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It creates specialized environments where novel funding mechanisms are tested, evaluated, and rewarded based on performance. + +> "By applying Bittensor's competitive intelligence model to the challenge of capital allocation, Allo.capital could create an arena where diverse strategies compete, collaborate, and continuously improve, ultimately developing more efficient and effective ways to distribute resources across the Web3 ecosystem." + +## Inspiration: Bittensor Model + +### What is Bittensor? + +Bittensor is a decentralized network that incentivizes AI development through: + +- **Proof of Intelligence (PoI)**: Rewards based on contribution quality rather than computational work +- **TAO Token**: Native cryptocurrency for rewarding contributions and enabling governance +- **Subnet Architecture**: Specialized domains where miners contribute solutions while validators evaluate performance +- **Competitive Environment**: Drives continuous innovation through market-based incentives + +### Translating to Capital Allocation + +Just as Bittensor creates competitive environments for AI models, Allo Arenas creates competitive environments for funding mechanisms: + +| Bittensor | Allo Arenas | +|-----------|-------------| +| AI Models | Funding Mechanisms | +| Proof of Intelligence | Proof of Allocation Intelligence | +| Computational Tasks | Capital Allocation Challenges | +| TAO Token | ALLO Token (potential) | +| Model Quality | Allocation Effectiveness | + +## Architecture Design + +### Subnet Model for Capital Allocation + +**Specialized Competition Environments**: +- **Grant Distribution Subnets**: Mechanisms for distributing community grants +- **Investment Evaluation Subnets**: Tools for assessing project potential and ROI +- **Risk Assessment Subnets**: Models for evaluating and managing funding risks +- **Impact Measurement Subnets**: Systems for tracking and validating outcomes + +Each subnet contains: +- **Miners**: Developers building and deploying novel allocation algorithms +- **Validators**: Experts evaluating mechanism performance against defined metrics + +### Proof of Allocation Intelligence + +**Consensus Mechanism for Funding Effectiveness**: + +**Core Metrics**: +- **Value Flowed**: Total capital successfully allocated to high-impact projects +- **Allocation Efficiency**: Ratio of outcomes to resources invested +- **Community Satisfaction**: Stakeholder feedback on process and results +- **Long-term Impact**: Sustained benefits from funded initiatives + +**Alternative Approaches**: +- **Proof of Flow**: Simple metric based on successful capital deployment +- **Subnet Tokenization**: Each subnet issues tokens based on performance +- **Composite Scoring**: Weighted combination of multiple effectiveness measures + +### Synthetic Capital Markets + +**Safe Testing Environments**: + +**Historical Data Testing**: +- Create simulated environments using past Gitcoin Grants data +- Test new mechanisms against known outcomes +- Allow comparison of approaches on same datasets +- Build confidence before real-world deployment + +**Synthetic Scenarios**: +- Generate artificial but realistic funding challenges +- Test mechanism robustness across different conditions +- Explore edge cases and stress scenarios +- Validate assumptions about mechanism behavior + +## Implementation Framework + +### Arena Competition Structure + +**Challenge Types**: + +1. **Mechanism Design Challenges**: + - Design optimal quadratic funding variants + - Create novel retroactive funding approaches + - Develop hybrid mechanisms for specific domains + - Innovate in governance and decision-making + +2. **Allocation Optimization**: + - Maximize impact per dollar allocated + - Optimize for long-term ecosystem health + - Balance competing stakeholder interests + - Minimize manipulation and gaming + +3. **Evaluation Innovation**: + - Develop better impact measurement tools + - Create predictive models for project success + - Design fair and transparent assessment systems + - Build stakeholder feedback mechanisms + +### Progressive Learning System + +**Knowledge Building**: +- **Mechanism Libraries**: Shared repository of proven approaches +- **Performance Databases**: Historical data on mechanism effectiveness +- **Best Practice Documentation**: Lessons learned and implementation guides +- **Research Publications**: Academic-quality analysis of results + +**Continuous Improvement**: +- Successful strategies build upon previous innovations +- Failed approaches provide valuable negative results +- Community knowledge compounds over time +- Standards and frameworks evolve based on evidence + +### Real-world Implementation Track + +**Graduation Pipeline**: + +1. **Arena Testing**: Prove concept in simulated environments +2. **Testnet Deployment**: Small-scale real-world testing +3. **GG Integration**: Incorporation into Gitcoin Grants rounds +4. **Ecosystem Adoption**: Broader use across Web3 funding + +**Feedback Loops**: +- Real-world performance informs arena development +- Arena innovations provide options for domain allocation +- Continuous learning between synthetic and actual environments +- Evidence-based evolution of best practices + +## Benefits and Opportunities + +### For Mechanism Developers + +**Reduced Barriers to Innovation**: +- Focus on mechanism design without go-to-market concerns +- Access to testing environments and evaluation frameworks +- Distribution through established Gitcoin channels +- Recognition and rewards for successful innovations + +**Development Support**: +- Shared infrastructure and tooling +- Community of practice for knowledge sharing +- Mentorship from experienced practitioners +- Access to real-world deployment opportunities + +### For the Ecosystem + +**Accelerated Innovation**: +- Competitive pressure drives rapid improvement +- Multiple approaches tested simultaneously +- Best ideas rise to prominence through merit +- Failures provide valuable learning without real-world costs + +**Quality Assurance**: +- Mechanisms proven before deployment +- Transparent evaluation and comparison +- Community validation of approaches +- Reduced risk of funding mechanism failures + +## Technical Implementation + +### Arena Infrastructure + +**Core Components**: +- **Simulation Engine**: Historical data replay and synthetic scenario generation +- **Evaluation Framework**: Standardized metrics and assessment tools +- **Competition Platform**: Submission, testing, and ranking systems +- **Integration Layer**: Connection to real-world deployment platforms + +**Data Standards**: +- **Input Formats**: Standardized mechanism definitions and parameters +- **Output Metrics**: Consistent measurement and reporting frameworks +- **Historical Archives**: Comprehensive records of all tests and results +- **API Interfaces**: Programmatic access for developers and researchers + +### Integration with Gitcoin 3.0 + +**Complementary Systems**: +- **DDA Problem Identification**: Arenas develop solutions for identified challenges +- **Domain-Specific Innovation**: Subnets focused on particular problem areas +- **Mechanism Selection**: Proven arena winners become DDA options +- **Continuous Evolution**: Arena feedback improves domain allocation approaches + +## Challenges and Considerations + +### Evaluation Complexity + +**Key Questions**: +- How do we measure "success" in capital allocation? +- What balance between objective metrics and subjective assessment? +- How do we account for different time horizons and risk profiles? +- How do we prevent gaming of evaluation systems? + +**Mitigation Strategies**: +- **Multi-metric Evaluation**: Use diverse measures to reduce gaming +- **Long-term Tracking**: Measure outcomes over extended periods +- **Stakeholder Input**: Include community feedback in assessments +- **Transparent Methodology**: Open evaluation criteria and processes + +### Participation and Incentives + +**Engagement Challenges**: +- Attracting high-quality developers and validators +- Maintaining consistent participation over time +- Balancing competition with collaboration +- Ensuring diverse perspectives and approaches + +**Incentive Design**: +- **Monetary Rewards**: Direct compensation for successful mechanisms +- **Recognition Systems**: Public acknowledgment of contributions +- **Career Benefits**: Professional advancement through demonstrated expertise +- **Community Impact**: Satisfaction from improving public goods funding + +## Future Development + +### Token Economics + +**ALLO Token Considerations**: +- **Incentive Alignment**: Reward mechanism developers and validators +- **Governance Rights**: Vote on arena parameters and evaluation criteria +- **Value Capture**: Share in success of deployed mechanisms +- **Network Effects**: Increased value through participation growth + +**Alternative Models**: +- **Multi-token Support**: Accept various cryptocurrencies for participation +- **Fee-based Revenue**: Charge for arena access and deployment services +- **Reputation Systems**: Non-monetary recognition and ranking +- **Hybrid Approaches**: Combine token and non-token incentives + +### Scaling and Evolution + +**Growth Trajectory**: +- Start with 2-4 focused subnets +- Expand based on success and community demand +- Develop specialized arenas for different funding contexts +- Create cross-arena learning and integration + +**Long-term Vision**: +- Become the standard for funding mechanism innovation +- Support diverse ecosystems beyond Ethereum +- Establish academic partnerships for research +- Create open-source knowledge commons + +--- + +*Allo Arenas represents a systematic approach to funding mechanism innovation. By creating competitive environments for testing and evolution, we can accelerate the development of more effective capital allocation tools while maintaining quality and reducing risks.* \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/pages/dda.mdx b/pages/dda.mdx new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d97d9d9 --- /dev/null +++ b/pages/dda.