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Request for proposals: New open-source blockchain
Funder
Giga
Type / status
rfp · closed
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Deadline
2023-06-13
(past)“CLOSES: 13 June 2023”
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dao governancedata analyticsfinancial inclusionother
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Trust
89% · model self-report 90% · first seen 2026-09-09 · v2
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2026-09-09 · by extraction
Giga is seeking a vendor to develop an open-source prototype for a 'Connectivity Credit Marketplace' using blockchain tokenization to incentivize internet service providers to extend connectivity to underprivileged communities in emerging markets. The ideal applicant should have experience building user-centric blockchain platforms and designing incentive systems in emerging markets. The project involves technical execution, prototyping, design, and advocacy to support Giga's mission of universal school internet connectivity. Applications must be submitted via the UNGM portal by the deadline.
Eligibility: Vendors (companies) with deep experience in building user-centric, blockchain-based platforms and designing effective incentive systems within emerging markets.
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| deadline | 0.35 | 100% | quoted in source |
| apply link | 0.075 | 100% | link in source |
| funder | 0.075 | 100% | named in source |
| source quality | 0.15 | 50% | social or search hit |
| model confidence | 0.1 | 90% | model self-report |
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May 30, 2023
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# Request for proposals: New open-source blockchain
###### **INTRODUCTION**
Giga is looking for a vendor (company) to develop an open-source prototype for a “Connectivity Credit Marketplace”, employing a tokenization model to incentivize service providers to extend Internet connectivity to underprivileged communities in emerging markets. Potential incentives may derive from governmental or non-governmental sources.
The ideal partner should possess deep experience in building user-centric, blockchain-based platforms and designing effective incentive systems within emerging markets.
This collaboration involves not only technical execution but also prototyping, design, and advocacy, with an opportunity to contribute directly to Giga’s mission to universalize school internet connectivity.
CLOSES: 13 June 2023
##### Sounds interesting? Proceed with the link below for more details and to submit your proposal.
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](https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/201686)
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