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Here\u2019s how \nMesoReefDAO embodies CollabTech principles:\n\nCollaborative Platforms:\nMesoReefDAO utilizes decentralized platforms to enable collaboration among scientists, conservationists, technologists, and local communities. This fosters a multi-disciplinary approach to coral reef conservation.\nWeb3 Tools Integration:\n\nBy leveraging blockchain technology, smart contracts, and decentralized applications (dApps), MesoReefDAO ensures transparency, efficiency, and security in its operations. These tools facilitate transparent governance, funding, and data sharing among collaborators.\n\nCommunity Engagement:\n\nMesoReefDAO actively involves local communities in its projects, providing education, training, and participation opportunities. This empowerment ensures that conservation efforts are culturally relevant and sustainable.\n\nDecentralized Governance:\nDecision-making within MesoReefDAO is decentralized, allowing stakeholders from various backgrounds to have a voice in the project\u2019s direction. This inclusive approach enhances the legitimacy and acceptance of conservation strategies.\n\nInterdisciplinary Research:\nThe initiative promotes interdisciplinary research by connecting experts in marine biology, environmental science, technology, and socio-economics. This comprehensive approach leads to innovative solutions for coral reef restoration.\n\nResource Sharing and Knowledge Exchange:\nMesoReefDAO facilitates the exchange of knowledge and resources through workshops, brainstorming sessions, and digital platforms. This collaboration accelerates the development and implementation of effective conservation practices.\n\nFunding and Financial Inclusion:\nThrough decentralized finance (DeFi) mechanisms, MesoReefDAO creates sustainable funding models for its projects. This financial innovation supports long-term conservation efforts and promotes financial inclusion within local communities.\nPilot Projects and Prototypes:\n\nMesoReefDAO collaborates with various stakeholders to pilot innovative projects and prototypes. These pilots test new methodologies and technologies, providing valuable insights and scalable solutions for broader application.\n\nTransparency and Accountability:\nUsing blockchain technology, MesoReefDAO ensures that all actions and transactions are recorded and accessible to all stakeholders. This transparency fosters trust and accountability in the conservation process.\n\nCross-Pollination of Initiatives:\nThe organization supports the exchange of ideas and resources between different conservation projects, creating synergies that amplify the impact of individual initiatives.\n\nWe are so green in many aspects of these, that is why we need your support to scale our efforts in terms of Coral Reef Conservation + Web3 and DeSci tools", "hidden": false, "question": "How is the project CollabTech?", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Targeted User Group:\n\n1. Marine Biologists and Environmental Scientists:\n   - Researchers and scientists focused on marine ecosystems and coral reef conservation.\n2. Local Coastal Communities:\n   - Residents and stakeholders in the Mesoamerican region who rely on coral reefs for their livelihoods and well-being.\n3. Conservation Organizations and NGOs:\n   - Groups dedicated to environmental conservation and restoration efforts.\n4. Web3 and DeSci Enthusiasts:\n   - Individuals and organizations interested in applying decentralized technologies to scientific research and environmental conservation.\n5. Policy Makers and Government Agencies:\n   - Entities involved in environmental policy, marine conservation, and sustainable development.\n6. Financial Backers and Philanthropists:\n   - Investors and donors looking to support innovative and impactful environmental projects.\n7. Educators and Students:\n   - Academic institutions and individuals interested in marine biology, environmental science, and emerging technologies.\n\nNeed/Problem Being Addressed:\n\n1. Coral Reef Degradation:\n   - Coral reefs in the Mesoamerican region are facing significant threats from climate change, pollution, overfishing, and habitat destruction. MesoReefDAO aims to regenerate these ecosystems and ensure their long-term health and resilience.