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,255 @@ +# Dedicated Domain Allocation (DDA) + +**The Core Operating Model of Gitcoin 3.0** + +--- + +## Definition + +**Dedicated Domain Allocation (DDA)** refers to the strategic, intentional distribution of capital and resources within clearly defined areas of expertise or sectors, leveraging tailored mechanisms to optimally support projects, experts, and initiatives that advance domain-specific outcomes. + +## Why DDA Matters + +### Moving Beyond One-Size-Fits-All + +**The Problem with Generic Funding**: +- Traditional grant programs apply the same mechanism to all problems +- Different challenges require different approaches and expertise +- Resource allocation lacks strategic focus and domain knowledge +- Impact is diluted across too many disparate areas + +**The DDA Solution**: +> "Instead of running a series of QF rounds for everything, we identify Ethereum's biggest challenges, engage domain experts to design appropriate funding approaches, and deploy mechanisms tailored to each problem area." - Gitcoin 3.0 Strategy + +### Historical Context + +DDA emerged from **Ethereum Foundation research** in April 2022 and was popularized through the work of **Questbook** (notably with Compound and Arbitrum). Gitcoin 3.0 aims to scale this approach with broader Ethereum Community participation. + +## The Four Pillars of DDA + +### 1. 🧠 Sensemaking + +**Systematic Problem Identification** + +Effective DDA begins with rigorous analysis of emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges within each domain and the broader Ethereum ecosystem. + +**Key Activities**: +- **Trend Analysis**: Identifying emerging challenges and opportunities +- **Stakeholder Input**: Gathering insights from domain experts and practitioners +- **Market Validation**: Testing problem assumptions against real ecosystem needs +- **Priority Mapping**: Understanding relative importance and urgency of challenges + +**Sensemaking Tools**: +- Community surveys and input sessions +- Expert interviews and workshops +- Data analysis of ecosystem activity +- Literature review of research and proposals + +### 2. πŸ“ Domain Definition + +**Clear Boundaries and Outcomes** + +Precise domain definition ensures resources are neither overly concentrated nor diluted, with explicit boundaries and measurable outcomes. + +**Domain Characteristics**: +- **Specific Scope**: Clear boundaries of what problems the domain addresses +- **Measurable Outcomes**: Defined success metrics and impact indicators +- **Expert Community**: Identified practitioners and thought leaders +- **Resource Requirements**: Understanding of capital and support needs + +**Example Domain Structure**: +``` +Domain: Ethereum Developer Experience +β”œβ”€β”€ Scope: Tools, documentation, and infrastructure for developers +β”œβ”€β”€ Outcomes: Increased developer retention, faster onboarding, better tooling +β”œβ”€β”€ Experts: Core developers, devrel teams, tool builders +└── Mechanisms: Direct grants for tools, QF for community resources +``` + +### 3. 🀝 Expert Engagement + +**Deep Collaboration with Practitioners** + +Building relationships with proven domain experts who understand specific challenges and can design appropriate funding approaches. + +**Expert Roles**: +- **Problem Validation**: Confirming that identified challenges are real and impactful +- **Solution Design**: Developing targeted approaches to address specific problems +- **Mechanism Selection**: Choosing the right funding tools for each challenge type +- **Community Building**: Engaging broader practitioner networks + +**Engagement Methods**: +- Domain-specific working groups +- Expert advisory panels +- Collaborative mechanism design sessions +- Peer review and validation processes + +### 4. πŸ’° Tailored Capital Allocation + +**Right Mechanism for Right Domain** + +Deploying funding mechanisms specifically suited to each domain's characteristics, challenges, and opportunities. + +**Mechanism-Domain Matching**: + +| Domain Type | Preferred Mechanisms | Rationale | +|-------------|---------------------|-----------| +| **R&D/Research** | Direct Grants, Deep Funding | Patient capital, expert evaluation | +| **Community Building** | Quadratic Funding | Broad participation, democratic allocation | +| **Infrastructure** | Retroactive Funding | Proven impact, measurable outcomes | +| **Adoption/Growth** | Conviction Voting, Futarchy | Long-term commitment, prediction markets | +| **Experimentation** | Small direct grants, Allo Arenas | Fast iteration, competitive testing | + +## Domain Selection Process + +### Phase 1: Sensemaking (May-July 2025) + +**Community-Driven Problem Identification**: +- Open call for domain proposals from ecosystem participants +- Expert validation of proposed challenges and opportunities +- Market research on funding potential and community support +- Synthesis of findings into coherent domain frameworks + +**Validation Criteria**: +- **Impact Potential**: How much difference could targeted funding make? +- **Community Support**: Is there ecosystem backing for this focus area? +- **Expert Availability**: Are there qualified practitioners to lead efforts? +- **Measurability**: Can success be tracked and evaluated? + +### Phase 2: Community Selection (August 2025) + +**Democratic Prioritization**: +- GTC holders vote on proposed domains using ranked choice or quadratic voting +- Funding allocation proportional to community conviction +- Transparent criteria and evaluation frameworks +- Public discussion and debate periods + +**Selection Framework**: +``` +Ethereum's Biggest Problems Framework: +β”œβ”€β”€ Developer Experience & Retention +β”œβ”€β”€ Infrastructure & Scaling Solutions +β”œβ”€β”€ User Adoption & Interface Design +β”œβ”€β”€ Governance & Coordination Tools +β”œβ”€β”€ Research & Fundamental Innovation +└── Global Access & Financial Inclusion +``` + +### Phase 3: Domain Activation (August-September 2025) + +**Expert-Led Design**: +- Domain experts collaborate on mechanism design +- Tailored approaches developed for each selected domain +- Integration planning with overall GG24 coordination +- Community feedback and iteration on proposals + +## Mechanism Selection Framework + +### Matching Problems to Solutions + +**Assessment Criteria**: + +1. **Problem Characteristics**: + - Complexity level (simple β†’ complex) + - Stakeholder count (few β†’ many) + - Time horizon (immediate β†’ long-term) + - Risk profile (proven β†’ experimental) + +2. **Community Factors**: + - Size of affected community + - Level of engagement and expertise + - Consensus on problem definition + - Availability of domain experts + +3. **Resource Considerations**: + - Available funding amounts + - Operational complexity + - Required infrastructure + - Ongoing support needs + +**Decision Matrix Example**: + +| Problem Type | Complexity | Stakeholders | Time Horizon | Recommended Mechanism | +|--------------|------------|--------------|--------------|----------------------| +| Critical Infrastructure Bug | Low | Few | Immediate | Direct Grant | +| Community Education | Medium | Many | Medium | Quadratic Funding | +| Novel Research | High | Few | Long | Deep Funding | +| Ecosystem Coordination | High | Many | Long | Conviction Voting | + +## Implementation Examples + +### Domain: Open Source Software Development + +**Challenge**: Sustainable funding for critical OSS infrastructure + +**DDA Approach**: +- **Sensemaking**: Analysis of dependency graphs, maintainer burnout, security vulnerabilities +- **Domain Definition**: Focus on high-impact, under-funded infrastructure projects +- **Expert Engagement**: Core developers, security researchers, ecosystem foundations +- **Mechanism Selection**: Combination of retroactive funding (proven impact) and direct grants (critical needs) + +**Outcome**: Targeted support for "invisible" infrastructure that powers the ecosystem + +### Domain: Ethereum Adoption & UX + +**Challenge**: Improving user experience and mainstream adoption + +**DDA Approach**: +- **Sensemaking**: User research, adoption funnel analysis, barrier identification +- **Domain Definition**: Focus on onboarding, interface design, and educational resources +- **Expert Engagement**: UX designers, product managers, educational content creators +- **Mechanism Selection**: Quadratic funding for community-driven solutions, direct grants for professional development + +**Outcome**: Coordinated effort to make Ethereum more accessible and user-friendly + +## Success Metrics + +### Domain-Level Indicators + +**Quantitative Metrics**: +- Capital deployed per domain +- Number of projects funded +- Success rate of funded initiatives +- Community participation levels + +**Qualitative Measures**: +- Expert satisfaction with domain focus +- Community feedback on problem selection +- Quality of solutions developed +- Ecosystem impact and adoption + +### System-Level Outcomes + +**Strategic Goals**: +- Increased relevance to key opinion leaders +- Enhanced software quality at reduced cost +- Greater GTC utility and holder value +- Sustainable funding model implementation + +## Future Evolution + +### Continuous Improvement + +**Learning Mechanisms**: +- **Retrospective Analysis**: Comprehensive review after each round +- **Expert Feedback**: Regular input from domain practitioners +- **Community Surveys**: Broad ecosystem input on effectiveness +- **Data-Driven Optimization**: Using outcomes to refine approach + +**Adaptation Strategies**: +- **Domain Rotation**: Evolving focus areas based on ecosystem needs +- **Mechanism Innovation**: Testing new funding approaches within domains +- **Process Refinement**: Improving sensemaking and selection methods +- **Scale Optimization**: Balancing focus with comprehensive coverage + +### Integration with Allo Arenas + +DDA provides the **problem framework** while Allo Arenas provides the **solution innovation**: +- Domains identify specific challenges that need novel mechanisms +- Arenas test and evolve mechanisms for domain-specific problems +- Successful arena innovations get deployed in domain allocations +- Domain feedback guides arena development priorities + +--- + +*Dedicated Domain Allocation represents a fundamental shift from generic grant programs to targeted, expert-driven capital allocation. By matching funding mechanisms to specific problem domains, we can achieve greater impact, efficiency, and alignment with ecosystem needs.