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We have also earned about $2M including grants. We have not received any venture capital.\n", "hidden": false, "question": "Please expand on how much funding you\u2019ve received from each funding source and when? (VC, grants by foundation, token sales, etc)", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "number", "answer": "6", "hidden": false, "question": "Total team size", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "number", "answer": "52", "hidden": false, "question": "How old (in Months) is the project?", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "hidden": true, "question": "If you participated in past grant rounds using a different project payout wallet address, please share it here:", "questionId": 7, "encryptedAnswer": {"ciphertext": "5Luk0Ep5OE8teyibAtcNbrcMNC3oq2pc2XdVjqmdh8g=", "encryptedSymmetricKey": "289503e05293e64db0d2bbba2282e8f14dde26331a004dd678677da572f46ee0edda350a106c2c6dc23ff832ef0e2407b7b3265df6efe3f110d6e7a2deacce2d9632c190eae91fd681393441cecf786ff7db6261159dfff265ea0074d4afcfb31ce960f01389bd795a72d9eb145d3c6178b6f44143cba12575265f7b693e940700000000000000201ba42ce22141b88e1b7b413bad721eb8ca2bd01ea5e23b7976a2e10e3e1bce813dee7f5949c6d7a164fd35e2f518c6b6"}}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathewmark/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-richardson-07653b48", "hidden": true, "question": "Profiles or socials of other main team members publicly associated with the project: ", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["yes"], "hidden": true, "question": "Have you read and confirmed your grant abides by the Program General Eligibility Policy? https://gitcoin.notion.site/GG18-Eligibility-cb4a5754c56043d4b3ed34eddbac261c?pvs=4", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "The project is firmly within the Web3 ecosystem domain, specifically about integrating with the Allo Protocol. It is older than 3 months - in fact our collaboration with Gitcoin goes back 2 years. Ethelo has demonstrated notable success working with Gitcoin in the past, providing our platform for use in grants rounds (GR13 to GR15). Ethelo was used to collectively assess eligibility of grant proposals (for cause rounds as well as ecosystem) in addition to appeals and disputes. Gitcoin also used Ethelo for an internal research project to gather metrics of participation for inclusion in the Passport system. \n\n\nAlong with providing a valuable feature option to the Allo system, this project will support the open-sourcing of the Ethelo platform for broader benefit, in line with our upcoming release of the platform as a free service. This opening of Ethelo will provide the Web3 community with access to one of the world\u2019s leading digital democracy platforms and help spur further evolution in self-governance and decentralized decision-making by web3 organizations.\n", "hidden": false, "question": "Please explain how your project meets the round-specific eligibility criteria. ", "questionId": 10}, {"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": 11}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We have gathered impacts about group support for Ethelo outcomes (average 76%),. More than 250k people have participated in group decisions on the platform, collectively allocating more than ($10B in budgets and $100M in grants over the past 10 years.\n", "hidden": true, "question": "How do you measure the impact of your project? Please provide examples and/or standard metrics. This might be used in future impact reports ", "questionId": 12}, {"type": "paragraph", "hidden": true, "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": 13}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We are a B-Corp and were named \u201cBest for the World\u201d in Governance in 2021 and 2022. We are now a UNDP Digital Solution, as well as being an pre-approved supplier to the Canadian government. Ethelo has won several awards, and was given the Digital Democracy \u201cInnovation\u201d award in 2022.\n", "hidden": true, "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": 14}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["yes"], "hidden": true, "question": "Would you like to opt-in to future messages from Gitcoin for updates, information, and/or interviews? ", "questionId": 15}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["yes"], "hidden": true, "question": "Would you like to opt-in to us sharing your information with select third-parties for potential opportunities for them to invest in your project? ", "questionId": 16}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "answer": "North America", "hidden": false, "question": "Location/Region where the project is based ", "questionId": 17}], "project": {"id": "10:0x8e1bD5Da87C14dd8e08F7ecc2aBf9D1d558ea174:883", "title": "Ethelo-Allo integration", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreiabicxkaxax342znnzvkxgolsyxz7ykurhle5r2mmhf5x5qx26fxy", "protocol": "1"}, "website": "https://www.ethelo.com", "bannerImg": "bafkreidpg5ppwrzs7qckuzgkn4kgvoyrop4jpepmvtazri4gl6aowa5fdm", "createdAt": 1691796194415, "userGithub": "", "credentials": {}, "description": "# Enhancing Web3 Governance and Grant Decision-making\n\n## Executive Summary\n\nThis grant seeks to:\n\n1. Propel Ethelo's integration with Gitcoin's Allo Protocol, elevating collective decision-making and participatory grantmaking capabilities. \n2. Facilitating the release of the Ethelo platform for free to the public \n3. Facilitating the transition of the Ethelo platform into an open-source software project\n\nEthelo, a pioneering figure in digital governance, seeks a Gitcoin Grant to seamlessly integrate its multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) functionality into the Gitcoin Allo Protocol and to facilitate Ethelo's platform release as open-source software, providing widespread access across the Web3 community and fostering greater participation in grantmaking and governance. \n\nGitcoin has used Ethelo for a number of previous grants rounds (GR13 to GR15), in particular for assessing collective eligibility assessments (cause rounds as well as ecosystem) in addition to appeals and disputes. Gitcoin also used Ethelo for a research project around metrics of participation for inclusion in the Passport system. \n\nRead more about Ethelo\u2019s history with Gitcoin!! (https://gov.gitcoin.co/search?q=ethelo)\n\nAn integration between Allo and Ethelo will provide the Gitcoin ecosystem by leveraging the objectivity and fairness of Ethelo\u2019s unique group decision making technology at critical points in the granting process. In particular, Allo can benefit from using Ethelo for grant eligibility assessments as well as direct grantmaking. \n\nEthelo has been a fee-for-service technology to this point, but we will be releasing the technology for free in the early fall and this funding will support the open-sourcing of the platform, which will benefit Gitcoin, Allo and the Web3 community as a whole.