Gitcoin is a platform that empowers early-stage builders through a combination of crowdfunding and grants, focusing on blockchain and climate solutions. The company operates in the blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi) market, serving developers, researchers, and civic innovators. Gitcoin's business model revolves around facilitating funding for impactful projects via its quarterly Gitcoin Grants initiative. The platform supports various ecosystems, including Optimism OP and Superchain, by funding high-impact token engineering projects. Gitcoin makes money through matching pools and donations, which are allocated to successful projects based on their potential impact, feasibility, and alignment with the platform's goals. The company also fosters collaboration among researchers and innovators through open-source research and knowledge production.

Keywords: crowdfunding, grants, blockchain, climate solutions, decentralized finance, token engineering, open-source, research, collaboration, impact funding.