* \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/pages/how.mdx b/pages/how.mdx new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ebb3e15 --- /dev/null +++ b/pages/how.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,291 @@ +# How Gitcoin 3.0 Works + +**Operational Framework and Implementation** + +--- + +## Overview + +Gitcoin 3.0 operates through a **five-phase implementation cycle** that combines systematic problem identification, community governance, expert design, coordinated execution, and continuous learning. This creates a sustainable framework for funding Ethereum's most important challenges. + +## The Five-Phase Cycle + +### Phase 1: Sensemaking (May-July) + +**Objective**: Systematic identification of Ethereum's highest-impact challenges + +#### Methodology + +**Community Input Collection**: +- **Open Forum Discussions**: Public threads for challenge identification +- **Expert Interviews**: 1-on-1 sessions with domain leaders +- **Ecosystem Surveys**: Broad stakeholder input on priorities +- **Data Analysis**: Quantitative assessment of ecosystem gaps + +**Synthesis Process**: +1. **Raw Input Aggregation**: Collect all proposals and feedback +2. **Thematic Clustering**: Group similar challenges and opportunities +3. **Impact Assessment**: Evaluate potential funding effectiveness +4. **Feasibility Analysis**: Assess domain readiness and expert availability + +**Output**: 15-20 validated domain proposals with clear problem statements + +#### Tools and Infrastructure + +**Sensemaking Platform**: +- **Discussion Forums**: Structured spaces for community input +- **Survey Tools**: Quantitative data collection from stakeholders +- **Analysis Dashboards**: Real-time synthesis of community feedback +- **Expert Coordination**: Scheduling and managing validation sessions + +**Quality Assurance**: +- **Multiple Validation Sources**: Community, experts, and data-driven analysis +- **Transparent Methodology**: Public documentation of evaluation criteria +- **Iterative Refinement**: Continuous improvement based on feedback +- **Bias Mitigation**: Diverse perspectives and systematic evaluation + +### Phase 2: Domain Selection (August) + +**Objective**: Democratic prioritization of 5-6 focus areas with transparent governance + +#### Governance Process + +**GTC Holder Participation**: +- **Proposal Review Period** (Week 1): Community study of domain options +- **Public Discussion** (Week 2): Open debate and question sessions +- **Voting Period** (Week 3): Ranked choice or quadratic voting +- **Allocation Decision** (Week 4): Proportional funding based on results + +**Selection Mechanisms**: +- **Token-Weighted Voting**: GTC holdings influence decision weight +- **Quadratic Voting**: Reduce whale dominance through square-root weighting +- **Ranked Choice**: Ensure broad community satisfaction with selections +- **Minimum Thresholds**: Require sufficient support for domain inclusion + +**Outcome**: 5-6 selected domains with allocated funding amounts + +#### Implementation Infrastructure + +**Voting Infrastructure**: +- **Snapshot Integration**: Secure, transparent voting platform +- **GTC Verification**: Ensure legitimate token holder participation +- **Multi-signature Controls**: Protect treasury allocation decisions +- **Audit Trail**: Complete record of governance processes + +**Community Engagement**: +- **Information Sessions**: Educational content about domain options +- **AMAs with Experts**: Direct interaction with domain leaders +- **Debate Platforms**: Structured discussion of trade-offs +- **Feedback Integration**: Community input on process improvements + +### Phase 3: Round Design (August-September) + +**Objective**: Expert-led mechanism design tailored to each domain + +#### Design Process + +**Domain Expert Collaboration**: +- **Working Groups**: 5-7 experts per selected domain +- **Mechanism Selection**: Choose optimal funding approach +- **Parameter Setting**: Define specific round characteristics +- **Integration Planning**: Ensure coordinated GG24 experience + +**Mechanism Matching Framework**: + +| Domain Characteristics | Recommended Mechanism | Design Considerations | +|----------------------|---------------------|---------------------| +| **High Community Engagement** | Quadratic Funding | Broad participation, democratic allocation | +| **Measurable Outcomes** | Retroactive Funding | Proven impact, objective evaluation | +| **Experimental/Novel** | Direct Grants | Expert judgment, milestone-based | +| **Long-term Investment** | Conviction Voting | Stakeholder commitment signaling | +| **Complex Coordination** | Hybrid Approaches | Multi-mechanism combination | + +**Quality Assurance**: +- **Peer Review**: Cross-domain expert validation +- **Community Feedback**: Public comment on proposed designs +- **Pilot Testing**: Small-scale validation where possible +- **Risk Assessment**: Identify and mitigate potential issues + +#### Technical Implementation + +**Platform Coordination**: +- **Allo Protocol Integration**: Smart contract deployment and configuration +- **Partner Platform APIs**: Coordinate with specialized tools +- **Data Standards**: Ensure compatibility and reporting consistency +- **User Experience**: Maintain unified interface across mechanisms + +**Testing and Validation**: +- **Testnet Deployment**: Validate mechanisms in safe environment +- **Load Testing**: Ensure systems can handle expected volume +- **Security Audits**: Verify smart contract safety and correctness +- **User Acceptance**: Community testing of interfaces and flows + +### Phase 4: Coordinated Execution (October) + +**Objective**: Seamless multi-domain funding round with unified experience + +#### GG24 Launch Framework + +**Multi-Domain Coordination**: +- **Synchronized Launch**: All domains go live simultaneously +- **Shared Infrastructure**: Common application and donation flows +- **Cross-Domain Visibility**: Users can easily discover all opportunities +- **Unified Support**: Centralized help desk and community assistance + +**Week-by-Week Execution**: + +**Week 1: Launch and Onboarding** +- Round announcements and promotion +- Applicant onboarding and support +- Community engagement activation +- Issue identification and resolution + +**Week 2-3: Peak Activity** +- High-volume application and donation periods +- Community events and engagement campaigns +- Real-time monitoring and optimization +- Cross-domain coordination and learning + +**Week 4: Final Push** +- Last-minute applications and donations +- Community mobilization efforts +- Quality assurance and validation +- Preparation for evaluation phase + +#### Operational Infrastructure + +**Technical Systems**: +- **Multi-Platform Orchestration**: Coordinate across partner platforms +- **Real-Time Monitoring**: Track performance and identify issues +- **Automated Reporting**: Generate live statistics and insights +- **Backup Systems**: Ensure continuity in case of failures + +**Community Support**: +- **Help Desk**: Multi-channel support for users +- **Documentation**: Comprehensive guides and FAQs +- **Community Managers**: Active engagement and issue resolution +- **Expert Office Hours**: Domain-specific guidance and support + +### Phase 5: Impact Analysis (November) + +**Objective**: Comprehensive evaluation and continuous improvement foundation + +#### Analysis Framework + +**Multi-Dimensional Assessment**: + +**Quantitative Metrics**: +- **Capital Efficiency**: Funding deployed vs. impact achieved +- **Participation Rates**: Applications, donations, and community engagement +- **Distribution Quality**: Geographic, demographic, and project diversity +- **Success Ratios**: Project completion and outcome achievement + +**Qualitative Evaluation**: +- **Community Satisfaction**: Surveys of all stakeholder groups +- **Expert Assessment**: Domain leader evaluation of results +- **Project Feedback**: Recipient experience and suggestions +- **Process Quality**: Evaluation of execution and coordination + +**Impact Measurement**: +- **Domain-Specific Outcomes**: Tailored success metrics per area +- **Ecosystem Effects**: Broader influence on Ethereum development +- **Long-term Tracking**: 6-month and 1-year follow-up studies +- **Comparative Analysis**: Performance vs. previous approaches + +#### Learning Integration + +**Retrospective Process**: +- **Stakeholder Sessions**: Facilitated feedback from all participants +- **Data Analysis**: Comprehensive statistical evaluation +- **Best Practice Documentation**: Capture successful approaches +- **Improvement Identification**: Systematic gap analysis + +**Knowledge Management**: +- **Public Reporting**: Transparent publication of results and learnings +- **Documentation Updates**: Integrate insights into process guides +- **Community Sharing**: Broad dissemination of lessons learned +- **Academic Collaboration**: Partner with researchers for deeper analysis + +## Governance Integration + +### GTC Utility Enhancement + +**Token Functions in Gitcoin 3.0**: +- **Domain Selection Voting**: Direct influence on funding priorities +- **Governance Participation**: Ongoing DAO decision-making +- **Staking Mechanisms**: Potential reputation and reward systems +- **Treasury Management**: Oversight of resource allocation + +**Value Creation**: +- **Increased Relevance**: GTC becomes essential for ecosystem participation +- **Network Effects**: Higher participation increases token utility +- **Sustainable Operations**: Fee generation supports long-term viability +- **Community Ownership**: Distributed stake in success and direction + +### Community Coordination + +**Stakeholder Alignment**: +- **Clear Roles**: Defined responsibilities