We’re pleased to share the results of Cycle 43, marking the continuation of the Audit Grants program under Season 8.
Key Outcomes
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Applications Approved: 0
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Applications on Hold (Considered for Later Approval): 2
(Naira Stablecoin – 71,280 OP; ZoopX Labs – 117,518 OP) -
Applications Rejected: 3
(Anja Protocol, Term Finance, AI Power Grid)
Funding Overview
- Total OP Requested (Audit Grants): 483,582 OP
- Total OP Approved: 0 OP
- Season 8 Audit Grants Budget: 581,726.40 OP
(347,676.40 OP remaining after previous cycles) - Remaining Budget: 347,676.40 OP
Highlights
Adjustment Period
As the Audit Grants process continues to mature, reviewers and applicants are further refining expectations and submission quality. All proposals received detailed evaluation and feedback.
AI Filtering
AI-assisted checks were lightly applied to support reviewer assessments, and further automation improvements are planned for future cycles.
Process Improvements
Cycle 43 emphasized the same principles of cost realism and shared funding responsibility between ASPs and projects. High-cost audits with limited ASP or team contribution remained the main factor for rejections.
Review Focus
The Council continues to prioritize projects that:
- Are open source
- Are Superchain-focused
- Demonstrate strong ecosystem alignment and measurable TVL growth
- Co-fund their audits and maintain transparency in audit plans
- Introduce novel or high-impact code contributions
Cycle 43 Audit Applications
| Nr | Title | OP Requested | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anja Protocol | 43,950 | Rejected |
| 2 | Term Finance | 145,834 | Rejected |
| 3 | AI Power Grid | 105,000 | Rejected |
| 4 | Naira Stablecoin | 71,280 | Hold |
| 5 | ZoopX Labs | 117,518 | Hold |
Next Steps
- On Hold: Naira Stablecoin and ZoopX Labs may be considered for later approval in upcoming cycles.
- Approved: No projects were approved this cycle.
- Declined: All other submissions were rejected due to cost, alignment, or contribution concerns.