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(VC, grants by foundation, token sales, etc)", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "number", "answer": "13", "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": "2", "hidden": false, "question": "Total team size", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "https://x.com/paulburg_?s=21", "hidden": true, "question": "Profiles or socials of other main team members publicly associated with the project: ", "questionId": 10}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "1. **Project Age:** ReFi Phangan has been active for over a year, establishing itself as a pioneering node of ReFi DAO in Thailand. This exceeds the minimum requirement of being at least 3 months old.\n\n2. **Submission Limit:** ReFi Phangan has submitted one project proposal for consideration in the round, adhering to the submission limit.\n\n3. **Focus on Climate Solutions:** While ReFi Phangan's primary focus is on developing strategic services and public goods within the Regenerative Finance ecosystem, it also actively engages in environmental stewardship and community initiatives. These activities align with several categories of Climate Solutions, such as Climate Activism/Education, Nature-Based Solutions, and Built Environment/Transportation. For example, our involvement in cleanups, ImpactNFT Collection for supporting environmental initiatives, and efforts towards launching a Full Circle Recycling facility demonstrate a direct contribution to climate solutions.\n\n4. **Progress Update for Returning Grantees:** ReFi Phangan has participated in previous grant rounds and has provided updates on its progress and impact. They have also outlined challenges faced and lessons learned, demonstrating accountability and a clear plan for utilizing additional funding.\n\n5. **Realm of Viability:** ReFi Phangan's projects and initiatives, such as organizing events, cleanups, and recycling initiatives, are practical and achievable within current conditions and resources. Our track record of hosting successful events and collaborations showcases the credibility and commitment to our projects.", "hidden": false, "question": "Please explain how your project meets the Climate Solutions Round eligibility criteria. ", "questionId": 11}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "As of the latest update, ReFi Phangan has achieved significant milestones and encountered various challenges since receiving funding in past grant rounds.\n\n**Updates and Milestones:**\n1. **Expansion of Community Engagement:** ReFi Phangan successfully expanded its community engagement efforts by keeping hosting the onboarding events, sponsoring snacks, non alcoholic drinks, wallet expenses for guests for their first operations. These events attracted a diverse audience and facilitated discussions on crypto, regenerative finance, and environmental stewardship.\n\n2. **Advancements in Environmental Initiatives:** The ImpactNFT Collection, initiated by ReFi Phangan in collaboration with the Clean Phangan community, has progressed significantly. EcoSynthesisX is nearing completion of the collection, with substantial support from the community. Additionally, ReFi Phangan actively participated in cleanups and environmental initiatives, contributing to the preservation of Koh Phangan's natural beauty.\n\n3. **Strategic Partnerships:** ReFi Phangan has established strategic partnerships with local organizations and initiatives to amplify its impact. Collaborations with ReFi Tulum and other partners are going to enhance the reach and effectiveness of cleanups, onboarding events, and other community-driven projects.\n\n**Challenges Faced:**\n1. **Resource Constraints:** Limited resources, both financial and human, posed challenges in scaling up operations and executing projects efficiently. ReFi Phangan has been actively seeking additional funding and support to overcome these constraints and expand its impact.\n\n2. **Navigating Regulatory Environment:** Navigating the regulatory environment, particularly regarding environmental initiatives and sustainable development projects, presented challenges for ReFi Phangan. Overcoming regulatory hurdles and ensuring compliance with local laws remain ongoing challenges for the organization.\n\n3. **Community Engagement:** Despite efforts to engage the community, reaching a broader audience and fostering sustained participation in initiatives remains a challenge. ReFi Phangan continues to explore innovative approaches to enhance community engagement and participation in our projects.", "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": ["No"], "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": "1. **Environmental Metrics:** \n   - **Quantitative Data:** We track metrics such as the volume of plastic waste collected during cleanups, the number of trees planted, or the amount of carbon offset through our initiatives.\n   - **Qualitative Assessments:** We also consider qualitative indicators, such as the improved cleanliness of beaches or the enhanced biodiversity observed in cleaned areas.\n\n2. **Community Engagement:**\n   - **Attendance Rates:** We measure the attendance rates at our events and workshops to gauge community participation and interest.\n\n3. **Social Impact:**\n   - **Partnerships:** We evaluate the number and quality of partnerships established with local organizations and stakeholders to assess our social impact and network growth.