for all participants +- **Transparent Processes**: Public documentation and decision-making +- **Feedback Loops**: Regular input and adjustment mechanisms +- **Shared Success**: Benefits distributed across community + +**Conflict Resolution**: +- **Appeal Processes**: Mechanisms for addressing disputes +- **Mediation Services**: Neutral third-party conflict resolution +- **Community Standards**: Clear expectations and guidelines +- **Enforcement Mechanisms**: Consequences for bad-faith participation + +## Technology Integration + +### Allo Protocol Foundation + +**Smart Contract Infrastructure**: +- **Modular Architecture**: Composable components for different mechanisms +- **Security First**: Multi-signature controls and audit requirements +- **Scalability**: Support for high-volume rounds and participation +- **Interoperability**: Standards for cross-platform compatibility + +**Data and Analytics**: +- **Real-Time Tracking**: Live performance monitoring and reporting +- **Historical Analysis**: Comprehensive database of outcomes and learnings +- **Predictive Modeling**: AI-assisted optimization and forecasting +- **Open Data**: Public access to aggregated insights and trends + +### Partner Platform Ecosystem + +**Specialized Tools**: +- **Mechanism-Specific Platforms**: Optimized interfaces for different funding types +- **Community Platforms**: Social and coordination tools for participants +- **Analytics Services**: Third-party data analysis and insights +- **Integration Services**: APIs and standards for seamless coordination + +## Risk Management + +### Operational Risks + +**Mitigation Strategies**: +- **Redundant Systems**: Backup platforms and processes +- **Stress Testing**: Pre-round validation of capacity and performance +- **Expert Networks**: Multiple domain leaders for each area +- **Community Support**: Distributed assistance and problem-solving + +### Financial Risks + +**Treasury Protection**: +- **Multi-signature Controls**: Distributed authority over fund allocation +- **Phased Releases**: Gradual deployment based on performance +- **Reserve Funds**: Emergency resources for unexpected situations +- **Insurance Mechanisms**: Potential coverage for major losses + +### Governance Risks + +**Community Alignment**: +- **Transparent Communication**: Regular updates and open discussion +- **Inclusive Participation**: Low barriers to community involvement +- **Conflict Resolution**: Clear processes for addressing disputes +- **Long-term Thinking**: Focus on sustainable success over short-term gains + +--- + +*This operational framework represents our current best understanding of how to implement Gitcoin 3.0 successfully. As we learn and adapt through each cycle, we'll continuously refine these processes to maximize impact and community value.* \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/pages/index.mdx b/pages/index.mdx index 9c36455..b0ccc8a 100644 --- a/pages/index.mdx +++ b/pages/index.mdx @@ -1,94 +1,93 @@ -# Gitcoin 3.0: The Road to GG24 +# Gitcoin 3.0: Funding What Matters for Ethereum -Author: MathildaDV +**The Single Source of Truth for Gitcoin's Evolution** -We announced a [large shift](https://gov.gitcoin.co/t/proposal-gitcoin-grants-2025-and-beyond-funding-what-matters-most-in-the-ethereum-ecosystem/20356) within our strategy and vision of Gitcoin, specifically the grants program (which will be our core focus moving forward). Below I aim to outline the roadmap of how we’ll pave the way to GG24. Gitcoin Grants has a renewed focus on β€œFunding What Matters.” *Where Ethereum funds its foundations and future.* +--- -We no longer build software, so there is blank canvas for anyone to -We are partnering with allo to build XYZ – in futuer rounds we will partner with the community. +Welcome to the comprehensive documentation for Gitcoin 3.0 - a transformative evolution focused on solving Ethereum's biggest problems through innovative capital allocation mechanisms. -TL;DR +## Executive Summary -* Gitcoin 3.0 is focused on Ethereum’s biggest problems. We are evolving with Dedicated Domain Allocation (DDA) \- matching specific funding mechanisms to distinct problem areas -* GTC holders will vote on domains for GG24 based on sensemaking analysis and ecosystem validation -* Each domain gets tailored funding approaches designed by practitioners who understand both the challenges and opportunities -* A phased approach from sensemaking through retrospective analysis ensures capital flows where it can create maximum impact for Ethereum's future +Gitcoin 3.0 represents a fundamental shift from incremental improvements to a comprehensive reset. Moving beyond traditional quadratic funding, we're implementing **Dedicated Domain Allocation (DDA)** - a sophisticated approach that matches specific funding mechanisms to distinct problem areas where they can have maximum impact. -## Evolution +### Key Transformation Points -**Historical Context:** Gitcoin began as a pioneer in Quadratic Funding (QF), dedicated to Ethereum Digital Public Goods and Culture. Our success in scaling QF laid critical groundwork for broader impact from GG1-GG23. +- **From Single Mechanism to Multi-Mechanism**: Evolving beyond just Quadratic Funding to embrace multiple funding approaches +- **From General Grants to Domain-Specific Solutions**: Implementing targeted funding for Ethereum's specific challenges +- **From Gitcoin 2.0 to 3.0**: A complete strategic reset after sunsetting Grants Lab and refocusing on core mission +- **From Building Software to Funding Innovation**: Partnering with ecosystem builders rather than developing internal tools -Moving forward, we will continue the work that started with GG23 in expanding the aperture from QF to multi-mechanism. To effectively do so, Gitcoin will enable [Dedicated Domain Allocation](https://www.allo.expert/mechanisms/dedicated-domain-allocation) \- as a router to move capital between. +## The Vision: Network-First Funding Festival -**Why DDA matters:** Quadratic Funding works for what it was designed forβ€”we've proven that through 23 successful rounds. However, Ethereum's challenges require more than one funding mechanism. It requires a [practical pluralism](https://medium.com/@owocki/practical-pluralism-322ab0a984c5) of mechanisms. Some problems need patient capital for research, others need quick deployment incentives, and others benefit from retroactive funding for proven impact. Some problems require a wide network of participants, some require a small band of technocrats to engage. +Gitcoin 3.0 positions itself as a **Network-First Funding Festival** designed to address Ethereum's biggest problems. This represents: -**What is DDA:** Dedicated Domain Allocation routes capital to where it can have maximum impact. Instead of running a series of QF rounds for everything, we identify Ethereum's biggest challenges, engage domain experts to design appropriate funding approaches, and deploy mechanisms tailored to each problem area. +1. **Schelling Point for Innovation**: Becoming the go-to destination for high-impact Ethereum builders and novel funding experiments +2. **Ecosystem Growth Engine**: Driving sustainable development through strategic capital allocation +3. **Community-Driven Evolution**: Empowering the network to identify and fund what truly matters -The concept emerged from Ethereum Foundation [research](https://blog.ethereum.org/2022/04/18/ef-report-april-2022) in April 2022 and was popularized through the work of Questbook (most notably with Compound and Arbitrum). We hope to scale it even further with the help of the wider Ethereum Community. +## Core Components -Our approach includes four key components: +### 🎯 **Dedicated Domain Allocation** +Strategic distribution of capital across specialized domains using tailored mechanisms for optimal impact. -1. **Sensemaking:** Rigorous analysis of challenges and opportunities across the Ethereum ecosystem, validated through fundraising potential and community endorsement -2. **Domain Definition:** Clear boundaries and measurable outcomes for each focus area, ensuring resources are concentrated where they can generate the most impact -3. **Expert Engagement:** Deep collaboration with proven domain practitioners who understand specific challenges and can design funding approaches -4. **Tailored Capital Allocation:** Deploying the right mechanism for each domainβ€”from QF to retroactive funding to direct grants to venture-style investments +### 🌳 **Epistemological Framework** +Grounding decisions in truth through systematic sensemaking about Ethereum's real problems and opportunities. -Gitcoin Grants 2024 (GG24) will implement a structured, five-phase approach to revitalize our impact in the Ethereum ecosystem: +### 🏟️ **Allo Arenas** +Competitive innovation environments for evolving the best capital allocation mechanisms. -1. **Sensemaking:** Identifying high-impact problem areas through rigorous analysis and validating them through fundraising potential and visibility tests -2. **Establishing Domains:** Creating specific focus areas through a transparent, community-driven process -3. **Campaign Design:** Developing targeted funding outcomes tailored to each domain -4. **Campaign Execution:** Implementing the designed campaigns effectively -5. **Retrospective Analysis:** Learning from outcomes to improve future rounds +### 🀝 **Community Governance** +Empowering GTC holders and ecosystem participants to guide strategic direction. -This framework balances structured methodology with practical market validation, ensuring we focus our efforts where we can make the greatest impact while securing the necessary resources and visibility. +## Why This Matters Now -### Gitcoin Grants 2025: The Roadmap to GG24 +The Ethereum ecosystem faces complex challenges that require sophisticated funding approaches: -| Month | Strategy | Action Items | -| ----- | ----- | ----- | -| May | [Allo Capital hosts a Strategy Sprint](https://gov.gitcoin.co/t/gitcoin-3-0-gitcoin-grants-3-0-strategy-sprint/20384) | Strategy Sprint informs structure