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See our Karma GAP for some of the most recent gitcoin rounds we have been a part of: https://gap.karmahq.xyz/project/refi-dao---a-network-society-to-regenerate-the-world. The Local Node Network ReFi DAO project that we are applying with here was previously part of the Real World Builders and Regen Coordination rounds in GG21 on Celo.", "hidden": true, "question": "Have you participated in a previous Gitcoin Grants Round with this project? If so, please name the rounds or link the builder profile to prior rounds.", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "ReFi DAO emerged in January 2022 as a dynamic online community dedicated to addressing global challenges through Regenerative Finance (ReFi) and Web3 technology. Our vision is to align financial gain with planetary health while empowering local communities to engage in long-term regenerative efforts.\n\nIn 2023, we launched over a dozen **ReFi Local Nodes** globally through our Local Node Incubator Alpha Cohort, allocating $55,000 via Gitcoin rounds. In the first half of 2024, we enhanced the curriculum and expanded the network through our Beta Cohort. We also helped raise $110k to launch the Regen Coordi-Nation Program, fostering regenerative communities leveraging Web3 for tangible, local impact.\n\nLooking ahead, we\u2019re building toward **ReFi DAO 2.0**, a new formal structure and governance framework for the global network that is designed to enhance decentralized participation, autonomy, and operational efficiency. By Q1 2025 we aim to have launched ReFi DAO 2.0 including enhanced technical infrastructure with tools like Guild.xyz, Hats, and Karma Gap. We see this as a perfect opportunity to experiment with Gardens v2 and explore it\u2019s potential as a key tool for ReFi DAO 2.0.", "hidden": true, "question": "Please tell us about your project. Describe your project's current status and roadmap.", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "ReFi DAO is excited about the potential of Gardens v2 as a tool to enhance decentralized governance and decision-making within our global network. Given our focus on enabling Local Nodes and Network Initiatives to thrive while maintaining alignment with ReFi DAO\u2019s overarching mission and values, we see Gardens v2 as a key platform to explore for several use cases:\n\n1. **Conviction Voting for Funding Local Nodes**: As our ReFi Local Node ecosystem grows, we would like to explore using Gardens v2\u2019s Conviction Voting system as a way to allocate funding. This would enable our members to vote over time on which Local Nodes or specific regenerative projects should receive financial support, ensuring decisions reflect long-term community priorities rather than short-term spikes in sentiment.\n2. **Supporting Network Initiatives**: In addition to Local Nodes, ReFi DAO hosts a variety of autonomous Network Initiatives working towards our shared goals e.g. ReFi Podcast, ReFi EBF etc... We are interested in exploring Gardens v2\u2019s decision-making features to help coordinate proposals and allocate resources to these initiatives. This could provide a decentralized and verifiable mechanism for the community to weigh in on which initiatives deserve prioritization and funding.\n3. **Dispute Resolution with the Tribunal**: As ReFi DAO continues to grow, we anticipate the need for fair and transparent methods for resolving governance or operational disputes. We plan to explore Gardens v2\u2019s **Tribunal** feature as a potential on-chain dispute resolution mechanism, allowing for neutral and decentralized rulings that can uphold our governance structures and cultural norms.\n\nBy experimenting with Gardens v2 for **ReFi DAO Global**, we believe there is significant potential that **ReFi Local Nodes** and our **Network Initiatives** could also benefit from implementing Gardens in their organizations. Gardens v2 could provide an ideal framework for these autonomous, place-based initiatives to manage funds, govern proposals, and resolve disputes in a transparent and verifiable manner. This exploration could result in a ripple effect, empowering local communities to adopt Gardens for their own regenerative projects.\n\nOverall, Gardens v2 presents a valuable opportunity for us to experiment with more advanced, decentralized governance mechanisms. As we develop **ReFi DAO 2.0**, we look forward to exploring how Gardens v2\u2019s tools can enhance our decentralized, mission-driven decision-making processes across our entire network.", "hidden": true, "question": "How does your project focus on building on, integrating with, or supporting the Gardens v2 ecosystem? Please provide specific examples of your work and plans.", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Depending on funds raised, our plan for integration involves:\n\n- **Experimenting with Gardens v2 in ReFi DAO Global**: As we work on ReFi DAO 2.0, we aim to pilot Gardens v2\u2019s Conviction Voting pools to manage decisions and fund allocations from this initial grant. This will help us test its viability for decentralized governance in our context.