metadata: {"signature": "0x09c61f660829c7da90726eaf261e585e3943b1c4f907d703bda1c9c9afdbd7627dae921389c6c4c28aaa4a188a1c6d7d6ec009073f5bfdda5faa2d6bf6bf0a0c1b", "application": {"round": "0x1b0caf40f491dce9c51e7e33d6e86112bb0bb91b", "answers": [{"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["Development of Web3 Grants tooling", "Experiments with innovative funding mechanisms", "Research on grant program design and effectiveness"], "hidden": false, "question": "How does your project contribute to the advancement of the Web3 grants ecosystem?", "questionId": 0}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "In our previous work related to the Web3 grants ecosystem, we have developed Scaffold Grants, an SDK grants stack tool designed to facilitate the creation and customization of grant stack development and allocation schemas. Built with Scaffold-ETH-2 our smart contracts currently integrate Allo v1 contracts, and we have created a user-friendly interface that simplifies the grant application and management process for both applicant and administrators, to more easily experiment with different grant stack designs, custom contracts and profiles, and visualize the entire process locally.\n\nLooking ahead, we plan to enable easy experimentation with various capital formation and allocation mechanisms, supporting innovative funding models through our smart contract integrations. Many exciting governance schemas can be created around allocation mechanisms present in Allo v2, including SQF, BQF, and other forms of quadratic funding. The next step involves adding capabilities to easily select and edit different allocation mechanisms or UI schemas within a comprehensive Allo Scaffolding SDK. We will implement tools for tracking fund usage, project progress, impact scoring and reporting, and accountability mechanisms - emphasizing transparency and accountability. We are looking to host workshops and hackathons to encourage developers to test out our SDK and experiment with novel ideas, fostering a community of practice.", "hidden": true, "question": "Describe your previous work or plans related to the Web3 grants ecosystem.", "questionId": 1}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Scaffold Grants is an SDK grants stack tool designed to enable experimentation and development of customized funding allocation applications and use cases. This SDK allows diverse projects to efficiently tailor funding mechanisms and other initiatives, enabling the testing and creation of various designs for capital formation, allocation, accountability, impact measurement, sybil resistance, and anti-collusion mechanisms. By facilitating these innovations, the SDK enhances the overall landscape of capital formation and allocation strategies.\n\nBy integrating with Allo v1 contracts, Scaffold Grants empowers both organizations and individuals to experiment with various capital formation and allocation strategies and experiences, supporting the development of innovative funding models and expanding possibilities in Web3 capital allocation beyond grants. Additionally, Scaffold Grants aims to foster cross-collaboration and research in allocation mechanisms, inviting engagement from those interested in learning and experimenting with capital distribution. This approach encourages crossovers into other research areas, strengthening the grants ecosystem by broadening perspectives through functionality of experimentation.\n\nUltimately, Scaffold Grants creates value for the Web3 grants ecosystem by providing essential infrastructure for capital allocation experimentation and development. It fosters a culture of transparency, accountability, innovation, and iteration. Making it easier for various entities to create and customize unique voting and capital allocation strategies, and more. This drives the growth and sustainability of the Web3 grants ecosystem, enabling more efficient resource allocation and supporting the development of impactful projects.", "hidden": true, "question": "How does your project create value for the Web3 grants ecosystem?", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Jade is the Programs Lead of Token Engineering Commons (TEC). She has an extensive background in analytics - from working on Andrew Yang\u2019s political campaign to working in nonprofits building equity. Projects include: tracking demographics, economic indicators, conducting & analyzing community needs surveys, conducting federal treasury reports with the Southern Economic Advancement Project. Participating in Census Open Innovation Labs (COIL) sprint helping communities access infrastructure grant funding. As well as applying Tunable Quadratic Funding on TEC's latest grant round.\n\nMekail has been facilitating educational workshops and onboarding courses in Web3 through Ninit for the past seven years. With a background in political science, philosophy, computer science, and economics, he has developed expertise in business development, marketing, project management, system design, and architecture, further complemented by his hands-on experience in development. Covering diverse topics such as the history of money and value concept, he also hosts a weekly \"Web3 Wednesdays,\" a series focused on exploring regenerative projects and ideas, and collaborative programming. Recently, his team won at the ETHGlobal Brussels hackathon with \"Ninit Grants\", a custom grant stack for NounsDAO utilizing $Nouns ERC20. Mekail collaborates with professors, politicians, and non-profits to explore alternative governance systems in Web3, exploring challenges such as user onboarding and trust. ", "hidden": true, "question": "Describe your team's expertise in your chosen focus area within Web3 grants. Include relevant experience, publications, or past projects.", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Tracking and Reporting\n\nWe will actively track projects that fork our Scaffold Grants SDK and customize their builds. This includes monitoring each instance where a grants stack is tailored for another organization. By gathering data on how our tools are adapted and used in various contexts, we can share valuable insights with the community through regular updates.