\n\n2. Lack of Transparency and Efficiency in Conservation Efforts:\n   - Traditional conservation methods often lack transparency and efficiency. MesoReefDAO addresses this by integrating blockchain technology and smart contracts to create a transparent, efficient, and accountable system for managing conservation projects.\n\n3. Limited Community Involvement:\n   - Local communities are often not adequately involved in conservation efforts, leading to less effective outcomes. MesoReefDAO empowers local communities by involving them in the decision-making process and ensuring they benefit directly from conservation activities.\n\n4. Insufficient Funding and Financial Inclusion:\n   - Many conservation projects struggle with securing sustainable funding. MesoReefDAO leverages decentralized finance (DeFi) mechanisms to create sustainable funding models, promoting financial inclusion within local communities.\n\n5. Fragmented Conservation Efforts:\n   - Conservation initiatives are often fragmented and lack coordination. MesoReefDAO promotes collaboration and cross-pollination of ideas and resources between different projects and stakeholders, enhancing the overall impact of conservation efforts.\n\n6. Barriers to Knowledge Sharing and Innovation:\n   - There are significant barriers to sharing knowledge and fostering innovation in marine conservation. MesoReefDAO facilitates workshops, brainstorming sessions, and digital platforms to promote the exchange of knowledge and collaborative problem-solving.\n\n7. Need for Interdisciplinary Approaches:\n   - Addressing the complex challenges of coral reef conservation requires interdisciplinary approaches. MesoReefDAO connects experts from various fields, including marine biology, environmental science, technology, and socio-economics, to develop comprehensive solutions.\n\nBy targeting these user groups and addressing these critical needs, MesoReefDAO aims to create a robust and sustainable model for coral reef conservation that leverages the power of Web3 tools and decentralized science.", "hidden": false, "question": "Who's the targeted user group and what's the need/problem being addressed?", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "To ensure continuous value delivery and commercial sustainability, MesoReefDAO employs a strategy centered on incentives and tokenization. Key initiatives include:\n\nTokenization of Conservation Assets: NFTs representing coral segments and ecosystem services to create a market for conservation support.\n\nWorkshops and Educational Programs: Tokenized access to exclusive workshops and certification NFTs to enhance professional credentials.\n\nEvents and Community Engagement: Token-gated events and reward programs to foster an engaged community.\n\nArt and Cultural Initiatives: Eco-Art NFTs and tokenized access to a Cultural Center to raise awareness and funds.\n\nTokenized Governance: Governance tokens for decentralized decision-making and staking mechanisms to encourage long-term commitment.\n\nSustainable Funding Models: Impact investments and tokenized partnerships to attract support from various stakeholders.\n\nMarketplaces and Eco-Commerce: Tokenized eco-products and membership programs to increase token utility and promote sustainable commerce.\n\nThis multifaceted approach ensures MesoReefDAO's financial viability, innovation, and impact in regenerating coral reef ecosystems and supporting socio-ecological communities. We need to scale many of these points we are quite early, but eager to learn and connect with individuals or groups to create synergies", "hidden": true, "question": "How do you ensure value keeps being delivered after the round is over? (How will the project become commercially sustainable or a perennial good? )", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Do not know it will depend of the traction, gracias (:", "hidden": true, "question": "How long will it take after funding is received to deliver value? (share a high level timeline)", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Rodotriton1", "hidden": true, "question": "Contact info (telegram handle or whatsapp)", "questionId": 7}], "project": {"id": "0x6cc1d908e4758f34ac66e648496a30862d830320cc40726325f6a3fe62c5d9c5", "title": "MesoReefDAO - Regenerating Reef Conservation with DeSci Web3 tools", "logoImg": "bafkreidwlhccy5rbelygvyjzj3kxorqd6hxtg3jtdilkeslokl6uye4zgi", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreibvjndlwufi3pizp5qcah3d7tdctpl5b3lw773uqbvz5gwyhab6na", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://linktr.ee/mesoreefdao", "bannerImg": "bafkreiejsec4seci3tlukgkqz5jqkb7fkpe3qjpjo5m5xtcbqawbwqbidq", "createdAt": 