Herocast is an open-source Farcaster client aiming to decentralize internet power. It helps professionals accomplish tasks on-chain through herocast.xyz. Governed by rough consensus and running code, Herocast has no token and is funded by Retro initiatives and donations.
Open Source Observer provides free analytics to assess the impact of open source software contributions on ecosystem health, focusing on the Superchain. It aims to demonstrate the value of these contributions by offering visibility and verifiable proof. Operating without formal governance or a native token, the project has garnered support through grants, including a Builders Grant from Optimism and recognition at an Optimism hackathon. Following its spinout from Protocol Labs in 2023, the team established Kariba Labs to continue development independently.
Zora is a social network built onchain. It lets users create, collect, and share media as NFTs directly on its own blockchain. Zora runs on the OP Stack and is also a dApp on both OP Mainnet and Base. It’s optimized for cheap, fast interactions, focused on creators and communities.
Public Nouns DAO supports public goods by auctioning one NFT every 12 hours, generating a continuous stream of ETH for its treasury. This funding mechanism ensures a steady flow of resources, which are allocated to various projects through a transparent governance process. Community members discuss proposals on Discord, refine them on the forum, and vote on viable ideas on-chain, with each NFT representing one vote. Initial funding was bootstraped through these auctions, leveraging community decision-making to align projects with the DAO's mission of promoting public goods.
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