Cycle 45 Results – Season 8 Audit Grants
We’re pleased to share the results of Cycle 45, continuing the Audit Grants program under Season 8.
Key Outcomes
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Applications Approved: 4
(Metrom – 25,200 OP; 40acres – 75,000 OP; VII Finance – 72,928 OP; Arcadia Finance – 53,950 OP) -
Applications on Hold (Considered for Later Approval): 0
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Applications Rejected: 14
(Paena, Floe Labs, Axal, Vaultedge, GoodDollar, Telis, Overlayer, Gamma, Strands Finance, Esusu, ZoopX Labs, Naira Stablecoin, Solo Chain, Swaps.io)
Funding Overview
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Total OP Requested (Audit Grants): 1,711,089.32 OP
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Total OP Approved: 227,078 OP
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Season 8 Audit Grants Budget: 581,726.40 OP
(235,876.40 OP remaining after Cycle 44) -
Remaining Budget: 8,798.40 OP
Highlights
Adjustment Period
Cycle 45 saw strong application volume but continued budget pressure. While several technically solid submissions were received, limited remaining budget constrained approvals.
AI Filtering
AI-assisted checks supported initial triage, particularly around audit scope sizing, cost efficiency, and repository completeness.
Review Focus
The Council continued to prioritize projects that:
- Are open source and Superchain-aligned
- Demonstrate clear ecosystem impact
- Actively co-fund their audits
- Maintain realistic OP-to-scope ratios
- Are underfunded relative to requested audit cost
Cycle 45 Audit Applications
| Nr | Title | OP Requested | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paena | 31,050 | Rejected |
| 2 | Metrom | 25,200 | Approved |
| 3 | Floe Labs | 50,000 | Rejected |
| 4 | Axal | 61,875 | Rejected |
| 5 | 40acres | 75,000 | Approved |
| 6 | Vaultedge | 110,500 | Rejected |
| 7 | GoodDollar | 81,000 | Rejected |
| 8 | Telis | 90,000 | Rejected |
| 9 | Overlayer | 121,822 | Rejected |
| 10 | Gamma | 428,762.62 | Rejected |
| 11 | Strands Finance | 136,553.70 | Rejected |
| 12 | Esusu | 49,350 | Rejected |
| 13 | ZoopX Labs | 117,518 | Rejected |
| 14 | Naira Stablecoin | 71,280 | Rejected |
| 15 | VII Finance | 72,928 | Approved |
| 16 | Solo Chain | 46,800 | Rejected |
| 17 | Arcadia Finance | 53,950 | Approved |
| 18 | Swaps.io | 87,500 | Rejected |
Next Steps
- Approved: Metrom, 40acres, VII Finance, and Arcadia Finance will proceed to funding.
- Declined: All other submissions were rejected this cycle, primarily due to budget exhaustion, high relative audit cost, or funding runway considerations.