Introduction
In this blog post, we explore the inaugural season of RetroPitches, a dynamic initiative designed to showcase innovative public goods projects presented by RetroPGF applicants.
We delve into the format of the RetroPitches, the synergies with the Respect Game, and the potential impact of these events on the public goods landscape. Join us as we highlight the excitement and creativity that fueled the first season of RetroPitches and what it means for the future of public goods funding.
This article provides an overview of the first season of RetroPitches, which occurred in late 2023 during RetroPGF Round 3. For the 2024 RetroPitches initiatives, see our articles about RetroPitches and RetroSeason.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- What are RetroPitches?
- RetroPitch Videos
- RetroPitches 3
- RetroPitches 2
- OF 6: Public Goods Games
- OF 5: Respect Games and RetroPitches!
- The History and Future of RetroPitches
- Synergies with the Respect Game
- Related Posts
- RetroPitches 1
What are RetroPitches?
RetroPitches are fun, friendly competitions where RetroPGF applicants present their projects and participants rank their pitches. These games give public goods creators a great opportunity to promote their RetroPGF grant and provide citizens with an easy way to learn about exciting projects in the Optimism Collective.
The first season of these innovative public goods games occur throughout the third round of RetroPGF. RetroPitches happen on zoom calls after Optimism Fractal events and each participating project gets up to five minutes to pitch their grant. Youβre also welcome to join an hour earlier to play the Respect Game, which also provides many benefits for RetroPGF grantees and citizens of Optimism.
You can learn more about RetroPitches in the announcement post. Everyone is welcome to join the events and help determine the winners of the game. You can join on the event page and share the intro tweet to help spread the word. We looking forward to seeing your pitches and hope you enjoy the events! π΄Β β¨
RetroPitch Videos
RetroPitch games are recorded and shared on social media to further raise awareness for public goods creators. You can watch episodes of RetroPitches below and watch full episodes of Optimism Fractal with more public goods games on our videos page.
RetroPitches 3
How can public goods creators spread the word about their work? RetroPGF applicants share presentations then judges vote on the most impactful, exciting, heartwarming, and fun pitches π€ ποΈ β¨
RetroPitches 2
How can public goods games grow Optimism? In the second RetroPitch event we give a spotlight for RetroPGF applicants and participants rank the most helpful, exciting, and fun pitches π±Β π΄Β ποΈ
OF 6: Public Goods Games
What are the best ways to promote public goods creators and help citizens fairly reward impact? We play the Respect Game and RetroPGF Pitch Game to measure the output of outstanding buidlers in the Optimism Collective ποΈ π΄ β¨
OF 5: Respect Games and RetroPitches!
How can consensus games create profound benefits for all? We set the stage at Optimism Fractal for a joyful Respect Game and the first RetroPGF Pitch Game to amplify the power of public goods creators β‘οΈπΒ π΄
The History and Future of RetroPitches
The RetroPitches games have a rich history and exciting future with many resources to explore. You can learn more about the exciting history and future of RetroPitches in this article.
We believe that public goods games like RetroPitches will create profound benefits by providing a spotlight for all public goods creators and sharing fun experiences that help citizens evaluate impact in the Optimism Collective. As RetroPGF grows with many more applicants in future rounds, we envision that these kinds of games will become an essential tradition that enables retroactive public goods funding to thrive at scale.
Synergies with the Respect Game
The Respect Game is a profoundly helpful consensus game that provides a fun way to foster collaborations, promote public goods creators, and fairly award positive impact. There are many synergies between RetroPitches and the Respect Game, such as enabling RetroPitch judges to vote on pitches with their Respect. You can find more details about this below and stay tuned for more!
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RetroPitches 1
We debut the RetroPitch games to help public goods creators promote their RetroPGF grant and give citizens an easy way to learn about exciting projects in the Optimism Collective π΄ π