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Join us in the adventure of reconnecting all the people  regenerating our country, with our capital city San Jos\u00e9 at the center of a collaborative movement to transform Costa Rica into a ReFi Lab for the World.\n\nFor our second Gitcoin Round we need your support to consolidate [Verano ReFi Costa Rica 2023: Regenerating our Optimism](https://www.cambiatus.com/es/verano-refi)  an inspiring collection of ReFi events to share what is possible and what is already happening in ReFi in Costa Rica..\n\nFor our second Gitcoin Campaign we have a goal to raise $20k to make the full vision of Verano ReFi Costa Rica a reality!\n\n[![IMAGE ALT TEXT HERE](http://img.youtube.com/vi/YOUTUBE_VIDEO_ID_HERE/0.jpg)](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ai1KygCkTiE)\n\n\n## Project Overview:\n\nThe ReFi Costa Rica Local Node project is dedicated to advancing regenerative finance and decentralized technology adoption in Costa Rica. With a special focus on areas beyond the capital city, San Jos\u00e9, the project aims to foster a thriving ecosystem that promotes sustainable development, economic empowerment, and community engagement.\n\n![photo ReFiCosta Rica](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd2ad4fd8-761f-42c5-9489-c5441891cb2f_1024x683.jpeg \"group shot refi costa rica\")\n\n\n## Project Goals and Impact:\n\n+ _Local Engagement and Sustainable Development:_ The project seeks to introduce regenerative finance principles to regions such as Monteverde, Para\u00edso and Osa. By organizing events and workshops, it aims to showcase how decentralized technologies can drive sustainable economic growth while preserving the local environment and culture.\n+ _Regional Empowerment:_ Through events in Monteverde, Para\u00edso and Osa, the project aims to empower local communities with innovative financial solutions. These solutions can align with regenerative practices, leading to the creation of sustainable livelihoods, businesses, and initiatives that benefit the region's unique characteristics.\n+ _Community Collaboration:_ Collaborating with local partners, the project aims to facilitate collaboration among community members, organizations, and universities. By fostering a sense of shared purpose, it encourages the exchange of ideas, resources, and knowledge, leading to the creation of impactful regenerative projects.\n+ _Inclusive Governance:_ In collaboration with [Cambiatus](https://www.cambiatus.com/), the project is committed to co-designing a governance framework that reflects the principles of regenerative finance. This framework aims to ensure inclusivity, transparency, and community-driven decision-making, enhancing the long-term sustainability of the local node.\n+ _National and Global Integration:_ The project's vinculation with bigger events and organizations such as the II Encuentro ReFi Costa Rica during [Blockchain Jungle](https://blockchainjungle.com/) event and the Blockchain Week Costa Rica 2023 leadered by [AsoBlockchain](https://asoblockchain.org/) showcases the country's dedication to regenerative finance practices. Additionally, the involvement in the ReFi DAO event in Lisbon underscores Costa Rica's commitment to sharing insights on impactful governance and decision-making.\n+ _Educational Advancement:_ Through collaborative master classes with [ULACIT](https://www.ulacit.ac.cr/) and [VIU](https://www.universidadviu.com/) universities, the project strives to educate students about the intersection of regenerative finance and decentralized technologies. By nurturing a skilled workforce, it aims to empower young minds to contribute to the sustainable development of Costa Rica's economy.