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(VC, grants by foundation, token sales, etc)", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "number", "answer": "24", "hidden": false, "question": "How old (in Months) is the project?", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "address", "answer": "0xd376F916ecbdD0f948096ADe5cE9594560fCd5e4", "hidden": true, "question": "If you participated in past grant rounds using a different project payout wallet address, please share it here:", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "number", "answer": "3", "hidden": false, "question": "Total team size", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "@0xlaika, @mogie__, @wenearth", "hidden": true, "question": "Profiles or socials of other main team members publicly associated with the project: ", "questionId": 10}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "BETTER supports climate change action through the BETTER Climate Fund, a DAO-controlled, decentralized community-led endowment that supports planet-positive impact initiatives. The BETTER DAO previously partnered with Spirals to raise and distribute funds to approved projects, but due to Spirals recent inactivity, the DAO has begun undertaking its own yield generation strategies. ", "hidden": false, "question": "Please explain how your project meets the Climate Solutions Round eligibility criteria. ", "questionId": 11}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Since GG19, BETTER has continued to build out the BETTER Climate Store, launching new products and partnering with sustainable brands, with proceeds going to power the BETTER Climate Fund.  Product launches include Greenwash Soap and Climaxxx Condoms, which were featured in Cool Hunting, AdAge, The Drum, Little Black Book, and more.  Production and new collaborations have begun on upcoming products and media campaigns for 2024/25.\n\nThe BETTER DAO also recently rebranded to reach more people outside of web3 (just prior to GG19), and can now be found at https://betterclimatefund.com.  Since GG19, we're continuing to develop and explore how to use the BETTER Climate Store as a novel web2 and ecommerce onboarding mechanism for those interested in the ReFi and crypto space.  **Please see our updated project description above for more details.**", "hidden": false, "question": "If you've received funding in past grant rounds, please share any new updates or milestones from the prior months. You can also include the challenges you've faced. ", "questionId": 12}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["Yes"], "hidden": false, "question": "Have you used Hypercert, Deresy, Karma GAP or other impact tool for your project? ", "questionId": 13}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "https://hypercerts.org/app/view#claimId=0x822f17a9a5eecfd66dbaff7946a8071c265d1d07-18201703806600998410655907751525281630781440", "hidden": false, "question": "Please share links to any tools you are using to track impact (Hypercerts, Deresy, Karma GAP).", "questionId": 14}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "BETTER measures the impact based on USD/USDC raised for climate initiatives in the BETTER Climate Fund. Distribution mechanisms, timing, and accountability is determined by the DAO.", "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": 15}, {"type": "paragraph", "hidden": false, "question": "Anything else you'd like to share about your project, previous work, or other project affiliations? Anything you'd like to add that may help in determining project eligibility?", "questionId": 16}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["Yes"], "hidden": true, "question": "Would you like to opt-in to future messages from the Climate Coordination Network (CCN) for updates, information, and/or interviews? ", "questionId": 17}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["Yes"], "hidden": true, "question": "Would you like to opt-in to us sharing your information with select third-parties for investment opportunities? ", "questionId": 18}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "answer": "Climate Activists/Collective", "hidden": false, "question": "Which of these categories best represents your project? Choose from: ", "questionId": 