for the round and provides software recommendations. | -| June | Sensemaking Framework Finalized | GG24 Roadmap Published | -| | Sensemaking Szn kicks off | Twitter Space β€œRoad to GG24” | -| | Announce software providers for GG24 | Gitcoin Vision/Mission Updated: Published | -| | Sensemakers post reports \+ proposed domains. | Domain Selection Criteria | -| July | Sensemaking Results | Vision/White Paper | -| | Eligibility Criteria for GG24 | Gitcoin 3.0 Playbook GG24 Strategy Forum Post Domain Selection | -| August | GTC Utility Workshop | | -| | Funding Ratified | Rounds Ratified | -| September | Testnet Rounds | | -| | Round Setup | | -| October | GG24 is Live | | -| | | Plan GG25 | -| Beyond | | Retro | +- **Developer Retention**: Supporting the career paths of open-source contributors +- **Infrastructure Gaps**: Funding critical but unsexy infrastructure work +- **Adoption Barriers**: Supporting user-facing applications and education +- **Research Needs**: Patient capital for long-term foundational work +- **Global Coordination**: Enabling decentralized ecosystem development -### Phasing +Traditional grant programs struggle with these diverse needs. Gitcoin 3.0's multi-mechanism approach can address each challenge with the appropriate funding strategy. -**Phase 1:** Sensemaking (May-July 2025\) Identify Ethereum's highest-impact challenges through analysis and ecosystem validation. We'll surface problems with community input and participation where targeted funding can drive meaningful change and secure community endorsement from key ecosystem leaders. +## The Road to GG24 -**Phase 2:** Domain Selection (August 2025\) The community chooses priorities. GTC holders vote on 5-6 domains to receive focused resources, with funding allocated proportionally based on community conviction. Think prediction markets for ecosystem priorities. +Our implementation begins with **GG24** (October 2025) - the first round fully implementing the Gitcoin 3.0 vision: -**Phase 3:** Round Design (August-September 2025\) Domain experts design tailored funding approaches. Each selected domain gets the mechanism that best fits its challengesβ€”QF for community-driven projects, retroactive funding for proven impact, direct grants for research, or hybrid approaches. +1. **Sensemaking** (May-July): Identifying Ethereum's highest-impact challenges +2. **Domain Selection** (August): Community-driven prioritization of focus areas +3. **Round Design** (August-September): Expert-designed funding approaches per domain +4. **Execution** (October): Coordinated launch across all domains +5. **Impact Analysis** (November): Measuring outcomes and iterating for the future -**Phase 4:** Coordinated Execution (October 2025\) GG24 launches with synchronized campaigns across all domains. It offers a unified experience for applicants and donors, with real-time support and monitoring throughout the round. +## Strategic Pillars -**Phase 5:** Impact Analysis (November 2025\) Measure what worked. Transparent reporting of outcomes, capital efficiency metrics, and community retrospectives that inform our approach for GG25 and beyond. +### πŸ” **Sensemaking First** +Every funding decision must be grounded in deep understanding of real problems and opportunities. -Call to Action +### πŸŽ›οΈ **Mechanism Pluralism** +Different problems require different solutions - from QF to retroactive funding to direct grants. -This represents continued evolution across our history, from pioneering and scaling the concept of novel funding mechanisms to systematic optimization across multiple funding approaches. +### 🌐 **Network Effects** +Leveraging the collective intelligence of the Ethereum ecosystem to identify and fund what matters. -That said, success depends on the community (all of you) throughout the process. +### πŸ“Š **Evidence-Based Iteration** +Continuous learning and improvement based on transparent measurement of outcomes. -How to get involved: +## Getting Started -* Join the sensemaking season starting in June to help identify priority domains -* Participate in domain selection voting as a GTC holder -* Apply to serve as a round manager for domains that match your expertise -* Provide feedback on this roadmap through the comments below +Ready to dive deeper? Explore the following sections: -The ecosystem challenges we're addressing require collective intelligence. Your knowledge, connections, and insights influence where capital flows and what gets built. +- **[Why Gitcoin 3.0](/why)** - Understanding the need for transformation +- **[What is Gitcoin 3.0](/what)** - Core concepts and definitions +- **[How It Works](/how)** - Operational framework and processes +- **[Timeline & Roadmap](/when)** - Key dates and milestones +- **[Strategic Framework](/strategy)** - Theoretical foundations +- **[Funding Mechanisms](/mechanisms)** - Tools and approaches available -What domains do you think deserve priority funding? Which funding mechanisms should we experiment with? What ecosystem challenges require urgent attention? +--- -We would love to hear from you. Please drop your thoughts below\! \ No newline at end of file +*This documentation serves as the Single Source of Truth for Gitcoin 3.0. It synthesizes insights from the community strategy sprint, governance discussions, and ecosystem feedback to provide clarity on our path forward.* + +**Questions?** Join the conversation on the [Gitcoin Governance Forum](https://gov.gitcoin.co/) or reach out to the team. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/pages/resources.mdx b/pages/resources.mdx new file mode 100644 index 0000000..69e5e3b --- /dev/null +++ b/pages/resources.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,195 @@ +# Resources & Links + +**Essential Reading and Reference Materials** + +--- + +## Core Strategy Documents + +### Gitcoin 3.0 Vision Papers + +- **[Network-First Funding Festival for Ethereum's Biggest Problems](https://gov.gitcoin.co/t/gitcoin-3-0-network-first-funding-festival-for-ethereum-s-biggest-problems/20355)** - Kevin Owocki's foundational vision for Gitcoin 3.0 + +- **[Dedicated Domain Allocation should be GG's Core Function](https://gov.gitcoin.co/t/gitcoin-3-0-dedicated-domain-allocation-should-be-ggs-core-function/20372)** - Detailed explanation of the DDA approach + +- **[The Epistemological Tree of GG24](https://gov.gitcoin.co/t/gitcoin-3-0-the-epistemological-tree-of-gg24/20419)** - Theoretical framework for truth-based funding decisions + +### Strategy Sprint Documentation + +- **[Gitcoin Grants 3.0: Strategy Sprint](https://gov.gitcoin.co/t/gitcoin-3-0-gitcoin-grants-3-0-strategy-sprint/20384)** - Rena's proposal for community-driven strategic planning + +- **[Gitcoin Grants 3.0: Strategy Sprint [OWOCKI EDITION]](https://gov.gitcoin.co/t/gitcoin-3-0-gitcoin-grants-3-0-strategy-sprint-owocki-edition/20408)** - Kevin's alternative approach to strategy development + +### Transition Documents + +- **[Composting Gitcoin 2.0](https://gov.gitcoin.co/t/composting-gitcoin-2-0/20343)** - Reflective analysis of lessons learned and path forward + +- **[Focusing Gitcoin's Future: Sunsetting Grants Stack](https://gov.gitcoin.co/t/focusing-gitcoins-future-sunsetting-grants-stack-eol-may-2025/20333)** - Official announcement of Grants Lab wind-down + +## Innovation Research + +### Allo Arenas + +- **[Request for Feedback: Allo Arenas](https://research.allo.capital/t/request-for-feedback-allo-arenas/338)** - Comprehensive proposal for competitive mechanism development + +- **[Assembly Theory x Onchain Capital Allocation](https://gov.gitcoin.co/t/assembly-theory-x-onchain-capital-allocation-a-powerful-approach-to-allo-design-space-exploration/19729)** - Theoretical framework for systematic mechanism exploration + +### Advanced Funding Mechanisms + +- **[Deep Funding](https://www.deepfunding.org/)** - AI-assisted mechanism for scaling human judgment in funding decisions + +- **[Restaking πŸ”„ Regen](https://gov.gitcoin.co/t/restaking-regen/19460)** - Exploring synergies between restaking and regenerative finance + +## Historical Context + +### Gitcoin Evolution + +- **[Evolving Together: GG20 Reflections, Insights and Future Plans](https://gitcoin.mirror.xyz/GyT9ZE_PuopPVwSlgRIF-o7cm_ZTCqcXBKXMCNkc1Sk)** - Comprehensive retrospective on Gitcoin's development + +- **[Grants for Public Good: A Roadmap for Resilient Democratic Funding](https://gitcoin.mirror.xyz/YoSf01Pjm7ZDflCrLypbWxN0B0Fv2bYCVGLSOye8xjE)** - Strategic framework for grant program evolution + +### Technical Documentation + +- **[Gitcoin Whitepaper](https://www.gitcoin.co/whitepaper)** - Official technical and strategic overview + +- **[The Rainbowpaper](https://www.gitcoin.co/whitepaper)** - Deep dive into Allo Protocol architecture + +## Governance and Community + +### Official Channels + +- **[Gitcoin Governance Forum](https://gov.gitcoin.co/)** - Primary discussion platform for community governance + +- **[Gitcoin Governance Manual](https://manual.gitcoin.co/)** - Comprehensive guide to DAO processes and participation + +- **[Steward Registry and Scorecards](https://delegate.gitcoin.co/)** - Community governance participation tracking + +- **[Community Portal](https://community.gitcoin.co/steward-portal)** - Hub for steward activities and resources + +### Key Platforms + +- **[Gitcoin Grants](https://grants.gitcoin.co/)** - Current grants platform (transitioning) + +- **[Allo Protocol](https://allo.gitcoin.co/)** - Decentralized capital allocation infrastructure + +- **[Gitcoin Passport](https://passport.gitcoin.co/)** - Identity and sybil resistance (now HumanProtocol) + +## Funding Mechanisms Research + +### Quadratic Funding + +- **[What the F*ck is Quadratic Funding?](https://www.gitcoin.co/blog/wtf-is-quadratic-funding)** - Accessible introduction to QF concepts + +- **[Liberal Radicalism: A Flexible Design for Philanthropic Matching Funds](https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3243656)** - Original academic paper by Buterin, Hitzig, and Weyl + +### Multi-Mechanism Approaches + +- **[Practical