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", "questionId": 3, "encryptedAnswer": {"ciphertext": "qC4cmg2Pu7qTtM7nDSB8uCYN/kMgFTKzGHomIUA873k=", "encryptedSymmetricKey": "0028acc34a6e977ffce0a0186a9b8bb2880820effd3b8ad42a3b397cbabc766571dbb96284455bc907c7938c0ae10b0a1952e0cbd08b67ca6f33075597b1d802062cc3f9bae80ef528223e70115ff808f6e380e4de4c68e523a8b91dfb8558abbdfdd28421a872137d35ea31a906a113643852771d21905ea64b2273623eccce000000000000002029616dcf01e35abf7972848d755659f676c0a5e2f6a6293043439b0bcebe2c89396427b062afd7f36d995ded4883fba8"}}, {"type": "short-answer", "hidden": false, "question": "Link to your Public Group Chat (Discord or Telegram )", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "number", "answer": "577836", "hidden": false, "question": "Total prior funding for the project in USD", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "554836 Founders investment\n   23000 Grants and donations\n", "hidden": false, "question": "Please expand on how much funding you\u2019ve received from each funding source and when? (VC, grants by foundation, token sales, etc)", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "number", "answer": "23", "hidden": false, "question": "How old (in Months) is the project?", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "address", "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": "17", "hidden": false, "question": "Total team size", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "@TheRobertColvin\n@oxygenchain.earth\n@grumpycoder4\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-bagattini-54a699218?\n@ShamaMarcelo\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-nail-376455103/\ngustavoparis.co", "hidden": true, "question": "Profiles or socials of other main team members publicly associated with the project: ", "questionId": 10}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Oxygenchain is dedicated to mitigating environmental pollution by incentivizing responsible practices among companies impacting our water, soil, and air. By promoting transparency, accountability, and sustainable waste management through blockchain technology, Oxygenchain directly addresses the urgent need for climate solutions. Our platform encourages industries to reduce their ecological footprint, thereby aiding in the fight against climate change.\nThrough real-time monitoring, Oxygenchain ensures the efficient functioning of waste treatment systems. By optimizing these systems, we are actively reducing the release of harmful pollutants into the environment. This reduction in pollution translates to a direct decrease in GHG emissions.\nOur platform provides a secure, decentralized, and immutable record of environmental data, ensuring transparency and trust. This infrastructure is important for the development and deployment of other climate-focused applications and solutions within the web3 ecosystem. Additionally, our project fosters international collaboration and knowledge-sharing, driving collective action towards achieving climate goals.\n", "hidden": false, "question": "Please explain how your project meets the Climate Solutions Round eligibility criteria. ", "questionId": 11}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "n the past months, Oxygenchain has achieved significant milestones across multiple fronts. Firstly, our mining initiative addresses the urgent need for responsible mining wastewater treatment, incentivizing sustainable practices through our native protocol token. Secondly, we've been rigorously testing Optimism's OP Stack to enhance our infrastructure, promising frictionless experiences and cost savings for users. Lastly, our positive impact projects in Vidigal and Vale do Encantado tackle the shanty town sewage crisis head-on, aiming to improve sanitation and socio-economic conditions. Challenges include funding, logistical hurdles, and technical optimizations, but our team remains dedicated to overcoming them for meaningful impact; \n# *Mining Initiative*\n![](https://oxygenchain.earth/public/mining/mining_002.jpeg)\n![](https://oxygenchain.earth/public/mining/mining_001.jpeg)\nOxygenchain's latest collaboration involves partnering with mining companies to develop oxidation technology aimed at reducing costs and enhancing the efficiency of mining wastewater treatment. This innovative approach signifies Oxygenchain's commitment to addressing environmental challenges within the mining industry while promoting sustainable practices. By leveraging advanced technologies and fostering collaboration between stakeholders, Oxygenchain aims to pioneer solutions that not only benefit the environment but also improve operational outcomes for mining companies.