\n\n\n \n## Budget Breakdown:\n\nTotal Budget: $20,000\n\n_**15% Event Planning and Execution:**_ Funding will be allocated to organize events in Monteverde, Osa and Para\u00edso, covering venue rentals, promotional materials, and logistical expenses. \n\n_**25% San Jos\u00e9 Event Collaborations:**_ Contributions towards monthly crypto meetups in partnership with AsoBlockchain, and organization of the II Encuentro ReFi Costa Rica during Blockchain Week Costa Rica 2023. \n\n_**10% Educational Workshops:**_ Costs associated with conducting master classes in collaboration with universities to educate the local community about blockchain technology. \n\n_**25% Governance Co-Design:**_ Allocation for collaborative efforts with Cambiatus to co-design an effective governance structure for the local node. \n\n_**25% ReFi DAO Event Participation:**_ Funding to attend the ReFi DAO event in Lisbon, representing Costa Rica and contributing insights to the global ReFi community. \n\n\n\n## Expected Outcomes:\n+ Increased awareness and adoption of blockchain technology in Monteverde, Osa and Para\u00edso.\n+ Stronger blockchain community engagement through San Jos\u00e9 events and collaborations with AsoBlockchain.\n+ Enhanced knowledge and understanding of blockchain technology through educational master classes.\n+ Well-defined and inclusive governance framework for the ReFi Costa Rica Local Node in collaboration with Cambiatus.\n+ Meaningful contributions to the ReFi DAO event in Lisbon, elevating Costa Rica's presence and impact in the global ReFi community.\n\n>**We invite you to be a part of this transformative journey by contributing to our campaign**. Your contribution will directly impact the growth and success of the ReFi Costa Rica Local Node and its endeavors. Together, we can drive regeneration, education, and innovation in Costa Rica's blockchain ecosystem.\n\n\n## Results from Gitcoin Beta\nFor our Gitcoin Beta campaign we aimed to raise $50k to support \u201cVerano ReFi\u201d a series of events inside and outside San Jos\u00e9 and start working on our own website and learning path.  Considering the amount we raised with the mazing support from the Gitcoin Community and the ReFi DAO and Metacrisis matching funds (~ $5k) we decided to focus on one big event and a series of meetups to keep building our community, as well as creating content for social media and growing our following. \n\n## Events\nWe were able to organize and support the following events in San Jos\u00e9, Costa Rica: \n\n1 One day event, our I Encuentro ReFi Costa Rica.  +40 people attending, 8 projects presenting, 3 keynotes\n7 Cripto Cantinas ReFi. Reach:  +140 people\n3 events as guests: +95 people\n\n\n**I Encuentro ReFi Costa Rica (40 people attending)** \nOn June 24th, 2023, the 1st ReFi Costa Rica 2023 Gathering took place in Barrio Escalante, San Jos\u00e9. The event saw the participation of over 30 individuals and organizations who are driving regenerative finance initiatives from all corners of our country. The event was graced by the presence of Anna Kaic, representing ReFi DAO from Mexico, and was co-organized by Cambiatus, Gaia Impact, Sendero, and Diamante Bridge Collective \u2013 all founding organizations of ReFi Costa Rica. The event received support from AsoBlockchain Costa Rica.\n\n[Luma Event](https://lu.ma/reficr-1enc?tk=PF8WHk) \n[Article on Substack](https://refisanjose.substack.com/p/i-encuentro-refi-costa-rica-2023)\nFeatured on [ReFi DAO.com blog](https://blog.refidao.com/visiting-refi-costa-rica/) thanks to [Anna Kaic](https://twitter.com/KaicAnna/status/1678500059652976642), who visited us from ReFi DAO to attend our event.\n\n\n**Cripto Cantinas ReFi** (20 people attending per event approx.).  