19}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["North America"], "hidden": false, "question": "Location/Region where the project is located: Choose from: ", "questionId": 20}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "answer": "North America", "hidden": false, "question": "Primary Location/Region where the project is making an impact: Choose from: ", "questionId": 21}, {"type": "short-answer", "hidden": false, "question": "What specific Country or Countries are you making an impact in?", "questionId": 22}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["Yes"], "hidden": true, "question": "Have you read and confirmed your grant abides by the Program General Eligibility Policy? https://gitcoin.notion.site/GG18-Eligibility-cb4a5754c56043d4b3ed34eddbac261c?pvs=4", "questionId": 23}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["Yes"], "hidden": false, "question": "Would you like to be included in an additional 125k sub-round funded by Shell? All grantees must agree to a KYC process to be eligible to receive these funds. ", "questionId": 24}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["No"], "hidden": false, "question": "Would you like to be included in an additional 50k sub-round funded by Celo? In order to qualify you must meet one of these eligibility criteria: Have an active deployment on the Celo blockchain or Have a clear public intention, commitment, or roadmap towards supporting Celo.  ", "questionId": 25}], "project": {"id": "0x8e926a8ace4e5a027708d2019c0e8ebc06d4f48effaf517cf6f6d3370458e4e9", "title": "BETTER", "logoImg": "bafkreie6fftf4f2n4cbuwj6rtntydruljlxwslkkj3hitngce6wc2xejae", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreidb2e65iosonut4tpd3et33akjielt7ifo6t7dgzykmyp7em2zz5y", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://betterclimatefund.com", "bannerImg": "bafkreicnfk5y3uu3x3abl7tv7nrlhxpt47srqtoegzls4mln4ypauc63py", "createdAt": 1673396992985, "userGithub": "betterdao", "credentials": {"twitter": {"type": ["VerifiableCredential"], "proof": {"jws": "eyJhbGciOiJFZERTQSIsImNyaXQiOlsiYjY0Il0sImI2NCI6ZmFsc2V9..ffs9-VIee3e7bpqGLzWniWjaBj7JsYlOBat03ABcQltImD_0AGqmvU84rU6WesWQA2r6eLtkaNIpyRXP1J-TDA", "type": "Ed25519Signature2018", "created": "2024-04-09T08:07:37.603Z", "proofPurpose": "assertionMethod", "verificationMethod": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC#z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC"}, "issuer": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC", "@context": ["https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/v1"], "issuanceDate": "2024-04-09T08:07:37.603Z", "expirationDate": "2024-07-08T08:07:37.603Z", "credentialSubject": {"id": "did:pkh:eip155:1:0x74E0792148dbA52932e4E333194c27958864Ad72", "hash": "v0.0.0:boQqRVCbqPsPjizXUfYqfgVPyexat0hj9vU48U+QkjI=", "@context": [{"hash": "https://schema.org/Text", "provider": "https://schema.org/Text"}], "provider": "ClearTextTwitter#betterclimate_"}}}, "description": "#### Decentralized, community-led climate action via the BETTER Climate Fund.\n\u3164\n* * *\n\n**Thank you** to the Gitcoin community for your ongoing support **GR15 - GR20**  \ud83d\ude4c \n\n![Hottest year in human history? Probably nothing.](https://betterclimatefund.com/images/better_hottest_year_banner.jpg)\n\n# Winter/Spring \u201824 Update\n\n#### \ud83d\udd14 Sorry, we\u2019re open\n\n\nTo whom it may concern,\n\nWe regret to inform you that we\u2019ve been forced to open our doors due to the brutal effects of climate change ravaging our planet.\n\nWith rising temps and a heavy heart, we\u2019ve made the tough choice to start selling fully sustainable products made out of recycled materials and upcycled trash. While the decision wasn\u2019t easy, allocating proceeds to the **BETTER Climate Fund** was ultimately the right move.\n\nWe understand that this is a challenging time for many and the store opening is likely an upsetting moment. But we are committed to providing additional support during this period. Please feel free to call our climate crisis hotline if needed at **1-877-365-1816.**\n\nThank you for your patronage while we take this difficult step forward. And please remember, as you peruse the assortment of **BETTER** products and services on our shelves, prices are subject to climate change.