\n\nDocumentation and Research\n\nComprehensive documentation and research papers will be produced to detail the methodologies, tools, and outcomes of experiments conducted by users of the Scaffold Grants SDK. These materials will be shared through the Cartographer Syndicate's channels and other relevant platforms, ensuring accessibility to all interested parties. We will also include basic surveys to gather feedback on how the SDK has helped users understand and utilize Allo, and identify areas for improvement in Scaffold Grants.\n\nFeedback and Improvement\n\nWe will incorporate surveys to collect user feedback on their experiences with the SDK. Questions will focus on how the kit has enhanced their understanding of Allo, their usage of Allo, and suggestions for improving Scaffold Grants to better support their development processes.\n\nCollaborative Workshops and Webinars\n\nIn partnership with the Cartographer Syndicate, we plan to host collaborative workshops and webinars. These events will focus on sharing methodologies, demonstrating tools, and discussing the impact of our customizations. They will also provide a forum for feedback and collaborative problem-solving, fostering a community of practice around Web3 grants.\nBy employing these strategies, we aim to create a robust framework for knowledge sharing and collaboration, driving continuous improvement and innovation in the Web3 grants ecosystem.", "hidden": true, "question": "How do you plan to share insights, methodologies, or tools developed through your project with the Cartographer Syndicate and the broader Web3 grants community?", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Contract Addresses (Sepolia ETH)\n\n1. AlloSettings: 0x62d7C7A9c3eF0E5B1F6F81530c096B3BBD7C02D4\n2. MerklePayoutStrategyFactory: 0x9B60eAf0256582A14189fe50e52fdE0fa80e139e\n3. MerklePayoutStrategyImplementation: 0x0A38454c10E5ACafa1Cd7C69E081FB6cB4cb6d7B\n4. ProjectRegistry: 0xA0E36d43817BEF2C105B6857B2DcCE819d348351\n5. QuadraticFundingVotingStrategyFactory: 0xE0744D0be53160cEA5bE864403a7f986dA20e255\n6. QuadraticFundingVotingStrategyImplementation: 0x69fe16B8CA3585637266cb55aAfcbC981c7708C0\n7. RoundFactory: 0xEC912c549186db79CA1E486848775129E6647fD6\n8. RoundImplementation: 0x2dbC1A705cC823Ea2C94e85d14d7cb5702a146fa\n\nDeployer Address: 0x0b130fd03fA70571BB05197422B8e153CAc6bC65", "hidden": true, "question": "List any contract addresses with the associated network(s), EOAs, or deployer addresses your project has deployed.", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "No", "hidden": true, "question": "Have you received any previous grants or support for your work in Web3 grants? If so, please provide details and estimated funding amounts.", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "Yes", "hidden": true, "question": "Please confirm that you have read and agree to comply with the ethical standards outlined in the eligibility criteria, including Gitcoin's Quid Pro Quo policy (https://support.gitcoin.co/gitcoin-knowledge-base/gitcoin-grants/general-questions/what-is-our-quid-pro-quo-policy)", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "", "hidden": true, "question": "Do you have any potential conflicts of interest to disclose? If yes, please provide details.", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "paragraph", "hidden": true, "question": "Is there anything else you'd like to share about your project or team that wasn't covered in the previous questions?", "questionId": 9}], "project": {"id": "0x7ee2df261a02e30fa952e670db2468fc7eb1863becb6e744865faaa4e05cac83", "title": "Scaffold Grants Stack", "logoImg": "bafkreicgvgruxfmkvnenl6kjgz2e73dyz75eyc5xedrcztmnvkj4rjkqsy", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreicpjpudjlhyfzmsekt5oy4tv4uwxbcem3csdbe6dt4np3qcp5cdg4", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://scaffold-grants.vercel.app/", "bannerImg": "bafkreiei5loacjokezt4jthy25kps3gsdp4wonuijope2nm6dctkon74la", "createdAt": 1723231362423, "credentials": {}, "description": "Scaffold Grants is an SDK grants stack tool built on Scaffold-ETH-2, designed to facilitate the customization and experimentation of grant programs and funding mechanisms for various organizational structures and entities. This flexible framework allows users to easily develop and tailor their grant stacks to meet specific needs, whether for direct grants or more complex funding models like quadratic funding. The tool supports a wide range of customization options, including UI design, impact reporting, and accountability mechanisms, making it an ideal solution for organizations looking to innovate in capital allocation and funding strategies. Through its comprehensive and user-friendly interface, Scaffold Grants empowers organizations to explore and implement novel funding mechanisms, fostering a culture of experimentation and innovation in the grants ecosystem.", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectGithub": "Novus-Initium", "projectTwitter": "NinitNetwork"}, "recipient": "0x891D071510EdAC606519237f88C2a9F531fbFAbE"}}