2. Click “Create an account”.

3. Enter your details and proceed.

4. Enter the verification code.

5. Click “Authorize gitcoinco”.

Create a Gitcoin Passport

1. Click “Connect Wallet”.

2. Select MetaMask.

3. Click “Passport”.

4. Click “Make a Passport”.

5. Click “Connect Wallet”.

6. Select MetaMask and sign the transaction

7. Connect and verify as many accounts as you can. Selected are some of the most common ones.

8. Visit https://gitcoin.co/ and click “Explore Grants”.

9. Click “Verify”.

10. Click “Submit Passport”.

11. Sign the transaction.

12. Done!

A. wallets/tools

1. Tally Ho @TallyCash

Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/5288/tally-ho-open-source-and-community-owned-wallet

features

1. first open source and community owned decentralized web3 wallet

2. If you haven't tried the wallet yet, what are you waiting for? Download the extension at tally.cash.

   2. Lume Web: Web3 Accessibility, Freedom, and Education @lumeweb3

   Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/5288/tally-ho-open-source-and-community-owned-wallet

features Accessibility tools for normal users to access web3

3. DePay - Web3 Payments @DePayFi

Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/2229/depay-web3-payments

features Web3 Payments are borderless, and support multiple blockchains

B. Communication

1. SwapChat

Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/6408/swapchat-web3-native-cross-platform-chat-and-trad

features

1. incubated by S3 Labs

2. integrated Next.ID enables user connect their social profile with addresses

3. native integrated trading tool like SudoSwap

4. have potential to grow into the default cross-platform communication solution

5. potential secured communication tool between buyers and sellers on Opensea.

   2. Metamail

   Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/6087/metamail

features

1. secured way to send and receive emails by web3 domains or addresses.

2. zero gas fee

3. end to end cryptographic encryption and significant reduction of spam.

   3. Dmail Network

   Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/6545/dmail-network

features

1. fully on chain.

2. on one of my favourite Dfinity blockchain.

3. zero fee

4. user can set nft as an avater note: I have minted one dmail domain.

C. Social Network

1. Lenster

Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/5007/lenster

features

1. simply twitter on chain

2. lives on polygon blockchain- zero gas fee

3. user own the content, no one can deleate the content except user

4. powered by recently hyped Lens Protocol

5. top ens ecosystem app

6. have some native web3 features- building communities, DAOs, crowedfuning

7. no personal data shared, only wallet address note: if you have lobster dao nft, have rabbithole crendentials, have minted pooley nft, then go and claim lens profile and start using lenster here don't forgot to follow me:

   https://lenster.xyz/u/polarized.lens

   2. Metajam

   Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/6002/metajam-link-your-pals-to-buidl-your-web3

features

1. Web3 Product Hunt

2. you can build your web3 resume via the verified quests, verify skills and build a track record

   3. Crosssync

   Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/6465/crosssync

features

1. based n rss3 eco

2. web3-lize the web2 assets

3. users take back their data ownership

4. you can own your tweet with just few clicks. note: Before June 23, users can also claim a handle for free here:

   https://crosssync.app/

D. Social Profile & DID

1. Proof of Soul

Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/6231/proof-of-soul-soulbound-token-issuanceattestation

features

a top contestant for the SBT (soul bound token) Race Proof of Soul will further launch on mainnet and L2 in late July with a better design and complete implementation, including revoking SBT; searching, issuing, and attesting with ENS integration; and linking to various DID services like Proof of Humanity and brightID.

2. BrightID @BrightIDProject

Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/191/brightid-universal-proof-of-uniqueness-panvala-le

features

1. Universal Proof of Uniqueness

2. reduce the impact of Sybil accounts

E. Reputation

1. Quest3

Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/5995/quest3

features

1. Web3 quest and event platform

2. Quest3 can help project easily create a marketing campaign, while letting users obtain achievements and rewards

   2. GoingUP @GoingupHQ

   Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/6009/goingup-on-chain-professional-reputation-building

features GoingUP is a collaboration platform and an on-chain reputation scoring system for professionals in the crypto space. It is kind of a mix between LinkedIn, Experian and Thank you notes.