\n- **Exploring Gardens v2 for ReFi Local Nodes**: Once we evaluate Gardens v2 for ReFi DAO Global, we aim to explore its use in managing funds and governance within our Local Nodes and Network Initiatives. By creating decentralized, transparent governance mechanisms, Gardens v2 could provide a powerful toolset for place-based communities and initiatives to self-manage their resources.\n\nOur goal is to identify if Gardens v2 can be a foundational part of our governance framework, enabling decentralized coordination across our entire network of local and global regenerative initiatives.", "hidden": true, "question": "Are you actively developing on Gardens v2, or do you have a plan for future integration?", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "https://app.gardens.fund/gardens/10/0x4200000000000000000000000000000000000042/0x6cc78ed3a4d8aa94410a60f702235c85d584730f  The **Community Covenant of ReFi DAO** is a reflection of our core mission to regenerate the Earth by aligning financial, technological, and community efforts with planetary health. It clearly outlines our shared purpose of accelerating the adoption of Regenerative Finance (ReFi) and fostering community-led initiatives that address pressing environmental and social challenges.  The Covenant\u2019s **Pledge** reinforces our commitment to upholding the values of regeneration, inclusivity, respect, and long-term sustainability. It calls for a community culture rooted in respect for diversity, constructive dialogue, and collective responsibility for the well-being of both the community and the planet. These values are central to ReFi DAO\u2019s purpose, as they guide our work in creating decentralized, regenerative financial systems that prioritize ecological and social harmony.  Additionally, the **Membership & Governance** section of the Covenant points to our planned governance processes, including roles, responsibilities, and decision-making structures outlined in the [ReFi DAO 2.0 - Structure, Roles, & Governance document](https://www.notion.so/690160f4cf6944bd832ee49efc7158a0?pvs=21). As our explorations and experimentation with Gardens v2 evolve, we will update our Pledge and reflect the implementation of Gardens in our planned ReFi DAO Global Charter and surrounding documentation.", "hidden": true, "question": "Please provide your Gardens v2 community address and the link to your Community Covenant. How does your Community Covenant reflect your project's shared purpose and values?", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "Our Karma GAP profile link: [ReFi DAO - A Network Society to Regenerate the World](https://gap.karmahq.xyz/project/refi-dao---a-network-society-to-regenerate-the-world)  We can use this Karma GAP page to track milestones and progress related to our experimentation and implementation of Gardens v2 within ReFi DAO.However we believe the most valuable reporting will come from sharing our experience with the tool itself. By documenting the value that Gardens v2 provides, along with any challenges or areas for improvement, we aim to contribute to the future development of Gardens, helping it better serve community needs\u2014both for ReFi DAO and other decentralized networks. In this way we hope this feedback could be beneficial in optimizing the tool for broader use within Web3 and regenerative communities.", "hidden": true, "question": "Provide your Karma GAP profile link or the link to your public database for milestone tracking. Briefly describe how you'll use it for progress updates.", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "As a global network society dedicated to regenerative finance, ReFi DAO has cultivated a diverse and active online community reaching thousands and including over 30 ReFi Local Nodes and Network Initiatives. This community continues to grow as we support decentralized, place-based regenerative projects globally.\n\nIf our experimentation with Gardens v2 proves successful, we could promote its use across these Local Nodes and Initiatives, as well as to other aligned organizations, encouraging widespread adoption. As ReFi DAO members experience the value of Gardens v2, we will have the opportunity to onboard additional communities and DAOs into the Gardens ecosystem.