metadata: {"signature": "0x01741be5ce1255cce975873c4e7e0b568dd6a7a1f63b096e5f163eb79b7d556f2635ad0125628a98446c7c02eebdfc911060fb059e5f6fcb7ecb350c28184d021b", "application": {"round": "0xfe353838ba7ef47c31530041f268161d090543ac", "answers": [{"type": "email", "hidden": true, "question": "Email Address", "questionId": 0, "encryptedAnswer": {"ciphertext": "gbnQvqQe/+IBfk9caE2lYjwxy/3hcKlrarZ9yaG2/xMSJOoOwdeZEN0IAbPquM8c", "encryptedSymmetricKey": "cce31293230b7919a86fff22e0f6ea12da39e304706b08e59a78da52e1129dd7b242740e40db8666280fa9525ea7b211a434246bd4b2c146be36a57d9995216fabda9d1e56169e0b6cbe2651bc08be391c9e22f3c74ec89341b8bd0bd04ddd87d5300ccf53de991bbdbf008feec084d45d3cf5a1548ca6031f2f5fe4d32812b70000000000000020807fc6f6c6fba59a29d011cc8f4ca845757471357b33ebd7f639642f00c911f64e913b35af3534a5a7ae0016b6f987a7"}}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "Pocket Network Foundation", "hidden": false, "question": "Funding Sources", "questionId": 1}, {"type": "number", "answer": "4", "hidden": false, "question": "Team Size", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "PORTERS tackles the dependency of users and developers on centralised RPC providers in the blockchain space by introducing a decentralised RPC Gateway built on top of POKT Network. While it is not a \u201creal world problem\u201d in and of itself, it introduces new opportunities for developers involved in projects addressing real-world issues. By using PORTERS to access blockchain data in their projects, users will avoid single points of failure, privacy concerns, and potential manipulation of blockchain data often attributed to centralised RPC providers.", "hidden": true, "question": "Impact statement - what real world problem do you solve and how", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "As stated in the description of our project, we commit to allocating 50% of the donations received from this Gitcoin Round to finance RPC relays for public goods projects building on EVM-compatible blockchains, including Celo. This means that projects participating in 'Real World Builders on Celo' are eligible to get support from PORTERS for their RPC relays. With this support, we will not only be providing the critical infrastructure needed for a blockchain-based real-world project but also lower the barrier to entry for developers working on impactful projects within the Celo ecosystem, ultimately enhancing its growth.\n\nTogether with our partners at Taiko we are now one of very few providers of a free public endpoint that is not rate-limited. In the future, we would like to explore how this could benefit the Celo ecosystem as well.", "hidden": true, "question": "Celo leverage - how does your project contributed to the Celo ecosystem?", "questionId": 4}], "project": {"id": "0x68fd0ec0d2e8de4f84960fde41c25ff504ed4764b968b94adcd4cdca9b671195", "title": "PORTERS", "logoImg": "bafkreig5t7secv3e5dtxof4i5s5vrvzzj5dyvd5fnv6ol46kbwgnsmx3na", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreiah6ikc727adcyavshzi52wowh4pxtls453svqb5rnfivgeu2hiaq", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://porters.xyz", "bannerImg": "bafkreiacdted6n5mnsexkelmasla2licymad4igcsalldx5beqfvm65hju", "createdAt": 1713105048852, "credentials": {"twitter": {"type": ["VerifiableCredential"], "proof": {"jws": "eyJhbGciOiJFZERTQSIsImNyaXQiOlsiYjY0Il0sImI2NCI6ZmFsc2V9..tP4NvrjMkgB57sDELlpzyaUDhjBxaMBTt94GVuBahv-ImcsXu2NMJDv4RHyOJYeRvm1eVru0UfzFeDgVu4KACw", "type": "Ed25519Signature2018", "created": "2024-04-14T14:30:37.320Z", "proofPurpose": "assertionMethod", "verificationMethod": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC#z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC"}, "issuer": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC", "@context": ["https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/v1"], "issuanceDate": "2024-04-14T14:30:37.320Z", "expirationDate": "2024-07-13T14:30:37.320Z", "credentialSubject": {"id": "did:pkh:eip155:1:0xB1a87B31d3C13c47a1dac755d48845abE49cFE2D", "hash": "v0.0.0:CxnaaXNocP3UY/eR/sX8zUA2iyYIi1/+nqi2UM5v6Gk=", "@context": [{"hash": "https://schema.org/Text", "provider": "https://schema.org/Text"}], "provider": "ClearTextTwitter#PORTERSXYZ"}}}, "description": "## About \n### Introduction to PORTERS\n\nPORTERS is a developer-centric RPC gateway that offers fast and easy access to blockchain functionalities. PORTERS simplifies the creation and management of RPC endpoints for blockchain applications, allowing developers to focus on innovation without the hassle of backend complexities. PORTERS leverages the POKT Network's extensive node infrastructure, consisting of thousands of nodes globally, to provide its RPC services.