{"signature": "0xa64e79db1d2c20ac0c5034ee458a3b3e4459890501559384a4c3f721be98481d3f2dd9ba937be97dc3ebd28d02f6e8b0bf93bf0b5487469a865a80f06a19ee7f1c", "application": {"round": "0x1b0caf40f491dce9c51e7e33d6e86112bb0bb91b", "answers": [{"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["Aggregation of Web3 grants news and events"], "hidden": false, "question": "How does your project contribute to the advancement of the Web3 grants ecosystem?", "questionId": 0}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "At The Ethereum Cat Herders, we support the continued engagement of EIP editors by providing financial assistance and resources to sustain their essential work in reviewing and refining proposals. To broaden participation, we offer bounties for new contributors and note-takers for public meetings, such as core dev calls, ensuring their valuable contributions receive visibility. We also assist new authors in navigating the EIP process and manage the editorial workflow to enhance the quality and efficiency of Ethereum’s development. Our efforts aim to strengthen the Ethereum community by recognizing and supporting both established and emerging contributors. While we do not provide direct financial support, we do build community and opportunities for new voices to join the ecosystem through initiatives like WiEP - Women in Ethereum Protocol. ", "hidden": true, "question": "Describe your previous work or plans related to the Web3 grants ecosystem.", "questionId": 1}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Our project adds value to the Web3 grants ecosystem by broadening participation, facilitating onboarding, and building a community focused on public goods and open-sourced technology. We enhance the visibility of both impactful projects and new perspectives as we expand the definition of what it means to be part of our ecosystem. By creating spaces for diverse voices, supporting essential roles that fuel Ethereum's innovation engine, and providing incentives for active participation, we contribute to the grant ecosystem by continuously highlighting and amplifying the best outputs within the space and incentivizing people to contribute to making educational resources for all to benefit from.\n", "hidden": true, "question": "How does your project create value for the Web3 grants ecosystem?", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "\nPooja Ranjan has a strong track record in curating and sharing news related to Web3 grants and public goods. Her involvement in various community-driven projects and her role in managing and promoting events enable her to effectively aggregate and communicate relevant updates. Pooja’s expertise includes organizing and publicizing events, tracking funding opportunities, and highlighting impactful projects and initiatives. Her work ensures that critical information reaches stakeholders and fosters engagement within the Web3 grants space. She has been using her voice to amplify public goods projects, opportunities for individuals to get involved in the ecosystem, job opportunities, and funding sources for public goods in the past and would love to continue to do so into the future. \n\n\nOur team is adept at consolidating and disseminating information related to Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) and ecosystem developments. We manage and streamline communication channels that provide updates on proposals, community events, and key milestones within the Ethereum network. Our role involves understanding many diverse sources of information and ensuring that the community stays informed about significant updates, funding opportunities, and project developments. We also network to gather insights and share news relevant to Ethereum and its broader Web3 ecosystem. ", "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": "\n\nWe love to use our microphone to amplify the voices and insights gained to the broader Web3 ecosystem. Through our dedicated blog, we will focus on highlighting grant opportunities and deadlines while also including important network updates, we plan to start posting this much more regularly and hope our readership finds value in this information. Our video series, the Ecosystem Project Demo (EPD), will feature interviews with impactful public goods projects, showcasing their success stories and encouraging the community to support these initiatives. By bringing attention to the valuable work being done in the public goods space, we aim to highlight the value created by public goods and the outcomes they drive.  \nIn addition, we are very committed to keeping our community updated on the latest developments in the funding space. We have started this process by interviewing public goods projects like Octant as well to help the community gain visibility into new projects and mechanisms to support in the ecosystem.  By continuously monitoring trends, new opportunities, and funding initiatives, we will ensure that we provide the most relevant and timely information to the community. This approach will help participants stay informed about available grants and support, enhancing their engagement with the Web3 grants ecosystem. We will also leverage our social media platforms to actively share insights and updates. ", "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": "So we have recently created a new organization applying for nonprofit status, and that organization will be receiving these funds. In the past a multisig has funded our operations (0x02Cb3C150BEdca124d0aE8CcCb72fefbe705c953) but moving forward we will need to deploy a new mutisig for the new organization. \n\nFor now, the one wallet that is our public wallet will be our  only real organization owned wallet. ", "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 we haven't!", "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": "I do not believe we do. ", "hidden": true, "question": "Do you have any potential conflicts of interest to disclose? If yes, please provide details.", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Nope I think we're good! 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