1709936955577, "userGithub": "robioreefeco", "credentials": {"github": {"type": ["VerifiableCredential"], "proof": {"jws": "eyJhbGciOiJFZERTQSIsImNyaXQiOlsiYjY0Il0sImI2NCI6ZmFsc2V9..9IuyuFIE9UBJZxwKVsPrZZtFuEu36k26ZTvWOLTk4WH2_9HuHm3KO6CzZhMN35-MvcgMavAPzB5Y2rOjxBdVCg", "type": "Ed25519Signature2018", "created": "2024-03-08T11:20:01.577Z", "proofPurpose": "assertionMethod", "verificationMethod": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC#z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC"}, "issuer": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC", "@context": ["https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/v1"], "issuanceDate": "2024-03-08T11:20:01.577Z", "expirationDate": "2024-06-06T11:20:01.577Z", "credentialSubject": {"id": "did:pkh:eip155:1:0x4D5B28d08e8c00e041053b0dc584e00e6997Daa3", "hash": "v0.0.0:hXq1h2XOQohfeo25BT6NOfTdUBh0/6fJ2GFfmcG76e8=", "@context": [{"hash": "https://schema.org/Text", "provider": "https://schema.org/Text"}], "provider": "ClearTextGithubOrg#MesoReefDAO#93809041"}}, "twitter": {"type": ["VerifiableCredential"], "proof": {"jws": "eyJhbGciOiJFZERTQSIsImNyaXQiOlsiYjY0Il0sImI2NCI6ZmFsc2V9..EWFtFYJchY_jqhazRFPb5XDv4767X1TS0wHMb7_vXgtl5lLYkqUxf-w4RwtILIvRO3l4gsX9V5ybPQvfJ-lqDw", "type": "Ed25519Signature2018", "created": "2024-03-08T11:18:20.648Z", "proofPurpose": "assertionMethod", "verificationMethod": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC#z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC"}, "issuer": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC", "@context": ["https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/v1"], "issuanceDate": "2024-03-08T11:18:20.647Z", "expirationDate": "2024-06-06T11:18:20.647Z", "credentialSubject": {"id": "did:pkh:eip155:1:0x4D5B28d08e8c00e041053b0dc584e00e6997Daa3", "hash": "v0.0.0:pCYPYSDqeKZqZLBi8iT7OXZ8fAa0wdckUcQoouIbKDU=", "@context": [{"hash": "https://schema.org/Text", "provider": "https://schema.org/Text"}], "provider": "ClearTextTwitter#MesoReefDAO"}}}, "description": "**What?**\n\n\nMesoamerican Reef DAO (MesoReefDAO) is a Regenerative Coral Reef Science initiative that focuses on the creation of a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) of DeSci (Decentralized Science) that seeks to scale coral reef conservation efforts in the Mesoamerican Reef (MAR).\n\n\nThe Mesoamerican Reef is indeed the second-largest coral reef system in the world, spanning over 600 miles along the coasts of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras (Fig 1). It is an incredibly diverse and ecologically important ecosystem, providing habitat for thousands of species that support ecological goods and services.\n\n\n\n\n![image](https://wwflac.awsassets.panda.org/img/new_mar_map_01_1_531910.png)\nFig 1. A map of the Mesoamerican Reef, \u00a9 WWF Guatemala.\n\n\n\n\nMesoReefDAO is working to establish partnerships with local communities, NGOs, and governments to support the implementation of sustainable fishing practices and the development of marine protected areas in the MAR. The DAO believes that engaging local communities in conservation efforts is crucial for the long-term sustainability of the region (Fig 2).\n\n\n![image](https://mesoreefdao-docs.gitbook.io/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F2449202462-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FJGihTqM6h5O7VTgjwbtE%252Fuploads%252F5iB319gFA87fE0i4ImEU%252FMesoReefDAO%2520Framework%2520Conservation.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3Db2a6e496-8306-4f57-8681-2838fa04713c&width=768&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=c5acf856&sv=1)\nFig 2. MesoReefDAO General Framework.\n\n\n**Mission** \nThe MesoReef DAO aims to restore, protect, preserve, and conserve the Mesoamerican Reef ecosystem, working towards the [United Nations Decade of Restoration framework](https://www.decadeonrestoration.org/publications/ecosystem-restoration-playbook-practical-guide-healing-planet), through the implementation of regenerative practices, big data analytics, and decentralized technologies. We will foster a decentralized and collaborative management system to ensure a sustainable future for the reef and the people that depend on it.