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Here's why zkRank is a strong candidate for receiving donations:\n1. Open-Source Contribution: zkRank is an open-source project, fostering collaboration and transparency within the Web3 community. We believe in the power of open-source to create better solutions collectively.\n2. Web3 Ecosystem Enhancement: Our platform contributes to the growth and enhancement of the Web3 ecosystem by offering a decentralized voting mechanism. This empowers users to make informed decisions about projects on Linea and zkSync.\n3. Community-Driven Development: zkRank is designed to be community-driven, with users actively participating in project evaluations and improvements. Funding from Gitcoin will directly benefit the community by facilitating continuous development and innovation.\n4. Transparency and Trustworthiness: Just like Gitcoin, zkRank is committed to transparency and trust. All interactions and transactions are verifiable on the blockchain, ensuring integrity and accountability.\nWe are thrilled to have the opportunity to receive support through the Gitcoin Grants program. Your contribution will enable us to further enhance zkRank's functionality, user experience, and overall impact within the Web3 space. Thank you for considering zkRank for your generous support.\n", "hidden": false, "question": "Please explain how your project meets the round-specific eligibility criteria", "questionId": 11}, {"type": "paragraph", "hidden": false, "question": "If you've participated in past grant rounds, please share any new updates or milestones from the prior months", "questionId": 12}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Measuring zkRank's Impact\n\nAt zkRank, we gauge our impact through a dual approach: qualitative examples and standardized metrics. 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