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Exploring new models & mechanisms for commons & public goods funding, incubated by @ProtocolLabs. ๐ค
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Announcing FtC San Francisco! ๐ซ. AI governance, digital infrastructures, and public goods are at the heart of our 12th conference. Join us March 15-16 at the iconic @internetarchive, alongside @ethereumsf, to explore how we fund & govern the technologies shaping our future.๐
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ใใใซใฆ็ตไบใงใ๏ผFtCTokyo ใ็นๅฅใชใใฎใซใใฆใใใ็ใใใใใใใจใ๏ผ. It's a wrap! Thank you to everyone that made #FtCTokyo so special! ๐
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Thank you, BANGKOK! ๐น๐ญ๐ซ . Grateful and inspired by everyone who joined us to share, contribute, and co-imagine the future of the commons. ๐ฑ
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The biggest challenges of our timeโclimate, financial inclusion, privacy, and the stewardship of our commonsโdemand collaboration. ๐๐. In Thailand, 1,000+ builders, funders, and researchers united to share ideas & build systems that serve us all. Thanks for being a part of it!
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๐ AI is moving fastโbut how do we anchor it in truth, privacy, and systems that benefit everyone?. Weโre revisiting this important conversation with @JarrodBarnes from @NEARFoundation, where he unpacks why decentralized tools are key to AIโs future. More on this soon. ๐
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"Crypto lacks a vision of what a world with crypto would look like beyond making you rich in the existing system." . @cwgoes (@anoma) in his #FtCBangkok talk, "Scale-Free Money," exploring how crypto can fund public goods & enable diverse economies. ๐ฑ.
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How can privacy technologies defend the open web? ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ๐. Join Al Smith at #FTCBerkeley to explore "Onion Services: The Last Defense Line for the Open Web" and the key role of @torproject in protecting privacy and freedom online. ๐ Register for April 13-14, SF:
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๐ Diverse voices, impactful solutions. Funding the Commons brings together diverse minds from Web2, Web3, academia, public sector, and beyond to build better systems for public goods. Watch our Tokyo recap and join us in Bangkok, Nov 8-9. ๐๐ .
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How can we unlock AIโs potential without sacrificing privacy? ๐. @NEARProtocolโs track in the FtC x EC Hackathon invites builders to create AI that learns collaborativelyโno raw data shared. With $17.5k in prizes, letโs build privacy-first AI.
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Starting with a bang! We're ecstatic to announce our first speaker for #FtCTokyo: @audreyt ๐โจ. Join Taiwanโs Digital Minister and a pioneer in digital democracy for insights on tech for societal good and @pluralitybook. ๐ July 24-25, Tokyo:
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๐ย Exciting News!ย ๐ย Funding the Commons is coming to the San Francisco Bay Area in April!ย ๐ Join us for a unique event uniting builders, funders, and academics in the public goods space. Dive deep into AI and Open Web โ the backbone of digital-physical commons innovation.
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Welcome to the Funding the Commons universe, where we connect the brightest minds to better understand and fund what truly matters to us as a society. ๐. Come build the public goods ecosystem with us. ๐. @protocollabs @torproject @FilFoundation @OctantApp @dripsnetwork @gitcoin
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๐ข Calling all builders exploring the intersection of public goods and climate! . This October, join us in Chiang Mai alongside @EarthCommons for an exciting, month-long residency. ๐น๐ญโจ . Applications open on July 10. Stay tuned for more details! ๐ฑ
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We had an incredible time in Thailand, with. ๐ 4 amazing events.๐ฅ 1040+ total participants.๐๏ธ 110+ sessions.๐ก Countless people onboarded and inspired by public goods. Thank you for being part of this journey!
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Join us LIVE for #FtCTokyo! ๐ก๐ธ. Our live stream kicks off in just 3 hours at 9 PM ET (10 AM JST). No matter where you are, dive into exciting discussions on the future of public goods. ๐. ๐ฏ๐ต Japanese: ๐ฅ English
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From Tokyo to YOU! All #FtCTokyo talks are now live on YouTube. ๐ฅ๐ธ. Discover how leaders from academia, tech, and government are uniting to build innovative solutions for public goods funding. So, which one are you watching first? ๐.
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Bogotรก was a blast! ๐คฉ๐จ๐ด. Check out some of the highlights from Funding the Commons at @schellingpoint_ ๐
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"Crypto serves communities where fiat falls short.". - Anna Whitson-Diaz, @StellarOrg ๐ซ #FtCBangkok
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โThe issue with impact is its subjectivity. Our mistake is that we have tried to look for one indicator to solve all our problems. Instead, we must empower different communities to define their own understanding of impact.โ . - @carl_cervone on #ftcTapei Main Stage
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July in Tokyo? Weโll be there. ๐โฉ๏ธ. Thrilled to announce the 10th edition of Funding the Commons! Right before @EDCON24, join us at the UN University for 2 days of innovative discussions on public goods and decentralized science. ๐.
