Retro Funding 5: OP Stack Focus Areas
RetroFunding 5 is dedicated to rewarding key contributions to the OP Stack, a foundational part of Optimism's technology. The round will focus on:
- Ethereum Core Contributions: Projects enhancing Ethereum infrastructure that supports the OP Stack, such as client implementations or cryptography research.
- OP Stack R&D: Work on protocol upgrades, client implementations, and security audits that advance the OP Stack ecosystem.
- OP Stack Tooling: Tools that make the OP Stack more accessible, including scripts for node management, load testing, and tutorials.
Funding Distribution and Voting Process
This round allocates up to 8M OP tokens, with the actual distribution determined through a community-led budgeting process. For the first time, Optimism Citizens will vote to decide the final allocation, with options ranging from 2M to 8M OP. The amount will be based on the median of community votes, ensuring that token distribution reflects the community's collective evaluation of the contributions.
Optimism also introduces a guest voting system to bring in experts with OP Stack knowledge, improving how contributions are assessed. This change could provide deeper insight and more equitable distribution.
Timeline for Retro Funding 5
Key dates for the round are:
- Sign-up period: August 22nd – September 5th, 2024.
- Application review: September 6th – September 20th, 2024.
- Voting: September 30th – October 14th, 2024.
- Results: October 21st, 2024.
The 100-day grant delivery process will stream tokens via Superfluid following KYC approval. Applicants must secure a minimum of 1,000 OP tokens to be eligible for streaming.
How to Strengthen Your Application
To succeed in RetroFunding 5, focus on:
- Concrete contributions to the OP Stack: Demonstrate how your work directly impacts the Ethereum infrastructure or enhances the OP Stack's usability.
- Thorough documentation: Highlight performance metrics, research breakthroughs, and other tangible results from your project.
- Community engagement: Leverage endorsements and peer feedback to strengthen your application.
For full details, visit Optimism’s official RetroFunding 5 page.