\n\nThis grant will support making Ethelo\u2019s group decision tools available for anyone that wants to make more meaningful group decisions. It will set the stage for a groundbreaking partnership that aligns with Gitcoin's mission and furthers Ethelo's legacy of empowering communities through advanced digital democracy solutions. Ultimately, this partnership will benefit the web3 governance space by offering a cutting-edge, versatile solution for various types of group decisions, including, budgeting, grantmaking, planning, design, elections, conflict resolution, impact evaluations, and eligibility assessments.\n\n## Company Overview\n\nEthelo is a battle-hardened company with a web3 vision for social change through digital democracy. We\u2019ve been operating in the governance space for over a decade, working to onboard communities of all kinds into digital decision-making systems. The advance of web3 has opened a new era in digital governance, one where the vast experience of Ethelo and the accelerating power of web3 can come together to create transformational impact. \n\n*So, who are we and what do we do?*\n\nEthelo helps simplify and gamify complex decision making processes. You can read case studies, interact with live demos and watch videos at our website! See (https://www.ethelo.com/case-studies)\n\nEthelo is globally recognized for its ability to empower communities to solve complex problems in a fair and democratic way. We were named \u201cBest for the World\u201d for governance by a B Corp in 2021 and 2022 and our decision-making engine has been used by over 400 organizations, including 150 cities to distribute $10B and engage over 250K stakeholders. Last month, the United Nations Development Program approved Ethelo as one of its recommended \u201cDigital X\u201d Solutions for developing countries around the world. \n\nLink to video: (https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/225593470)\n\nOver the past decade, Ethelo has been utilized by governments, businesses, and nonprofit organizations and has gained increasing traction with DAOs. We have worked with various DAOs along with GitCoin, such as Big Green DAO.\n\nEthelo is currently undergoing an expansion of its leadership team, with Mathew Markman of Big Green DAO (http://dao.biggreen.org/) coming in as Ethelo\u2019s new CEO. Markman brings with him a wealth of experience in traditional and web3 governance design. Along with being the Co-creator and Lead Operator of Big Green DAO, Markman is the DAO Facilitation Team Lead for Decentraland, the largest Metaverse on the Ethereum blockchain. Previously, Markman held positions as Director of Programs and Research for Proximity International, working on peace projects in Syria, Iraq, and Yemen.\n\n## Project Roadmap\n\nBuilding on the foundation of Ethelo's existing web2 platform integration with web3 protocols, this grant marks a pivotal juncture. Ethelo's recent collaboration with Gitcoin, aiding in grantees' eligibility assessment, serves as a testament to the potential synergy. The engineering sprint aims to expand the accessibility of the grant eligibility feature, ensuring its integration into both Gitcoin-run and community-run granting rounds.\n\n## Allo Protocol Integration: Innovating the Future of Web3 Governance\n\nAs part of our forward-looking strategy, Ethelo is committed to embracing the Allo Protocol, a groundbreaking innovation from Gitcoin. Allo Protocol unlocks a diverse range of fund allocation mechanisms, enabling communities to tailor fund distribution strategies to their unique goals. Our partnership aims to synergize Ethelo's decision-making prowess with Allo's modular structure, empowering DAOs to implement sophisticated decision frameworks for grants, policies, and more. By integrating Ethelo's MCDM capabilities with Allo's flexible mechanisms, we envision a future where decentralized governance reaches new heights of efficiency and inclusivity.\n\n## Platform Accessibility: Empowering Wider Participation\n\nEthelo is dedicated to democratizing decision-making. To drive accessibility and participation, we're committed to releasing our platform for free to the public. This strategic move ensures that organizations, DAOs, and communities of all sizes can benefit from Ethelo's robust features. Our goal is to nurture a culture of shared resources and collaborative decision-making, reinforcing Gitcoin's ethos.\n\n## Open-Source Commitment: Cultivating a Collaborative Ecosystem\n\nLooking ahead, Ethelo aspires to extend its impact by transitioning the platform into an open-source software project. This strategic step aligns with the principles of transparency, collaboration, and community-driven development. As an open-source project, Ethelo will invite contributions from a global community of developers, ensuring ongoing innovation, customization, and continuous improvement.\n\n## Request for Support\n\nEthelo's journey is intricately tied to its commitment to the collective betterment of the web3 landscape. We invite the Gitcoin community to be a cornerstone of this journey, fostering an environment where Ethelo's technology aligns seamlessly with values of empowerment, inclusivity, and positive impact. This grant proposal represents a crucial step in Ethelo's larger web3 roadmap, with far-reaching implications for decentralized governance, participatory grantmaking, and equitable decision-making.\n", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectGithub": "Ethelo", "projectTwitter": "ethelo"}, "recipient": "0x39f5C05912b19B8C2ddA1914C2185360a07FcD8d"}}