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We can do this with a combination of token engineering (advanced streaming allocation mechanisms), legal structuring (ability to distribute future cash flows to a broad coop membership), and public goods culture (impact=profit commitment).\n\nWe\u2019re a retro-profit organization, so the Superchain is the natural home for our product focus and digital coop operations\u2014including onchain patronage distributions. We\u2019re focused on bringing our continuous funding model to Superchain networks, DAOs, and projects to support long-term impact building (quantitative improvement via grantee stability, focus, and incentive alignment) and the capital efficiency necessary for public goods to outcompete private alternatives (qualitative improvement through real-time feedback loops and right-time/place allocation).", "hidden": false, "question": "Vision Statement and Impact: Describe the long-term vision of your project and its intended impact on the Optimism and broader Superchain ecosystem, including both qualitative and quantitative benefits", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Since the SQF pilot, we\u2019ve developed v1 of our Grants Stack-like suite of tools for managing and launching Streaming Quadratic Funding rounds. We\u2019ll use these tools to launch 2-3 partner rounds on the Superchain as part of a plan to responsibly scale (the first round is already scoped/agreed to). \nWe\u2019ll incorporate feedback, testing, and enhancements before launching these tools broadly with an open-call cohort of Superchain builders/ecosystems in Q4. The cohort will include training sessions, best practice discussions, and peer collaboration to successfully design and launch SQF rounds. We\u2019ll specifically target other Superchain token engineering projects for participation in the cohort as SQF operators and grantees.\n\nWe\u2019ve been working with a top web3+coop legal team for the last month to refine our bylaws, articles, and patronage distribution mechanisms. We also expect to launch our cooperative legal structure in the next 2 months and begin growing the membership. We will have active patronage distributions on the Superchain to strategically support SQF rounds by the end of the year. ", "hidden": false, "question": "Initial Strategy: Outline a high-level strategy for how you will achieve your intended impact and key goals for the next 3-6 months", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "The first streaming quadratic funding round we launched was on Optimism and the second will be on Base. The Superchain is a natural fit for Flow State to grow its streaming allocation tools and digital coop with RPGF serving as the ultimate public-goods-aligned profit driver. Many projects and ecosystems on the Superchain will benefit from SQF to attract, reward, and amplify talent. Our streaming tools give everyone from large communities like the Optimism Collective to small open-source projects the ability to maximize their impact through more responsive, tactical, and consistent funding allocation.", "hidden": false, "question": "Integration Approach: Explain how the project applies token engineering within OP", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "Tooling", "hidden": false, "question": "Project category ", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "MVP Plus", "hidden": false, "question": "Project stage: What stage do you consider your project is currently in? (F.e.: Plan, Proof of Concept (PoC), Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Fully integrated project)", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Streaming quadratic funding started as a feature on/for the [Geo Web](https://geoweb.network) with Graven and Stefano as lead contributors. The Geo Web has developed and explored innovative streaming and partial common ownership (aka Harberger tax) systems for several years. Gary is a long-time recognized leader and community builder in the public goods space including with Zuzalu & Edge City. Xian has contributed to the Geo Web and numerous public goods/open source projects.", "hidden": false, "question": "Team Expertise: Provide a brief summary on the team\u2019s background and relevant expertise in token engineering and/or OP", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "https://geoweb.land/governance (Pilot on OP in \u201clow power mode\u201d), https://mirror.xyz/geoweb.eth/54RLkPhmWIcWP4B8QFlYbVY_M-fxaNqjqZF-5pe3WdI,  https://github.com/Geo-Web-Project ", "hidden": false, "question": "Existing Work: Provide evidence of any existing work, such as prototypes, research papers, or previous projects. If you have already done work within OP/ Superchain, please include that here