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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/luis-alfonso-casseres-garcia-614a7a10b/\nCecilia Montiel: Occupational Therapist, advocate for inclusive and sustainable communities. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliamontiel/\nBrayan Sanchez: Software Engineer, front-end developer at Formula.Monks, blockchain enthusiast. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/briansg03/\nDarling Melo: Well-being expert, yoga instructor, and women's empowerment advocate. Instagram: www.instagram.com/encuentrosdeluna/\nYaxanna Martinez: Holistic design and product management expert, passionate about blockchain and ReFi. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pickupjax/\nCollaborative Regenerative Projects:\n\nMar de Lazos: Empowers connection and creativity through sustainable crochet. Focuses on slow fashion, self-expression, and community building. Instagram: www.instagram.com/mardelazos\nC\u00f3digo Abierto: Supports and accelerates regenerative projects by integrating AI and blockchain technologies. Focuses on transparency and efficiency in project implementation. Website: www.codigoabierto.tech\nAda School: Provides education in technology and innovation, fostering the next generation of tech leaders with a focus on inclusion and sustainability. Website: www.adaschool.com\nConservita: Dedicated to the conservation of natural resources through community engagement and sustainable practices. Website: www.conservita.org\nLearningtic: Offers educational programs in technology and digital skills, aiming to bridge the digital divide and promote inclusive growth. Website: www.learningtic.com", "hidden": true, "question": "Profiles or socials of other main team members publicly associated with project", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": " 7 months", "hidden": true, "question": "How old is the project? (Months)", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Project Overview:\nReFi Atl\u00e1ntico is a local node of ReFi DAO located in the Colombian Caribbean, established in February 2024. Our mission is to transform traditional financial systems through Regenerative Finance (ReFi) and innovative technologies like AI and blockchain. We've achieved significant milestones, such as training over 200 community leaders and implementing pilot economic regeneration projects. We're now expanding to support decentralized science (DeSci) by integrating transparent, equitable funding and dissemination practices.\n\nDescribe your project in a few paragraphs:\n\nProblem Statement:\nTraditional scientific funding and dissemination systems often lack transparency, equitable access, and efficient collaboration. This limits the potential for innovation and the broad dissemination of scientific knowledge.\n\nSolution:\nReFi Atl\u00e1ntico aims to create a decentralized platform using blockchain technology to fund, create, review, credit, store, and disseminate scientific knowledge. We will organize conferences, workshops, and hackathons to onboard scientists into the blockchain ecosystem, promoting open-source collaboration and transparency.\n\nRoadmap and Timeline:\n\nQ3 2024: Develop the platform infrastructure and onboard initial participants.\nQ4 2024: Still Hosting the  series of workshops and add phew more to the community.\nQ1 2025: Launch pilot projects and collect feedback.\nQ2 2025: Implement improvements and expand outreach.", "hidden": false, "question": "Describe your project in a few paragraphs (ideally including a problem statement, solution, roadmap, and timeline for implementation)", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "ReFi Atl\u00e1ntico aligns with DeSci's mission by creating an equitable and transparent ecosystem for scientific knowledge dissemination. Our platform promotes open-source collaboration and decentralized funding, ensuring fair access to resources and enabling innovative research to flourish without traditional barriers.", "hidden": false, "question": "How does your project support the mission or goals of DeSci?", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Funds will be allocated as follows:\n\nPlatform Development: $10,000 for developing the decentralized platform infrastructure.\nWorkshops and Hackathons: $7,000 for organizing events to onboard scientists and promote collaboration.\nMarketing and Outreach: $4,000 for raising awareness and expanding our participant base.\nOperational Costs: $3,000 for maintaining and improving the platform.", "hidden": false, "question": "Describe how funds from the grants program will be used for your project. ", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "", "hidden": true, "question": "If you participated in past grant rounds (i.e. DeSci GR15/ Beta) using a different project payout wallet address, please share it here.", "questionId": 10}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We have successfully received donations from Prezenti Grants.\nTrained over 200 community and business leaders in regenerative practices.\nImplemented initial pilot projects leveraging blockchain technology for transparency.", "hidden": false, "question": "If this project participated in past grant rounds, please share any new updates or milestones since the last round.", "questionId": 11}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "ReFi Atl\u00e1ntico collaborates with several regenerative projects, including Mar de Lazos, C\u00f3digo Abierto, Ada School, Conservita, and Learningtic, promoting sustainable practices and technological innovation. We maintain transparency and adhere to ethical standards in all our operations.", "hidden": true, "question": "Is there any other information you would like to share about your project, previous work, other project affiliations, or potential conflicts of interest? (or anything not covered elsewhere in this application that you feel is relevant to share)", "questionId": 12}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["Yes"], "hidden": false, "question": "Does 50% of your team reflect the diversity of the community your project serves with a particular emphasis on including women, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPoC), individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community?", "questionId": 13}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "answer": "I already read