# Lido × Giveth QF Round to Fund Public Goods **URL:** \ **Category:** Projects\ **Created:** [April 23, 2025, 6:41pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/lido-x-giveth-qf-round-to-fund-public-goods/9959 "2025-04-23T18:41:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![kechy](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/research.lido.fi/kechy/32/5883_2.png) [@kechy](https://research.lido.fi/u/kechy)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2025, 6:41pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/lido-x-giveth-qf-round-to-fund-public-goods/9959/1 "2025-04-23T18:41:02Z")
**Summary** We are inviting **Lido** to collaborate with **Giveth** on a co-marketing campaign through a **Quadratic Funding (QF) round** that will fund high-impact public goods and highlight Lido’s ongoing support for the Ethereum ecosystem and beyond. **Giveth** already supports ETH, OP, and a wide range of ERC-20 token, including **wstETH** , for donations. This allows the Lido community to support high impact public goods using a liquid staking asset, combining yield generation with transparent, values aligned contributions. **Why This Matters** **Lido’s mission** to secure Ethereum through liquid staking and community aligned governance aligns closely with Giveth’s vision for democratized, grassroots driven funding of public goods. A **Lido-powered QF round** would: - Distribute funding to **community nominated** public goods projects that align with Ethereum’s long term health and decentralization - Showcase **Lido’s support** for the broader ecosystem beyond staking, positioning it as a champion of regenerative funding models - Engage new audiences and contributors through Giveth’s active donor network (avg. 915 donors per round) - Strengthen **Lido’s brand** through values driven visibility and **Web3** native storytelling across social and on-chain channels Together, we can turn **financial coordination** into a **movement for good** , backed by real utility for the Lido ecosystem and the broader Ethereum staking economy. **About Giveth** **Founded in 2016** , Giveth is an open-source donation platform built for funding public goods with **radical transparency and zero fees**. We host **Quadratic Funding rounds** that direct resources to the projects most loved by the community, no gatekeepers, no middlemen, just code and collective intent. Since the launch of the **GIVeconomy** in 2021, we’ve distributed support to hundreds of initiatives across climate, open-source, education, and local resilience efforts. **Key Stats:** - **6,300+** verified projects - **22,000+** donors - **$4M+** in donations processed - **$45.1K avg. raised** per QF round - **915 avg. unique donors** per round - **202K monthly impressions** on X, 8K+ newsletter subscribers - Followed by **Gitcoin, Celo, Polygon, NEAR** , and more **What is Quadratic Funding?** Quadratic Funding is a democratic, community-powered model that maximizes impact by rewarding projects based on the **number of unique donors** , rather than the size of individual contributions. This means even small donations can have a **significant influence** on how matching funds are distributed. QF accelerates the adoption of **decentralized fundraising tools** by empowering communities to decide which projects deserve the most support. It amplifies impact by directing **greater matching funds** to the most broadly supported initiatives, not just the wealthiest ones. This model helps channel funding into projects with **strong grassroots backing** , engaging a diverse range of stakeholders and strengthening the ecosystem from the ground up. In 2024, Giveth hosted seven QF rounds with an average **1.6x multiplier** on co-marketing funding, driven by active donor participation. To better understand how QF works, we recommend visiting wtfisqf(dot)com for an in-depth overview. **Co-marketing Options** While we offer a premium Legendary Giver package ($40K+), we are also open to crafting a custom collaboration that aligns with Lido’s current strategic goals and community initiatives. All **co-marketing tiers** include: - Branded visibility across the Giveth platform and social channels - High-impact co-marketing: threads, memes, AMAs, blogs, newsletters - Project nomination rights and curated ecosystem alignment Example Budget: $40K matching pool + $13.5K ops _A 15% fee applies for rounds at or above $100K for covering operations costsI_ **Why Lido? Why Now?** As **Lido** continues to strengthen **Ethereum** through decentralized staking, this is an opportunity to extend that impact beyond protocol security into the realm of public goods. Co-marketing a **QF round** with **Giveth** allows **Lido** to engage builders, communities, and mission-aligned projects, while reinforcing its position as a steward of both **Ethereum** infrastructure and ecosystem growth. The bridge between values and action is ready and there’s no better time to cross it. **Next Steps** We’re excited to hear your thoughts and explore how we can co-create a round that aligns with **Lido’s values** and fuels real-world impact in the **Ethereum** ecosystem - while extending impact across the wider **Web3** builder ecosystem. 📬 Contact Jake: jake(@)giveth(.)io | @GivJake on X | @Snakeagram on Telegram 🌐 Learn more: giveth(.)io - Join our Discord: discord.giveth(.)io - Explore our Newsletter: news.giveth(.)io - Follow us on X: x(.)com/Giveth 🚀 **Let’s build the future of giving — together with Lido.** ---
**Author:** ![kechy](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/research.lido.fi/kechy/32/5883_2.png) [@kechy](https://research.lido.fi/u/kechy)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2025, 11:14am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/lido-x-giveth-qf-round-to-fund-public-goods/9959/2 "2025-05-12T11:14:19Z")
Hi Lido team 👋 Just following up on this proposal to explore a potential co-marketed QF round between Giveth and Lido. We’d love to hear any thoughts or feedback when you get a chance 🙏 If there’s someone specific we should connect with on this (e.g. comms or partnerships team), happy to reach out directly! Thanks again & looking forward! ---
**Author:** ![kechy](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/research.lido.fi/kechy/32/5883_2.png) [@kechy](https://research.lido.fi/u/kechy)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2025, 7:26am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/lido-x-giveth-qf-round-to-fund-public-goods/9959/3 "2025-06-17T07:26:03Z")
Hi Lido team 👋 Just following up once again on this proposal. We’re still excited about the opportunity to co-host a QF round and believe it strongly aligns with Lido’s mission and community values. If there’s anyone from the comms, partnerships, or grants side we should reach out to directly, happy to do so. Appreciate your time and consideration!