According to @ItsDave_ADA, Cardano’s Project Catalyst Fund 14 introduces requirements he views as more beneficial to the ecosystem, including a developer category rule that mandates projects be open-sourced from the start. Source: X/@ItsDave_ADA, 2025-08-15. For ADA traders, the stated open-source mandate signals tighter transparency standards for grant applicants, a process change that can influence how markets assess builder traction and near-term sentiment in the Cardano ecosystem. Source: X/@ItsDave_ADA, 2025-08-15.

According to BitMEX Research, two grants have been provided to support Bitcoin Core developers. This initiative aims to ensure the continued development and enhancement of the Bitcoin Core software, which is crucial for maintaining the Bitcoin network's stability and security. Such financial support is vital for attracting and retaining talented developers in the open-source community, thereby potentially influencing Bitcoin's future performance and reliability.