\n   - **Behavioral Change:** Monitoring changes in behavior, such as increased adoption of sustainable practices or participation in environmental initiatives, helps us measure our social impact.\n\n4. **Technology Adoption:**\n   - **User Metrics:** For projects involving the adoption of technology, we track user metrics such as the number of new users onboarded to crypto platforms that we have recommended.\n\nThese metrics provide us with valuable insights into the effectiveness of our projects and enable us to make data-driven decisions for future initiatives. We continuously review and refine our measurement methods to ensure they align with our project goals and accurately reflect our impact on the community and the environment.", "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", "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": "Climate Activists/Collective", "hidden": false, "question": "Which of these categories best represents your project? Choose from: ", "questionId": 19}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["Asia"], "hidden": false, "question": "Location/Region where the project is located: Choose from: ", "questionId": 20}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "answer": "Asia", "hidden": false, "question": "Primary Location/Region where the project is making an impact: Choose from: ", "questionId": 21}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "Thailand", "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": ["Yes"], "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": "0xcf2f9a1c8a096c08972a1749c63c7ef1a7706bf79ad9b189643ce5750199cdb7", "title": "ReFi Phangan", "logoImg": "bafkreifd4xipaiiwplmgvixljcyt45gus7g7twpzwigexkci4qpubqxdd4", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreibiz5zfmgqbg5gmxolkf6vgbpjfqttsbcg4kybwfw42y3n76dmfqy", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://refiphangan.xyz", "bannerImg": "bafkreicsq234bwpjbgmqz5urwykupgxgnj7hh6us6rvo7iaog6pwrv76ee", "createdAt": 1714047553154, "userGithub": "ReFi-Phangan", "credentials": {}, "description": "**Empowering Regenerative Finance on Koh Phangan through Community Engagement and Environmental Initiatives**\n\nClick on the image below to open the presentation. \n\n[![Presentation](https://beige-defiant-spoonbill-537.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmYbgcd6DkUeAuGbbSJwP61k8oCWK8ekbCSmE7aGJUnASx)](https://beige-defiant-spoonbill-537.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmXptm6gomQnk2auYsUPvdVshfm5K2JVj6Sc25paGJ3fJd)\n\n#### Overview:\n\nReFi Phangan was established over a year ago as the pioneering node of ReFi DAO in Thailand. Our mission is to develop strategic services and public goods within the Regenerative Finance ecosystem. Our activities primarily revolve around community engagement and environmental stewardship, aimed at fostering a sustainable and regenerative future for Koh Phangan and beyond.\n\nReFi Phangan is EBF-aligned (Ecological Benefit Framework), meaning that starting with six words: air, water, soil, biodiversity, equity and carbon - we commit to integrating a holistic view of the health and regeneration of our planet. \n\n[Learn more about our EBF pledge](https://x.com/refiphangan/status/1733024141811531846?s=61)\n\n#### Past and Current Activities:\n\n![Event](https://beige-defiant-spoonbill-537.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmXohrwqoDLNxv7BS7qy8sJ5sVeoCUdpzj1JQr4QB7jmbv)\n\n1. **Onboarding Events:** We have organized 6 Regen Full Moon events in collaboration with GreenPill Phangan, focusing on introducing Phangan residents to crypto and regenerative mechanisms. These events include presentations on ReFi, deSci, and crypto for good, followed by eco-friendly dancing events. The goal of the events is to build networking and enhance coordination. \n  \n   - Our first event was happened in September 2023.\n[Regen Full Moon September Meetup](https://x.com/refiphangan/status/1707329439791771713?s=61) - morning part\n[Regen Full Moon September Dance](https://x.com/refiphangan/status/1707674534990795158?s=61) - evening part\n     \n   - Second event happened in October\n[Regen Full Moon October Meetup](https://x.com/refiphangan/status/1717868079005536445?s=61)\nWe have prepared installation for Refuse Reduce Reuse Recycle Rot to introduce guests to sustainable practices and [garbage segregation bins](https://x.com/luminaenvision/status/1709264789124641084?s=20) were placed.\n     \n   - November Regen Full moon was dedicated to the end of Gitcoin Grants 19 where ReFi Phangan was participating in Web3 Community and education round.\n[Regen Full Moon November Meetup](https://x.com/refiphangan/status/1728076569066037488?s=61)\n[Regen Full Moon November Dance](https://x.com/refiphangan/status/1728047800267493882?s=61)\nWe have prepared few onboarding materials for the events such as these:\n[Onboarding to Zerion](https://x.com/refiphangan/status/1729170341011112026?s=61)\n[Video report](https://x.com/refiphangan/status/1730254930517393473?s=61)\n\n   - January Regen Full Moon was a blast with visitors and many speakers from other projects visiting the island.