Gitcoin protocol
Overview
Gitcoin is a platform that facilitates funding for open-source software projects, primarily through quadratic funding mechanisms. It operates as a protocol within the Ethereum ecosystem, connecting developers, donors, and sponsors to support public goods. Gitcoin also manages a governance token, GTC, used for community decision-making.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Gitcoin connects to 2 tracked entities, most strongly to Ethereum, Arbitrum.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 2 of 2 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
deployed_on | Ethereum | 81% |
deployed_on | Arbitrum | 81% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Gitcoin?
Gitcoin is a platform that facilitates funding for open-source software projects, primarily through quadratic funding mechanisms. It operates as a protocol within the Ethereum ecosystem, connecting developers, donors, and sponsors to support public goods.
What chains does Gitcoin run on?
Gitcoin is deployed on Ethereum and Arbitrum.
What is the GTC token used for?
GTC is Gitcoin's governance token, used for community decision-making.