This guide outlines how to use Karma Gap for reporting in the Retro Round. It includes the steps to access your project, types of updates to submit, and what to include in your updates.

TL;DR:

• Access Karma Gap: all projects are pre-listed. Go to the Retro Round Grants page and log in using the same address displayed on your project profile.
• Submit Updates: use Karma Gap to provide Grant Updates, Milestone Settings (retrospectively), and Milestone Updates with evidence.
• Karma Gap vs. RetroPGF Application: use Karma Gap for detailed, ongoing updates with supporting evidence, and the RetroPGF application to provide a high-level summary of your most impactful contributions for evaluation and voting purposes.

Karma Gap:

• Purpose: main place to post grant updates relevant to the retro round evaluation.
• Content:
  • Grant/ Milestone updates: to share progress and outputs achieved during the retro period. Updates should focus on contributions made, including outcomes and impact.
  • Supporting evidence: include links, documentation, and relevant metrics tied to the contributions (e.g., GitHub repositories, event materials, adoption stats).
  • Alignment with evaluation criteria: updates should highlight how grantees meet the evaluation criteria set in the retro round design (e.g., technical impact, adoption, ecosystem engagement).

Key deliverables: Clear outputs tied to their work that are easy for evaluators to reference (no repetitive updates—concise summaries only).

Types of updates:

1. Grant Updates:

   • General updates on progress and achievements.
   • Include high-level summaries and any notable developments.
   • Include supporting evidence, links, output etc.

2. Milestone Setting (Retrospective):

   • Define milestones achieved during the retro period.
   • Provide a brief description of each milestone, its relevance, and expected impact.

3. Milestone Updates:

   • Report on milestones achieved.
   • Include evidence, proof, links, and any supporting data.

   Official Karma Gap guides:

   • Post Grant Update
   • Add Milestone
   • Post Milestone Update

Guidelines for updates:

To ensure your updates are comprehensive and aligned with evaluation criteria:

1. Grant Updates:
   • Provide a general overview of progress.
   • Highlight key achievements, challenges, and contributions.
   • Include any links or references to supporting materials.
2. Milestone Setting:
   • Define milestones achieved retrospectively.
   • Specify measurable goals, expected impact, and relevance to the OP ecosystem.
   • Keep it concise and focused on what was accomplished.
3. Milestone Updates:
   • Detail the progress and outcomes of each milestone.
   • Include evidence such as links to deliverables, screenshots, or reports.
   • Reference any community engagement, technical improvements, or adoption metrics.

Consistency with RetroPGF Application:

• Use Karma Gap for detailed evidence and progress tracking.
• Summarize key points in your RetroPGF application for voters.
• Avoid duplicating information—ensure alignment between platforms.