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The DeSci QF Q1 24 project is seeking its third round of funding for open-science projects using Web3 technologies, focusing on inclusivity and blockchain-based research with a pool of $25,000.
DeSci QF Q1 24 Proposal
Name (or Topic/Theme) of Proposed Round
- Round Name: DeSci QF Q1 24
- Social Handle of Organization on X: @DeSci_Round_Ops
Previous Rounds
- Number of Rounds: 3rd official DeSci round. Previous rounds during GR15 (September 2022) and a community-run Beta Round (May 2023).
- Organizers: Organized by Boris Dyakov (Gitcoin PGF) and the DeSci community.
- Election for Stewards: Onchain election on Jokerace for 4 additional stewards.
- Funding: $85,000 in total from Gnosis Chain, MoonDAO, and Greenpill China for the last round.
Team Composition
- Team Members: 5 main operators including Tomislav Mamic (Co-founder, Blocksplit), Lana Ugrcic (DeSci Coordinator, Blocksplit), Maria Goreti Freitas (Founder, DeScier), Swift Evo (Founder, DeSci Asia), Manuel Olariu (Founder, Deep Venture DAO), and elected stewards from the community election.
Matching Pool Size
- Funds Secured: $25,000 from previous rounds, community fundraising, and new sponsors such as Research Hub. Arbitrum and more.
- Funding Address GG Beta: eth:0x1385754798D1F2C3a5eaa45c32999E57317D6BFD
- Funding Address GG 20: eth:0x66031ec091eb1bF2c29704ceaa21FeBf328d93AD
Eligibility Criteria
- Focus: Projects must advance open, inclusive scientific research using Web3 technologies, adhering to Gitcoin’s core rules. More information about our eligibility criteria here.
Community Size
- Active Members: 231 in DeSci X Gitcoin Community Telegram group, with an additional 33 in the Co-Marketing Group.
Funding Focus
- Project Types: Open-source DeSci platforms, blockchain-based research publishing, and projects supporting decentralized science.
Grantee Estimates
- Eligible Projects: Estimated between 60-80 projects could be eligible.
Impact Assessment
- Tools and Plans: Utilizing Hypercerts for impact measurement and Gitcoin’s Passport to assess and improve project efficacy. More information about our impact reporting here.
DeSci QF Q1 24 History
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accepted into GreenPill x Octant Community Round 5 months ago.
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