Optimism, the second-layer expansion plan of Ethereum, will distribute 10 million OP to fund public products in its second round of retroactive public product fundraising

Optimism, the second-tier expansion plan of Ethereum, announced its second round of retroactive public product fundraising (RetroPGF 2). RetroPGF 2 will distribute 10 million OP in January 2023 to fund public products that support the development and use of OP Stack. Optimism will also introduce a first-generation "Citizens' House" to manage the distribution of funds. Users can nominate projects or individuals for funding on the Optimism Governance Forum between January 3-17, 2023. Nominated projects or individuals must complete a project brief in the Gitcoin Grants Hub between January 3-24. RetroPGF 2 badge holders will vote on how funds are allocated for the project. Voting will take place from January 31 to February 10. Voting badges for RetroPGF 2 will be distributed to 90 community members: each RetroPGF 1 holder will receive one RetroPGF 2 badge, ten badge holders will be selected by Optimism’s Token House, and finally, the Optimism Foundation will contribute Community members distribute 21 badges.