\n\n![BETTER Goods for a BETTER Planet.](https://betterclimatefund.com/images/better_products_banner.jpg)\n\n**\ud83d\uded2 Shop \u2018til you drop\u2026 global temps!**\n\nWhen it comes to direct, personal, ground-level climate action, many people find it\u2019s **too inconvenient or difficult to participate**.  Throw **web3, crypto, and ReFi** into the conversation, and you\u2019ve lost even more of the most well-intentioned folks.\n\nBut what\u2019s more convenient and ingrained than online shopping?  Introducing [**the BETTER Climate Store:**](https://betterclimatestore.com) Climate action from the comfort of your couch.  Launched last September, thanks in part to funding from Gitcoin, the **BETTER Climate Store** proceeds go toward powering the **BETTER Climate Fund**, a decentralized, community-driven endowment supporting climate positive projects.  What\u2019s more, the store provides an easy web2 and ecommerce onboarding mechanism for those interested in the ReFi and crypto space.\n\n\u3164\n#### \ud83c\udf0e Meet the BETTER Climate Fund\n\u3164\n\nIn an effort to reach more people outside of web3, the **BETTER DAO** (previously at betterdao&#46;io) can now be found at [**betterclimatefund.com**](https://betterclimatefund.com).  \n\nThe **BETTER Climate Fund** is a DAO-controlled, community-driven endowment supporting climate impact projects.  The **BETTER DAO** previously partnered with [**Spirals**](https://app.spirals.so/projects/better) to raise and distribute funds to approved planet-positive initiatives.  Due to Spirals recent inactivity, the **BETTER Climate Fund** is now generating yield through its own Ethereum staking strategies.\n\n![BETTER: Don\u2019t Let a Good Thing Go.](https://betterclimatefund.com/images/better_dontletagoodthinggo_banner.jpg)\n\u3164\n\n#### What we\u2019re building 2024\n\u3164\n\n**\ud83e\udd1d NEW EVENTS, PRODUCTS, AND COLLABS** \nBETTER is co-sponsoring climate and creative events across California this Spring, partnering with brands and collaborators to develop new BETTER and co-branded products and marketing campaigns, and continuing to add climate-friendly brands and products to the BETTER Climate Store, delivering the best eco-friendly products to consumers and sending proceeds to the BETTER Climate Fund. \n\n**\u270c\ufe0f CLIMATE FUND ENHANCEMENTS** \nDeveloping a front-end app and back-end enhancements to the BETTER Climate Fund as well as exploring new L2 solutions to incentivize participation, make it easier to deploy holdings for impact initiatives, and create frictionless and rewarding ways to contribute to the Fund and help govern it.  \n\n**\ud83d\udc4b WEB2 TO WEB3 ONBOARDING**\nBuilding a pathway for simple $USD contributions to the BETTER Climate Fund through Shopify.  Improving community organization and ease of participation for those outside of web3 and crypto.\n\n![BETTER: Let\u2019s Keep It Spinning.](https://betterclimatefund.com/images/better_earthy_banner.jpg)\n\u3164\n\n#### Climate Impact\n\u3164\n\n**BETTER** is building an endowment for planet positive impact via the **BETTER Climate Fund**, which is governed by the community through a DAO.  Our growing list of Climate Advisors helping to steward the best possible use cases for the Fund include policy and strategists from Climate Resolve, Toucan and MIT. \ud83e\udd1d \n \nThe future of the **BETTER Climate Fund** is in the hands of the community, meaning it could expand into any number of different areas including conservation, new forms of tokenized climate impact credits, individual donations to compelling causes, and more. \ud83c\udf3f\n \nFor more info on the DAO, our team, and our advisors, please visit our website.\n\n* * *\n\n#### Why Gitcoin Grants?\n\nGrant funding goes towards Development, Business, and Marketing expenses. \u200b\u200bCurrent GR20 funding will help:\n \n\u2705\u3164 BETTER Climate Fund development costs, front-end and back-end support\n\u2705\u3164 Production and marketing for BETTER Goods\n\u2705\u3164 BETTER Climate Store web2+web3 integrations, front-end and back-end development \n\u2705\u3164 Audit of existing smart contracts\n\u2705\u3164 Fixed business costs\n \n#### Thank You \u270c\ufe0f\n\u3164", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectTwitter": "betterclimate_"}, "recipient": "0x7c1a23AfB82dfE3BC2b65D747B94318F294a4962"}}