{"signature": "0x47c7d0a74d88a5f63fb7fd478e68dd4d4f9ac61177a780a246634caba4b745660c6ed3f14cc43a523e54d5c2bc852c23491dd97eb8b0c78516c2e7a13ea4fa991c", "application": {"round": "0x6f8291eafc6b4933896f7d2575bd2fc930dea6a2", "answers": [{"type": "email", "hidden": true, "question": "Email Address", "questionId": 0, "encryptedAnswer": {"ciphertext": "FIHL2AdKVurniewl4Zi220yOt7+CZjIP+vfq9ChZFqpXUiPqDSSu0pu5LJv1dJQv", "encryptedSymmetricKey": "733253dddfc82f6fa6f15780549b9ba799aabc33eca4d06823ef0dcaa297670f6ae01dd74b541feae99b44ba84ee1a010bc92b871129b3b1a428f971ae603269e59ef78ceac1e7a59b1af9e1b8ca09b5ca58b997c36907e28b860499d05fc5aabe6ed7d6f25e9cfdda256bd6e87086abd3569d1b54a435b4e828e0978da96a810000000000000020e1bc23abbbc976c587977eb8dd3b1e0cefd99747badeccc5af18270f4df3c0d398ac4d4d1e7356f5afc4762c792cc791"}}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "Gitcoin & Giveth: $3,400 aprox", "hidden": false, "question": "Funding Sources", "questionId": 1}, {"type": "number", "answer": "3", "hidden": false, "question": "Team Size", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "### ReFi Mexico Team Bios\n\n**Gerardo Alvarez Nates**  \n[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerardo-alvarez-nates/)  \nGerardo Alvarez Nates is a dedicated leader in the regenerative finance (ReFi) movement, focusing on creating sustainable and equitable financial systems. With extensive experience in blockchain technology and community empowerment, Gerardo plays a crucial role in driving ReFi Mexico's mission to foster a regenerative and circular economy.\n\n**Olah Ventures**  \n[LinkedIn](https://uk.linkedin.com/in/olahventures)  \nOlah Ventures brings a wealth of knowledge in venture capital and startup incubation to ReFi Mexico. With a strong background in innovative financial solutions and Web3 technologies, Olah Ventures supports the development of scalable, impactful projects that address environmental and social challenges.\n\n**Jaime Piña**  \n[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-piña-889243162/)  \nJaime Piña is a key contributor to ReFi Mexico, specializing in UX/UI with sustainable practices. His expertise in Front-end and commitment to promoting regenerative practices make him an invaluable asset in advancing ReFi Mexico's goals and initiatives.", "hidden": false, "question": "Intro and socials of other team members or core contributors associated with the organisation?", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "### ReFi Mexico's Utilization and Support of the Celo Ecosystem\n\nWe have been working on an NFT minter that will evolve into a marketplace, with thoughtful documentation that contributes to the state of the art in tokenomics and framework design. We are developing and adapting a template for the regenerative community marketplace.\n\nSo far, we have onboarded several stakeholders, such as greenhouses, farmers, artists, and more, and we are mapping a network state of impact in Mexico. This will eventually become a full-fledged marketplace (e-commerce) for regenerative products and services. We are building and experimenting with concepts, actions, connecting channels, and regenerative literature to create a comprehensive platform for the community.\n\n**Utilizing the Celo Ecosystem:**\n\n- **NFT Minter and Marketplace:** Our evolving NFT minter and marketplace will be built on the Celo platform, leveraging its blockchain technology to ensure transparency, security, and scalability.\n[![Re-Fi-minter-00001.png](https://i.postimg.cc/nrCbkcHk/Re-Fi-minter-00001.png)](https://postimg.cc/Fk5BFvkd)\n[![Re-Fi-minter-00002.png](https://i.postimg.cc/50PWLFMy/Re-Fi-minter-00002.png)](https://postimg.cc/xJbZS88V)\n[![Re-Fi-minter-00003.png](https://i.postimg.cc/HWhCL52P/Re-Fi-minter-00003.png)](https://postimg.cc/gr87Sx1v)\n[![Re-Fi-minter-00004.png](https://i.postimg.cc/gjQ9BFjP/Re-Fi-minter-00004.png)](https://postimg.cc/Lgt0nWjy)\n\n- **Tokenomics and Framework Design:** By contributing to the state of the art in tokenomics and framework design, we aim to set new standards for regenerative finance within the Celo ecosystem.