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If so, please name the rounds or link the builder profile to prior rounds.", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "PORTERS strengthens Ethereum\u2019s infrastructure by providing better access to data through RPC endpoints on the POKT Network. It simplifies how developers work with Ethereum, reducing strain on core services and improving data retrieval. By offering a reliable and decentralized way for developers to interact with blockchains, PORTERS helps improve scalability and makes it easier to build dApps. It balances decentralization with usability, creating a low barrier for entry and faster prototyping.", "hidden": true, "question": "How does your project contribute significantly to the Ethereum network's infrastructure? Please provide specific examples and metrics if available.", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "PORTERS is pioneering in its approach to creating a simplified yet robust interface for interacting with decentralised networks and paying for it with your favourite tokens. We improve the user experience through the intuitive management of RPC relays. How do we do it? By ensuring simple access to blockchain data without the need for complicated infrastructure setup. You only need to create an account on PORTERS. Our upcoming UI redesign, specifically for the swap and $PORTR redeem functionalities, will make these interactions even more accessible and user-friendly and demonstrate our commitment to continuous improvement.", "hidden": true, "question": "Describe any pioneering development work in your project, particularly in enhancing privacy, interoperability, or user experience.", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "One of the key challenges PORTERS addresses is the complexity and cost associated with setting up and maintaining blockchain infrastructure, particularly for accessing data via RPC relays. Existing alternatives often require more technical expertise and infrastructure investment, which creates barriers for developers, especially those coming from Web2 and not yet familiar with all the Web3 complexities. PORTERS lowers these barriers by providing decentralised, reliable, and efficient access to Ethereum data. 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PORTERS simplifies the creation and management of RPC endpoints for blockchain applications, allowing developers to focus on innovation without the hassle of backend complexities. PORTERS leverages the POKT Network's extensive node infrastructure, consisting of thousands of nodes globally, to provide its RPC services.\n\n### Mission\n\nPORTERS aims to lower the barrier to entry for blockchain development by providing a user-friendly interface and comprehensive documentation. This approach enables even those with minimal blockchain experience to implement complex functionalities. \n\nBy exposing a decentralised RPC service layer for providing seamless access, PORTERS enhances privacy, reduces single points of failure, and provides a more resilient infrastructure for blockchain applications.\n\nWe are the exception by offering Web3-native payments, enabling users to swap their crypto directly to pay for RPC relays without the need to use a credit card.\n\nHere are a few screenshots to give you a glimpse of our interface.\n[![temp-Image-NAHXJY.avif](https://i.postimg.cc/W3fw6xtf/temp-Image-NAHXJY.avif)](https://postimg.cc/5YLzf7Bw)\n\nSwap from your favourite token! \n[![temp-Imagek4bt-F1.avif](https://i.postimg.cc/C1t6LRC1/temp-Imagek4bt-F1.avif)](https://postimg.cc/LYtVx6bK)\n\nChoose from more than 40+ supported chains\n[![temp-Image-J1zc6f.avif](https://i.postimg.cc/Nf78MyB0/temp-Image-J1zc6f.avif)](https://postimg.cc/0bjKXy6g)\n\nStart using PORTERS now and make the little data graph smile :)\n[![temp-Imagew9l-Yz-Q.avif](https://i.postimg.cc/d0dVsCcH/temp-Imagew9l-Yz-Q.avif)](https://postimg.cc/f3zN5JLm)\n\n\n### Progress Since Gitcoin Grant Round 20\n\nSince the last Gitcoin Round, the PORTERS platform was officially launched in early June 2024.\n\nWe have been actively acquiring new users, including public goods projects, and forming partnerships.\n\nOn the technical side, we have been working on several features, including:\n\n1. Integration with additional blockchain networks.\n\t- Together with our partners at Taiko we are now one of very few providers of a free public endpoint that is not rate limited. In the future, we would like to explore how this could benefit other ecosystems as well.\n2. Development of a decentralised data API. \n3. Improving the Swap/Redeem UI.\n\nAdditionally, we are currently onboarding several projects that are going to use our RPC services and improve the user experience based on the feedback received during the onboarding process. \n\n\n### Current Team Members\n\n- **Sasquatch** \u2013 Partnerships & Community Management\n- **benedictvs** \u2013 Business & Development\n- **Matthew** \u2013 Full Stack Developer\n- **vicos** \u2013 Design & Marketing\n\n### Past Contributors\nWe want to acknowledge and appreciate the invaluable people who contributed to PORTERS' development up until and shortly after its launch:\n\n- **sayonara** \u2013 Frontend Developer\n- **plor** \u2013 Backend Developer\n\nAnd a special appreciation for [RaidGuild](raidguild.org) which brought the Team together.\n\n### Additional Information\nFor more information, check out the [recording of the talk](https://youtu.be/MIQwe5J6sQA?feature=shared) that PORTERS' representative held during ETH Belgrade in early June 2024.\n\n### Public Goods Funding \nWe commit to allocating 50% of the donations we receive in this round to finance the RPC relays for public good projects participating in Gitcoin 22 and building on EVM-compatible blockchains. Just reach out to us on Discord or via [info@porters.xy](mailto:info@porters.xyz) and we will provide you with further instructions on how to start using PORTERS and integrate blockchain functionalities into your project.\n\nThe remaining 50% will be invested in continuous improvements and technical maintenance of the platform.\n\n\n", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectGithub": "porters-xyz", "projectTwitter": "PORTERSXYZ"}, "recipient": "0xC2B18B24175b274d52f609c1Bcd44f801262B895"}}