Yea they was giving alot but the risk is very minimal in nostr
To me
It's don't seem like they have alot of over heard .. but I'm talking out my ass too lol
Discussion
I imagine they want to proceed slow and carefully, but at the same time the possibility of securing a grant creates a competitive environment. It's more capitalistic than it needs to be I think. We're all racing to be accepted, but the problem is it leaves the ecosystem work out and feeling undervalued. A bit like a carrot on a stick.