a fundraising initiative but also signifies an innovative step in the philanthropic sector, embracing blockchain technology to combat cancer effectively.
In this article, Megan Lister delves into various grant structures and approaches, emphasizing the experimentation and decentralization culture in web3 communities. It highlights the challenges faced by web3 project managers, including community engagement, regulatory compliance, and addressing Sybil attacks and airdrop farming. The importance of aligning grant program intentions with clear goals, planning impact reporting, and ongoing support beyond issuing grants are also emphasized.
As part of CoinDesk's Staking Week, presented by Foundry, Gitcoin co-founder Kevin Owocki joins the show to discuss the changes since Ethereum switched to proof-of-stake roughly one year ago. Matrixport head of research and strategy Markus Thielen predicts that bitcoin miners could be the ultimate bet for 2024. And, a judge ruled that FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried will have to stay in jail for the duration of his trial.
Jackie Berardo emphasizes the positive impact of philanthropic initiatives in the cryptocurrency space, highlighting the engagement and real-world use cases achieved through these efforts. The article discusses the philanthropic initiatives within the cryptocurrency community, highlighting how blockchain technology can be used for public good, funding initiatives like combating world hunger and supporting environmental conservation. The Public Goods Alliance, Celo Climate Collective, Gitcoin, and other organizations are pledging transaction fees, stablecoin investments, and direct donations to public goods, providing traceable contributions without middlemen.
Randa Moses mentions real-world success stories like Gitcoin Grants, further emphasizing the positive impact of the Quadratic Funding model. However, it also acknowledges some challenges and potential issues, such as measuring project impact and the possibility of manipulation, but overall, the tone remains optimistic about the future prospects and transformative potential of QF.
In this edition of Project Glitch, Lucy Harley-McKeown highlights that ReFi proponents have often worked in relative obscurity compared to mainstream crypto advocates. While acknowledging some progress in terms of reducing the environmental impact of blockchain technology, the article questions whether the ReFi community is gaining momentum or if it remains a niche within the crypto world.
The article also raises ethical concerns, such as funding sources, including a controversial partnership with Shell. It also explores the potential issue of groupthink within such platforms and suggests ranking votes as a possible remedy, and also mentioning the idea of "proof of virtue" as a selling point for ReFi initiatives.
Azeem joins Culture3 podcast host, Leo Nasskau, in a stimulating discussion on how Gitcoin is deploying Quadratic Funding to radically transform philanthropy.
Pedro Solimano touches on the idea that DAOs require careful engineering to extract the "wisdom of the crowd" effectively. The article features various perspectives from experts and contributors in the field, discussing the challenges and benefits of decentralized organizations.
Additionally, it raises questions about the perception of decentralization as a solution to all problems and emphasizes the importance of learning from past controversies.
Émile Brémond delivers a piece providing a comprehensive overview of quadratic financing, linking it to Gitcoin and Meg Lister, emphasizing its transformative potential in the world of public goods funding. The article explores the revolutionary approach, delving into the core principles of quadratic financing, its potential impact, and the challenges it faces.
Emily Tonelli effectively captures the main points of the partnership and raises valid questions about Shell's motivations, referencing past controversies. The article underscores the potential of blockchain beyond cryptocurrencies, particularly in addressing global challenges such as renewable energy adoption and transparency in carbon markets.
Crystal Kim explores the intersection of cryptocurrency, climate change, and corporate partnerships. The article offers insights into the rationale behind the partnership from Gitcoin's perspective, emphasizing their belief in encouraging companies like Shell to engage positively in climate change efforts. It also touches on the decentralized nature of Gitcoin's decision-making and the debate within the community regarding funding decisions.
Liam ‘Akiba’ Wright breaks silence to emphasize the importance of open-source funding mechanisms, such as Quadratic Funding (QF) used by Gitcoin, in maintaining the decentralized and open ethos of Web3. The article highlights Gitcoin's efforts in distributing tens of millions across various funding rounds. Akiba also calls out the Public Goods Network (PGN) as a cost-effective alternative to the Ethereum mainnet and funding source for public goods organizations.
Gitcoin founder Kevin Owocki is interviewed in-depth about Gitcoin’s potential to make real-world impact. In this article he advocates for using blockchain technology and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) to revolutionize how humans interact and solve collective action problems. He believes that regenerative cryptoeconomics, based on sound game theory and transparent open-source code, can create a better world by breaking free from the rich-get-richer patterns of capitalism.
[PAYWALL] While the news of the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTC looms large and creates skepticism for the industry as a whole, learn how Gitcoin is transforming the narrative of cryptocurrency and using it as a force for good to regenerate the world.
In March 2023, Gitcoin released an NFT titled GITCOIN PRESENTS: AN ODE TO QUADRATIC FUNDING celebrating the paper originally written by Vitalik Buterin, Glen Weyl and Zoe XYZ with the aim of raising funds to support Gitcoin’s matching pool that would ultimately go toward funding digital public goods. The NFT went viral shortly after launch and ended up raising over $1M in funds.
Discover how Gitcoin is harnessing the power of blockchain technology to support social causes and fund public initiatives. With over $800,000 raised for Ukraine's protective equipment, food, and aid, Gitcoin showcases the potential of impact DAOs in addressing the underfunding of critical causes.
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