\n\ud83d\udd17\ud83d\udd17\ud83d\udd17\ud83d\udd17[Vidigal Positive Impact Project](https://oxygenchain.earth/pip/vidigal)\n![](ttps://oxygenchain.earth/public/vidigal/pip_vidigal.pdf)\n![](https://oxygenchain.earth/public/vidigal/pip_residents.jpeg)\n# *Vale Do Encantado*\n![](https://oxygenchain.earth/public/encantado/pip_encantado.jpeg)", "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", "hidden": false, "question": "Please share links to any tools you are using to track impact (Hypercerts, Deresy, Karma GAP).", "questionId": 14}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "At Oxygenchain, we meticulously measure the impact of our project through a comprehensive and data-driven approach. We primarily focus on the overall quality and amount of oxygen per cubic meter of treated waste, which serves as a pivotal metric to evaluate the effectiveness of our water treatment and recycling systems. This direct correlation allows us to gauge the substantial contribution each system makes towards achieving cleaner and more sustainable water resources. Another key metric is the reduction in pollutants discharged into water bodies due to improved wastewater treatment efficiency. We quantify this reduction by comparing pre-implementation and post-implementation pollutant levels, utilizing standard measurements such as parts per million (ppm) or milligrams per liter (mg/L).\nOur measurement methodology is intricately linked with the data collected from the array of IoT sensors we deploy. These sensors continuously capture and analyze critical parameters related to water treatment efficiency and environmental compliance. By closely monitoring these parameters within legally established limits, we ensure that our systems operate optimally while adhering to regulatory standards.\nThis approach empowers us to refine our systems, optimize resource management, and contribute effectively to the broader goal of safeguarding our precious water ecosystems.\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": 15}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "A team of waste-treatment subject matter experts matched with a group of dedicated crypto nerds through real time monitoring on-chain, address the uncomfortable fact that only about half the wastewater produced globally is treated merely 11% is currently reused. \nProve to our blockchain that you are complying with environmental standards  and not contaminating our oceans or rivers and you will get a reward. \n# *Origins*\nThe project was founded by Daniel Ferreira, a soil and water remediation expert with decades of experience in the industry focused on solving complex environmental challenges through innovative technology and systems. Daniel and his team of subject matter experts like the inventor, electrical engineer, atomic physicist, co-Founder and CSO Daniel Bagatinni realized that there was a lack of transparency and misaligned incentives in the current structure, which led to a failure of existing initiatives to improve the dire ecological situation we face. They felt compelled to act.\nOxygenchain is also co-founded by Robert Colvin, who serves as the CTO. Robert has decades of executive and technology experience, including expertise in P2P networks, SIP, WebRTC, RTMFP, Ethereum, and other cutting-edge technologies.\nThroughout his career, Robert has directed teams at leading companies, including Adobe, WashingtonPost, ExxonMobil, CenterPoint Energy, Peak6, and more. His extensive experience and technical knowledge are critical to the success of Oxygenchain's blockchain platform, which relies heavily on emerging technologies to provide transparency and accountability in the management of waste treatment systems.\nAs the CTO of Oxygenchain, Robert is responsible for overseeing the development of the platform's technology and ensuring that it aligns with the company's overall mission of promoting environmental responsibility. His contributions to the project have been instrumental in the creation of a platform that provides a clear and incentivized path for companies to comply with environmental regulations and protect our planet.\n# *Strategic Partnerships*\nLocal governments, universities, School, Non Profit Organizations, law enforcement leaders, labs and environmental agencies have all helped create awareness.\n# *The Importance of Oxygenchain*\nData-Driven Insights: The project provides a global quantification of wastewater production, collection, treatment, and reuse, offering valuable data for policymakers and researchers.\nBenchmarking Progress: It serves as a baseline for tracking progress towards Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6.3, which focuses on improving water quality by reducing wastewater discharge.\nResource Optimization: By highlighting the potential of treated wastewater as a resource, the project underscores opportunities for water-scarce regions to augment their water supply sustainably.\nPublic Health and Environmental Protection: The project emphasizes the need for improved wastewater treatment to minimize risks to human health and the environment.\nEconomic Opportunities: It opens up discussions on the economic benefits of wastewater management, such as nutrient recovery, which can finance further treatment infrastructure.