The GMC has concluded discussions and scoring for the Round 25 (May 7 - June 7) Grants/Bounties/RA Award Round.
This post also begins the fourteen-day clock during which, according to RPIP-15, “[a]nyone MAY file an RPIP disputing a grant, bounty, or retrospective award within two weeks of the announcement of recipients. Such an RPIP SHALL be subject to a snapshot vote.” Any awards not subject to such a challenge will become official on July 10, 2025 at 23:59 UTC.
Current GMC Roster
- Ken
- Waq
- Dr Doofus
- Destroyaaa
- Steely
- Kevster.eth
- sckuzzle
- LenofTawa
- ramana
Application Breakdown
- Total Grant Applications: 1
- Total Bounty Applications: 0
- Total Retro Applications: 0
- Total Applications Transferred From Last Round: 0
- Total Amount Grants / Bounties / Retros Requested: $104,000
- Total Amount Incoming Funds This Period: $30,800
- Value of Treasury: $224,000
- Total Amount Reserved: $260,000
USD values calculated at the time GMC began deliberating on applications.
Awards, Average Overall Scores
| Number | Applicant | Title | Decision | Amount (USD) | Avg Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA252501 | Patches | Patches x RP Team #3 | Approve at Custom Amount | $50,000.00 | 5 |
Detailed Award Results
Name: Patches x RP Team #3
Proposer: Patches
Type: Grant
Subcommittee: All
Link to Application: Round 25 - GMC Community Discussion of Submitted Applications
Decision: Approve at Custom Amount
Awarded Funding: $50,000
Requested Funding: $104,000
Score: 5
Comments: The GMC approves the Patches x RP Team #3 grant at a custom amount of $50,000, recognizing the importance of retaining core contributors while aligning funding with historical usage and accounting best practices.
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Acknowledging Contributor Value:
Patches continues to be a critical contributor to Rocket Pool, especially through his work on Smart Node infrastructure. Multiple members emphasized his high value to the protocol and noted that his skill set could command significantly higher compensation elsewhere. Retaining him under reasonable terms was viewed as essential to the project’s long-term success. -
Aligning Grant Size with Historical Activity:
While the original proposal exceeded $50,000, the approved figure reflects a realistic expectation of Patches’ anticipated workload based on past claims. Members noted that the $50,000 level provides a generous buffer and allows for flexibility if his workload increases. The figure was chosen to strike a balance between overcommitting funds and ensuring continued support. -
Supporting Budgeting and Flexibility:
This decision also helps streamline accounting and reserve planning, especially as the GMC considers treating awarded grants as encumbered funds. Several members indicated they would be open to revisiting the amount in the future if necessary, but agreed that $50,000 is appropriate given the current forecast.
Member Participation
All members participated in the decision process.
Final Voting Stages
There were no amendments declared during this period, and no members chose to reject the final vote slate.
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