Name (or Topic/Theme) of Proposed Round
- ENS Identity Round
How many times has this round been run during a Gitcoin Grants round?
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ENS has run 4 Gitcoin rounds in the past
- GR13: ENS Ecosystem Round
- GR14: ENS Ecosystem Round
- GR15: ENS Ecosystem Round
- GG Beta Round: ENS Ecosystem Round
How big is your team that will run this round? Who is your team?
- The ENS Ecosystem Working group will take on the role of round operators, comprising of the following stewards
How does this round align with Gitcoin’s mission and essential intents?
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Identity is critical infrastructure for decentralized networks and the better identity is, the better the network operates as a whole.
By funding projects that grow, enhance, and support ENS, we are funding the community that is expanding the feature set of sovergn identity. We are aligning with Gitcoin’s mission in funding what matters by promoting community-driven innovation which creates even better decentralized identity.
What do you anticipate the size of the matching pool will be?
- 75k USDC (Funding Address: main.eco.wg.ens.eth)
Please realistically estimate based on existing relationships and demonstrated interest. Who will be advisors for this round, if anyone?
- None
Please describe the eligibility criteria you envision for this proposed round.
- The GG20 ENS Identity Round round is meant to support projects actively building on top of ENS. Any project that is growing, enhancing, or supporting the decentralized identity system around ENS can apply.
How large is your community approximately?
- As of March 12, 2024, there are 2M+ registered ENS names to 838k+ wallets. (source)
What type of projects would you like to fund?
- Projects that provide infrastructure for ENS functionality
- Projects that have made an impact on/for ENS
- Projects that have introduce a novel implementation of ENS
Approximately how many grantees do you believe will be eligible to apply to this round?
- Based on historical rounds, we expect to have 100 approved projects
Impact Assessment: If and how do you intend to assess grantee impact over successive rounds? This could include, but is not limited to Hypercerts, GAP, Deresy, etc.
- To assess grantee impact over successive rounds, the application criteria will state that previous round grantees have to provide a detailed report on the progress since the last round they applied in.
Is there anything else that community members should consider when voting for which rounds to focus on in the upcoming GG20 grants round?
- Other Funding Sources: Community members should assess what other funding sources the applicant has secured to determine whether or not the Gitcoin funding is meaningful to their operations.
- Presence in the Community: Evaluate the round’s active engagement and visibility within the community. Rounds that have a strong presence, engage with stakeholders, and foster collaboration are likely to have a greater impact on the ecosystem.
- Present Impact: Consider the current impact and outcomes of projects supported by the round in previous funding cycles. Look for evidence of tangible results, achievements, and contributions to the decentralized technology sector.
- Future Impact: Evaluate the potential future impact and scalability of projects funded by the round. Assess how the round’s initiatives align with the long-term goals and vision of the decentralized technology space and their potential to drive meaningful change. How novel is the tech they have introduced