{"signature": "0x89da4ebf4a031f2322845871e50ac6e77b0407daf95cab066d5823730053fccb131f3cf752aea9a8cd79a750f6453cf603d7636f49b501a7aaeb4b3b7a7cdc881c", "application": {"round": "0x0d1bab6d06e5059f4abc6034809aa2fb74aa13a6", "answers": [{"type": "email", "answer": "info@porters.xyz", "hidden": true, "question": "Email Address", "questionId": 0}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "PORTERS is a Gateway to the POKT Network for developers by developers. We make DePIN Made Easy. The PORTERS RPC gateway abstracts away the Protocol, enabling easy access to unstoppable decentralized data. Our focus on censorship resistance, high availability, and a user-centric approach underscores the values of the Metis network and ensures that governance is done right.", "hidden": false, "question": "Provide a brief description of your project", "questionId": 1}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["On-Chain Society"], "hidden": true, "question": "Which of the following Metis ecosystem themes does your project focus on? (Select all that apply)", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We engage the community by co-marketing with partners like POKT Network and maintaining a strong presence at Web3 events. Additionally, we offer RPC relay credits to public goods projects and partners, which helps build relationships and could be further leveraged for marketing. ", "hidden": true, "question": "Describe your project's approach to community engagement and self-marketing", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "In our case, user adoption is from devs. Once Metis is onboarded to PORTERS , the best strategies that we can use are the following:\n\n1. Have the most competitive pricing.\n2. Have a simple UX for devs. High-quality SDKs and API.\n3. Provide some RPC relay credits for to Metis projects.\n4. Work with you to expose a public Metis endpoint with lenient terms of use and rate-limiting policies.\n", "hidden": true, "question": "How do you plan to drive user adoption and a supportive environment within the Metis ecosystem?", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "**Roadmap:**\n\n**Task 1:** Onboard Metis to POKT Network\nEstablish integration discussions and gather technical requirements.\nComplete technical integration of Metis into the POKT Network.\nTest and validate the integration, ensuring stability and performance.\n\nTime Estimation:\n2 weeks\n___\n\n**Task 2:** Provide RPC Services to Metis\nSet up RPC services according to Metis' requirements.\nPerform testing under load to ensure the services work seamlessly.\nFinalize RPC services and roll out to Metis for production use.\nTime Estimation:\n2 weeks\n___\n\n**Task 3:** Provide RPC Relay Credits to Metis Projects\nIdentify eligible Metis projects in coordination with Metis.\nDistribute RPC relay credits to selected projects.\nMonitor and track usage of relay credits by Metis projects.\nTime Estimation:\n2 weeks\n___\nTotal Timeframe:\n6 weeks\n", "hidden": true, "question": "Provide a clear roadmap of your project, including key milestones and deliverables.  You may provide a link to an accompanying document or sheet if needed.", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Our team's experience onboarding networks like Taiko to the POKT Network and providing RPC services to over 40 chains, including Arbitrum, Base, and Optimism, ensures that we have the technical expertise and processes in place to execute this project successfully. We've already proven our capability by managing complex integrations and delivering reliable services at scale. This expertise allows us to confidently onboard Metis, provide RPC services, and distribute RPC relay credits efficiently.\n", "hidden": true, "question": "How does your team's expertise contribute to the successful execution of the project? Please provide relevant background information", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "For the first USD 2,000 we can expose Metis through our portal and offer free RPC credits\nFor USD 2,000 to USD 5,000 we can work on exposing a public RPC endpoint for Metis\nFunds above USD 5,000 are used for custom APIs and functionalities that may be requested by the Metis community.\n", "hidden": true, "question": "Provide a breakdown of how you plan to utilize the funds in increments (e.g., first $2k, next $2k, etc.) to maximize your project's impact within the Metis ecosystem. Also, explain how you would adjust your plans if you still need to meet your full funding target and raise meaningful funds.", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Porters is an ongoing project that has not yet supported Metis.", "hidden": true, "question": "Is this a new or ongoing project? If ongoing, briefly describe your past contributions to the Metis ecosystem, including any CVP approval, supplemental support received, and specific results achieved.", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Porters is the first RPC gateway made by Web3 developers for Web3 developers that enables Web3-native payments for relays, making decentralized RPC services through POKT Network easily accessible.", "hidden": true, "question": "Is there anything else you'd like to share about your project, previous work, or other affiliations that may help determine project eligibility?", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": " Yes, I have read the entire Code of Conduct and additional points and agree to follow these standards.", "hidden": true, "question": "Do you confirm that you have read the entire Code of Conduct (https://support.gitcoin.co/gitcoin-knowledge-base/about-gitcoin/code-of-conduct) including the additional emphasis on collaboration and prohibition of quid pro quo, and agree to abide by these standards?", "questionId": 10}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": " Yes, I commit to upholding these principles.", "hidden": true, "question": "Do you commit to upholding these collaboration principles and prohibiting quid pro quo (https://support.gitcoin.co/gitcoin-knowledge-base/gitcoin-grants/general-questions/what-is-our-quid-pro-quo-policy) practices?", "questionId": 11}], "project": {"id": "0x68fd0ec0d2e8de4f84960fde41c25ff504ed4764b968b94adcd4cdca9b671195", "title": "PORTERS", "logoImg": "bafkreig5t7secv3e5dtxof4i5s5vrvzzj5dyvd5fnv6ol46kbwgnsmx3na", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreibnlzaeoxdlqxgqw7vcqtlyidato6xv4l2skt237l3ferxqpbcn34", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://porters.xyz", "bannerImg": "bafkreiacdted6n5mnsexkelmasla2licymad4igcsalldx5beqfvm65hju", "createdAt": 1713105048852, "credentials": {"twitter": {"type": ["VerifiableCredential"], "proof": {"jws": "eyJhbGciOiJFZERTQSIsImNyaXQiOlsiYjY0Il0sImI2NCI6ZmFsc2V9..tP4NvrjMkgB57sDELlpzyaUDhjBxaMBTt94GVuBahv-ImcsXu2NMJDv4RHyOJYeRvm1eVru0UfzFeDgVu4KACw", "type": "Ed25519Signature2018", "created": "2024-04-14T14:30:37.320Z", "proofPurpose": "assertionMethod", "verificationMethod": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC#z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC"}, "issuer": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC", "@context": ["https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/v1"], "issuanceDate": "2024-04-14T14:30:37.320Z", "expirationDate": "2024-07-13T14:30:37.320Z", "credentialSubject": {"id": "did:pkh:eip155:1:0xB1a87B31d3C13c47a1dac755d48845abE49cFE2D", "hash": "v0.0.0:CxnaaXNocP3UY/eR/sX8zUA2iyYIi1/+nqi2UM5v6Gk=", "@context": [{"hash": "https://schema.org/Text", "provider": "https://schema.org/Text"}], "provider": "ClearTextTwitter#PORTERSXYZ"}}}, "description": "## About \n### Introduction to PORTERS\n\nPORTERS is a developer-centric RPC gateway that offers fast and easy access to blockchain functionalities. 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. \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** – Partnerships & Community Management\n- **benedictvs** – Business & Development\n- **Matthew** – Full Stack Developer\n- **vicos** – 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** – Frontend Developer\n- **plor** – 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", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectGithub": "porters-xyz", "projectTwitter": "PORTERSXYZ"}, "recipient": "0x8eFf71C983d0C35582461E61FDcD0c4F580b9D2b"}}