We joined forces with AsoBlockchain to support the weekly blockchain meetup in san Jos\u00e9 called Cripto Cantina. At least once a month, this meetup was focused on ReFi and facilitated by us: \n\n[**Criptocantina ReFi April (Topic: Gitcoin Beta)**](https://twitter.com/ReFiCostaRica_/status/1651297814557650945)\n\n[**Cripto Cantina ReFi May #1 (Topic: Intro to ReFi Costa Rica and our projects)**](https://twitter.com/ReFiCostaRica_/status/1653896427636965376)\n\n[**Cripto Cantina ReFi May #2 (Topic: Cripto Orosi pre-launch)**](https://twitter.com/ReFiCostaRica_/status/1659678250002440193) \n\n[**Cripto Cantina ReFi May #3 (Topic: Collaborative Businesses with CofiBlocks)**](https://twitter.com/AsoBlockchainCR/status/1663277334605037568) \n\n[**Cripto Cantina ReFi June (Topic:  Pre-event  I Encuentro ReFi Costa Rica)**](https://twitter.com/ReFiCostaRica_/status/1672334136608956416) \n\n[**Cripto Cantina ReFi July (Topic: Open Mic of local projects)**](https://twitter.com/ReFiCostaRica_/status/1689797122323841024)  \n\n[**Cripto Cantina ReFi August  (Topic:  Governance, Decision Making and Redistribution)**](https://twitter.com/ReFiCostaRica_/status/1689802358614618112) \n\n\n**Events from other collectives that we supported:** \nEvento de Cripto Orosi (out of San Jos\u00e9) (40pax)\n[Master Class at ULACIT University](https://twitter.com/ReFiCostaRica_/status/1689798574404472832) (15pax)\nBitcoin Pizza Day May 25th (40pax)  [Speakers](https://twitter.com/hemp_pizza/status/1656378018653253633) \n[Video](https://twitter.com/hemp_pizza/status/1663179445170044929)\n\n## Content\nWe also were able to create and strengthen our presence in social media and to host two episodes of the Pura Vida Hour, a twitter space showcasing the people and projects behind ReFi Costa Rica. We also supported the ReFi Latam community as co-hosts of its twitter space Espacios Latam.\n\n[**Linktree and Social media**](https://linktr.ee/reficostarica)\n[**Substack**](https://refisanjose.substack.com/)\n[**Pura Vida Hour (online event / Twitter space)**](https://refisanjose.substack.com/p/pura-vida-hour-first-two-episodes) \n[**Espacios Latam**](https://twitter.com/ReFiLatinAmeric)\n\n\n## Our numbers:  \n275 people attending our events\n53 members on Telegram\n365 Followers:  Tw, Linkedin, substack, youtube\n92 people connected + 219 reproductions of Pura Vida Hour (twitter space)\n\n## The amazing people behind ReFi San Jos\u00e9\n\nBehind this campaign there is a group of motivated, seasoned and committed founders with years of experience in regenerative practices, community building, innovation, impact, blockchain technology, fundraising; and deeply connected with corporate, academic, government, civil and grassroots organizations in Costa Rica and Latam.\n\n**Core Team Members**\n\n1. Karla C\u00f3rdoba Brenes, Cambiatus Co-Founder, Asoblockchain Vicepresident / Community Building, content creation, Social Currencies and DAOs co-design\n2. Danielle Gennety, Diamante Bridge Collective / Community Building\n3. Ronny Castillo, Gaia Impact / Fundaci\u00f3n Madre Tierra Verde, investment vehicles codesign, funding strategies, tokenomics.  \n4. Melissa Rivera Abarca, Fundaci\u00f3n Madre Tierra Verde / innovation and community building.\n5. Ranulfo Paiva Sobrinho, Cambiatus Co-Founder / Community Building, Social Currencies and DAOs co-design\n6. Randall Sabor\u00edo, Diamante Bridge Collective / eco-villages and local markets\n7. Pedro Garc\u00eda, Sendero-Jard\u00edn de Lolita / Community Building, culture\n\n\n**Community Members / Founders**\n\n1. Lila Behr, ReFi Researcher, solutions communicator.\n2. Agust\u00edn Matteri, United Species DAO / Locally-led Climate Resilience Strategist / Node activities in Nicoya bioregion landscape-ecosystem.\n3. Lorena Erbure Cardozo, Ruta Ruda Co-Founder / social and conservation projects / cybersecurity\n4. Omar Hurtado, CofiBlocks Co-Founder / Tourism and Coffee Production\n5. Irene Gonz\u00e1lez Chen, Verdes Monteverde Coordinator / Journalist and Activist\n6. Alejandro Sol\u00eds, BIOTA / Ecosystem services, Member of CRUSA community\n7. Miranda, QU\u00c9 CIUDAD / Co-Founder / social investment/ environmental performance\n8. Francisco Grau, Nangu / Land regeneration\n9. Charlotte Fradet, Unity Co-living, urban co-living spaces\n10. 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