Data as of Oct 18, 2026Based on 277 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 5
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | funding open-source software and running quadratic voting rounds | funding open-source software and running quadratic voting rounds | 56% |
| 2 | community voting workflows weighted by non-financial criteria | community voting workflows weighted by non-financial criteria | 21% |
| 3 | sybil defense and identity verification in quadratic governance | sybil defense and identity verification in quadratic governance | 12% |
| 4 | daily treasury auctions supporting non-financial art and public initiatives | daily treasury auctions supporting non-financial art and public initiatives | 12% |
| 5 | decentralized freelancing marketplaces with governance-backed fee structures | decentralized freelancing marketplaces with governance-backed fee structures | 11% |
| 6 | curated community film financing through review-based voting | curated community film financing through review-based voting | 10% |
| 7 | fan-driven greenlighting and tokenized film project financing | fan-driven greenlighting and tokenized film project financing | 9% |
| 8 | smart contract payments for decentralized freelance gigs | smart contract payments for decentralized freelance gigs | 9% |
| 9 | sustainable public goods funding sourced from staking yields | sustainable public goods funding sourced from staking yields | 9% |
| 10 | micro-task gig economies rewarding global remote workers | micro-task gig economies rewarding global remote workers | 8% |
| 11 | 7% | ||
| 12 | 7% | ||
| 13 | 7% | ||
| 14 | 7% | ||
| 15 | 6% |
What’s changing · since July
Since July, Cardanorising has become one of the three most named tokens for on-chain treasuries, while Uniswapfalling and Friends With Benefits (FWB)falling are now named only occasionally.
Weeks of Aug 24 – Sep 6, 2026 · Since Jul 5
Widest split: Gitcoin, 70% on ChatGPT Search and 42% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gitcoin | 70% | 42% | |
| Snapshot | 16% | 25% | |
| Gitcoin Passport | 5% | 19% | |
| Nouns DAO | 13% | 10% | |
| Braintrust | 14% | 8% | |
| Decentralized Pictures | 4% | 15% | |
| Film.io | 11% | 8% | |
| LaborX | 9% | 10% | |
| Octant | 11% | 7% | |
| JumpTask | 11% | Outside Google AI Mode's top 25 |
38% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. coinmarketcap.com, youtube.com, arxiv.org are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
Market map
Mentioned in · since Jul 5
Leading brands by topic
Can you recommend a governance token that utilizes quadratic voting to mitigate plutocracy within a decentralized autonomous organization?
We want to implement quadratic voting in our DAO to avoid plutocracy. Are there specific governance tokens built for this?
We need a platform that enables our community to vote on the development roadmap for our public goods project while ensuring voting power is tied to contribution rather than pure financial stake. Which governance platforms should we consider?
I want to support public goods. What is the best token whose protocol directly funds open-source software development?
I want to invest in a cryptocurrency that has a formal, on-chain treasury and a clear process for funding community proposals.
What is the best token that powers a "decentralized workforce" or gig economy platform?
I'm interested in tokens with a strong, non-financial community culture focused on art or public goods. What should I look into?