the above exclusion criteria and understand those exclusion criteria are not permitted and will result in rejection or removal from the round.", "hidden": true, "question": "Please read the following exclusion criteria that are not permitted and will result in rejection or removal from the round.", "questionId": 14}], "project": {"id": "0xf988f83bf7527d81b43561856ef292e3320d5569bd03fe900db42043377e2a13", "title": "ReFi Atl\u00e1ntico \ud83c\udf0a \ud83c\udf31\ud83c\udf34", "logoImg": "bafkreibqucrhkwm6mabpwtlvvsaeqwp5b6uxpdn63qg26o7g5bf3zlyrym", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreib2gjx4c77b6qnpiztd7gciiukefgtwy3ycozxqubuzivsulvpkru", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://linktr.ee/refiatlantico", "bannerImg": "bafkreiedysufotzzbme7xv5cex6o2nksy2hj26njff57ad4zvd5sv7joc4", "createdAt": 1713224824022, "credentials": {"twitter": {"type": ["VerifiableCredential"], "proof": {"jws": "eyJhbGciOiJFZERTQSIsImNyaXQiOlsiYjY0Il0sImI2NCI6ZmFsc2V9..xD9NCRYM7Zc7RbZE_GmemNG3oqySHElJEriWR8hqc8Kq_tKtiZuQ6BuSXUsd6MB0a39jG-zvK1sltF-L6mOfDg", "type": "Ed25519Signature2018", "created": "2024-04-15T23:23:57.483Z", "proofPurpose": "assertionMethod", "verificationMethod": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC#z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC"}, "issuer": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC", "@context": ["https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/v1"], "issuanceDate": "2024-04-15T23:23:57.483Z", "expirationDate": "2024-07-14T23:23:57.483Z", "credentialSubject": {"id": "did:pkh:eip155:1:0xD5F270F6737CA1DA67e9D2D824fC3cAEF17F2f6C", "hash": "v0.0.0:L9KpATHA43SkMneJMKinNd3Wn9gVsAF61N6xTXmb4t4=", "@context": [{"hash": "https://schema.org/Text", "provider": "https://schema.org/Text"}], "provider": "ClearTextTwitter#RefiAtlantico"}}}, "description": "## Node Overview\n\n### Node History\n\nReFi Atl\u00e1ntico is a local node of ReFi DAO Located at the Colombian Caribbean, established in February 2024 we are the newest Colombian local node, our mission is transforming traditional financial systems through Regenerative Finance (ReFi). Despite being a relatively young organization, we have achieved several important milestones in a short  period:\n\n- **February 2024**: Establishment of ReFi Atl\u00e1ntico and formation of key alliances with local communities.\n    \n   \n    \n- **March 2024**: Launch of our first educational programs and workshops on regenerative financial practices.\n    \n   \n    \n- **June 2024**: Implementation of the first pilot economic regeneration projects in the region.\n\n[]()\n\n### Impact\n\nIn just a few months, we have trained over 200 community and business leaders in sustainable and regenerative practices. Our initial projects have begun to significantly improve local ecosystems and social structures. We have a network of alliances that includes local governments, NGOs, and private companies, facilitating the adoption of our initiatives. Additionally, we have received donations from Prezenti Grants and are committed to further contributing to the ReFi ecosystem in Colombia.\n\n\n\n\n\n### Fundraising and Legal Structure\n\nReFi Atl\u00e1ntico operates as a nonprofit organization. To date, we have raised funds through private donations and small grants, allowing us to receive both national and international funding and collaborations.\n\n### Challenges and Opportunities\n\n**Challenges**:\n\n- **Sustainable Funding**: Securing continuous funding sources to maintain and expand our operations.\n- **Adoption of Regenerative Practices**: Overcoming initial resistance to change in some communities and sectors.\n\n**Opportunities**:\n\n- **Network Growth**: Expanding our network of collaborators and strategic partners.\n- **Technological Innovation**: Implementing emerging technologies such as blockchain to improve transparency and efficiency in our projects.\n\n\n### Goals and Opportunities with Potential Funds\n\nWith the potential funds raised this quarter, ReFi Atl\u00e1ntico aims to achieve the following key milestones and opportunities:\n\n- **Expansion of Educational Programs**: Expand our workshops and training programs to reach more communities and leaders.\n- **New Pilot Projects**: Implement additional economic regeneration projects in different areas of the  Atlantico region.\n- **Infrastructure Improvement**: Invest in technology and resources to improve the efficiency and reach of our initiatives. We want to start the develpment of our own marketplace Web3 page.Budget and Fundraising Goal\n\n### Budget and Fundraising Goal\n\nTo achieve these objectives, we estimate a realistic budget of $24,000 USD, with a fundraising goal of $14,000 USD through this grant. These funds will be used for program expansion, project implementation, and infrastructure improvement.\n\n**Product Development and Launch:**\n\n- Development costs: $5,000\n- Marketing and launch expenses: $2,000\n- Total: $7,000\n1. **Community Growth and Events:**\n    - Event hosting and logistics: $1,500\n    - Outreach programs and materials: $1,500\n    - Total: $3,000\n2. **Educational Initiatives:**\n    - Instructor and Program development: $2,000\n    - Workshop and training sessions: $2,000\n    - Total: $4,000\n\n**Overall Fundraising Goal: $14,000**\n\nFor more information or get in contact wih us you can check this links:                                        [ReFiAtl\u00e1ntico](https://linktr.ee/refiatlantico)                                                                                                                                                           [Giveth-ReFiAtlantico](https://giveth.io/project/refi-atlantico-promoting-sustainable-living)\n\n## Key Info\n\nNode Name: ReFi Atl\u00e1ntico\n\nLocation: Atl\u00e1ntico / Colombia\n\nNode leaders: [Luis Alfonso Casseres Garcia](https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-alfonso-casseres-garcia-614a7a10b/) and [Cecilia Montiel](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliamontiel/)\n\n**Node Developmental Stage**:\n\n- *Node Developmental Stage: \ud83c\udf31* **Seed**\n\n### Contact information\n\n- refiatlantico@gmail.com\n- https://t.me/reficolombia /\n- Contact Number +57 300 232 8455\n- https://linktr.ee/refiatlantico", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectTwitter": "RefiAtlantico"}, "recipient": "0x79647956e0558f8c65844B714d10Db7b730Cb0eD"}}