Pluralism](https://medium.com/@owocki/practical-pluralism-322ab0a984c5)** - Kevin Owocki's framework for mechanism selection + +- **[Dedicated Domain Allocation](https://www.allo.expert/mechanisms/dedicated-domain-allocation)** - Technical specification and implementation guide + +### Retroactive Funding + +- **[Optimism RetroPGF](https://app.optimism.io/retropgf)** - Leading example of retroactive public goods funding + +- **[Ethereum Foundation Report (April 2022)](https://blog.ethereum.org/2022/04/18/ef-report-april-2022)** - Early research on domain-specific allocation + +## Technical Infrastructure + +### Allo Protocol + +- **[Allo Protocol Documentation](https://docs.allo.gitcoin.co/)** - Technical specifications and integration guides + +- **[GitHub: Allo Protocol](https://github.com/allo-protocol/allo-v2)** - Open source codebase and development resources + +### Data Standards + +- **[DAOIP-5: Grant Metadata Standard](https://github.com/metagov/daostar/blob/main/DAOIPs/daoip-5.md)** - Standardization for grant program data + +- **[Open Source Observer](https://www.opensource.observer/)** - Impact measurement and data analysis platform + +### Development Tools + +- **[Allo Apps Platform (Concept)](https://github.com/carlbarrdahl/allo2-apps-platform)** - Prototype for modular app development on Allo + +## Ecosystem Partners + +### Technology Partners + +- **[Allo Capital](https://allo.capital/)** - Venture studio focused on capital allocation infrastructure + +- **[Questbook](https://questbook.app/)** - Decentralized grants management platform + +- **[RnDAO](https://rndao.org/)** - Research organization focused on DAO optimization + +### Research Organizations + +- **[DAOstar](https://daostar.org/)** - Standards and research for DAO infrastructure + +- **[Metagov](https://metagov.org/)** - Interdisciplinary research on digital governance + +- **[RadicalxChange](https://www.radicalxchange.org/)** - Research foundation for democratic innovation + +## Educational Resources + +### Concepts and Theory + +- **[Assembly Theory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assembly_theory)** - Scientific framework for understanding complexity emergence + +- **[Polycentric Governance](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polycentric_governance)** - Political science theory relevant to DAO design + +- **[Epistemology](https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/epistemology/)** - Philosophical foundation for truth-based decision making + +### Practical Guides + +- **[How to Run a Successful Grants Program](https://gitcoin.mirror.xyz/YoSf01Pjm7ZDflCrLypbWxN0B0Fv2bYCVGLSOye8xjE)** - Best practices from Gitcoin's experience + +- **[Mechanism Design for Public Goods](https://vitalik.ca/general/2019/12/07/quadratic.html)** - Vitalik Buterin's insights on funding mechanism design + +## Community Discussions + +### Recent Proposals + +- **[A Strategic VC Initiative for Gitcoin](https://gov.gitcoin.co/t/request-for-comments-a-strategic-vc-initiative-for-gitcoin/20395)** - Exploring venture capital integration + +- **[Ecosystem-wide collaboration on public goods value capture](https://gov.gitcoin.co/t/ecosystem-wide-collaboration-on-public-goods-value-capture/20439)** - Cross-ecosystem coordination + +### Retrospectives + +- **[GG23 OSS Program Results](https://gov.gitcoin.co/t/gg23-oss-program-quadratic-funding-results/20334)** - Latest round analysis and learnings + +- **[Community Round Retrospectives](https://gov.gitcoin.co/c/gitcoin-grants/15)** - Various community-led program evaluations + +## External Research + +### Academic Papers + +- **[The Design of Democratic Capital Allocation Mechanisms](https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3243656)** - Theoretical foundations for QF + +- **[Coordination Failures in Public Goods Provision](https://www.jstor.org/stable/2118402)** - Economic theory background + +### Industry Reports + +- **[State of Public Goods Funding 2024](https://www.gitcoin.co/blog)** - Ecosystem-wide analysis and trends + +- **[Web3 Funding Mechanisms Report](https://future.com/web3-funding-mechanisms/)** - Comprehensive overview of funding innovation + +## Stay Updated + +### News and Updates + +- **[Gitcoin Blog](https://www.gitcoin.co/blog)** - Official announcements and thought leadership + +- **[Twitter: @gitcoin](https://twitter.com/gitcoin)** - Real-time updates and community engagement + +- **[Discord Community](https://discord.gg/gitcoin)** - Live discussion and support + +### Podcasts and Media + +- **[Greenpill Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/greenpill/id1609313639)** - Weekly discussions on public goods and funding + +- **[Bankless](https://www.bankless.com/)** - Ethereum ecosystem news and analysis + +--- + +*This resource collection is continuously updated as new materials and research become available. For the most current information, always check the official Gitcoin governance forum and documentation sites.* \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/pages/what.mdx b/pages/what.mdx new file mode 100644 index 0000000..aaf5faa --- /dev/null +++ b/pages/what.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,196 @@ +# What is Gitcoin 3.0? + +**Core Concepts and Definitions** + +--- + +## Vision Statement + +**Gitcoin 3.0** is a Network-First Funding Festival focused on solving Ethereum's biggest problems through systematic capital allocation using Dedicated Domain Allocation (DDA) as the core operating model. + +## Core Definition + +Gitcoin 3.0 represents a fundamental transformation from a single-mechanism grants program to a sophisticated **capital allocation ecosystem** that: + +1. **Identifies** Ethereum's highest-impact challenges through systematic sensemaking +2. **Allocates** resources using mechanisms specifically matched to problem domains +3. **Coordinates** a network of domain experts, builders, and funders +4. **Evolves** through continuous learning and mechanism innovation + +## Key Components + +### 🎯 Dedicated Domain Allocation (DDA) + +**Definition**: The strategic, intentional distribution of capital and resources within clearly defined areas of expertise or sectors, leveraging tailored mechanisms to optimally support projects, experts, and initiatives that advance domain-specific outcomes. + +**Core Elements**: +- **Sensemaking**: Rigorous analysis of emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges +- **Domain Definition**: Clear boundaries and measurable outcomes for each focus area +- **Expert Engagement**: Deep collaboration with proven domain practitioners +- **Tailored Capital Allocation**: Deploying the right mechanism for each domain + +### 🌳 Epistemological Framework + +**The Tree of Knowledge for Capital Allocation** + +Gitcoin 3.0 uses an epistemological approach to ground decisions in truth rather than speculation: + +- **Roots**: Ethereum's biggest unresolved problems (axioms and foundational challenges) +- **Trunk**: Shared framework for exploration (agreed problem spaces) +- **Branches**: Specific domains or theories of change +- **Leaves**: Concrete funding rounds, grants, and outcomes + +This framework ensures that funding decisions are based on: +- **Systematic analysis** rather than arbitrary choices +- **Community validation** of problem identification +- **Evidence-based allocation** to highest-impact opportunities + +### 🏟️ Network-First Approach + +**From Platform to Network** + +Unlike traditional grant platforms, Gitcoin 3.0 operates as a **network coordination layer**: + +- **Schelling Point**: The go-to destination for high-impact Ethereum builders +- **Permissionless Innovation**: Enabling anyone to propose and test funding mechanisms +- **Competitive Collaboration**: Multiple operators and mechanisms competing and learning +- **Community Ownership**: Distributed governance and decision-making + +## Mechanism Pluralism + +### Beyond Quadratic Funding + +While Gitcoin pioneered Quadratic Funding (QF) in crypto, Gitcoin 3.0 embraces **practical pluralism**: + +**Different Problems, Different Solutions**: +- **Quadratic Funding**: Community-driven projects with broad appeal +- **Retroactive Funding**: Proven impact and measurable outcomes +- **Direct Grants**: Specific, milestone-based development +- **Deep Funding**: Complex, long-term research and infrastructure +- **Futarchy**: Prediction-market-based allocation +- **Conviction Voting**: Long-term commitment signaling + +**Mechanism Selection Criteria**: +- **Problem Type**: What kind of challenge needs solving? +- **Community Size**: How many stakeholders are involved? +- **Time Horizon**: Short-term deployment vs. long-term research +- **Measurability**: How can success be evaluated? +- **Risk Profile**: Experimental vs. proven approaches + +## Operational Model + +### Five-Phase Implementation + +**Phase 1: Sensemaking** (May-July 2025) +- Identify Ethereum's highest-impact challenges +- Community input and ecosystem validation +- Problem mapping and opportunity analysis + +**Phase 2: Domain Selection** (August 2025) +- GTC holder voting on priority domains +- Proportional funding allocation based on community conviction +- Transparent criteria and evaluation frameworks + +**Phase 3: Round Design** (August-September 2025) +- Domain expert collaboration on mechanism design +- Tailored approaches for each selected domain +- Integration planning and coordination + +**Phase 4: Coordinated Execution** (October 2025) +- GG24 launch across all domains +- Unified applicant and donor experience +- Real-time monitoring and support + +**Phase 5: Impact Analysis** (November 2025) +- Transparent outcome reporting +- Capital efficiency metrics +- Community retrospectives and learning + +### Governance Structure + +**Community-Driven Decision Making**: +- **GTC Holders**: Vote on domain selection and strategic direction +- **Domain Experts**: Design mechanisms and evaluate applications +- **Round Operators**: Execute funding campaigns and coordinate operations +- **Ecosystem Participants**: Propose domains, apply