F. Creator Economy

1. Share

Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/6336/share-web3-social-writing-platform-powered-by-len features

1. decentralized Web3 social writing platform

2. authors can publish books as NFT

2. ZK tech

2.1 ZKmaps: proof-of-location Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/5781/zkmaps-proof-of-location

features

1. Protecting users location with ZK proofs

2. ZKmaps enables users to prove their location within a bounding area, geo-fencing, without disclosing their exact location using ZK snarks

2.2 JediSwap Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/5688/jediswap-first-amm-on-starknet-enabling-instantan

features

1. First AMM on StarkNet enabling instantaneous gasless swapping of assets

2. built on StarkNet

3. first protocols to receive a grant from Starkware note: testnet alive, you can test now at: https://app.testnet.jediswap.xyz/

2.3 zkRollups.xyz Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/4268/zkrollupsxyz

features

A good space for researc on L2

2.4 Zk Block - Boilerplate & Tools to Bootstrap Zk Dapps @heypran

Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/4858/zk-block-boilerplate-tools-to-bootstrap-zk-dapps features

1. Support for latest web tech such as Nextjs, Typescript support and Material UI for design

2. Support for snarkjs library to be able to generate proofs in the browser

3. Integration with major EVM chain wallets such ETH, Polygon, Harmony, Binance Chain, and upcoming ZKEVMs such as ZkSync

4. Setup to compile circuits, smart contracts and deploy to testnet

5. A sample ZK Dapp on Testnet to play around

2.5 zkpay Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/1744/zkpay

features

1. The simplest way to create page links that accept payments, donations etc

2. powered by zkSync.io

3. fast, cheap and seamless

2.6 ZeroPool - Scaling anonymous transactions for blockchains @ZeroPoolNetwork

Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/172/zeropool-scaling-anonymous-transactions-for-block

features

1. ZeroPool is a multi-blockchain privacy protocol

2. fully anonymous, cheap, non-custodial transactions note: EVM and Substrate implementations are available and live on testnet kovan.testnet.console.v2.zeropool.network substrate.testnet.console.v2.zeropool.network

2.7 Using ZK for game optimization in Dark Forest @DfArchon Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/4263/using-zk-for-game-optimization-in-dark-forest features name itself explain the feature

3. DAOs

3.1 RainbowDAO Protocol https://twitter.com/RainbowDAOio

Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/4019/rainbowdao-protocol

features

1. RainbowDAO Protocol is a multi-chain DAO infrastructure service protocol

2. focusing on the creation of web3 basic component

3.2 The Dream DAO (by Civics Unplugged) @DreamDAO_

Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/3816/the-dream-dao-by-civics-unplugged

features

1. my favourite

2. invests in the future of the web3 x social impact ecosystem by providing diverse Gen Zers around the globe with the training, funding, and mentorship they need to leverage the power of web3 to secure a brighter, more solarpunk future for humanity

3.3 Spect Network @JoinSpect Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/4201/spect-network features playground of coordination tools for DAO contributors to manage projects and fund each other

3.4 Longevity Prize (by VitaDAO) @longevityprize Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/4083/longevity-prize-by-vitadao features crowdsourced longevity prizes. co-initiated by @vita_dao & @foresightinst

3.5 Punk Domains (Domains for DAOs) @PunkDomains Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/4830/punk-domains-domains-for-daos

features

1. Punk Domains is an L2 alternative to ENS - but not a fork

2. it has a completely different codebase: https://punk.domains/

3. What makes it different is the support for multiple TLDs (top-level domains like .web3, .wagmi, .ape) which can be owned by different entities (like DAOs, projects, or other communities)

3.6 Giveth.io - Panvala League @Givethio Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/795/givethio-panvala-league

features The Giveth community is focused on building the Future of Giving using blockchain technology

4.DeFi

4.1 Loanshark @loansharktech Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/6047/loanshark

features

1. Web3 toolbox that aggregates lending borrowing position management to facilitate multi-protocol interoperation.

2. Aggregating the liquidity pools across different lending platforms to provide the cheapest borrowing rates

3. Powerful automated features including liquidation protection and auto-refinancing

4. Advanced borrowing position management interface

4.2 ExSwap & Avelin Protocol @Exswapdotxyz Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/5511/exswap-avelin-protocol

features Exswap is a community-focused Uniswap v2 fork launching on Evmos

4.3 Connext Network @ConnextNetwork Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/37/connext-network

features Connext powers fast, secure bridging between blockchains and L2s for composable, trust-minimized value

4.4 Via Protocol [Web3 Mastercard] @via_protocol Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/4665/via-protocol-web3-mastercard-best-ux-among-any-to

features

1. cross-chain liquidity aggregation protocol

2. Best UX among any-to-any cross-chain swaps

3. efficient and seamless swapping experiences across different blockchains Router - https://router.via.exchange/

4.5 DefiLab_xyz @DefiLab_xyz Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/2575/defilab_xyz

features

1. Small independent team creating tools to help Defi Users

2. quantify the risks and the rewards of providing Liquidity to various Defi Protocols.

