Published May 26, 2021

SotN #47 - Gitcoin DAO & $GTC token, with Kevin Owocki

Explore Gitcoin DAO's transformative journey with Kevin Owocki, as the episode delves into the power of decentralized governance and the launch of the $GTC token to address coordination failures and fund public goods, shaping a more equitable future for open-source software.

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How much money did Uniswap accrue?
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SotN #47 - Gitcoin DAO & $GTC token, with Kevin Owocki

Topics covered

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Uniswap Grants and Gemini Earn

Mev Problem

The Broad Lens

Quadratic Voting Innovation

GTC Token Distribution

Slaying Moloch Together

The Future of Work

The Future of Gitcoin

Decentralizing Stress

Solving Coordination Problems

Launching Gitcoin

Building Global Coordination

Decentralization vs Centralization

Action Items and Coordination Failures

Questions from this episode

How much money did Uniswap accrue?

Episode Highlights

Coordination and Moloch

Public Goods Funding

Decentralized Governance

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SotN #47 - Gitcoin DAO & $GTC token, with Kevin Owocki

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Coordination and MolochGitcoin's mission to combat coordination failures is symbolized by the metaphor of Moloch, representing the challenges of human coordination. By leveraging Ethereum, Gitcoin aims to enhance global collaboration and address significant issues beyond decentralized finance.

Coordination and Moloch

Public Goods FundingKevin Owocki, former CEO of Gitcoin, discusses the platform's transformation into a DAO and the launch of the $GTC token. He emphasizes Gitcoin's mission to fund open-source software and its impact on the future of work and public goods funding.

Public Goods Funding

Decentralized GovernanceGitcoin's transformation into a DAO represents a pivotal moment in its mission to democratize open-source funding. Kevin Owocki discusses the benefits of decentralization, quadratic voting, and the role of stakeholders in shaping a more equitable digital landscape.

Decentralized Governance

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