As the year comes to a close, it’s time for our annual reflection on the incredible journey we’ve embarked upon together. Please join us on a trip down memory lane as we celebrate our favorite moments from 2023. For more highlights, please visit 2023.gitcoin.co.
1. A Warm Welcome Back: Firstly, we joyously welcomed back Kevin Owocki. His return has been a source of great joy and inspiration for the team and community alike.
2. Deep Connections and Improved Communications: This year marked the inaugural Gitcoin Citizens round, a significant step in deepening our connections. We’ve made considerable strides in improving communications with our grantees and have diligently tracked feedback to enhance our processes.
3. Rapid Innovations by Grants Stack: Grants Stack deserves recognition for rapidly iterating and implementing key improvements that have significantly enhanced our collective experience of web3 grants.
- Launched GS publicly
- 68 rounds run on grants stack
- Won UAGP, Polygon, Fantom, Avalanche, GMX, Arbitrum, zkSync
- Multi-round checkout
- Explorer redesign and new branding
- Launched direct grants
4. The Strength of Allo Protocol: Allo Protocol continued its impressive growth, launching its v2 mainnet and making substantial contributions to funding public goods, especially in Togo. Additionally, the launches of SeaGrants and record sign-ups at @sherlockdefi and @buidlbox are testament to its increasing utility and popularity.
- June/July 2023: Researched, designed, and coded Allo v2
- August 2023: Launched v2 on testnets
- September/October 2023:
- Conducted a contest-style audit of v2 with Sherlock
- Launched AlloScan
- November 2023: Launched Allo v2 on mainnets & Created the Allo SDK
- December 2023: Built and launched SeaGrants as a test case for the Allo SDK
5. Sybil Defense Transformation: Built on new infrastructure, Gitcoin Passport has been instrumental in exporting institutional knowledge to combat bots, securing various projects effortlessly.
- Created infrastructure from scratch and launched APIs
- Growth from 80k to 750k Passports
- Launch of onchain stamps
- $75k+ revenue
- Hired 2 data scientists
- Dramatic UX improvements & rebranding
- From 7 to 35 partners
6. Restructuring of PGF: The Gitcoin Grants Program (PGF) has been restructured, forming two specialized arms: the Grants Program Team (GPT) and the team dedicated to Getting Stuff Done (GSD). This restructuring has facilitated prompt payouts and efficient allocation of over $7.6M USD.
- Launch of QED Initiative > Cluster QF
- Launch of SimpleCRM
- 454 Opps & 75 Opps Closed
- Developed DAO Wide Sales Process
- Checker & Round Report Cards
- Round Manager Training Cohort and Quadratic Avengers.
7. MMM Powering Brand & Communications: The tireless efforts and creative innovations by the MMM team have significantly elevated the brand presence and outreach across communities, aligning closely with our strategic objectives and community needs.
- Built and launched 6x brands
- Launched gitcoin.co + sites for Allo, PGN, Gitcoin Grants, Grants Archive, etc.
- Launching Grants Stack and gaining traction
- Successful Schelling Point Sessions
- QF NFT raises $1M for matching pool
- Shift from Brand to Product-focused
- GG18 Visuals (esp moving from GIFs > videos)
We are grateful for your continued support and participation. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season!