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Our aim is to reconnect and regenerate our country, nurturing community connections; sharing basic (and deep) ideas about ReFi, web3 and impact; and facilitating collaborations amongst our members. Our meetups and events are a fantastic and powerful way to create community and educate. And we envision becoming a DAO or a Collaborative Business for regeneration in Costa Rica.", "hidden": false, "question": "How is your project focused on improving the Web3 ecosystem? ", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "## Results from GG18\nSince the last campaign we were able to keep our events active, deliver two master classes in collaboration with universities and launch our first cohort for the Incubator Program.  \ud83d\ude80\n\n## Incubator Program\nWe held 6 incubator program sessions, weekly and online, facilitated by Karla C\u00f3rdoba, Ranulfo Paiva Barbosa and Ronny Castillo. See [luma](https://lu.ma/reficr).\nThis was our first experiment to nurture local projects to showcase the Costa Rican ReFi offering in the [Blockchain Jungle Event](https://blockchainjungle.com/), during our first Demo Day on [Token Fest](https://twitter.com/BChainJungle/status/1714467433627423143). Join our Telegram group for a 20% discount code for your ticket if you want to join us! \n\nThe projects pitching at the event next Nov 16th are\n\n[Cripto Ciudad](https://criptociudad.cr/), by Roberto Cruz\n[Sendero](https://www.jardindelolita.com/sendero-1), by Pedro Garc\u00eda Dobles\nAir Bee and Bee, by Frederick Markowski\n[Fractiona](https://fractiona.xyz/), by Roxana Zamora\n[Kal & Azucenas](https://azucenas.org/), by Ronny Castillo\n[Landia](https://landia.godaddysites.com), by Arturo Montanaro\n[The Jaguar Track](https://www.ticoswildstudio.com), by C\u00e9sar Termine y Tico Haroutiounian\n[CofiBlocks](https://www.cofiblocks.com), by Ranulfo Paiva Barbosa\n\n\n## Events\nWe were able to organize and support the following events in San Jos\u00e9, Costa Rica, in collaboration with Cripto Cantina and Asoblockchain. See [Luma here](https://lu.ma/criptocantina).\n\n[Cripto Cantina for Normies](https://lu.ma/87gh6be3). Onboarding for new people to web3, Metamask and Gitcoin. 11 people registered.\n[Open Mic ReFi](https://lu.ma/8qhlo51p). An open microphone session to showcase ReFi Projects. See more on [twitter](https://twitter.com/ReFiCostaRica_/status/1703953601649926393).   28 people registered.\n[Cripto Cantina ReFi Nov](https://lu.ma/o9qhf4ys). And we have the last one of the year scheduled for Nov 30. \n\nWe also held our first event outside of San Jose City and our field visit to Diamante Bridge Collective in the South of Costa Rica, an event focused on SMEs and women entrepreneurs.\nhttps://twitter.com/ReFiCostaRica_/status/1697776932954206411 \n\n\n**Events from other collectives that we supported:** \nWe held a virtual Master Class with University of Valencia on Web3, ReFi, Multidimensional Wealth and Collaborative Businesses.\n\nOne of our co/founders @muguika presented about our work in the virtual event organized by ReFi Tulum for their Web3 Women Nights.\nhttps://twitter.com/ReFiCostaRica_/status/1699149377552474323 \n\n\n## Content\nWe also were able to create and strengthen our presence in social media and to host a third episode of the Pura Vida Hour, a twitter space showcasing the people and projects behind ReFi Costa Rica. We also supported the ReFi Latam community as co-hosts of its twitter space Espacios Latam.\n\n[**Linktree and Social media**](https://linktr.ee/reficostarica)\n[**Substack**](https://refisanjose.substack.com/)\n[**Pura Vida Hour (online event / Twitter space)**](https://twitter.com/ReFiCostaRica_/status/1696143951697182907) \n[**Espacios Latam**](https://twitter.com/ReFiLatinAmeric)\n", "hidden": false, "question": "If you've participated in past grant rounds, please share any new updates or milestones from the prior months (N/A if you haven\u2019t participated previously). ", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "## Our numbers:  \n70 people attending our events\n56 members on Telegram\n446 Followers:  Tw, Linkedin, substack, youtube\n18 people connected + 219 reproductions of Pura Vida Hour (twitter space)\n", "hidden": false, "question": "How do you measure the impact of your project? Please