>gitcoin In the screenshot, Crypto Babes Club stands out from the project cluster with 207 donations, all from wallets created around the same time, contributing similar amounts, and exclusively supporting this project, indicating a potential misalignment with the broader community.
> COCM tackles these vulnerabilities by identifying donor clusters and evaluating genuine support over inflated numbers. It uses weighted data to calculate similarity scores between donors, ensuring diverse, authentic communities receive fairer matching.
> With COCM, projects backed by real communities, not bots or Sybil attackers, rise to the top. This means more credible projects get the funding they deserve. According to Gitcoin's data lead
> @umarkhaneth
> :
>
> "It’s an upgrade from ‘who has the biggest network’ to
> Since its launch, COCM has improved funding allocations by 50% in over 20 rounds, distributing $5.5M to quality projects. It’s a significant upgrade in resisting Sybil attacks and reflecting what the community really wants to support.
> We’re continuously improving COCM to balance its strengths with the needs of new or niche projects. While it works best for large, diverse communities, we’re working on refining the algorithm to make it even more fair.
> COCM takes Quadratic Funding (QF) to the next level by tackling its biggest challenge—manipulation through fake accounts and coordinated groups. By analyzing how connected donors are, COCM ensures...