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If so, please name the rounds or link the builder profile to prior rounds.", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Dappnode is a web3 Operative System that empowers non-technical users to run Ethereum validators in their own hardware, contributing greatly to decentralizing the network and seeding Home Operators across the world. Dappnode\u2019s principles are self-sovereignty, decentralization and privacy, so by design we cannot know how many validators are running on Dappnode. Nevertheless, by default, Dappnode's consensus clients include the graffiti \"validated_from_DAppNode,\" allowing users to opt in or out of this self-reporting when publishing a block to the chain. While Dappnode respects privacy and doesn\u2019t track user data, EthSeer reports that over 3,000 validators are currently self-reporting as using Dappnode.\nhttps://ethseer.io/entity/dappnode?network=mainnet", "hidden": true, "question": "How does your project contribute significantly to the Ethereum network's infrastructure? Please provide specific examples and metrics if available.", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Since its inception in 2018, Dappnode has pioneered solutions for home stakers, offering the first user-friendly, point-and-click UX for non-technical node operators. Over time, it has adapted to the evolving needs of the Ethereum community, consistently improving privacy, client diversity, interoperability, and ease of use. A good example of this is our support for DVT protocols like Obol and SSV and our integration of Ethereum rollups nodes, with Optimism being the first of many.", "hidden": true, "question": "Describe any pioneering development work in your project, particularly in enhancing privacy, interoperability, or user experience.", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Dappnode tackles the complexity of setting up and configuring Ethereum nodes, especially for those seeking privacy and self-hosted validation solutions. Dappnode OS provides a suite of tools that are extremely convenient for home stakers, like a seamless way to install on dedicated hardware, remote access through OpenVPN and Wireguard, HTTPS for UI and API exposure, and an entire ecosystem of nodes and dApps available via the DAppStore, also open to developers to publish their work via our SDK. Overall, it allows for the deployment, operation and management of nodes in a way that is far simpler than existing alternatives which require more technical experience.", "hidden": true, "question": "What specific problems or challenges in the Ethereum ecosystem does your project address? How does your solution improve upon existing alternatives?", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Grant funds will accelerate the following initiatives:\n- Staker\u2019s Network: On our quest for error-free, easy to use deployment of validators we tackle the complexity of the ecosystem at the core so users don\u2019t have to. Solo staking is not the only way to be a Home Operator anymore, and we are implementing DVT, like Obol and SSV, LSTs, like Lido CSM or StakeWise, and streamlining the connections and networking between pieces of software for a rapidly growing validator ecosystem with any number of possible combinations.\n- Developer Ecosystem: Bringing in more applications to the DAppStore brings more value to the users. Hence, a big focus is on enhancing future iterations of the SDK to offer developers a smoother deployment experience for Dappnode packages.\n- AI Ecosystem: With a growing intersection between crypto and AI, developing privacy-focused, self-hosted AI models that protect users\u2019 data is the next frontier for decentralized computing.", "hidden": true, "question": "Outline your project's roadmap and how the grant funds will be used to achieve your development goals.", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Home operators are the backbone of Ethereum\u2019s resilience to tail risk events. It is crucial to empower this profile of users and work towards growing a healthy base of them to keep Ethereum decentralized, uncensorable and cypherpunk. Dappnode democratizes access to Ethereum validation, fostering decentralization by enabling more users to run nodes, thus strengthening network security.", "hidden": true, "question": "How does your project contribute to the decentralization and security of the Ethereum network?", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "paragraph", "hidden": true, "question": "For any project deploying smart contracts on blockchain networks, please list all your deployer addresses and their corresponding blockchain networks. Use this format for each entry: [deployer_address], [chain_id]\u2014for example, 0x123abc..., 42161 (This represents a deployer address on the Arbitrum network). 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Dappnode makes it easy to host and run various types of blockchain software, such as Ethereum, Bitcoin, IPFS, and others. The platform also provides users with a user-friendly interface to manage and monitor their nodes.\n\n![dappnode-dashboard](https://bafybeidnqnfyvbsyd3pxhpxxdhharclupqmkrdphyzvgc4mpqnhq2lvx5i.ipfs.w3s.link/dappnode-dashboard-gg.png)\n\nOne of the key benefits of using Dappnode is that it enables users to participate in decentralized networks without needing to rely on centralized infrastructure, such as cloud hosting providers. Users also don't require to have a high technical skillset, since the Dappnode UI makes it easy for users at all levels of technical experience to run their own nodes.\nSolo staking in Dappnode is made simple thanks to the Stakers Menu, which allows you to set up an Ethereum node ready to validate in a few clicks:\n\n![stakersmenu.png](https://bafybeibus3tmm7dtxrbtoo6m7knxrwrmkatiublxpcjxz2cbod4mnrxdiy.ipfs.w3s.link/ethereum-staking-screenshot-d41fdd2a5a44f0e9e7f4094c41ea9e2d.png)\n\nDappnode is an open-source project, which means that anyone can contribute to its development and improvement. The platform is also community-driven, with users collaborating to create and share tools and resources to enhance its functionality.\n\nOne of Dappnode's features launched in the last year is its Rollups menu, catching up with the needs of its users for privacy as they adapt to scaling solutions in the Ethereum ecosystem. The first implementation was with Optimism, but we'll be expanding to other L2s in the following months. We specially look forward to adapting these new features to ways in which rollup sequencers can decentralize and offer incentives to participants. The Rollups Menu works just like the Stakers Menu:\n\n![rollupsmenu.png](https://bafybeibthhvryza6o6djtofed4ogwv6hqyjiugqanapggogse3fxdvuhz4.ipfs.w3s.link/optimism-menu-60612170996d4b9863d79b0a737bb280.png)\n\nDuring 2024 we've also catched up with Distributed Validator Technology (DVT), enabling leading projects like Obol and SSV to integrate with current node operators using their own Dappnode packages. Setting up a distibuted validator cluster on Ethereum is a new feature that's now available to Dappnode users in just a few clicks.", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectGithub": "dappnode", "projectTwitter": "dappnode"}, "recipient": "0x53390590476dC98860316e4B46Bb9842AF55efc4"}}