Trailblazers of Octant Episode 3 - Protocol Guild - Powering Ethereum’s Future with Decentralized Funding

For episode three of the Trailblazers of Octant mini-series, we’re excited to welcome Cheeky and Peter, core contributors to Protocol Guild, a decentralized organization dedicated to funding 180+ Ethereum core developers.

In this episode, we dive into:

• How Protocol Guild is revolutionizing funding for Web3 open-source software and Ethereum core developers.
• Why sustainable funding mechanisms are critical for maintaining decentralized infrastructure
• Why blockchain & cryptocurrency are gamechangers for public goods funding
• The role of Octant in supporting Protocol Guild’s growth

--Key Takeaways--

• Open Source Devs – The Unsung Heros of the Internet: Open-source developers are the backbone of the internet, maintaining critical infrastructure with little reward or recognition. Protocol Guild shines a spotlight on these unsung heroes, ensuring they receive the support and compensation they deserve for their vital contributions.
• Innovative Public Goods Funding Mechanisms: Protocol Guild is pioneering new incentive mechanisms for funding public goods. Through innovations like direct donations, multi-year vesting for sustainability, and transparent, community-driven processes, they’re creating a sustainable model for long-term support of Ethereum’s core infrastructure.
• Community-Driven Support for Open Source Devs: The Ethereum community understands that its ecosystem is only as strong as its foundational architecture. By rallying around Protocol Guild, the community exemplifies the ethos of Web3: collaboration, recognition, and shared responsibility in building and sustaining open-source innovation.

--Full shownotes with links available at--
https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-trailblazers-of-octant-episode-3-protocol-guild-powering-ethereums-future-with-decentralized-funding


Thank you to Octant for their support in bringing this series to life! We are honored to have received a 2.5 ETH grant through the Octant Community Fund!

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