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Optimism Retro Funding

Optimism Collective

Retroactive public goods funding for projects benefiting Optimism.

Grant
MVP → Seed
Upcoming
Remote friendly
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Funding Type

Grant

Funding Stage

MVP → Seed

Funding Range

Variable

Deadline

Season 8 · Q3 2026

Location

Global

Remote

Remote friendly

Eligibility

  • ·Projects building on or for Optimism
  • ·Open-source contributors and maintainers
  • ·Early-stage startups
  • ·Small teams with a shipped prototype
  • ·Clear roadmap with measurable milestones

Application Process

  1. 1Review eligibility and prepare a short project proposal
  2. 2Submit the application through the official portal
  3. 3Complete any follow-up questions from the review team
  4. 4Receive decision and align on milestone deliverables

Overview

Retro Funding rewards teams that have already delivered measurable impact to the Optimism collective and Superchain ecosystem.

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