Season 7

Season 7: Retrospective#

Season 7 of the Optimism Grants has concluded. Submissions closed on July 15th, 2024.

Season 7 Highlights#

• Total Grants Awarded: 47
• Total Funding Distributed: $2.8M
• Applications Received: 312
• Success Rate: 15%

Key Focus Areas#

Season 7 prioritized:

• DeFi infrastructure and protocols
• NFT platforms and marketplaces
• Developer tooling
• Educational content

Notable Projects Funded#

• OptiSwap: Next-generation DEX with concentrated liquidity
• BuilderDAO: Developer education platform
• OptiNFT: NFT marketplace with gasless minting
• ChainBridge: Cross-chain messaging protocol
• OptiScan: Enhanced block explorer

Impact Metrics#

• 15 new protocols launched on Optimism
• 50,000+ new users onboarded
• 200+ developers trained through workshops
• 10 security audits completed

Learnings#

1. Strong demand for developer infrastructure
2. Need for more educational resources
3. Growing interest in cross-chain solutions
4. Importance of post-grant support

Resources#

• Full Season 7 Report (PDF)
• Funded Projects Directory
• Impact Dashboard