\n\nWe also see potential for Gardens v2 to expand into the **Celo ecosystem**, which we are well-connected with. The integration of Gardens v2 into the regenerative projects and governance structures on Celo could amplify its reach and utility across other ecosystems focused on regeneration and decentralized finance.", "hidden": true, "question": "How do you envision your project driving impact through Gardens v2? Please provide potential metrics or estimates for how your project will strengthen the Gardens v2 community.", "questionId": 9}], "project": {"id": "0x73e339b7cfb75775d6ba550e94d3877d4cba9938cd5a1e0217ff6ab7394977bd", "title": "ReFi DAO Local Node Network", "logoImg": "bafkreia42cpt7k5qskmwjnmwbgxvow2hpsyoj2nsfx5husevl7eiwitxfa", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreiasercusmbrbiojuvlymkce34kx6hkr5tzxdbfvbbigjpp3xyj75e", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://www.refidao.com/community/local", "bannerImg": "bafkreictqqqphmp6rwsxupzhd5hohxnlftely4j4ui3yp7yrrsrurmwawa", "createdAt": 1723026828702, "credentials": {}, "description": "\n# Overview\n\nReFi DAO emerged in January 2022 as a dynamic online community dedicated to tackling global challenges using advanced tools such as public ledgers, artificial intelligence, remote sensing, open data, and open science. Through the vehicle of Regenerative Finance (ReFi) and Web3, our initiative aims to foster a new economy that values human and natural capital, aligns financial gain with planetary health, and supports local communities in their long-term regenerative efforts. \n\nIn 2023, we supported the launch of about a dozen \u2018ReFi Local Nodes\u2019 globally with the Alpha Cohort of our ReFi Local Node Incubator, and allocated over $55,000 to their work via Gitcoin rounds. In the first half of 2024, we overhauled the curriculum and ran a Beta Cohort, further growing the network. Now, we have helped raise $110k to launch the Regen Coordi-Nation Program. \n\nLooking ahead, through strategic partnerships and otherwise aligned initiatives, we aim to further expand our work in supporting Local Node Operators in driving local innovation, enhancing community connectivity, and supporting verifiable local regenerative activities using Web3.\n\n# **What are ReFi Local Nodes? \ud83d\uddfa**\n\n\u201cLocal Nodes\u201d are, as the name implies, place-based initiatives for learning about, experimenting with, and implementing regenerative financial practices and technologies. They provide a context for local organizers and leaders of all kinds to signal their values-alignment, interest and willingness to take tangible steps towards a more regeneratively oriented future. Some Nodes are starting from scratch, whereas others are led by organizations that have existed and been doing relevant work for years. \n\n![What is a ReFi Local Node?](https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/Qmcq8ts6edmQQEF3EdaEr4Xhk55pXPVL43VUDdwmuSocJp)\n\nThrough the Local Node Network we engage a diverse group of place-based operators in order to accelerate our collective learning, especially as relate to best practices and ways to avoid common pitfalls. This has led to the creation of a vibrant, decentralized ecosystem of practitioners who share their knowledge and experiences in solidarity with others like them.\u00a0With generous support from the\u00a0[Celo Foundation](https://twitter.com/CeloOrg?ref=blog.refidao.com),\u00a0[Celo Europe](https://twitter.com/CeloEurope?ref=blog.refidao.com)\u00a0and\u00a0[CeLatam](https://twitter.com/KnktDAO?ref=blog.refidao.com), we've successfully allocated over $55,000 to ReFi Local Nodes during two prior Gitcoin rounds to date. This has enabled the launch of 30+ Local Nodes that are directly impacting thousands of people across the globe. \n\n![ReFi Local Nodes Q2 2024 (1x).jpg](https://blog.refidao.com/content/images/2024/06/ReFi-Local-Nodes-2024--1x--1.jpg)\n\nSome additional highlights of ReFi DAO\u2019s work in supporting nodes include:\n\n1. **Incubator Programs**: The Local Node Alpha Incubator program involved over 20 participants in 7 weeks of sessions and workshops, while the Beta program expanded to 30+ participants across 3 months. [Learn More](https://blog.refidao.com/local-node-beta-incubator/).\n2. **Local Node Toolkit (Alpha Version)**: Toolkit providing over 20 pages of guidance for local node leaders, including detailed instructions on running events and presenting ReFi ideas effectively. [View Alpha Toolkit](https://www.notion.so/Local-Node-Toolkit-1000a8af4ed94c11806f5e9991499355?pvs=21).\n3. **Impact Tracking and Hypercerts**: We launched a pilot for tracking impacts using hypercerts minted on Celo, developed a detailed minting guide, and supported 15 nodes in creating their first hypercerts, with plans to initiate a retroactive funding round to reward high-impact projects. [View Minting Guide](https://www.notion.so/92066b6b440941fc91cd359febc07ce8?pvs=21) \n\nYou can browse through the list of existing Local Nodes at\u00a0[**refidao.com/community/local**](https://www.refidao.com/community/local). For an overview of the impact created by the local Node Network in 2023, check out this post:\u00a0[**Regenerative Journeys: ReFi Local Nodes 2023\u00a0Roundup**](https://mirror.xyz/refidao.eth/pzwS5ape0Zqu5mnqKM60eIqMfBtLjQ18UEy1jiDeAHU).