{"type": "project", "title": "Friends of Pooly", "logoImg": "bafkreih2y7g2eycbnqnzdbcguu56dhj7af444bompjkq4lq2ksd4n5qfxa", "website": "https://friendsofpooly.com", "bannerImg": "bafybeiejk6rpqqdzpvmusin5eqhzetllvncm7m4bdwztewyndh6qik2s3q", "createdAt": 1673625362349, "userGithub": "https://github.com/kamescg", "credentials": {}, "description": "Friends of Pooly is on a mission to defend decentralized finance; and to secure an Open Web3 through the power of Community. The PoolyNFT campaign, launched by the PoolTogether Inc team, was a month-long initiative to raise funds for a public good; defending decentralized finance.\n\nToday, Friends of Pooly is continuing that objective with a Community powered fellowship.\n\nTogether we are securing an Open Web3.\n\nOur Worldview\n\nProblem: \u2694\ufe0f\n\nCryptocurrency, blockchain and Web3 technologies are under attack.\n\nSolution: \ud83d\udee1\ufe0f\n\nGrassroots movements are emergent, antifragile and decentralized. A perfect defense in a digital world, plus an opportunity to advocate, educate and create fellowship.\n\nThe answer, as always, is a coalition of people, organizations and institutions who understand the importance of protecting at all costs freedom, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Stemming from these core values is accessibility, security, digital ownership and privacy. All of which are required to empower and equip People in a new digital world - equipping every Persons with the tools and knowledge required to find sovereignty in a new Era of Network States.\n\nWe can scale global coordination with a new Internet. An Open Web3.\n\nHow\nFriends of Pooly, stewarded by PoolTogether DAO contributors, is a project focused on advocacy, fellowship and education.\n\nAdvocacy: Support for blockchain/cryptocurrency policies and laws. \nFellowship: Organizing resources and enabling Community led initiatives.  \nEducation: Help everyone start using Cryptocurrency and Web3 technologies\n\nStemming from the need to protect against an incoming onslaught of frivolous lawsuits, Friends of Pooly wants to proactively build a network of forward looking People, Organizations and Companies to defend against the *scum* that decides to come crawling out of the pond.\n\nPoolTogether Inc, a well-known target, is just one of many companies being attacked right now. This trend will only continue. Now is the time to prepare: organizing networks and share resources.\n\nFunds raised from the Gitcoin Grant will go towards Community Initiatives:\n\nA Crowdsourcing Platform as a Game\n\nhttps://app.poolypals.com/\n\nWhy Friends of Pooly\n\nFriends of Pooly is a small piece to a big puzzle. We want to defend DeFi and secure an Open Web3 through:\n\nArt & Culture\nEducation & Outreach \nTechnology & Systems Design\n\nWe believe Pooly is an embodiment of community and inclusivity. A symbol that represents both, securing an Open Web3 and a coalition of People who embody the best values of an emerging Ethereum Network State. Together we can bring to life a future worth fighting for.\n\nOur strengths will be using art and culture to power education and outreach efforts. Additionally as we begin to scale up Friends of Pooly we want to democratize access to powerful Web3 technologies i.e make crowdsourcing public goods accessible to everyone.\n\nOur Ask from the Ethereum Community\nWe want You to join the mission to secure an Open Web3.\n\n\u201cIf you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far go together.\u201d\n\nCryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies have entered the mainstream zeitgeist. With an intense focus from People, Organizations and Governments all over the world, it\u2019s becoming more and more obvious *things* are happening.\n", "logoImgData": {}, "bannerImgData": {}, "projectGithub": "https://github.com/orgs/friends-of-pooly/repositories", "projectTwitter": "https://twitter.com/friendsofPooly/"}
Friends of Pooly
Friends of Pooly is on a mission to defend decentralized finance; and to secure an Open Web3 through the power of Community. The PoolyNFT campaign, launched by the PoolTogether Inc team, was a month-long initiative to raise funds for a public good; defending decentralized finance.

Today, Friends of Pooly is continuing that objective with a Community powered fellowship.

Together we are securing an Open Web3.

Our Worldview

Problem: ⚔️

Cryptocurrency, blockchain and Web3 technologies are under attack.

Solution: 🛡️

Grassroots movements are emergent, antifragile and decentralized. A perfect defense in a digital world, plus an opportunity to advocate, educate and create fellowship.

The answer, as always, is a coalition of people, organizations and institutions who understand the importance of protecting at all costs freedom, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Stemming from these core values is accessibility, security, digital ownership and privacy. All of which are required to empower and equip People in a new digital world - equipping every Persons with the tools and knowledge required to find sovereignty in a new Era of Network States.

We can scale global coordination with a new Internet. An Open Web3.

How
Friends of Pooly, stewarded by PoolTogether DAO contributors, is a project focused on advocacy, fellowship and education.

Advocacy: Support for blockchain/cryptocurrency policies and laws. 
Fellowship: Organizing resources and enabling Community led initiatives.  
Education: Help everyone start using Cryptocurrency and Web3 technologies

Stemming from the need to protect against an incoming onslaught of frivolous lawsuits, Friends of Pooly wants to proactively build a network of forward looking People, Organizations and Companies to defend against the *scum* that decides to come crawling out of the pond.

PoolTogether Inc, a well-known target, is just one of many companies being attacked right now. This trend will only continue. Now is the time to prepare: organizing networks and share resources.

Funds raised from the Gitcoin Grant will go towards Community Initiatives:

A Crowdsourcing Platform as a Game

https://app.poolypals.com/

Why Friends of Pooly

Friends of Pooly is a small piece to a big puzzle. We want to defend DeFi and secure an Open Web3 through:

Art & Culture
Education & Outreach 
Technology & Systems Design

We believe Pooly is an embodiment of community and inclusivity. A symbol that represents both, securing an Open Web3 and a coalition of People who embody the best values of an emerging Ethereum Network State. Together we can bring to life a future worth fighting for.

Our strengths will be using art and culture to power education and outreach efforts. Additionally as we begin to scale up Friends of Pooly we want to democratize access to powerful Web3 technologies i.e make crowdsourcing public goods accessible to everyone.

Our Ask from the Ethereum Community
We want You to join the mission to secure an Open Web3.

“If you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far go together.”

Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies have entered the mainstream zeitgeist. With an intense focus from People, Organizations and Governments all over the world, it’s becoming more and more obvious *things* are happening.

Friends of Pooly