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โd/acc is all about resilience. Innovations should foster individual resilience so that the invading force gains nothing.โ #ftcTaipei. - @mashbean speaks on his views of the purpose of innovation. His thoughts lean on @VitalikButerin's most recent essay: 'My techno-optimism.
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Feeling grateful for the amazing memories and people from #FtCTokyo! ๐ธโจ. Once more, we want to give a huge shoutout to our sponsors: @protocollabs, @OctantApp, @FilFoundation, @dripsnetwork, @desilo_jp, @bitgrit_global, @bitFlyer, Road to DEVCON (@EFDevcon), IBC Patent
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Are you a builder in the public goods space? Don't miss the chance to join the the FtC residency in Thailand! ๐น๐ญโจ. From Oct 3-31, we are bringing together top talent to collaborate, learn, and build innovative projects. Applications have now been extended to August 15! ๐
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We believe in a world where public goods projects are flourishing!. @ProtocolLabs.@golemfoundation.@Gitcoin.@dripsnetwork.@CeloOrg.@NEARProtocol.@ArtizenFund.@Brave.@Filecoin.@RetroPGF .@OctantApp.@network_goods.DAOcraft_.@centrifuge .@Hypercerts. You make #FTCParis possible ๐.
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Public goods, privacy, governance, climate solutions, and more. What will you build? ๐ ๏ธ. The Funding the Commons x @EarthCommons Hackathon runs Oct 7-Nov 7. Join innovators from all over the world to make an impact. ๐.
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Day 1 of #FtCTokyo is coming to an end! ๐๐ธ. We enjoyed talks & workshops on topics like decentralized science, public-private innovation, emerging techโs economic impact, academic metrics, and AI/Web3 integration. ใใใใจใใใใใพใใใใพใๆๆฅ! ๐
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Get ready for #FtCBangkok! ๐น๐ญ โจ. Join us on November 8th at DISTRICTX to explore the future of digital public goods and local commons in Southeast Asia. Hands-on workshops, engaging talks, and peer-to-peer learning await!
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๐ข A special shout-out to our sponsors . Protocol Labs (@ProtocolLabs).Golem (@golemfoundation).Gitcoin (@Gitcoin).Drips Network (@dripsnetwork).Celo (@CeloOrg).NEAR (@NEARProtocol.Artizen (@ArtizenFund).Brave (@Brave).Filecoin (@Filecoin).RetroPGF (@RetroPGF ).Octant.
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Our @FundingCommons X @EarthCommons Hackathon kicks off soon! ๐ ๏ธโจ. Join us Tuesday, Oct 1, 1:00 PM ET, to get all the info. Weโll be joined by @JarrodBarnes (@NEARFoundation), @anke_g_liu & @CAnatalio (@StellarOrg), @hebbianloop (@0xHolonym) & more.
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Thrilled to have @ilblackdragon (@NEARProtocol) joining #FtCBangkok! ๐. Illia will explore the impact of Web3 tech on public goods in an insightful chat with @juanbenet of @protocollabs. ๐
Nov 8-9, 2024.๐
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"Public goods funding is a competitive advantage for your ecosystem and will help you attract the best builders and the brightest minds." ๐ฑ๐ง . - @owocki from @gitcoin at #FtCBerkeley.
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Public goods need real solutions. Are you ready to build them? ๐๐งโ๐ป. Join us for the Funding the Commons & Earth Commons Hackathon (Oct 7-Nov 7), where we mobilize builders from around the world to come together to address #publicgoods funding challenges.
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"What are the building blocks we need to start building for a truly open AI, in parallel to the walled gardens - something we failed to do in 2010 as a tech community with social networks?" ๐งฉ. @AlexSkidanov from @NEARProtocol at #FtCBerkeley.
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Exciting to share that @HiroTHamadaJP will be speaking at #FtCTokyo! ๐ฌ. As a neuroscientist at @ArayaPress and founder of @DeSciTokyo, Hiro is transforming our understanding of human behavior and wellbeing. Donโt miss his insights!. ๐ July 24-25, Tokyo:
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"Our work in the next 2โ5 years can shift the future of the world economy. The crypto community is the perfect testing ground for that." ๐. @juanbenet on public goods funding & allocation mechanisms at #FtCBangkok. Huge thanks to @protocollabs for the support and leadership.
