This page documents the inaugural Request Network community governance initiative, the Best Ecosystem Project, and provides historical context and insights.

About the Best Ecosystem Project Initiative

Launched in Q1 2025, the Best Ecosystem Project initiative was created to highlight and reward outstanding projects within the Request Network ecosystem, as selected directly by our community. Rather than relying solely on internal team decisions, this initiative puts the spotlight squarely on our dedicated community members, empowering them to influence the direction and growth of our ecosystem.

We foster greater engagement and transparency in our decision-making processes by enabling verified REQ token holders to vote. Through this initiative, we encourage innovative project teams to actively showcase their developments, present their visions, and directly engage with the community for support. This initiative also serves as a gateway to deeper community-driven governance at Request Network, enabling members to become integral parts of shaping the platform's future.

The ultimate goal is to strengthen collaboration and openness, creating a clear path for new projects to receive recognition, feedback, and support from our vibrant community.

📅 How the Initiative Works (General Timeline) 📅

The following structure outlines how each quarterly competition typically unfolds:

1. Project Selection & Announcement
   • Projects already integrated and live on the Request Network ecosystem are shortlisted and notified.
2. Community Promotion Week
   • Selected projects present themselves and their work to the community through Request Network Discord posts, demos, presentations, videos, or interactive Q&As. The content itself is entirely up to the project.
   • Community members can learn more about each project and interact directly with project teams.
3. Community Voting Period
   • Verified token holders cast their votes in a token-gated Discord channel.
   • Voting lasts several days to ensure broad participation and community involvement.
4. Winner Announcement
   • Votes are tallied transparently, and the winner is announced shortly after the voting period ends.
   • Winning projects receive a monetary reward ($1000), recognition, and a spotlight through official Request Network channels.

Got questions? We’re always available on Discord.

Looking Back

Q1 2025 Winner – Allora Finance

Allora Finance was voted as the Best Ecosystem Project for Q1 2025.

Allora Finance distinguished itself by clearly communicating the practical benefits of its platform on the Request Network Discord server, keeping its messaging simple, engaging, and accessible. Rather than relying on overly technical jargon, they effectively explained how crypto beginners and experienced users could easily use their lending, borrowing, and asset management solutions.