{"signature": "0x9db3b21dc9c99aa4ed2e64b39961426e2b50293537733580871759826feb55333bf5a2b74a781a76997f8aaa4ec67dbf8023035f667c6786d0bbe4e1f02314321c", "application": {"round": "0x3aa3c6cc0004b7366a12b8e4262015af525531a9", "answers": [{"type": "short-answer", "answer": "Anu Initiative is a Charity Management System that enables seamless G$ token donations, allowing users to support verified charitable causes with zero fees and full transparency. By integrating G$ as a donation currency, we expand its real-world utility, linking contributions directly to ecological and social impact. Donors receive soul-bound dNFTs as proof of impact, and all transactions are tracked on-chain, ensuring full auditability. This integration enhances G$ adoption, incentivizes engagement through referral-based rewards, and creates a scalable model for transparent, impact-driven giving within the GoodDollar ecosystem.", "hidden": true, "question": "Project Description: Briefly describe your project and how it enhances G$ utility or adoption", "questionId": 0}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We will integrate G$ donations by enabling seamless wallet connections through the G$ Identity SDK, allowing users to authenticate and donate in GoodDollar tokens with zero fees. Our smart contracts on Celo will be enhanced to support G$ transactions, ensuring full on-chain transparency and verifiable impact. Donors will receive soul-bound dNFTs as proof of donation and impact, and all contributions will be tracked within the Anu Initiative system, strengthening G$ adoption and real-world utility in philanthropy.", "hidden": true, "question": "Technical Implementation: Describe your approach and how it integrates with GoodDollar. For new builders, outline your implementation plan. ", "questionId": 1}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2024/07/17/philanthropys-blockchain-uptake-is-slow-but-future-is-bright\n\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mihai-daniel/\n\nhttps://github.com/anu-initiative", "hidden": true, "question": "Team Capability: Highlight your team's relevant experience and past delivery of similar projects, particularly in the Web3 space or with GoodDollar. Please add relevant links to members GitHub, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc as needed. ", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We will first launch Anu Initiative (Q3 2025), integrating G$ donations, impact tracking, and soul-bound dNFTs for full transparency. \n\nNext, we will finalize the Charity Management System, making it easily customizable for any cause, allowing nonprofits to seamlessly accept G$ donations. \n\nFinally, we will offer the platform for free to the charity sector, leveraging a database of 140,000 active charities, driving mass adoption of GoodDollar in philanthropy.", "hidden": true, "question": "Roadmap & Milestones: Outline 3-5 key milestones with timeframes demonstrating how you'll deliver value to the GoodDollar ecosystem.", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We will drive G$ adoption by integrating Engagement Rewards, leveraging a built-in referral system to expand user participation organically. Users will be able to donate in G$ seamlessly, with all contributions tracked on-chain for full transparency. \n\nBy onboarding charities from our 140,000+ active charity database, we ensure widespread adoption, making G$ a recognized donation currency in the nonprofit sector. \n\nAdditionally, we will collaborate with GoodDollar-aligned Web3 projects and promote the system through targeted outreach to impact-driven communities, positioning G$ as the default token for transparent philanthropy.", "hidden": true, "question": "User Adoption Strategy: How will you attract users to your project and drive G$ adoption? Include specific strategies or metrics. You can find more details on the engagement rewards to support this at: https://engagement-rewards.vercel.app/ ", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We will allocate the funding primarily to completing the design and development of the Charity Management System, ensuring seamless G$ donation integration, impact tracking, and referral functionality. Resources will be used for smart contract audits, front-end and back-end development, and optimizing the user experience to maximize adoption. This ensures a fully functional, scalable platform that enables charities worldwide to accept G$ donations with zero friction, driving real-world impact and long-term ecosystem growth.", "hidden": true, "question": "Funding Allocation: How will you allocate the funding to maximize impact? Provide a simple breakdown of resource