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That was it! Funding the Commons Taipei #ftcTaipei is over โ
We had 2 stacked days with ~50 speakers, hundreds of attendees, tasty brownie bites, and lemon tarts. Thank you to all of our funders, speakers and contributors ๐We are excited to see what project come out of this
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That's a wrap for Day 1 at Funding the Commons Pop-Up at @crecimientoar!๐ธ. Who are we seeing tomorrow? ๐.
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Powerful insights and connections yesterday during Day 2 at the Funding the Commons Pop-Up at @crecimientoar. ๐ฆ๐ท๐ ๏ธ
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โOne of the things that first drew us to start working on Celo is that we felt it was such a beautiful concept to give money to empower communities.โ . @marek_ // @RegenRene // @CeloOrg
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Excited to welcome @anke_g_liu from @StellarOrg to #FtCBangkok! ๐ซ. Her session, "Tracking Real-World Impact in Grant Programs," dives into using data for meaningful public goods funding. ๐
Nov 8-9, 2024.๐ Join us:
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What is the best public goods funding mechanism for your community? ๐ก. According to @juanbenet from @protocollabs, focus on three things: simplicity, clarity, and familiarity to drive engagement and inclusion. In the final talk of Day 1 at the Funding the Commons Pop-Up
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Post-@EFDevcon, the vision of Ethereum as an "infinite garden", shared by @AyaMiyagotchi, feels more relevant than ever. ๐๐ป. In Tokyo, Aya described how this flourishing ecosystem empowers communities to nurture public goods and embrace collaborative governance.
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Thanks to everyone who joined our first Public Goods Town Hall of 2025! ๐๐. We explored the latest trends in public goods fundingโlike deep fundingโand ran a poll to hear what the community sees as key priorities for the year ahead. What do you think of the results?
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The agenda is out and ๐ฅstacked๐ฅ for FtC Taipei, our collaboration with @da0_g0v_tw to kick off @TaipeiWeek on 9-10 December! . We'll hear from @shaunbconway @RaymondCheng00 @suji_yan @tammyyang0 @carl_cervone & more compelling speakers. Sign up here:.
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The talks from #FtCBangkok are HERE! ๐ซ๐ฅ. Explore latest innovation in public goods funding, governance, privacy, identity, regeneration, and more. Find all 41 recorded sessions shaping the future of the commons below. ๐
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๐ฏ๐ต + Public Goods = ๐. Join us tomorrow at 7 pm ET to discuss the state of public goods in Japan ahead of #FtCTokyo! . We'll be welcoming @HiroTHamadaJP (@DeSciTokyo) & @eri_lakelife (Paramita & @SINRANFT). Don't miss out! ๐.
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We're thrilled to announce the Berlin Builder Residency Demo Day, this Friday 5-7 pm at MOOS!. Join our cohort of >30 resident builders, scientists, entrepreneurs & designers for a peek into our work & to connect about future-facing collaboration. RSVP โฌ๏ธ.
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The true measure of a societyโs success is how well it manages and supports public goods. Do you agree? Join us for #FundingTheCommons in San Francisco, April 13-14, 2024.
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Thank you to everyone who joined our showcase in Chiang Mai yesterday! ๐๐ฝ๏ธ . We saw 19 inspiring projects from our residency, covering public goods, climate, digital identity, and more. Excited to carry these conversations forward at #FtCBangkok! ๐.
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Get stoked, everyone! Rene Reinsberg will be joining us for #FTCParis. @RegenRene is the Co-founder of @CeloOrg & President of Celo Foundation!
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How can blockchain fuel the next wave of open-source projects and public goods? ๐ ๏ธ๐ฑ. Join @Owocki at #FTCBerkeley to delve into how @Gitcoin 2.0 can become a catalyst for collaborative innovation in the OSS and Web3 realms. ๐ Register for April 13-14, SF:
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Digital public goods are the backbone of a more equitable internet. ๐. In Tokyo, we spoke with @notscottmoore, co-founder of @gitcoin & @publicworksfm, on how communities can fund & build shared resources. This week, weโre advancing this vision in Bangkok. Are you joining us?
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Great conversations at Parallel Society Congress yesterday: @david1casey with @mbauwens, @owocki, and @SterlinLujan. ๐ก . Catch us at Devcon today! ๐
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Step into the future of democratic AI with @kanair (@kanair_jp), CEO of @ArayaPress, at #FtCTokyo! ๐ง . Learn how Ryota's work in artificial consciousness & brain-machine interfaces is creating inclusive, human-centered AI innovation. ๐ July 24-25, Tokyo:
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Get ready for an even more exciting #FtCBangkok! ๐๐น๐ญ. Now a TWO-DAY EVENT, the program will feature conversations on public goods, innovative governance models, DeSci, and environmental action with a @EarthCommons track.๐ฑ. Register here:
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Announcement alert! ๐จ๐. Did you know that the applications for @protocollabs Dev Guild, a cohort for open source & public goods building, open today? . ๐ธ @juanbenet making the annoucement on the main stage.
