- Gitcoin, an #open-source bounties platform, partnered with Shell, a major oil and gas company.
- The #partnership has drawn criticism for potential "greenwashing," where a company portrays an environmentally responsible image that doesn't align with their practices.
- The #collaboration focuses on tokenomics research for Gitcoin.
- Critics are concerned about the #involvement of a fossil fuels industry player in a sector linked to decentralization and sustainability.
- The backlash highlights ethical concerns in the #blockchain and cryptocurrency industry.