allocation. ", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Our project complements the GoodDollar ecosystem by expanding G$ utility into the philanthropy sector, enabling seamless, transparent donations to verified charities without competing with existing DeFi or UBI initiatives. ", "hidden": true, "question": "Ecosystem Contribution: How does your project complement existing initiatives in the GoodDollar ecosystem rather than competing with them?", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "Yes", "hidden": true, "question": "Ethical Compliance: Confirm you have read and will comply with the ethical standards outlined in the eligibility criteria.", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Viva la Regenaissance!", "hidden": true, "question": "Additional Info: Is there anything else critical for evaluating your project that wasn't covered in the questions above?", "questionId": 8}], "project": {"id": "0xd7033fea1278ec2f1cbf72d03ff236f302421794300923428fdf85fb3908c8c6", "title": "Anu Initiative (ReFi)", "logoImg": "bafkreic65q4pxj2a5w2jqwxpgzgxjnptiglebr2plzyfkpuktkhceke2ca", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreig3mf4ovqiecg3j4dhrofedndfxks5sjk576nsxbocuopali3nwfa", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://anuinitiative.org", "bannerImg": "bafkreidhrlur3zqgu5wmmbvhusqlbk7yl73beha3s73fqg2ugwc7c33dpu", "createdAt": 1721848695332, "userGithub": "anuinitiative", "credentials": {"github": {"type": ["VerifiableCredential"], "proof": {"jws": "eyJhbGciOiJFZERTQSIsImNyaXQiOlsiYjY0Il0sImI2NCI6ZmFsc2V9..6WHfTnnS9w5h0enBJDb9Y0Y47mPPQWii6zTlHe1R7TxTxNbONnqfARrt6wjpQzzg94Fmgdwpo83JojPsBQeICw", "type": "Ed25519Signature2018", "created": "2024-10-14T15:21:28.005Z", "proofPurpose": "assertionMethod", "verificationMethod": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC#z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC"}, "issuer": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC", "@context": ["https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/v1"], "issuanceDate": "2024-10-14T15:21:28.005Z", "expirationDate": "2025-01-12T15:21:28.005Z", "credentialSubject": {"id": "did:pkh:eip155:1:0x8b64990A6684586a68d36873f53f055838DFB340", "hash": "v0.0.0:eXKIhsSmu1qmRw3pxbCPBtO6rW9xhmZOLtl4phM+Dgk=", "@context": [{"hash": "https://schema.org/Text", "provider": "https://schema.org/Text"}], "provider": "ClearTextGithubOrg#Anu-Initiative#184836225"}}, "twitter": {"type": ["VerifiableCredential"], "proof": {"jws": "eyJhbGciOiJFZERTQSIsImNyaXQiOlsiYjY0Il0sImI2NCI6ZmFsc2V9..tGJ0rTAtit33NMF3-h9N7-CmoHa-vcxrGEaybG72qtCXb8t_suXeCiSnusPadvf-izHu2lFy-QOqHBiRO5bCAA", "type": "Ed25519Signature2018", "created": "2024-07-24T19:18:05.215Z", "proofPurpose": "assertionMethod", "verificationMethod": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC#z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC"}, "issuer": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC", "@context": ["https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/v1"], "issuanceDate": "2024-07-24T19:18:05.215Z", "expirationDate": "2024-10-22T19:18:05.215Z", "credentialSubject": {"id": "did:pkh:eip155:1:0x8b64990A6684586a68d36873f53f055838DFB340", "hash": "v0.0.0:59z+BjejBGlRSfzc9SloMGEykvioGwNRTmjcIOR336s=", "@context": [{"hash": "https://schema.org/Text", "provider": "https://schema.org/Text"}], "provider": "ClearTextTwitter#AnuInitiative"}}}, "description": "**Anu Initiative - Trusty Tech in service of Mother Nature**\n\n**Website:** https://anuinitiative.org\n\n**Github:** https://github.com/Anu-Initiative\n\n**KarmaHQ:** https://gap.karmahq.xyz/project/anu-initiative-refi-1\n\n**🌱Who are we?**\n\nAnu Initiative is a Company Limited by Guarantee (not-for-profit) incorporated in Dublin, Ireland. It was founded by nature lovers to create a positive impact on the planet.\n\nWe are NOT another carbon credits based organization! We aim on delivering real, tangible ecological impact.\n\n**🔴Problems Addressed**\n\n1. The global environmental crisis, characterized by unprecedented levels of biodiversity loss, deforestation, climate change, soil degradation, and other challenges, poses a pressing issue for humanity.\n\n2. Traditional fundraising methods often suffer from issues such as lack of transparency, high operating costs, and a lack of trust, which can limit the effectiveness of efforts to address these challenges.\n\n❗Lack of transparency and trust - It can be difficult for donors to know how their donations are being used, how much was used for Impact vs. Operations, etc.\n\n❗Middlemen and overhead cost - A portion of donations may be used to cover operational and administrative expenses.