The Filecoin (FIL) community has launched FIL-RetroPGF-2, a grants initiative aimed at recognizing and rewarding impactful contributions to the Filecoin ecosystem, according to Filecoin.

Projects demonstrating significant impact from April 2024 to September 2024 will have the chance to gain visibility, receive feedback, and be awarded funding. This round will progress through several key stages, each designed to allow projects to present their value and receive community support.

Key Stages of FIL-RetroPGF Round 2

Stage 1: Project Showcase

Dates: September 30, 2024 – October 14, 2024

This phase gives projects a platform to highlight their impact on the Filecoin ecosystem. Participants can receive feedback from the organizing team, providing an opportunity for refinement before the formal intake process. Projects can submit a GitHub comment in the FIL-RetroPGF Round 2 thread with details including project name, category, a brief description, and a URL.

Sharing the project on social media with the hashtags #filretropgf and #filecoin is encouraged to engage the community and maximize visibility.

Stage 2: Application Intake

Dates: October 14, 2024 – November 4, 2024

After the Project Showcase, projects will submit a detailed intake form to help badgeholders evaluate the project’s impact. This submission must clearly outline contributions and impact within the designated window for consideration.

Stage 3: Badgeholder Evaluation & Voting

Dates: November 11, 2024 – November 25, 2024

In this stage, badgeholders will review all submitted projects, evaluating their overall impact on the Filecoin ecosystem. Funding will be allocated to each project based on these assessments.

Stage 4: Vote Aggregation, Funding Allocation, and Distribution

Estimated Start: December 2024

The organizing committee will aggregate the votes from the badgeholders, and funding will be allocated to projects accordingly. Projects will begin receiving their allocated funds through DRIPs in December.

Why Participate?

This RetroPGF round offers significant opportunities for teams and individuals working on Filecoin-related projects to gain support and recognition for their contributions. Participants will receive valuable feedback that can help guide future development efforts and increase awareness of their projects.

Whether directly involved in Filecoin or supporting the ecosystem through tools, services, or research, this is a chance to gain recognition and funding. Follow the #filretropgf hashtag on Twitter for community engagement and project showcases.

Ready to Join?

Keep an eye out for the application guidelines releasing this week. On September 30, head over to the Github Thread to share your project description and amplify it on social media.

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