3. All our tools are Open-Source and free to use

4.6 DATALATTE - Milk your data @DATALATTE_ Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/4573/datalatte-milk-your-data

features

1. Share your data to Earn passive income

2. Sign up today and start earning from your data! Visit datalatte.com to get started.

4.7 Buddle Protocol @BuddleProtocol Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/5940/buddle-protocol

features A next gen Cross Chain Token Bridge making for near instant withdrawals and Cross Chain DeFi dApps built on top!

5.ReFi

5.1 Regens Unite @regensunite Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/4912/regens-unite-handbook-and-dao-to-bring-regens-tog

features handbook and DAO to bring Regens together in your city

5.2 ReFi DAO @ReFiDAOist Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/4024/refi-dao-a-diverse-founder-led-impact-community

features ReFi DAO is a founder-led startup community that accelerates impact for people and planet. They working to embed Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion into the heart of the ReFi movement

5.3 Avano [Panvala League] @Avano_io Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/4006/avano-panvala-league-decentralized-environmental-

features Decentralized Environmental Offsets (aka Beyond Carbon Credits)

5.4 Carbon DAO @CarbonDAO Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/4006/avano-panvala-league-decentralized-environmental-

features Autonomous Web3 Carbon Offsetting for Decentralised Communities

5.5 Urbanika and the SolarPunk Awakening @0xUrbanika Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/5090/urbanika-and-the-solarpunk-awakening

features The goal is to guide activists into regenerating and re-imagining cities through a solarpunk and crypto-commons-based perspective

6.NFTs

6.1 Mintbot | Polygon NFT Minter (Telegram) @mintbot_io Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/2754/mintbot-polygon-nft-minter-telegram

features NOTE 1: ENS DOMAIN IS REQUIRED FOR FREE MINTING NOTE 2: ENSURE YOU HAVE SET UP A TELEGRAM USERNAME BEFORE USING THE MINTBOT

6.2 Kredeum : Decentralized NFTs Factory @kredeum Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/4186/kredeum-decentralized-nfts-factory

features

1. MultiChain SoulBound NFT : Mint it once, claim it everywhere

2. Easy to use : easiest way to mint and dive into the NFT world

3. Decentralized : real decentralized NFT minting and exchanging

4. Cross chain : mint on one network, claim it on other networks

5. Factory : create your own custom NFT collection

6. Template : choose between multiple collections templates

7. Gold miner : looking for market arbitrage opportunities

8. Powerfull smartcontract : mint, sell & swap with our exclusive ERC721 advanced Kredeum NFT smart contract Dapp here: https://beta.kredeum.com/

6.3 NFTSCAN（nftscan.com) @nftscan_com Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/3633/nftscannftscancomis-a-professional-nft-asset-expl

features professional NFT asset explorer and data open platform

6.4 Buildship @buildship_dev Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/5779/buildship features no-code app for launching NFT contracts for communities on Ethereum

6.5 DeFrag @DefragFinance Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/5051/defrag features Use NFT assets as collateral to get an instant loan

7.News, Education, Updates

7.1 The Daily Ape (myy favouite) @Darrenlautf Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/1620/the-daily-ape features This is free, resource-driven Telegram group aggregates the top tweets, stories and developments from established and rising projects and shares them in a daily update to stay informed on the latest progressions in DeFi and beyond

7.2 The Daily Gwei by Anthony Sassano @sassal0x Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/886/the-daily-gwei-by-anthony-sassano-sassal0x features The Daily Gwei is a free Ethereum education ecosystem

7.3 L2 Planet - Biweekly L2 Newsletter @layer2planet Link: https://gitcoin.co/grants/4450/l2-planet-biweekly-l2-newsletter

Finally strong reason to save open sourse and decentralisation

PoolTogether Inc Legal Funding @PoolyNFT https://gitcoin.co/grants/5987/pooltogether-inc-legal-funding

and legendary Internet Archive @internetarchive https://gitcoin.co/grants/5885/internet-archive

Thank you for reading.