Gitcoin's Project Funding Approach
graph TD
A[Funding Mechanisms] --> B[Gitcoin]
A --> C[Allo Protocol]
A --> D[Human Allo Protocol]
B --> B1[Quadratic Funding]
B --> B2[Project-Specific Grants]
C --> C1[Direct Grants]
C --> C2[Retroactive Funding]
C --> C3[Multiple Allocation Strategies]
D --> D1[Talent-Based Funding]
D --> D2[Expertise Allocation]
D --> D3[Skill-Centric Investment]
Gitcoin historically frames projects as discrete initiatives with specific outcomes:
- Open source software development
- Infrastructure projects
- Community-driven initiatives
- Ecosystem support programs
Funding Characteristics:
- Defined project scope
- Measurable deliverables
- Quadratic funding mechanisms
- Community-driven selection processes
Allo Protocol's Project Framing
Allo Protocol introduces a more flexible project conception:
- Modular funding mechanisms
- Customizable allocation strategies
- Adaptable eligibility criteria
- Scalable funding infrastructure
Key Innovation:
- Enables diverse funding models
- Supports multiple allocation strategies
- Allows community-specific implementation
- Provides transparent capital distribution
graph TD
A[Funding Approach] --> B[Project Boundaries]
A --> C[Allocation Focus]
A --> D[Funding Mechanism]
B --> B1[Gitcoin: Discrete Projects]
B --> B2[Allo: Flexible Models]
B --> B3[Human Allo: Individual Capabilities]
C --> C1[Gitcoin: Deliverables]
C --> C2[Allo: Adaptable Mechanisms]
C --> C3[Human Allo: Talent/Expertise]
D --> D1[Gitcoin: Quadratic Funding]
D --> D2[Allo: Modular Strategies]
D --> D3[Human Allo: Skill-Based]
Paradigm Shift: Human Capital as Projects
Human Allo's Unique Approach:
- Expertise becomes the primary funding target
- Individual capabilities replace traditional project boundaries
- Talent is treated as a dynamic, investable resource
- Skills become the fundamental unit of allocation
Funding Target | Gitcoin | Allo Protocol | Human Allo Protocol |
---|---|---|---|
Core Focus | Software/Infrastructure | Flexible Project Models | Human Capabilities |
Allocation Unit | Project Deliverables | Adaptable Mechanisms | Expertise/Talent |
Funding Mechanism | Quadratic Funding | Modular Strategies | Skill-Based Allocation |
By reimagining projects as human potential, Human Allo Protocol transforms traditional funding models, treating individual expertise as the primary investment target.