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The commons is where we begin to repair the fractured relationships that shape our world.
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Curious about innovative solutions for privacy, identity, and decentralized governance? ๐๐ค. Join our Space with @0xHolonym, a key partner in the Funding the Commons x @EarthCommons Hackathon, and get inspired to build! โจ. Friday, October 11, 9:00 AM UTC.
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Where would you like to see Funding the Commons next? ๐๐บ.
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Argentina, we're headed your way! ๐ฆ๐ท ๐. The Funding the Commons Pop-Up @ Aleph: Designing for Future Economies is bringing together brilliant minds to rethink how we approach public goods and governance. Join us on Aug 26-27 at @crecimientoar. ๐
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Only ONE WEEK left to apply for the FtC Residency in Thailand! ๐๐น๐ญ. Join inspiring builders to make a difference in how public goods are funded and governed. Apply by August 15. ๐ .
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Just like us, UNICEF believes in the power of open-source to drive global development. ๐. In our #OpenConversationsSeries, Chris Szymczak explores digital public goods & youth engagement. Thanks @UNICEFinnovate for supporting our Thailand series, too.
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Tomorrow, our #Aleph adventure begins! ๐๐ ๏ธ. Join us at @crecimientoar in Buenos Aires to rethink public goods governance with @juanbenet, @NatyShi_, @theZeugh, @ocandocrypto, @pamelalimonlop3, @Seviramar, and more. ๐ฆ๐ท.
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Funding the Commonsใๆฑไบฌใงๅงใพใใพใ๏ผโฉ๏ธ๐ธ. @DeSciTokyo ใจใจใใซใๆฅๆฌใงๅ
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ใก้ ใใใงใใ. ใใผใใใผใฎ @wecandaoitใ@100BANCHใ@CodeforJapanใ@Plurality_tokyoใ@ArayaPressใใใใฆในใใณใตใผใฎ @protocollabs ใซๆ่ฌใใพใใ. ๐
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Ready to go ๐.
Be sure to check out the @FundingCommons Pop-Up tent today at #SchellingPoint. Take a dive deep on how we create sustainable funding for #publicgoods. #FTCBogota
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The @BuildOnStellar team brought powerful insights on blockchain for financial inclusion to our events. ๐. With sessions led by @anke_g_liu, @CAnatalio, and Anna, we loved hearing about @StellarOrg's real-world impact. Thank you for your incredible support! ๐
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Not in Bangkok for Funding the Commons? ๐ฑ. Join the public goods conversations on our livestream! ๐ฝ๏ธ๐.
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Just ONE MONTH until #FtCTokyo! ๐ฏ๐ตโจ. Get ready as we dive into revitalizing communities and civic infrastructures by defining new forms of support for public goods in Japan and beyond! . Are you also feeling the Tokyo calling? ๐
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Have you registered for Funding the Commons at #LabWeek22? . ๐Lisbon, Portugal. ๐๏ธย October 26th. ๐ย Register below ๐.
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"@Hypercerts and hyperboards are new general internet objects.". - @holkeb on the #FTCBerlin Main Stage
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๐๐ Thank you to everyone who attended #FTCParis and to all of our sponsors. Your ideas and passion for the greater good are truly inspiring! ๐ค. We couldn't have made it a success without you.
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What do @gitcoin and the Taiwanese government have in common? Quadratic funding experiments! ๐. Huge honor to welcome Audrey Tang (@audreyt), Taiwan's former Minister of Digital Innovation, at #FtCTokyo, alongside Yoshiro Tasaka and @0xCommune. ๐. ๐ธ @hayashiyus
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๐ฐWhat would UBI look like from the lens of Web3?. Joining us are Angelo Kalaw, Anna Stone (@TheRealStone), and Marco Barbosa (@impactmarket)as they take the stage to explore innovative ways to empower the next billion users. Don't miss it!โ๏ธ
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Have you signed up for our next Public Goods Town Hall yet? ๐ค. @gitcoin is joining us on Sep 30, 12:00 pm ET with @owocki, @sejal_rekhan, @MegLister, and others to explore their Onchain Allocation Handbook and the future of public goods funding.
