<p>In the newest edition of “Around the Block With Jefferson Nunn,” Jefferson interviews <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/theazeemkhan/" target="_blank">Azeem Khan</a> from <a href="https://www.gitcoin.co/" target="_blank">Gitcoin</a>.</p> <p>In the podcast, Azeem explains how Gitcoin is leveraging blockchain technology to create a more open and collaborative ecosystem for software development. </p> <p>Azeem also discusses how Gitcoin is working to make open-source development more sustainable by creating new funding models that can help developers get paid for their contributions. This includes experiments with quadratic funding, which is a way of allocating funds based on community support, rather than relying solely on the contributions of a few wealthy individuals or organizations.</p> <p>Overall, Gitcoin is working to create a more open and collaborative ecosystem for software development, leveraging blockchain technology to create new funding models and incentivize contributions to open-source projects.</p> <p><br /></p>