Sustainable Funding for Ethereum's Public Goods

In this episode, Sejal & Devansh discuss the challenges and opportunities within the Ethereum ecosystem, focusing on the need for sustainable funding for public goods. They introduce a roadmap aimed at addressing these issues through a three-phase approach: broad dependency mapping, a funding dashboard, and a commitment to allocate 2% of revenue towards supporting essential infrastructure. The conversation emphasizes the importance of open-source contributions, community engagement, and innovative solutions to ensure the long-term viability of the ecosystem.

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🎙️ Featuring

• Guest Speaker: Devansh Mehta
• Guest Speaker: Sejal Rekhan

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• Editor: Akash

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🕒 Topics Covered

• 00:05 Quick Recap
• 00:49 EPD Intro
• 00:55 Introduction to the Ecosystem and Funding Challenges
• 07:02 The Roadmap for Sustainable Funding
• 12:04 Understanding the Public Goods Problem
• 18:04 Exploring the Three-Phase Roadmap
• 26:13 The 2% Revenue Commitment Proposal
• 37:43 Building Relationships and Incentives
• 43:35 The Importance of Open Source Infrastructure
• 50:05 Feedback and Future Direction

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