too", "questionId": 10}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We received ~$3k in GG20 in the TEC Round. That represents almost \u2153 of our total funding to date. We\u2019ve been highly capital efficient building an entire admin suite for launching and managing SQF rounds, a new UI for SQF donations, Farcaster Frames for grantees, and engaging with a top legal team to fashion our digital coop. ", "hidden": false, "question": "Returning grantees: If your project has received prior funding from the Token Engineering Grants Program, please describe the impact that funding has had on the project", "questionId": 11}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["I agree"], "hidden": false, "question": "Agreement checkbox: By checking this box, grantee commits to participating in the two milestones outlined below (exact dates will be communicated after your admission to the round): September: Milestone 1 requires completion of a grant profile in Grantee Accountability Protocol (GAP). The profile outlines the specific outcomes to be achieved by Milestone 2.  October: Milestone 2 requires a progress report on the grantee's progress towards achieving the outcomes agreed to in Milestone 1. ", "questionId": 12}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We were in the GG20 TEC round on Optimism, but haven\u2019t received any other OP ecosystem funding to date. We are applying to two other GG21 Rounds (OpenCivics, Cartographer Syndicate) which are on Arbitrum.", "hidden": false, "question": "Have you applied or are planning to apply for additional funding rounds within the Optimism ecosystem? https://sovs.notion.site/d24bc00e3ed14139beb44b82a5e145c5?v=50ae5a8b531641e0b78f39a710f3ffa6", "questionId": 13}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "Previous Grantee", "hidden": true, "question": "How did you hear about the Token Engineering Grants Program?", "questionId": 14}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We've done a lot with a little. You're supporting a team driven to maximize public impact and with novel ideas on how to do so.", "hidden": false, "question": "Anything else you'd like to share about your project, previous work, or other project affiliations? 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With SQF...\n\n* Public good builders **earn sustainable funding** by delivering on their mission\u2014fewer distractions hunting/shilling grants and more focus on growing impact and cultivating long-term supporter relationships.\n* Donors **make high-conviction funding decisions** where and when they find something they care about rather than in chaotic, time-constrained voting periods. Think of it like a QF-supercharged Patreon where supporters are actively enabling future value creation rather than providing one-off charity.\n* Ecosystems **attract, retain, and amplify talent.** No one likes funding uncertainty, administrative delays, or capital inefficiency. Streaming grants are a competitive advantage on both sides of the impact funding equation.\n\n**Background**\n[SQF was initiated](https://mirror.xyz/geoweb.eth/54RLkPhmWIcWP4B8QFlYbVY_M-fxaNqjqZF-5pe3WdI) as a feature for/by the [Geo Web](https://geoweb.network) with support from [Superfluid](https://www.superfluid.finance/) and [Gitcoin Allo](https://allo.gitcoin.co/). The community response convinced us to pursue the ideas introduced in the pilot as a stand-alone project. Our core team of contributors includes:\n\n* Graven Prest - Product & Operations\n* Gary Sheng - Community & Business Development\n* Stefano De Berardinis - Engineering\n* Xian Zheng - Engineering\n\nWe\u2019re public goods builders through and through. We know the struggle. We\u2019re excited to bring our hard-earned grantee perspective, streaming funding tools, and unique legal structure to (the open-source) market and transform how public goods are funded and built. \n\n**What We\u2019ve Been Working On**\n* A no-code interface for configuring and managing SQF rounds (think Grants Stack for streaming grants)\n  * Allo-integrated grantee applications and round operator review\n  * A new, scalable SQF donation UI\n  * Custom-generated Farcaster Frames for grantees (with live matching multiplier calculation)\n* Supporting multiple onchain voter eligibility methods \n* Our digital coop structure\n  * Superfluid-integrated patronage distributions\n  * Transparent incentives for member funders, grantees, and ecosystems\n* Soon-to-launch SQF rounds with select partners\n* Designs for streaming quadratic voting, direct streaming grants, and more!", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectGithub": "flow-state-coop", "projectTwitter": "flowstatecoop"}, "recipient": "0xB3f2b4a0b5F2f99e6B6bfc71D5E18a59B92D5606"}}