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Check all that apply", "questionId": 11}, {"type": "number", "answer": "25", "hidden": false, "question": "How old (in Months) is the project?  ", "questionId": 12}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "answer": "North America", "hidden": false, "question": "Location/Region where the project is based ", "questionId": 13}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "answer": "Yes", "hidden": true, "question": "Have you read and confirmed your grant abides by the Program General Eligibility Policy? ", "questionId": 14}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "No", "hidden": true, "question": "Are you applying for any other OSS rounds in GG20? (Reminder: you can only be accepted into one) ", "questionId": 15}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "NiceNode helps users run Ethereum Nodes which are foundational to a healthy and functioning distributed network! Additionally, default settings encourage users to run minority node clients to protect Ethereum against single client bug risk.\n\nNiceNode supports the scaling architecture of Ethereum by providing Layer 2 node options, such as OP Stack, Arbitrum, and more - and tests and encourages new, minority clients for the same benefits as mentioned.\n\nWe think our simple UI is innovative because we handle as much of the technical complexity as possible for users to run their own nodes and participate - all while the underlying code of NiceNode can be used for other web3 infrastructure. \n", "hidden": false, "question": "How does your project significantly contribute to the Ethereum network\u2019s infrastructure, addressing foundational needs and innovative solutions to current challenges?", "questionId": 16}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We will continue to add features to NiceNode to improve the user experience and privacy for users. We have done this by adding a \"Wallet Connections\" UI so that users can easily and privately connect a browser extension wallet to their local node.\n\nFurthermore, we can add in-app UI plugins so that users can directly view and use protocols - like Farcaster - without having to use a third-party client or website. In the case of Ethereum and L2s, a UI plugin could allows users to view onchain data like blocks, transactions, wallets, etc. without having to use a hosted block explorer.", "hidden": false, "question": "How does your project promise to elevate the Ethereum ecosystem, particularly in enhancing privacy, interoperability, and/or user experience?", "questionId": 17}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "All and any feedback, questions, and suggestions are welcome! Please join us on our Farcaster channel /nicenode and share your thoughts there https://warpcast.com/~/channel/nicenode", "hidden": false, "question": "Anything else you'd like to share about your project, previous work, or other project affiliations? Anything you'd like to add that may help in determining project eligibility?", "questionId": 18}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "answer": "Yes", "hidden": true, "question": "Would you like to opt-in to future messages from Gitcoin for updates, information, and/or interviews? ", "questionId": 19}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "answer": "Yes", "hidden": true, "question": "Would you like to opt-in to us sharing your information with select third-parties for investment opportunities? 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