\n\n\n**Vision**\n\n\nThe MesoReef DAO envisions a future where the Mesoamerican Reef ecosystem is thriving, providing ecological and economic benefits to local communities and visitors. We will achieve this by restoring degraded coral habitats and ecological connectivity; improving water quality, reducing pollution, promoting sustainable fishing practices, and educating local communities and visitors.\n\n\n**Problem**\n\n\nThe problem that MesoReefDAO is trying to solve/mitigate is the rapid deterioration of the Mesoamerican Reef System due to climate change, pollution, overfishing, biodiversity loss, and other human activities. The Mesoamerican Reef System is one of the most biodiverse and economically important coral reef systems in the world, providing critical habitat for numerous species of marine life and supporting the livelihoods of millions of people in the region.\n\n\nHowever, the reef system is under significant threat in the Anthropocene. The current approaches to address these issues have not been sufficient, with a lack of coordination between stakeholders, insufficient funding, and limited implementation of scientific research and data-driven decision-making.\n\n\n![image](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fr8DvnxWYAAQOnv?format=jpg&name=large)\nFig 3. Coral Outplanting Areas in the Mexican Caribbean.\n\n\n**How?**\n\n\nMesoReefDAO aimed to mitigate the problems facing the Mesoamerican Reef through decentralized science web3 tools, community engagement, and leveraging the power of blockchain technology. As a DAO, MesoReefDAO is governed by its members, who collectively make decisions and allocate resources based on a set of rules and protocols encoded on the blockchain.\n\n\nThe framework model is centered around creating a decentralized, transparent, and sustainable system of funding and decision-making for regenerate coral reef conservation efforts in the Mesoamerican Reef System (Fig 4). \n\n\n![image](https://mesoreefdao-docs.gitbook.io/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F2449202462-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FJGihTqM6h5O7VTgjwbtE%252Fuploads%252Ftzv7MgJyup2EqHWaJUNK%252FMesoReefDAO%2520layers.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3Df10c510d-244b-4e42-9d56-02b232ba6a43&width=768&dpr=2&quality=100&sign=1e8fa88b&sv=1)\nFig 4. Six-layer framework (a-f) for \u201cWeb3\u201d DeSci DAOs, adapted from Ding, et al., (2022).\n\n\nCreate regenerative feedback in coral reef conservation throughout the MAR (Fig 5).\n\n\n![image](https://mesoreefdao-docs.gitbook.io/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F2449202462-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FJGihTqM6h5O7VTgjwbtE%252Fuploads%252FtrtENmGz6DLXBkWa8YBG%252FConservation%2520biology%2520%252B%2520DeSci%2520Web3%2520Tools.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D8ca11da8-fe2b-4094-a753-2415a82f28a3&width=768&dpr=2&quality=100&sign=5f942168&sv=1)\nFig 5. The Five Steps of the Conservation and DeSci Web3 tools to explore adapted from Brown et al. (2022).\n\n\nOur proposed project includes:\n\n\n1. Explore and potentially build a user-friendly interface for MesoReefDAO: A well-designed interface will help to attract more users and make it easier for them to contribute to conservation efforts. The interface will also provide transparency into the decision-making process and the allocation of funds.\n\n\n2. Developing a regenerative decentralized science (DeSci) offset program for the MAR: Climate change is one of the biggest threats to the MAR. To mitigate its impact, we plan to create a community-based decentralized science offset program that will incentivize individuals and organizations to reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to MAR conservation efforts. The program will be transparently managed through MesoReefDAO.\n\n\n3. Partnering with coral reef scientists: We aim to collaborate with coral reef scientists to identify and prioritize conservation efforts based on scientific research. This will ensure that the funds raised through MesoReefDAO are used in the most effective and impactful way possible.\n\n\n4. Implementing smart contracts: Smart contracts will automate the distribution of funds and ensure transparency and accountability. This will eliminate the need for intermediaries and reduce the risk of fraud and mismanagement.\n\n\n**When?