Retro Funding 2025

As we enter 2025, the Optimism Collective continues to evolve its Retroactive Public Goods Funding mechanism. This article outlines the plans to improve the Retro Funding process and the proposed scope of contributions that will be rewarded in 2025. The goal is to encourage and reward those that are actively creating impact on the Superchain.

Key Ideas

Transition to Continuous Rewards: The Retro Funding program will shift from annual rounds to ongoing impact evaluation and regular rewards throughout the year. This change aims to provide builders with greater consistency and predictability.
Metrics-Driven, Human-Guided Evaluations: The new evaluation system will combine onchain metrics with human expertise to create a more accurate and reliable method for assessing impact. This approach ensures that both quantitative and qualitative aspects of contributions are considered.