for funding, contribute resources + +## Technology Infrastructure + +### Modular Architecture + +Gitcoin 3.0 leverages a **modular, composable technology stack**: + +**Core Infrastructure**: +- **Allo Protocol**: Smart contracts for capital allocation mechanisms +- **Partner Platforms**: Specialized tools for different funding approaches +- **Data Standards**: DAOIP-5 and other standards for cross-platform compatibility +- **Sensemaking Tools**: AI-assisted analysis and community input aggregation + +**Design Principles**: +- **Composability**: Mix and match components for different contexts +- **Interoperability**: Work across different platforms and ecosystems +- **Transparency**: Open data and auditable processes +- **Efficiency**: Minimal overhead and maximum impact + +## Financial Model + +### Sustainable Operations + +**Fair Fee Structure**: +- **Protocol Fees**: Small percentage on successful allocations +- **Service Fees**: Fees for specialized services and support +- **Partnership Revenue**: Collaboration with ecosystem protocols +- **Treasury Management**: Yield generation on treasury assets + +**Value Creation**: +- **Network Effects**: Increased value through participation +- **Knowledge Sharing**: Open research and best practices +- **Infrastructure Investment**: Shared tools and resources +- **Ecosystem Growth**: Rising tide lifts all boats + +## Success Metrics + +### Three-Fold Outcomes + +**1. Relevance** +- Reestablish importance to key opinion leaders (KOLs) +- Become default destination for builders seeking funding +- Maintain thought leadership in public goods funding + +**2. Software Quality** +- Build cutting-edge, high-quality on-chain capital allocation software +- Achieve 5x quality and velocity at 1/5 the cost +- Prevent monopoly capture through competitive mechanisms + +**3. GTC Utility & Longevity** +- Enhance Gitcoin's relevance to Ethereum funders +- Create sustainable value for GTC holders +- Establish competitive, financially sustainable models + +## Differentiators + +### What Makes Gitcoin 3.0 Unique + +**Systematic Approach**: +- Evidence-based problem identification +- Mechanism-to-problem matching +- Continuous learning and improvement + +**Community-Centric**: +- Transparent governance and decision-making +- Broad stakeholder participation +- Shared ownership and accountability + +**Technical Excellence**: +- Modular, composable infrastructure +- Open-source and auditable systems +- Cutting-edge mechanism innovation + +**Ethereum-Native**: +- Deep understanding of ecosystem challenges +- Established relationships and trust +- Alignment with Ethereum's values and roadmap + +--- + +*Gitcoin 3.0 represents the evolution of public goods funding from a single-mechanism platform to a sophisticated ecosystem for coordinated capital allocation. By combining systematic analysis, mechanism pluralism, and community governance, we're creating a new model for how ecosystems can fund what matters most.* \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/pages/when.mdx b/pages/when.mdx new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1da6ce7 --- /dev/null +++ b/pages/when.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,250 @@ +# Timeline & Roadmap + +**Key Dates and Milestones for Gitcoin 3.0** + +--- + +## Overview + +The implementation of Gitcoin 3.0 follows a structured, five-phase approach leading to **GG24** in October 2025 - the first round fully implementing the new vision. + +## 2025 Roadmap to GG24 + +### Phase 1: Sensemaking (May - July 2025) + +**Objective**: Identify Ethereum's highest-impact challenges through systematic analysis and ecosystem validation. + +#### May 2025 +- **Strategy Sprint Launch**: Allo Capital hosts comprehensive strategy sprint +- **Software Provider Selection**: Announce technology partners for GG24 +- **Framework Development**: Finalize sensemaking methodology and criteria + +#### June 2025 +- **Sensemaking Season Begins**: Open community engagement period +- **Documentation Release**: Publish GG24 roadmap and vision papers +- **Community Outreach**: Twitter Spaces, AMAs, and engagement campaigns +- **Domain Proposal Collection**: Open call for problem identification and domain suggestions + +#### July 2025 +- **Sensemaking Synthesis**: Compile and analyze community input +- **Expert Validation**: Domain expert review of proposed challenges +- **Eligibility Framework**: Finalize criteria for GG24 participation +- **Strategic Documents**: Release Gitcoin 3.0 playbook and white paper + +**Key Deliverables**: +- [ ] Comprehensive problem analysis report +- [ ] Validated domain proposal framework +- [ ] Community-endorsed challenge prioritization +- [ ] Expert network engagement plan + +### Phase 2: Domain Selection (August 2025) + +**Objective**: Community-driven prioritization of focus areas with transparent governance. + +#### August 2025 +- **GTC Utility Implementation**: Launch enhanced token utility features +- **Community Voting**: GTC holders vote on 5-6 priority domains +- **Funding Ratification**: Treasury allocation approved for selected domains +- **Round Framework Approval**: Community endorsement of GG24 structure + +**Selection Process**: +1. **Proposal Review** (Week 1): Final domain proposals published +2. **Community Discussion** (Week 2): Open debate and feedback period +3. **GTC Holder Voting** (Week 3): Ranked choice voting on domains +4. **Allocation Decision** (Week 4): Proportional funding based on voting results + +**Key Deliverables**: +- [ ] 5-6 selected domains with clear mandates +- [ ] Funding allocation per domain +- [ ] Expert team assignments +- [ ] Community endorsement of approach + +### Phase 3: Round Design (August - September 2025) + +**Objective**: Expert-designed funding approaches tailored to each selected domain. + +#### Late August - September 2025 +- **Expert Collaboration**: Domain teams design mechanisms and processes +- **Mechanism Selection**: Choose optimal funding approach per domain +- **Integration Planning**: Coordinate cross-domain interactions and shared infrastructure +- **Testnet Preparation**: Set up testing environments and run pilot rounds + +**Design Considerations**: +- **Mechanism Matching**: Align funding tools with domain characteristics +- **Resource Allocation**: Balance funding across domains and mechanisms +- **Operational Planning**: Ensure sustainable execution models +- **Community Integration**: Maintain unified experience across domains + +**Key Deliverables**: +- [ ] Domain-specific mechanism designs +- [ ] Integrated GG24 operational plan +- [ ] Testnet round results and learnings +- [ ] Final round parameters and criteria + +### Phase 4: Coordinated Execution (October 2025) + +**Objective**: Launch GG24 with synchronized campaigns across all domains. + +#### October 2025 +- **GG24 Launch**: Coordinated rollout across all selected domains +- **Unified Experience**: Single entry point for applicants and donors +- **Real-time Support**: Active monitoring and community assistance +- **Cross-domain Coordination**: Ensure alignment and shared learning + +**Execution Framework**: +- **Week 1**: Round launch and initial applications +- **Week 2-3**: Peak activity and community engagement +- **Week 4**: Final submissions and donation period +- **Week 5**: Evaluation and results preparation + +**Key Deliverables**: +- [ ] Successfully executed multi-domain funding round +- [ ] High-quality project applications and funding +- [ ] Strong community participation across domains +- [ ] Comprehensive data collection for analysis + +### Phase 5: Impact Analysis (November 2025) + +**Objective**: Measure outcomes and establish foundation for continuous improvement. + +#### November 2025 +- **Results Analysis**: Comprehensive review of GG24 outcomes +- **Community Retrospectives**: Domain-specific and cross-cutting feedback +- **Impact Measurement**: Assess capital efficiency and ecosystem effects +- **GG25 Planning**: Begin preparation for next round + +**Analysis Framework**: +- **Quantitative Metrics**: Funding amounts, participation rates, success ratios +- **Qualitative Assessment**: Community satisfaction, expert feedback, ecosystem impact +- **Comparative Analysis**: Performance across domains and mechanisms +- **Improvement Identification**: Lessons learned and optimization opportunities + +**Key Deliverables**: +- [ ] Comprehensive GG24 impact report +- [ ] Domain-specific outcome analysis +- [ ] Community satisfaction assessment +- [ ] GG25 strategy and timeline + +## Long-term Timeline (2026 and Beyond) + +### 2026: Scaling and Optimization + +**Q1 2026**: GG25 Implementation +- Apply lessons learned from GG24 +- Expand successful domain approaches +- Test new mechanisms in Allo Arenas +- Enhance community governance processes + +**Q2 2026**: Network Expansion +- Onboard additional ecosystem partners +- Develop cross-chain domain strategies +- Launch mechanism innovation challenges +- Establish sustainability metrics + +**Q3 2026**: Infrastructure Maturation +- Deploy advanced sensemaking tools +- Implement automated reporting systems +- Enhance cross-domain coordination +- Develop predictive allocation models + +**Q4 2026**: Ecosystem Integration +- Partner with major Ethereum stakeholders +- Establish standard DDA practices +- Launch public goods funding consortium +- Document best practices and frameworks + +### 2027-2030: Vision Realization + +**Strategic Goals**: +- **Market Leadership**: Become the default destination for Ethereum funding +- **Mechanism Innovation**: Lead development of next-generation funding tools +- **Ecosystem Impact**: Measurably improve Ethereum's core challenges +- **Sustainable Operations**: Achieve full financial self-sufficiency + +## Critical Dependencies + +### Internal Dependencies + +**Team Capacity**: +- Core team bandwidth for strategy implementation +- Domain expert availability and engagement +- Community participation in governance processes +- Technical infrastructure development and maintenance + +**Financial Resources**: +- Treasury