Gitcoin

If you’re trying to get real resources behind a public-good project, start here. Create a project profile, connect your wallet, and outline the problem you’re solving with clear milestones and a budget. Add links to your codebase or work samples, set your payout address, and choose the round you want to join. Use simple visuals, a short video, and a concise roadmap so reviewers and backers can understand your plan in minutes. Schedule updates you’ll publish during the round—progress notes, demos, or changelogs—so supporters can track momentum and you can build trust without scrambling at the last moment.

For supporters, the workflow is quick: browse curated collections by cause area, filter by tags or repos, and read the latest updates before you contribute. Spread smaller amounts across several initiatives to amplify your influence—matching mechanics reward broad, diverse participation. Before checking out, add or improve your identity score to help rounds identify genuine activity and direct more matching to your picks. Confirm your cart, sign once with your wallet, and you’ll receive a record of every contribution. Return to your dashboard to monitor how your picks perform through the round, see which updates landed, and adjust future giving based on results.

Program managers and curators can launch a round end-to-end without spreadsheets. Define eligibility rules, customize the application form, and open submissions with deadlines that auto-lock. Configure identity thresholds, allowlists, and reviewer assignments. Triage applications in batches, leave review notes, and publish a public shortlist with one click. During the round, monitor donation flow, flag anomalies, and coordinate messaging with scheduled announcements. When it’s over, finalize matching, execute onchain payouts, export receipts for accounting, and publish a transparent report that links decisions to criteria, all from the same dashboard.

Developers and collaborators can automate the heavy lifting. Use APIs and the underlying allocation protocol to programmatically create rounds, sync project metadata, and trigger payouts from CI or DAO tooling. Link repositories so milestones, issues, and releases surface on your project page. Writers can draft grant pages, press notes, and weekly updates in one place; planners can map milestones and risks; and maintainers can point contributors to bounties or sprints that align with funded goals. Whether you’re raising support for open-source infrastructure, climate work, education, or research, the platform gives you repeatable workflows: set intent, show progress, invite broad participation, and route funds transparently to the people doing the work.