provide examples and/or standard metrics. This might be used in future impact reports ", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "number", "answer": "5800", "hidden": false, "question": "Total Prior Funding for the project in USD", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "answer": "Grants", "hidden": false, "question": "Which of the following funding sources have you received? Check all that apply", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "number", "answer": "7", "hidden": false, "question": "Total Team Size", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "number", "answer": "9", "hidden": false, "question": "How old (in Months) is the project? (We will use twitter, domain registration, github, etc to verify)", "questionId": 10}, {"type": "address", "answer": "0x81168DE68dA1Bc104dEF40B28f176573c229F80a", "hidden": true, "question": "If you participated in past grant rounds using a different project payout wallet address, please share it here:", "questionId": 11}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Twitter:  @muguika @_cambiatus\nlinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muguika/ \n\nTwitter @gaiaimpactcr\n\nTwitter @theofficemystic\n\nLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedro-garc%C3%ADa-dobles-848a30212 \n\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/illtech\nLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randall-sabor%C3%ADo-99446b50/\n\nTwitter @ranulfovm \nLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranulfosobrinho/ \n", "hidden": true, "question": "Profiles or socials of other main team members publicly associated with the project (N/A for solo founders): ", "questionId": 12}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "answer": "Yes", "hidden": true, "question": "Have you read and confirmed your grant abides by the Program General Eligibility Policy? https://gitcoin.notion.site/GG19-Eligibility-50843c8b3ab44ad297731a00efa6e389?pvs=4  ", "questionId": 13}, {"type": "paragraph", "hidden": false, "question": "Anything else you'd like to share about your project, previous work, or other project affiliations? 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Join us in the adventure of reconnecting all the people  regenerating our country, with our capital city San Jos\u00e9 at the center of a collaborative movement to transform Costa Rica into a ReFi Lab for the World.\n\nFor our third Gitcoin Round we need your support to: \n\n+ Keep organizing one ReFi meetup per month in San Jos\u00e9, in collaboration with Cripto Cantina and Asoblockchain Costa Rica. \n\n+ Keep running and improving our ReFi Incubator Program experiment\n\n\n## Project Overview:\n\nThe ReFi Costa Rica Local Node project is dedicated to advancing regenerative finance and decentralized technology adoption in Costa Rica. With a special focus on areas beyond the capital city, San Jos\u00e9, the project aims to foster a thriving ecosystem that promotes sustainable development, economic empowerment, and community engagement.\n\n![photo ReFiCosta Rica](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd2ad4fd8-761f-42c5-9489-c5441891cb2f_1024x683.jpeg \"group shot refi costa rica\")\n\n\n## Project Goals and Impact:\n\n+ _Local Engagement and Sustainable Development:_ The project seeks to introduce regenerative finance principles by organizing events and workshops, it aims to showcase how decentralized technologies can drive sustainable economic growth while preserving the local environment and culture. This include the support for emerging an new ReFi projects and collaborative businesses via our Incubator Program.\n+ _Regional Empowerment:_ Through regional events the project aims to empower local communities with innovative financial solutions. These solutions can align with regenerative practices, leading to the creation of sustainable livelihoods, businesses, and initiatives that benefit the region's unique characteristics.\n+ _Community Collaboration:_ Collaborating with local partners, the project aims to facilitate collaboration among community members, organizations, and universities. By fostering a sense of shared purpose, it encourages the exchange of ideas, resources, and knowledge, leading to the creation of impactful regenerative projects.