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Gitcoin's Fundraising Effort Sparks Conflict of Interest Concerns

Gitcoin's recent funding round has been met with accusations of conflict of interest due to the presence of a member of Blu3 Global, Daphne Charles, on the selection committee. Charles' dual role as both a judge and a project vying for the DEI grant has raised questions about the fairness of the process.

Gitcoin's recent funding round has been met with accusations of conflict of interest due to the presence of a member of Blu3 Global, Daphne Charles, on the selection committee. Charles' dual role as both a judge and a project vying for the DEI grant has raised questions about the fairness of the process.

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