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Just a few sessions left this afternoon at #FtCTokyo! ๐. Catch final contributions by @glenweyl, @hal_sk, @TaroShirakawa, @audreyt, @david1casey, @wanseoblim, @dongossen, and @nishio.
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"We may be far, but we're present." ๐ป๐ช. In Venezuela: Hacking Censorship section, we explored how tech can aid democracy through free VPNs, VR, AI-generated journalists & more. @SimonethG, @ocandocrypto, @MuseMatrix_ , @crecimientoar, @CriptoLawyer, @RubbyCobain, @cypherbadger,
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Why be a part of the Funding the Commons ecosystem? ๐ก. Hear from Al Smith (@torproject) on the importance of spaces to discuss public goods, with stakeholders like @Gitcoin, @OctantApp, and @dripsnetwork.
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#FTCBerlin Day 1 photo drop! ๐ธ . Whoโs ready to do it all again in a few hours?! ๐ค๐ผ
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๐ธ Funding Distribution.๐ Digital Identity for Refugees.๐ค AI-Powered Impact Verification.๐ Web3 Onboarding. โฆjust some of the topics weโre tackling at todayโs Design Jam in Bangkok! ๐จ๐น๐ญ. Missed today? Join us tomorrow! ๐.
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"I am a digital villager myself," said @TAIRAMASAAKI, Director of the Digital Promotion Office and Member of the Japanese House of Representatives. ๐๐. At #FtCTokyo, he discussed how tech like NFTs can revitalize local communities and drive engagement from new segments.
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"If AI models continually use. this video as training data, what will be ours to own? Will we own anything, or will AI just consume it all?" ๐๐. Insightful conversation with @JarrodBarnes (@NEARProtocol) on decentralized AI, on-chain verifiability, and privacy.
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The Onchain Giving Summit is in full swing! ๐. Join us today at 4 pm ET as our Director, @david1casey, moderates a panel on "Novel Models for Onchain Giving & Public Goods Funding"! ๐งก. @endaomentdotorg @gooddollarorg @OpenCivics @gitcoin
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What does 2025 have in store for public goods funding? Letโs envision it together! ๐ฎ . Join our first Town Hall of the year with @TheDevanshMehta, @RaymondCheng00, @moe_nick, and others to discuss Deep Funding and other mechanisms shaping the future. ๐.
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We believe in a world where public goods projects are flourishing and celebrated! . ๐ Thanks to our supporters:. Protocol Labs (@ProtocolLabs).Golem (@golemfoundation).Gitcoin (@Gitcoin).Drips Network (@dripsnetwork).Celo (@CeloOrg).NEAR (@NEARProtocol.Artizen (@ArtizenFund).
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Brilliant insights from @nashi_budo (ANRI), Estefano Pinilla (@athena_DAO_), and @GusDomel (Boost VC), during our panel on Deeptech and Decentralized Science. โจ๐๐ฌ. Moderated by @HiroTHamadaJP.
Panel this morning in Tokyo with @gusdomel from @BoostVC talking about his transition to investing and getting into #desci. @FundingCommons @DeSciTokyo @HiroTHamadaJP @athena_DAO_
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"The commons needs to be a central institution in our society." ๐. @mbauwens from P2PFoundation at #FtCBangkok.
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What does it take to start a new guild? Begin with a dedicated group, clear eligibility criteria, and stakeholder buy-in. ๐ช. @cheekygorilla0x, @notscottmoore @MorleySheen just now talking about ways we can fund our digital infrastructure at #FtCTokyo. ๐๏ธ
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"That is the story of censorship. You're fighting, they figure it out and block it, and you change it again until they figure it out again.". - Isabela Fernandes of @torproject on the #FTCBerlin Main Stage
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We're now halfway through Day 1 of #FtCTokyo! ๐ฏ๐ตโจ. Which afternoon sessions are you most excited for?
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Thrilled to present our amazing partners for #FtCTokyo! ๐ฏ๐ตโจ These incredible organizations play a key role by contributing their expertise, resources, and collaborative spirit. A huge thanks to @DeSciTokyo and @Plurality_tokyo, as well as @EDCON2024, @wecandaoit, @CodeforJapan,
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Plurality can heal democracy and turn differences into energy. ๐. In our #OpenConversationsSeries, we spoke with @audreyt (@PluralityInst), Taiwanโs ex-Digital Minister, on how tech & collaboration can shape the future of governance. Watch full video:
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Want to join us at #FtCBangkok on Nov 8-9? Weโre giving away 10 FREE tickets! ๐๐ฑ. ๐ Retweet and ๐ฌ Comment which topics youโre most excited to exploreโanything related to public goods, climate, or tech for thriving communities. You have till Monday, 8:00 pm Thailand time!
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