\n+ _Inclusive Governance:_ In collaboration with [Cambiatus](https://www.cambiatus.com/), the project is committed to co-designing a governance framework that reflects the principles of regenerative finance. This framework aims to ensure inclusivity, transparency, and community-driven decision-making, enhancing the long-term sustainability of the local node.\n\n+ _National and Global Integration:_ The project's vinculation with bigger events and organizations such as the [Blockchain Jungle](https://blockchainjungle.com/) event and the Blockchain Week Costa Rica 2023 by [AsoBlockchain](https://asoblockchain.org/) showcases the country's dedication to regenerative finance practices. \n+ _Educational Advancement:_ Through collaborative master classes with [ULACIT](https://www.ulacit.ac.cr/) and [VIU](https://www.universidadviu.com/) universities, the project strives to educate students about the intersection of regenerative finance and decentralized technologies. By nurturing a skilled workforce, it aims to empower young minds to contribute to the sustainable development of Costa Rica's economy.\n\n![photo ReFiCosta Rica](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F4-2FewWMAArpTr?format=jpg&name=large \"group shot refi costa rica\")\n\n\n \n## Budget Breakdown:\n\n_**35% Event Planning and Execution:**_ Funding will be allocated to organize city and regional events, covering venue rentals, promotional materials, and logistical expenses. Includes monthly crypto meetups in partnership with AsoBlockchain, and the II Encuentro ReFi Costa Rica.\n\n_**30% Incubator Program:**_ Organizing a second cohort of our Incubator Program (online)\n\n_**10% Educational Workshops:**_ Costs associated with conducting master classes in collaboration with universities to educate the local community about blockchain technology. \n\n_**25% Governance Co-Design:**_ Allocation for collaborative efforts with Cambiatus to co-design an effective governance structure for the local node. \n\n\n\n\n## Expected Outcomes:\n+ Increased awareness and adoption of blockchain technology.\n+ Strengthening of the emerging ReFi projects and Collaborative Businesses ecosystem in Costa Rica\n+ Stronger blockchain community engagement through San Jos\u00e9 events and collaborations with AsoBlockchain.\n+ Enhanced knowledge and understanding of blockchain technology through educational master classes.\n+ Well-defined and inclusive governance framework for the ReFi Costa Rica Local Node in collaboration with Cambiatus.\n\n>**We invite you to be a part of this transformative journey by contributing to our campaign**. Your contribution will directly impact the growth and success of the ReFi Costa Rica Local Node and its endeavors. Together, we can drive regeneration, education, and innovation in Costa Rica's blockchain ecosystem.\n\n\n\n\n## The amazing people behind ReFi San Jos\u00e9\n\nBehind this campaign there is a group of motivated, seasoned and committed founders with years of experience in regenerative practices, community building, innovation, impact, blockchain technology, fundraising; and deeply connected with corporate, academic, government, civil and grassroots organizations in Costa Rica and Latam.\n\n**Core Team Members**\n\n1. Karla C\u00f3rdoba Brenes, Cambiatus Co-Founder, Asoblockchain Vicepresident / Community Building, content creation, Social Currencies and DAOs co-design\n2. Danielle Gennety, Diamante Bridge Collective / Community Building\n3. Ronny Castillo, Gaia Impact / Fundaci\u00f3n Madre Tierra Verde, investment vehicles codesign, funding strategies, tokenomics.  \n4. Melissa Rivera Abarca, Fundaci\u00f3n Madre Tierra Verde / innovation and community building.\n5. Ranulfo Paiva Sobrinho, Cambiatus Co-Founder / Community Building, Social Currencies and DAOs co-design\n6. Randall Sabor\u00edo, Diamante Bridge Collective / eco-villages and local markets\n7. Pedro Garc\u00eda, Sendero-Jard\u00edn de Lolita / Community Building, culture\n\n\n\n\n## **Join us in regenerating our optimism and making a meaningful difference!**\n\n![photo ReFiCosta Rica](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F82b0072e-a1c5-46b7-9433-963aa7c74fbe_1024x683.jpeg \"group shot refi costa rica\")\n\n", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectTwitter": "reficostarica_"}, "recipient": "0xbF11F85825dEe785eB0b310Cddd7FADc6F2528b3"}}