\n", "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": "Oracles & DMRV", "hidden": false, "question": "Which of these categories best represents your project? Choose from: ", "questionId": 19}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["Central and South America", "North America", "Europe"], "hidden": false, "question": "Location/Region where the project is located: Choose from: ", "questionId": 20}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "answer": "Central and South America", "hidden": false, "question": "Primary Location/Region where the project is making an impact: Choose from: ", "questionId": 21}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "Brazil, Portugal, United States", "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": "0xc72a6530a63d143e90097ce0d0235a0401699ff48ed55223b9e4c0a8882beb9f", "title": "Oxygenchain", "logoImg": "bafkreibtnrh6y5r3l4ky2bapje5x7lvvtzytpzrv3xwniaygptrrt26woa", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreifdqmlnp4xnkay6yqbau7vl2o6ry4ag7zuxpxzgueulns3h536ice", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://www.oxygenchain.earth", "bannerImg": "bafkreih2qvit2ojlg6d7qdecrayeptn4dy5i5dqrp4thszdl24dn4hjnde", "createdAt": 1691850570045, "userGithub": "astro44", "credentials": {}, "description": "[****Oxygenchain****](https://oxygenchain.earth) Incentivizes transparency and creates accountability in waste treatment.\n ![](https://i.imgur.com/ya2hwsO.gif)\n \n# *The Uncomfortable truth*\n\nHalf of the world\u2019s liquid waste is dumped into our rivers, lakes and oceans untreated. Inefficient systems, lack of resources, and centralized environmental agencies all contribute to falling short of a solution people deserve.\n\nTwo main reasons for the failure of current initiatives are; lack of transparency and misaligned incentives. Because data is opaque, it is: difficult to validate, hard to enforce results, and creates a lack of accountability. \n\n# *Proposed Solution*\nIncentivize the monitoring of our most valuable resources using real-time data collected through multi-parameter IoT sensors, flow rate meters and more to create an immutable record of history, while calculating differences from incoming and outgoing readings to generate rewards.  Oxygenchain is ready to power new economies with tangible results providing accountability, transparency and emphasizing efficiency to the public.\n\nBy proving that their activities are not contaminating the planet, participants will receive a reward, which will encourage them to continue to operate in an environmentally friendly manner.\n\n# *How It Works*\nThe rewards system incentivizes municipalities, industries, small companies and property owners to comply with environmental regulations and provides a clear way for them to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability.\n\n![](https://i.imgur.com/S34Poz2.jpg)\n Oxygenchain aims to create a platform that encourages environmental responsibility and helps mitigate the impact of pollution on our planet.\n![](https://oxygenchain.earth/public/latest_mapdots.jpeg)\n\n[System overview] ![](https://i.imgur.com/K00FwcY.gif)\n\ud83d\udd17\ud83d\udd17\ud83d\udd17\ud83d\udd17[Boots on the ground Oxygen Chain proof-of-concept](https://vimeo.com/727499681)\n\ud83d\udd17\ud83d\udd17\ud83d\udd17\ud83d\udd17[General introduction video Oxygen Chain](https://vimeo.com/716186625/6803625f71) \n# *The Team*\n![](https://i.imgur.com/qsEU42y.jpg)\n![](https://i.imgur.com/Wo483xU.jpg)\n# *Now In Europe*\nOxygenchain has collaborated with pioneering leaders in the water treatment and recycling sector in Portugal which resulted in the successful development and installation of an oxygen-ready water treatment and recycling system for car washes and gas stations, contributing to effective waste treatment and water conservation.\n\ud83d\udd17\ud83d\udd17\ud83d\udd17\ud83d\udd17 (https://vimeo.com/853900433)\n# *Oxygen Residential *\nWe have concluded the installation of Oxygenchain\u2019s inaugural residential participant at Gardens apartments in Rio de Janeiro, marking a significant milestone. While industrial waste is a grave concern, the residential segment is equally pivotal. Global statistics by PhD researcher Edward Jones notes that about 359 billion cubic meters of wastewater, equivalent to 144 million Olympic-sized swimming pools, are produced annually, half of which remains untreated. Shockingly, one in three housing units in Brazil lacks sewage treatment.\nIn the United States, the EPA has introduced flexibility for cities, permitting delayed or altered federally mandated fixes to sewer systems, which contributes to continued sewage dumping into rivers. Oxygenchain recognizes these critical issues and remains committed to addressing them.\n![](https://oxygenchain.earth/public/residential_001.jpeg)\n\ud83d\udd17\ud83d\udd17\ud83d\udd17\ud83d\udd17 (https://oxygenchain.earth/residential)\n# *System Onboarding App*\nTo enhance our efficiency and streamline system setup, we have initiated the development of an onboarding app. Currently, the manual setup process requires the installation of sensors, PLC, oxygen nodes, and further component configurations. Our aim is to automate and simplify this, reducing the manual work associated with node setup, thus facilitating easier adoption as well as positioning Oxygenchain among apps focusing on data accuracy, reliability, and transparency\u2014integral aspects of blockchain-enabled applications. This categorization aligns with our commitment to providing trusted and verifiable data for water treatment systems, facilitating easier access for users seeking solutions in data measurement, reporting, and verification. It emphasizes our dedication to leveraging technology for environmental stewardship and operational efficiency.\n![](https://oxygenchain.earth/public/oxygen_app_001.jpeg)", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectTwitter": "oxygenchain"}, "recipient": "0x99241E58B4c5835Fcd5963549A7a6D6852A57b5E"}}