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We can do this with a combination of token engineering (advanced streaming allocation mechanisms), legal structuring (distributing future cash flows to broad membership), and public goods culture promotion (impact=profit commitment). \n\nOur continuous funding model is more conducive to long-term value building (qualitative improvement via grantee stability, focus, and incentive alignment) and capital efficiency (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 rounds with partners as part of a plan to responsibly scale (the first round is already scoped/agreed to). We\u2019ll incorporate feedback, testing, and enhancements before making these tools available for permissionless SQF round launches in Q4.\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 to strategically support SQF round participation 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.", "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": "Between MVP and Fully Integrated", "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 project 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": "", "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"}}