\n[Regen Full Moon January Meetup](https://x.com/paulburg_/status/1749703103899939285?s=61)\n[Regen Full Moon January Dance](https://x.com/refiphangan/status/1748721916469445049?s=61)\n    \n - In March we have celebrated our [Anniversary](https://x.com/paulburg_/status/1771089141947830764?s=61) with morning meetup in Sushi Love and talks on public goods capitalization and funding utilizing blockchain.\n\n![Anniversary](https://beige-defiant-spoonbill-537.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmebEYySdo8Fv2mtn9fDyA4J1bkhXXDZiGtCY6D6wnQSHW)\n\nThe most recent event we participated in was Koh Celo irl event \u201cCELO: mobile-first blockchain\u201d where ReFi Phangan spoke online and presented the activity recap and future plans for the island economy and for collaborations with Koh Celo. \n\n[Koh Celo event](https://beige-defiant-spoonbill-537.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/Qmc3omys4JnihLJYKExX6qS9uywUhtY3nTm1nTWn2mEXjq)\n\n2. **ImpactNFT Collection:** We initiated the ImpactNFT concept, collaborating with Clean Phangan community for impactful cleanups. The collection is nearing completion by EcoSynthesisX, with 70% of proceeds supporting environmental initiatives of Clean Phangan on the island.\n\n   - Learn more about 1st ImpactNFT collection on [test mint page](https://test-cleanphangan.netlify.app/)\n\n3. **Cleanups and Environmental Initiatives:** We actively participate in cleanups and support initiatives like Monthly Earth Day, Decentralized Cleanup (DCU), and Open Litter Map. Additionally, we are exploring partnerships with ReFi Tulum to amplify our impact.\n   \n   - [Monthly Earth Day Cleanup by ReFi Phangan](https://x.com/refiphangan/status/1771213667415015784?s=61)\n\n4. **Education and Outreach:** We conducted meetups on crypto wallet usage and onboard new users to platforms like Gitcoin and Giveth Grants, fostering a culture of philanthropy within the community.\n   \n   - [View here](https://x.com/refiphangan/status/1711766987276460347?s=61)\n\n#### Funding:\n\nMost of our funding comes from grants rounds. So far, we have participated in: \n\n- GG18: Web3 community and education round\n- GG19: Climate solutions round\n- Few Giveth QF rounds\n- EcoSynthesisX Spring QF round\n\nWe have gathered around $5000 during one year of activity.\n\n#### Budget Allocation:\n\n1. **Event Organization:** Funding required for venue rental, logistics, and speaker honorariums for future onboarding events.\n   \n2. **ImpactNFT Collection:** Resources for the marketing, and promotion of the ImpactNFT collection.\n   \n3. **Cleanups and Environmental Initiatives:** Budget for cleanup equipment, promotional materials, and collaboration with partner organizations.\n   \n4. **Education and Outreach:** Funds for conducting workshops, producing educational materials, and supporting user onboarding to crypto platforms.\n\n#### Future Project: Re:Plast Koh Phangan\n\n**Summary:**\n\nRe:Plast Koh Phangan is a pioneering recycling initiative aimed at revolutionizing the management of plastic waste on the island. By converting plastic waste into valuable, sustainable products, this project significantly contributes to environmental conservation and community welfare.\n\n**Background and Rationale:**\n\nPlastic pollution poses a severe threat to Koh Phangan's pristine environment. Re:Plast addresses this challenge by engaging the community in effective recycling practices, thus mitigating the impact of plastic waste on the island.\n\n![What? Why? How?](https://beige-defiant-spoonbill-537.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmbVb5Gaax6kPA4AVNomMV4gwLaXmVyE5zZk9TBPcdywXQ)\n\n**Project Objectives:**\n\n1. Minimize plastic waste through repurposing into sustainable products.\n2. Educate the community and visitors on the importance of recycling and sustainability.\n3. Implement advanced recycling techniques to preserve the island's natural beauty.\n\n**Methodology:**\n\n- Establish a dedicated recycling workshop equipped with necessary machinery.\n- Conduct recycling workshops and community-driven projects.\n- Produce eco-friendly products from recycled plastics.\n- Build a team for workshop management and educational outreach.\n\n![Transformation](https://beige-defiant-spoonbill-537.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmbUnBYQmSiPGLUdTHiPiuwpT58ea8UPWiyHd1tqPHqPqE)\n\nRe:Plast Koh Phangan represents a vital step towards addressing plastic pollution and serves as a model for community-based recycling efforts.\n\n**Pros and Cons of Sourcing Options:**\n\n- Ordering Machines from China: While providing direct availability and professional manufacture, this option comes with high costs and an increased carbon footprint.\n- Using Precious Plastic Designs: Offers access to a supportive network, customizable designs, and local skill development, despite challenges in assembly and part sourcing.\n\nConsidering these factors, Re:Plast will prioritize using Precious Plastic designs to foster community engagement and technical skill enhancement, aligning with our commitment to sustainability and community empowerment.\n\nIn conclusion, ReFi Phangan is dedicated to driving positive change through community engagement and environmental initiatives on Koh Phangan. With your support, we aim to expand our impact, foster sustainable practices, and inspire others to join us on this journey towards a regenerative future.", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectGithub": "ReFi-Phangan", "projectTwitter": "ReFiPhangan"}, "recipient": "0x05f1377c3cf18fe7972ce177b9aa2d2f8026f494"}}