\n\n### Mission\n\nPORTERS aims to lower the barrier to entry for blockchain development by providing a user-friendly interface and comprehensive documentation. This approach enables even those with minimal blockchain experience to implement complex functionalities. \n\nBy exposing a decentralised RPC service layer for providing seamless access, PORTERS enhances privacy, reduces single points of failure, and provides a more resilient infrastructure for blockchain applications.\n\nWe are the exception by offering Web3-native payments, enabling users to swap their crypto directly to pay for RPC relays without the need to use a credit card.\n\nHere are a few screenshots to give you a glimpse of our interface.\n[![temp-Image-NAHXJY.avif](https://i.postimg.cc/W3fw6xtf/temp-Image-NAHXJY.avif)](https://postimg.cc/5YLzf7Bw)\n\nSwap from your favourite token! \n[![temp-Imagek4bt-F1.avif](https://i.postimg.cc/C1t6LRC1/temp-Imagek4bt-F1.avif)](https://postimg.cc/LYtVx6bK)\n\nChoose from more than 40+ supported chains\n[![temp-Image-J1zc6f.avif](https://i.postimg.cc/Nf78MyB0/temp-Image-J1zc6f.avif)](https://postimg.cc/0bjKXy6g)\n\nStart using PORTERS now and make the little data graph smile :)\n[![temp-Imagew9l-Yz-Q.avif](https://i.postimg.cc/d0dVsCcH/temp-Imagew9l-Yz-Q.avif)](https://postimg.cc/f3zN5JLm)\n\n\n### Progress Since Gitcoin Grant Round 20\n\nSince the last Gitcoin Round, the PORTERS platform was officially launched in early June 2024.\n\nWe have been actively acquiring new users, including public goods projects, and forming partnerships.\n\nOn the technical side, we have been working on several features, including:\n\n1. Integration with additional blockchain networks.\n\t- Together with our partners at Taiko we are now one of very few providers of a free public endpoint that is not rate limited. In the future, we would like to explore how this could benefit other ecosystems as well.\n2. Development of a decentralised data API. \n\nAdditionally, we are currently onboarding several projects that are going to use our RPC services and improve the user experience based on the feedback received during the onboarding process. \n\n### How We Will Use the Funds\n\nWe participated in the GG20 \"Web3 Infrastructure\" round and received enthusiastic support despite being relatively new to the community. We are grateful for this and wish to give back. Therefore, we are applying to Gitcoin 21 Rounds as a DePIN project and aim to support public goods initiatives participating in this round. \n\nWe commit to allocating 50% of the donations we receive in this round to finance the RPC relays for public good projects participating in Gitcoin 21 and building on EVM-compatible blockchains. Just reach out to us on Discord or via  [info@porters.xy](mailto:info@porters.xyz)  and we will provide you with further instructions on how to start using PORTERS and integrate blockchain functionalities into your project.\n\nThe remaining 50% will be invested in continuous improvements and technical maintenance of the platform.\n\n### Current Team Members\n\n- **Sasquatch** \u2013 Partnerships & Community Management\n- **benedictvs** \u2013 Business & Development\n- **Matthew** \u2013 Full Stack Developer\n- **vicos** \u2013 Design & Marketing\n\n### Past Contributors\nWe want to acknowledge and appreciate the invaluable people who contributed to PORTERS' development up until and shortly after its launch:\n\n- **sayonara** \u2013 Frontend Developer\n- **plor** \u2013 Backend Developer\n\nAnd a special appreciation for [RaidGuild](raidguild.org) which brought the Team together.\n\n### Additional Information\nFor more information, check out the [recording of the talk](https://youtu.be/MIQwe5J6sQA?feature=shared) that PORTERS' representative held during ETH Belgrade in early June 2024.\n\n", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectGithub": "porters-xyz", "projectTwitter": "PORTERSXYZ"}, "recipient": "0x661064447c6EA393eA93020933f36e7bdE4340Fd"}}