Our project contributes to the growth of the OSS ecosystem by providing essential funding and support to open-source software development, which is crucial for the sustainability of decentralized protocols. Many crypto projects, like those funded by the Ethereum Foundation's DEVgrants and Gitcoin, rely on such funding to continue evolving. These programs help mitigate the "free-rider problem," where developers might hesitate to contribute to open-source projects without proper incentives. By offering grants, your project helps ensure that key infrastructure and public goods are developed and maintained, thus fostering the long-term health of the OSS ecosystem. This support enables more individuals and teams to participate in building tools and services that benefit the wider community.