Thank you for your comments and interest, CasperBGD. We agree that over 600 applications is a lot for citizens to review and appreciate your concerns about featuring a limited amount of projects. The question of how citizens can review and fairly reward all applicants is at the core of Optimystics’ work.
Here are some things to keep in mind:
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The registration is open to all RetroPGF applicants and there are still spots open to pitch at the RetroPitch games on the next two Mondays. Pitching slots are given on a ‘first come, first serve’ basis to give each public goods creator a fair chance to promote their work in these games.
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We’re thinking about hosting more events in the coming weeks and could extend some of the games to an hour if there’s enough demand. We’d be happy to host as many games as needed to help raise awareness for a broader range of projects.
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All RetroPGF applicants are also welcome to join Optimism Fractal an hour before RetroPitches to play the Respect Game, which also provides educational resources for citizens and great opportunities for public goods creators to promote their projects. The Respect Game can accommodate an unlimited number of participants due to it’s fractal nature where players split up into smaller groups. You can explore our blog, watch our videos, and look out for an upcoming article to learn more about how the Respect Game can enhance RetroPGF.
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We aim to help as much as possible in the first RetroPitch games and gather feedback to make continual improvements for future seasons. By pioneering this innovative game, we aim to create a replicable format that enables others to host similar events and promote more projects in the future.
We believe that social consensus games like RetroPitches will create profound benefits by providing a spotlight for all public goods creators and sharing fun experiences that help citizens reward positive impact in the Optimism Collective. As RetroPGF grows with many more applicants in future rounds, we envision that these kinds of games will become an essential tradition that enables retroactive public goods funding to thrive at scale.
We’re actively looking for ways to support as many projects as possible and value your input. If you have more ideas or questions, feel free to share!
