Bankless Kevin Owocki | Layer Zero
Sep 28, 2021
Kevin Owocki, leader of Gitcoin and a prominent Ethereum advocate, discusses innovative funding for public goods and open-source software. He delves into the concept of 'Slaying Moloch,' highlighting the challenges of collective action versus personal gain. The conversation embraces the Solarpunk aesthetic, envisioning a sustainable future through collaboration and regenerative finance. Owocki shares his entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing adaptability and community building in the tech world, and paints an optimistic picture of society's future with emerging technologies.
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Gitcoin's Focus
- Gitcoin's focus is funding public goods within the Ethereum ecosystem.
- This allows builders to work on projects without traditional business models.
Bankless and Gitcoin
- Both David Hoffman and Ryan Sean Adams received Gitcoin grants before Bankless.
- This funding model validated their work and enabled them to build a livelihood.
Accidental Expansion
- Gitcoin's expansion beyond software funding to include journalism was unintentional.
- It resulted from the realization that funding journalism increased visibility for open-source projects.