\n\n# 2024 H1 Developments\n\n## **\ud83c\udf31 Local Node Incubator - Beta Cohort Completion**\n\nDuring the first half of 2024, we overhauled the curriculum and led the Local Node Incubator\u2019s Beta Cohort, which brought together both aspiring and established Local Nodes to delve into the theory and practice of community-based organizing around regenerative finance and systemic transformation. The program included 13 sessions with over 20 hours of content, during which 182 POAPs were minted for verified attendees. Participants rated the program highly, with an average Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 9.4/10. For more details, you can read the [Local Node Incubator - Beta Cohort Retrospective](https://blog.refidao.com/local-node-incubator/).\n\n![Incubator People](https://blog.refidao.com/content/images/2024/06/Screenshot-2024-06-05-at-9.54.01-AM.png)\n\n## Regen Coordi-Nation Program\n\nBringing together GreenPill Network, ReFi DAO, and Celo Public Goods, we\u2019ve helped to raise $110k to support a global movement of regenerative communities leveraging Web3 technology to address local needs and create real-world impact. Co-developing this program with partners, our roadmap includes the current [Regen Coordi-Nation Genesis Gitcoin Grants 21 (GG21) round](https://explorer.gitcoin.co/#/round/42220/14) with $50k matching, as well as a planned retroactive funding round with at least $50k more in funding later this year.\n\n![Regen Coordi-Nation](https://i.ibb.co/pPFsFBJ/Screenshot-2024-08-06-at-6-04-57-PM.png)\n\n## ReFi Local Node Branding Hub\n\nLed by Adam Carr, we have recently launched a comprehensive Branding Hub to empower Local Nodes with a range of customizable graphic assets. This Branding Hub provides templates and guides for creating high-quality graphics that reflect the unique identity of each local node while maintaining alignment with the ReFi DAO family. It includes resources such as logos, social media banners, event brochures, posters, and more, allows for creative customization, and is supported by detailed video tutorials.\n\n![ReFi Local Node Branding Hub](https://i.ibb.co/Nt3Xbz1/Screenshot-2024-08-06-at-6-05-09-PM.png)\n\n# 2024 H2 Plans\n\nAs well as continuing with the Regen Coordi-Nation Program, ReFi DAO is also collaborating across and supporting a variety of other projects to support ReFi Local Nodes and Real World Impact with Web3. This includes:\n\n- **MycoFi for Municipal Resilience**: Led by ReFi DAO Core Steward and \u201cMycoFi\u201d co-creator Scott Morris alongside a dozen social and regenerative finance industry veterans, this initiative seeks to research various mechanisms and strategies for creating resilience and antifragility in place based economies on the municipal and community levels, and contextualize those into a playbook for local policy makers, economic developers, funders, and Local Node organizers. It expects to build out this resource in a way that adds to the Local Node Toolkit and aligned contexts across the web3 for good space.\n- **Bioregional Builders**: Co-led by stakeholders from OpenCivics, Celo, and ReFi DAO, the Bioregional Builders initiative aims to enhance connectivity between builders, developers, and community organizers at the bioregional scale, facilitating collaboration to design infrastructures that support regenerative economies and bioregional governance. Additionally, we plan to actively support this project by mapping ReFi Local Nodes, GreenPill Local Chapters, and other regionally-based ReFi/Web3/Climate projects to identify potential collaborations. We are also exploring opportunities to support the first bioregional Quadratic Funding (QF) round.\n- **Prosperity Passport**: ReFi DAO is leading the product design and partnership development for \u2018Prosperity Passport,\u2019 a smart account on Celo that features a dynamic dashboard highlighting an individual\u2019s contributions within the ecosystem. Built on Superchain Accounts by Kolektivo Labs, this new identity application aims to showcase participation, impact, and community representation. We see Celo as the leading vehicle for real-world impact, and our involvement focuses on creating systems for on-chain community building and driving verifiable regenerative behaviors.\n\n## Team\n\nThe Local Node Network is led by [Scott Morris](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cscottmorris/) and [Monty Merlin](https://linktr.ee/montybryant), with support from ReFi DAO core stewards [Luiz Fernando](https://www.linkedin.com/in/luizfernandosg/) and [Raam Chandra](https://www.linkedin.com/in/raamchandrasekharan/). \n\nWith a dedicated team and strong partnerships, ReFi DAO is poised to continue it\u2019s impact in supporting Local Nodes and building for a regenerative future. \ud83c\udf31", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectTwitter": "ReFiDAOist"}, "recipient": "0x6cc78ed3a4d8aa94410a60f702235c85d584730f"}}