Gitcoin 3.0 to Launch GG24 in October 2025, Shifting to Dedicated Domain Allocation for Ethereum Funding

Gitcoin has announced Gitcoin 3.0, a significant evolution aimed at addressing Ethereum's most pressing challenges through a community-driven approach. The new iteration, which will see its flagship Gitcoin Grants 2024 (GG24) round launch in October 2025, emphasizes "domains shaped by community Sensemaking" and "legitimacy rooted in Ethereum values," as stated by Gitcoin. This strategic pivot seeks to create robust infrastructure for more effective capital deployment within the ecosystem.

Central to Gitcoin 3.0 is the introduction of Sensemaking and Dedicated Domain Allocation (DDA), moving beyond a sole reliance on Quadratic Funding (QF). Sensemaking involves rigorous analysis and community validation to identify high-impact problem areas, ensuring funding targets real needs. DDA then routes capital to these specific domains, utilizing a "practical pluralism" of funding mechanisms tailored to each challenge, including QF, retroactive funding, and direct grants.

The implementation of GG24 follows a structured five-phase roadmap, beginning with Sensemaking from June to July 2025 to pinpoint critical areas. This is followed by community-driven Domain Selection in late July, where GTC holders vote on priority domains. Round Design occurs in August-September 2025, with tailored funding approaches developed by experts, culminating in the coordinated execution of GG24 in October 2025.

Recent developments underscore this new direction, with the Sensemaking Framework integrated in August 2025 to prioritize community input in funding decisions. Gitcoin also partnered with Giveth in August 2025 to decentralize grant operations and optimize quadratic funding. Furthermore, Sybil Resistance Upgrades, launched in June 2025 via Human Passport, enhance identity verification, strengthening trust in Gitcoin's funding mechanisms and attracting legitimate builders.

Gitcoin 3.0 represents a continued evolution from its earlier versions, aiming to cement its role as a primary destination for public goods funding in the Ethereum ecosystem. The organization is transitioning away from maintaining its own software, fostering community ownership in building infrastructure. This shift is designed to ensure long-term sustainability and impact, making Gitcoin a central hub for high-impact builders and novel funding experiments.