management and yield optimization +- Sustainable fee model implementation +- Partnership revenue development +- Emergency fund maintenance + +### External Dependencies + +**Ecosystem Cooperation**: +- Domain expert participation and leadership +- Community adoption of new governance models +- Partner platform development and integration +- Broader Ethereum ecosystem support + +**Market Conditions**: +- Crypto market stability and growth +- Regulatory clarity and compliance +- Competition and ecosystem evolution +- Technology advancement and adoption + +## Risk Mitigation + +### Timeline Risks + +**Potential Delays**: +- Complex community coordination challenges +- Technical integration difficulties +- Expert availability constraints +- Market condition impacts + +**Mitigation Strategies**: +- Built-in buffer time for critical phases +- Alternative pathway planning +- Stakeholder engagement redundancy +- Flexible scope adjustment capabilities + +### Success Factors + +**Community Engagement**: +- Active participation in sensemaking and voting +- Expert commitment to domain leadership +- Broad ecosystem endorsement +- Transparent communication throughout + +**Technical Excellence**: +- Reliable platform partnerships +- Robust mechanism implementations +- Seamless user experiences +- Comprehensive data collection + +## Monitoring and Adaptation + +### Progress Tracking + +**Monthly Reviews**: +- Timeline adherence assessment +- Stakeholder feedback collection +- Risk identification and mitigation +- Resource allocation optimization + +**Quarterly Assessments**: +- Strategic goal alignment check +- Community satisfaction measurement +- Impact projection analysis +- Long-term vision validation + +### Adaptive Management + +**Continuous Improvement**: +- Regular process refinement +- Stakeholder feedback integration +- Market condition responsiveness +- Innovation opportunity identification + +--- + +*This timeline represents our best current understanding of the path to Gitcoin 3.0. As we learn and adapt, we'll update these plans to reflect new insights and opportunities while maintaining our commitment to systematic, community-driven transformation.* \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/pages/why.mdx b/pages/why.mdx new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3bd7665 --- /dev/null +++ b/pages/why.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,176 @@ +# Why Gitcoin 3.0? + +**Understanding the Need for Transformation** + +--- + +## The End of an Era: Composting Gitcoin 2.0 + +Gitcoin's journey has unfolded in distinct chapters, each representing different approaches to funding public goods and supporting the Ethereum ecosystem. + +### Gitcoin 1.0 (2017-2021): The Pioneer Era +- **Centralized company** with a clear mission: funding what matters +- Built bounties, hackathons, grants, and other funding infrastructure +- **$60M+ distributed** across thousands of projects +- Pioneered **Quadratic Funding** in the crypto space +- Created the foundation for decentralized public goods funding + +### Gitcoin 2.0 (2021-2025): The Decentralization Experiment + +Gitcoin 2.0 represented an ambitious experiment with decentralization: + +- **Multiple business lines**: Grants Stack, Public Works, Passport, Allo Protocol, KERNEL +- **DAO governance** with complex workstream structures +- **Expansion beyond Ethereum** to multiple chains and ecosystems +- **Innovation in funding mechanisms** beyond just Quadratic Funding + +#### What Worked in Gitcoin 2.0 +- Successfully spun out **Gitcoin Passport** (now part of HumanProtocol) +- Created the **Allo Protocol** for modular capital allocation +- Pioneered **multi-mechanism funding** approaches +- Built strong **community relationships** and governance practices +- Demonstrated **network-native coordination** capabilities + +#### What Didn't Work in Gitcoin 2.0 + +**Product-Market Fit Challenges** +> "My biggest lesson from Gitcoin 2.0? Product-market fit trumps everything. We built impressive governance structures and community engagement, but struggled to ship working software that people genuinely needed." - Kevin Owocki + +**Overengineering and Complexity** +- Byzantine frameworks that didn't serve real purposes +- Over-planning without sufficient community participation +- Complex governance structures that slowed decision-making +- Attempts to revolutionize both product and governance simultaneously + +**Financial Sustainability Issues** +- **Revenue vs. Burn**: ~$1M/year revenue vs. ~$3M/year expenses +- Market downturn impact on treasury and operational capacity +- Grants Lab expenses exceeding revenue significantly +- Difficulty achieving self-sustaining business models + +**Focus Dilution** +> "We became enamored with regenerative economics, theory-heavy governance models, and abstract visions of systems changeβ€”while our core competency was always connecting open source developers with funding." - Kevin Owocki + +## Market Context: Why Change Now? + +### The Ethereum Ecosystem Has Evolved + +**New Coordination Primitives** +- Proliferation of funding mechanisms beyond QF +- Emergence of retroactive funding models (RetroPGF, Deep Funding) +- Sophisticated DAO tooling and governance systems +- Multiple players entering the public goods funding space + +**Changing Needs** +- More sophisticated problems requiring targeted solutions +- Need for **mechanism pluralism** rather than one-size-fits-all approaches +- Requirements for **domain expertise** in funding allocation +- Demand for **measurable impact** and accountability + +**Competitive Landscape** +- New entrants in the public goods funding space +- L2 ecosystems developing their own funding programs +- Need for Gitcoin to maintain relevance and leadership + +### Lessons from the Bear Market + +The crypto bear market provided crucial insights: + +1. **Revenue models matter**: Grant programs need sustainable funding mechanisms +2. **Community resilience**: Strong communities can weather market downturns +3. **Focus is critical**: Spreading resources too thin reduces impact +4. **Quality over quantity**: Better to do fewer things excellently than many things poorly + +## The Call for Gitcoin 3.0 + +### Strategic Imperatives + +**1. Return to Core Mission** +- Refocus on **funding what matters** for Ethereum +- Leverage proven expertise in **open source software** funding +- Build on **deep community relationships** and trust + +**2. Embrace Mechanism Pluralism** +- Move beyond QF-only approach to **multi-mechanism funding** +- Match **funding mechanisms to problem types** +- Enable **domain-specific optimization** + +**3. Achieve Financial Sustainability** +- Develop **"fair fee" models** for self-sustaining operations +- Create **value capture** mechanisms that align with mission +- Ensure **long-term viability** beyond market cycles + +**4. Leverage Network Effects** +- Position as **schelling point** for Ethereum funding +- Enable **permissionless innovation** in funding mechanisms +- Foster **competitive collaboration** among ecosystem builders + +### The Opportunity + +Gitcoin 3.0 represents an opportunity to: + +- **Lead** the evolution of public goods funding +- **Define** best practices for mechanism selection and domain allocation +- **Create** sustainable models for ecosystem development +- **Demonstrate** the power of community-driven coordination + +## Theoretical Foundation: Assembly Theory + +The transformation to Gitcoin 3.0 is grounded in **Assembly Theory** - the understanding that complex systems emerge through purposeful combination of simpler components. + +### Key Principles + +**Modular Composition** +- Funding mechanisms as **composable building blocks** +- Ability to **combine and recombine** approaches for different contexts +- **Systematic exploration** of the design space + +**Purposeful Evolution** +- **Guided processes** rather than random experimentation +- **Feedback loops** for continuous improvement +- **Constraints as guidance** for effective development + +**Incremental Complexity** +- Building from **simple, functional foundations** +- **Iterative development** rather than complete redesigns +- **Evidence-based advancement** through each complexity level + +## The Epistemological Imperative + +Gitcoin 3.0 is built on the principle that **funding decisions must be grounded in truth**: + +### The Problem with Arbitrary Allocation +- Many funding programs lack **systematic analysis** of real problems +- Decisions based on **politics or narratives** rather than evidence +- **Resource waste** through poor targeting + +### The Solution: Systematic Sensemaking +- **Rigorous analysis** of Ethereum's biggest challenges +- **Community validation** of problem identification +- **Evidence-based allocation** to highest-impact opportunities + +## Looking Forward: The Promise of Gitcoin 3.0 + +### Vision Statement +> "Gitcoin 3.0 positions itself as the premier capital allocator for solving Ethereum's biggest problems in an increasingly networked world; a networked complement to the hierarchical Ethereum Foundation." + +### Success Metrics + +**Relevance** +- Reestablish importance to **key opinion leaders (KOLs)** +- Become the **default destination** for builders seeking funding +- Maintain **thought leadership** in public goods funding + +**Software Quality** +- Build **cutting-edge, high-quality** on-chain capital allocation software +- Achieve **5x quality and velocity** at 1/5 the cost through decentralized networks +- Prevent **monopoly capture** through competitive mechanisms + +**GTC Utility & Longevity** +- Enhance **Gitcoin's relevance** to Ethereum funders +- Create **sustainable value** for GTC holders +- Establish **competitive, financially sustainable** models + +--- + +*The transition to Gitcoin 3.0 represents both a homecoming to our roots and an evolution toward our full potential. By learning from the past and building toward the future, we're creating the conditions for Gitcoin to thrive in the next phase of the Ethereum ecosystem.* \ No newline at end of file