Cycle 42 Results – Season 8 Audit Grants

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Cycle 42 Results – Season 8 Audit Grants

We’re pleased to share the results of Cycle 42, marking the successful completion of the 2nd cycle under Season 8 for Audit Grants.

Key Outcomes

  • Applications Approved: 2
    (Own Protocol – 48,250 OP; TrueMarkets – 62,500 OP)

  • Applications on Hold (Considered for Later Approval): 2
    (Solo Chain – 46,800 OP; VII Finance – 78,471 OP;)

  • Applications Rejected: 8
    (Pinto, Resolv Labs, Alchemix V3, EO Network, Velodrome Finance, ZKP2P, Superlazy vault / lazy summer crosschain, Esusu)

Funding Overview

  • Total OP Requested (Audit Grants): 893,377 OP

  • Total OP Approved: 110,750 OP

  • Season 8 Audit Grants Budget: 581,726.40 OP (458,426.40 OP left after last cycle)

  • Remaining Budget: 347,676.4 OP

Highlights

  • Adjustment Period
    Reviewers and applicants continue to calibrate on cadence, metrics, and expectations. All submissions were evaluated thoroughly.

  • AI Filtering
    Light AI-assisted checks this round; we still plan to expand automated screening.

  • Process Improvements
    Emphasis on realistic benchmarks and meaningful ASP/team cost sharing. High costs with low co-funding remained a frequent reason for rejection/hold.

  • Approvals
    Two projects approved this cycle (Own Protocol, TrueMarkets); three projects placed on Hold pending budget and ecosystem alignment.

  • Review Priorities
    We prioritize projects that are open source, Superchain-focused, underfunded yet high-impact, co-fund their audits, and contribute novel code.

Cycle Audit Applications

Nr Title OP Requested Result
1 Pinto 65,000 Rejected
2 Resolv Labs 115,360 Rejected
3 Alchemix V3 50,000 Rejected
4 Solo Chain 46,800 Hold
5 EO Network 103,827 Rejected
6 Own Protocol 48,250 Approved
7 VII Finance 78,471 Hold
8 Velodrome Finance 40,179 Rejected
9 Esusu 49,350 Rejected
10 ZKP2P 90,500 Rejected
11 Superlazy vault / lazy summer crosschain 143,140 Rejected
12 TrueMarkets 62,500 Approved

:bookmark: Next Steps

  • On Hold: Solo Chain and VII Finance may be considered for later approval in upcoming cycles.

  • Approved: Own Protocol and TrueMarkets proceed to funding.

  • Declined: Others were declined this cycle due to cost, funding mix, or alignment concerns.

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