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We are currently in the midst of the Gitcoin GG22 Grant season, and it felt appropriate to tell you more about Web3-based grant systems. Similar to DeFi (Decentralized Finance), grants come with their native vocabulary, which is important to know in order for you to get involved. Generally, a grant is a financial award provided by an individual, organization, or government agency to a recipient, typically for a specific purpose, such as funding a project or research. In contrast to loans, grants are non-repayable, but there is often an obligation to use the funds received for the specific purposes indicated during the application process. In the world of Web3, there are several platforms and communities that are known for giving out grants for a variety of purposes. Some examples include but are not limited to: ✨ Ethereum Foundation Grants Program - One of the leading initiatives in the Web3 space, providing grants ranging from $10,000 to $500,000 for projects contributing to the Ethereum ecosystem. ✨ Gitcoin - A decentralized platform that has become one of the largest and longest-running Web3 grant programs. It uses quadratic funding to support a wide range of projects in open-source software, Web3 community building, education, and climate solutions. ✨ Octant - A platform developed by the Golem Network Foundation that enables users to lock GLM tokens, earn ETH rewards, and fund projects they care about. All of the above have their own unique twists when it comes to rewarding applying projects and donors at the same time. However, there are many more ways to receive grants. Important to note is that because in Web3, these grant systems are blockchain-based, they can use much better technology to guarantee a positive impact on the applying project and the ecosystem. Some vocabulary that is important to remember are: ✨ Quadratic Funding is like a popularity contest where the number of fans matters more than how much each fan gives. It boosts small donations from many people, making them more powerful than a few big donations. ✨ Matching Funds are like having a rich friend (often projects or interested third parties) who promises to chip in extra money for every donation you get. The more people donate to your project, the more extra money you get from this big pot of bonus cash. ✨ Retroactive Funding is like getting a bonus for work you've already done instead of a promise for future work. It rewards projects that have already made a positive impact, encouraging builders to focus on creating real value first. ... Read the full article via The ALANA Project Mirror page: https://lnkd.in/eEgQxgex This article was authored by Nils Otter for ALANA ✨ !

Elahn Danee is hosting the next edition of the ALANAmagazine Podcast, welcoming Fatima Travassos, AI Prompt Engineer and Featured Artist Digital Fashion Week and SHOWstudio 💕 Join both of them next Monday, November 25th, at 11:30 am EST for an entertaining and insightful chat ✨

Tomorrow, we will be live with Artizen and showcasing ALANAmagazine! Come and join Stella Achenbach as she gives a sneak peek of the upcoming magazine and shares behind-the-scenes footage of the Earth Edition. 📅 WHEN 10pm CET | 4pm EST | 1pm PST 📍 WHERE Artizen X: https://lnkd.in/e5V6TxZC Artizen YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eVPPsbTp

Help us help you! We want creators to shine and showcase their work! Thank you, Marium Mujahid for collaborating with us on your creator feature, and for those of you who are not yet subscribed to ALANA's bi-weekly NewsFlash, now is the time: https://lnkd.in/e6fMnRXm Also, review the last one here featuring Nikodem Bredlich's amazing work: https://lnkd.in/e6ifSz3i #CryptoNews #Blockchain #CreatorMovement #Web3

ALANAmagazine Podcast #4 - Guest Fatima Travassos Welcome to the ALANAmagazine Podcast! Join Elahn Danee as she dives into the intersection of technology, fashion, and lifestyle. Each episode brings you inspiring stories from visionary creators, groundbreaking business insights, and a closer look at the innovations shaping our future. Tune in and be part of the conversation where creativity meets innovation. On today's episode, Elahn welcomes Fatima Travassos, a self-taught CLO3D designer with a passion for generative AI. Fatima was present with two of her works in the last ALANAmagazine Edition showcasing the extent to which generative AI can be guided to follow a creator's exact vision.

Celebrating Artizen's driving force! 🎉 Meet René Pinnell, the 💖 heart and soul of Artizen who encourages us every week by: • sharing innovative marketing strategies • announcing new platform features • motivational messages From all of us at ALANAmagazine: Thank you 🙏! Javier Guzmán, Delia Mendoza, Elahn Danee, Alexandra Uytenbogaardt, Sogand Nobahar, Nastaran Hashemi and Oyinlola Sofela 💖 #ArtizenCommunity #ThankfulThursday #EntrepreneurSpotlight

Digital Fashion is everywhere 👀 with ALANAmagazine, even on lovely sculptures at the Rijksmuseum in #Amsterdam. Culture Clash or the perfect fit? You decide! Have a wiggly weekend 😉! ------ Desert Dress AR Wearable 🖌️ created by Darien Davis 🤖 digitalized by Stella Achenbach ------ To view the entire collection, get an ALANAmagazine AIR Edition or try the Desert Dress on directly here via ZERO10: https://lnkd.in/ePDdZV5M

The next edition of ALANAmagazine is in the works ✨ ! Nitish Arora is giving you the details on how to get yourself involved in small sponsorship and advertisement opportunities with us. Learn more in his fab article here and give him a follow on medium 💖: https://lnkd.in/gsy9EbeU

We're excited to announce that ALANAmagazine has entered the final round of the Artizen Fund! This achievement is thanks to our incredible community's support 💖. Artizen Fund uses a unique "fluid quadratic funding" model, where matching funds play a crucial role. Here's how it works and why YOUR support matters: ✨ Projects raise funds by selling digital artifacts ✨ Artizen provides additional matching funds The number of individual donations is more important than the amount. YOUR support can make a significant impact, and we want to 🎁 reward you for it: • Get an artifact from our Artizen Fund page • Get the next digital-only copy of ALANAmagazine AIR Edition (once it is out early next year) • Get a complimentary high-quality PHYSICAL copy of ALANAmagazine AIR Edition for FREE This is a win-win opportunity to support independent journalism and receive exclusive content. Visit our Artizen Fund page to learn more and show your support: https://lnkd.in/eE8DNXQk Thank you for being part of the ALANA community and helping us create meaningful content 💖! #ALANAmagazine #ArtizenFund #IndependentJournalism #CommunitySupport #QuadraticFunding #MatchingFunds #Artizen #Gitcoin #GG22 #ALANA

📢We are starting a week of restless announcements for ALANAmagazine on Artizen Fund! Mint an artifact + get the next digital edition of ALANAmagazine, and we'll send you a FREE physical copy of the AIR Edition! It's a win-win! Join us here: https://lnkd.in/eJRwRnXt Learn more about how matching funds work in Web3: https://lnkd.in/e5qeKPGg