\n\n❗Potential for fraud - There have been many cases of charity organizations misusing funds or being outright scams.\n\n❗Limited control - Once a donation is made, the donor typically has no further say in how the funds are used or distributed.\n\n❗Limited or no connection with impact generated - Once a donation is made, the donor typically isn’t made aware of the actual impact generated by their generosity.\n\n**💡 Our Solution**\n\n✅We designed a platform that connects the donor with the impact generated by their generosity that provides full transparency and accessibility to track all donations and contributions to the Anu Initiative’s Treasury all the way to Actual Impact generated by our trusty Impact Partners.\n\n✅By integrating these solutions, Anu Initiative can help overcome the traditional challenges of environmental fundraising and create a robust, transparent, and effective mechanism for environmental impact.\n\n✅Blockchain Technology for Transparency - Utilize blockchain tech to track donations from the moment they are made until they are spent, and moreover, all the way down to the impact generated. This ensures that donors can see exactly where their money is going and how it is being used, addressing the transparency and trust issues.\n\n✅Direct Impact Tracking - Develop a system that connects donations to specific projects and outcomes in a live manner. For each project funded, there should be a clear set of expected results, and donors and the public should receive reports on the project's progress and impact. Funded projects should be displayed on a public dashboard.\n\n✅Reduce Overhead with Technology - Automate various administrative and operational tasks using software to reduce the need for middlemen and cut down on overhead costs. This allows a larger portion of donations to go directly to environmental projects.\n\n✅Engagement and Feedback Loop - Create a platform where donors can vote on projects they want to support, providing them with control over how their donations are used and fostering a deeper connection with the impact generated.\n\n✅Impact Investment Fund - Establish a fund to invest in startups and technologies that provide ecological benefits, with profits being reinvested into the Anu Initiative’s projects.\n\n✅Feedback and Adaptation - Implement a feedback mechanism where donors, partners, and beneficiaries can suggest improvements to the Anu Initiative’s processes, ensuring that the organization remains responsive and adaptable to the needs of the environment and its stakeholders.\n\n**🌱Roadmap:**\n\n**Administrative:**\n1. Complete Charity Registration with the Charities Regulator (Ireland) - (in progress)\n\nCurrently we have 4x Charity Trustees and 1x Charity \nCurrent Charity Trustees:\n- Jimi Cohen\n- John Ruth\n- Saray Levi\n- Drew Simon\n\nWe need at least 2x more Trustees\n\n2.  Register as a Virtual Asset Service Provider with the Central Bank of Ireland (not yet started - pending Charity registration)\n\nPartnership to be formalised with KYC Bot.\n\n3. Formal partnership a main Blockchain provider like Celo / Optimism / Arbitrum, etc.\n\n**Development:**\n1. Finish the Smart Contract professional review (in progress)\n\nhttps://github.com/Anu-Initiative/smart-contracts \n\n2. Finish front-end design and development for the App (in progress)\n\nhttps://github.com/Anu-Initiative/front-end\n\n3. Finish developing the Chainlink Oracle (not yet started).\n\nGo-live target date: Q1 of 2025.\n\n**Supporting Study:**\n- Summary: https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2024/07/17/philanthropys-blockchain-uptake-is-slow-but-future-is-bright/\n\n- Full Research Report: https://forum.anuinitiative.org/t/an-inquiry-into-transparent-and-accountable-giving/90\n\n**Open-Source Commitment**\n- Anu Initiative is committed to **open-source principles**, ensuring transparency and innovation within the Web3 ecosystem. Our platform operates under the **GNU General Public License (GPL) Version 2, June 1991**, which allows any charity or community to adopt, modify, and extend our codebase. This encourages collaboration and participation from developers, environmental activists, and blockchain enthusiasts.\n\n**License Information:**\n- All core components, including our smart contracts and platform, are licensed under the GNU General Public License Version 2\n- This ensures that any modifications or distributions of our code remain open-source and benefit the broader community.\n\n🌱Let's take the initiative!", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectGithub": "Anu-Initiative", "projectTwitter": "anuinitiative"}, "recipient": "0x8b64990A6684586a68d36873f53f055838DFB340"}}