**\n\n\n*2024-2030*\n\n\n- Develop a Web2+Web3 Interface\n- Expansion and Onboarding Efforts\n- Exploration of Web3 DAO Tools\n- Collaboration Partnerships and Initiatives\n- Research and Development Initiatives (i.e., Tokenomics, Biodiversity Credits)\n- Community Engagement and Transparency\n- Continuous Improvement and Adaptation\n- Pilot Programs and Proof of Concept: RegenReef (Fig. 4-5):\n\n\n   1. - Biobank of corals\n   2. - Coral and Fish Nursery\n   3. - Micropropagation Zone\n   4. - Disease and Bleaching Research Unit\n   5. - DeSci Web3 Collaboration Hub\n\n\n![image](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GJoksYFXgAAqMf-?format=jpg&name=large)\n\nFig 4. RegenReef #1\n\n\n![image](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GJoksWyXQAAkiYQ?format=jpg&name=large)\n\nFig 5. RegenReef #2\n\n\n**Who? (Members)**\n\n\n![image](https://mesoreefdao-docs.gitbook.io/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F4070492327-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FXPt2x8gEVLDvUDF4YHAp%252Fuploads%252FgT8RadWd0uyhiW7D51Ag%252Fteammeso.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D24dc673a-c163-4f27-abc2-e2956a7cc3cb&width=768&dpr=2&quality=100&sign=f00b88c2&sv=1)\nFig 6. MesoReefDAO Core Members and Advisors.\n\n\n**Co-Founders**\n\n\n[MSc. Rodrigo Alfredo Nu\u00f1ez-Inzunza](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodrigo-a-nu%C3%B1ez-inzunza-894037203/) (Co-Founder)\n[PhD. Jes\u00fas Ernesto Arias-Gonz\u00e1lez](https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=o0CUJdQAAAAJ) (Co-Founder)\n\n\n**Members**\n\n\n[PhD. Diana Morales-de-Anda](https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Diana-Morales-De-Anda) (Fish Ecology)\n[PhD. Julieta Maldonado-S\u00e1nchez](https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Julieta-Maldonado-2) (Invertebrate Ecology)\n[PhD. Aar\u00f3n Israel Mu\u00f1iz-Castillo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aar%C3%B3n-israel-mu%C3%B1iz-castillo-b77a2a130/) (Climate Change)\n[PhD. Andrea Rivera-Sosa](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-rivera-sosa-448431172/) (Coral Bleaching)\n[PhD. Mar\u00eda Geovana Pech Le\u00f3n](https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=pGZIDzUAAAAJ&hl) (Coral Genomics)\n[MSc. Jos\u00e9 Luis Cabrera P\u00e9rez](https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jose-Luis-Cabrera) (Coral Reef Fish Fisheries)\n[PhD. Johanna Calle-Trivi\u00f1o](https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=s-oMlBoAAAAJ&hl=es) (Coral Reef Restoration)\n\n\n[Colleen Flanigan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenflanigan/) (Coral Restoration Practitioner + Socio-ecological Artist)\n[PhD. Viridiana Alvarado-Cer\u00f3n](https://www.linkedin.com/in/viridiana-alvarado-cer%C3%B3n-736676a9/) (Coral Genomics)\n[Antonio C\u00e1rdenas](https://github.com/antoniocardenas) (Google & Web3 Developer)\n\n\nMesoReefDAO aims to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders including scientists, the private sector, local communities, academia, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and government entities. Through these collaborations, \n\n\nMesoReefDAO aims to leverage the power of blockchain and DeSci DAOs to drive positive change in local communities and create synergies between sectors to address the challenges faced by coral reefs and the MAR. By bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise, MesoReefDAO seeks to foster innovation and develop effective solutions for coral reef conservation and restoration.\n\n\nMesoReefDAO is committed to promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of our project, including collaboration. We believe that diversity in perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences leads to more innovative solutions and better outcomes. We actively seek out partnerships and collaborations with individuals and organizations that share our values and commitment to DEI. We are open to working with a wide range of stakeholders, including those from underrepresented communities, to ensure that our project benefits and uplifts everyone. We recognize that DEI is an ongoing process and are committed to continuously learning, growing, and improving in this area.\n", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectGithub": "MesoReefDAO", "projectTwitter": "MesoReefDAO"}, "recipient": "0x526647287A54A9E83998ED748115Dc6bCBBadBf3"}}