\n  - Read more here (don't forget to mint): [Mirror](https://mirror.xyz/refimexico.eth)\n  - Check out our [White Paper](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aTUaVFSvcLJ_LIiKt6X9Z7BQ7SIKJbzDLdpSoh6vdtc/edit)\n  - Explore our [Github](https://github.com/ReFiMexico/NFT-Minter)\n  - Karma: [Gap Karma](https://gap.karmahq.xyz/project/refi-mexico---building-a-regenerative-community-nft-impact-minter)\n  - Don't forget to visit our [Web page](https://refimexico.org/en)\n\n- **Stakeholder Onboarding:** We have successfully onboarded various stakeholders, including greenhouses, farmers, and artists, to our community, and they are ready to dive into the Celo ecosystem, facilitating their transition to blockchain-based solutions. We have also hosted 3 events featuring the Celo logo as a Quadratic Funding (QF) sponsor for previous Gitcoin rounds. We have experimented with organizing an IRL Marketplace that aligns with our project development and successfully collaborated with over 13 impact communities from different parts of Mexico and the world.\n[![limpieza-cascada-foto-basura-AGBGX9-EKL4c7-P1-Pe.avif](https://i.postimg.cc/C1C0WbFc/limpieza-cascada-foto-basura-AGBGX9-EKL4c7-P1-Pe.avif)](https://postimg.cc/Q9Mv79K7)\n[![winners-huatli.jpg](https://i.postimg.cc/y6LDrC7H/winners-huatli.jpg)](https://postimg.cc/CdfMztZP)\n[![ETHCincode-Mayo-Post-para-Instagram.png](https://i.postimg.cc/GpLcDRsM/ETHCincode-Mayo-Post-para-Instagram.png)](https://postimg.cc/fVPn46CX)\n[![ETHCincode-Mayo-Post-para-Instagram-2.png](https://i.postimg.cc/C1MWhCQ5/ETHCincode-Mayo-Post-para-Instagram-2.png)](https://postimg.cc/p970kjxM)\n[![X-Space.png](https://i.postimg.cc/d0jbcNng/X-Space.png)](https://postimg.cc/94z8Gp6B)\n[![1.png](https://i.postimg.cc/zBfcZzyR/1.png)](https://postimg.cc/sBtc5R9V)\n\n- **Network State Mapping:** Our efforts in mapping a network state of impact in Mexico City and beyond are aligned with Celo's mission of financial inclusion and sustainable development. These efforts will bring new users to Celo.\n[![HCLM00003.jpg](https://i.postimg.cc/ncK0nHpj/HCLM00003.jpg)](https://postimg.cc/Vd6jRPSm)\n[![3071b103-b882-44c2-b258-12161e02ef9b.jpg](https://i.postimg.cc/mDSxdRwq/3071b103-b882-44c2-b258-12161e02ef9b.jpg)](https://postimg.cc/G89S2W6J)\n[![community-mapping.jpg](https://i.postimg.cc/L5LXTT4v/community-mapping.jpg)](https://postimg.cc/jnqtqy7J)\n\n**Future Roadmap:**\n- **Integration with Celo's DeFi Tools:** We plan to integrate Celo's decentralized finance (DeFi) tools to provide alternative funding mechanisms for local projects, enhancing financial inclusion and economic resilience.\n- **Educational Initiatives:** Organizing workshops and events to educate the community about the benefits of Celo's blockchain technology and its applications in regenerative finance.\n- **Collaboration and Partnerships:** Forming strategic partnerships within the Celo ecosystem to foster innovation and share resources, amplifying our impact on climate solutions.\n- **Pilot Projects:** Implementing pilot projects that utilize Celo's blockchain for specific use cases, such as water harvesting systems and sustainable agriculture practices.\n- **Grant Applications:** Actively seeking grants and funding opportunities within the Celo ecosystem to support the development and scaling of our initiatives.\n\nBy integrating with the Celo ecosystem, we aim to enhance our technological capabilities and increase community engagement, driving sustainable development through innovative and decentralized solutions.", "hidden": false, "question": "If applicable, describe how your project/community has been utilising or supporting the Celo ecosystem, or explain a roadmap for your plans to utilise, build with, or align with Celo.", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "answer": "Yes", "hidden": true, "question": "Have you (or other key members of your team) joined the Regen Coordi-Nation Community Telegram group? --> https://t.me/+dfOMYhMROdU5YzY0", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "answer": "Yes", "hidden": true, "question": "Have you followed @RegenCoordinate on X (Twitter)? --> https://x.com/RegenCoordinate", "questionId": 6}], "project": {"id": "0x489571c1eff08c658472fe12f78b8430f9f9ccf492e4330b32eac1e9f2f89ebc", "title": "ReFi Mexico", "logoImg": "bafkreif4q6m4dxoc5komeiq3p4wiby572nmn3wruyl6qfrv36d5nntrizm", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreihclqnxolg4vgkzhqcjpfx4fscuy66356nbtzhfzsbqi36o3guxoy", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://refimexico.org/en", "bannerImg": "bafkreiefbztisihimiedufpbwl7gqjl5x5w35ahsa27kkh645qtbdygwyu", "createdAt": 1722938765509, "userGithub": "RefiMexico", "credentials": {"twitter": {"type": ["VerifiableCredential"], "proof": {"jws": "eyJhbGciOiJFZERTQSIsImNyaXQiOlsiYjY0Il0sImI2NCI6ZmFsc2V9..xvFDWDTFEC5b3F4WZGNd1Hteg2pg8N0pFOUPN86wRFm6KnU-8jchUCsq_zdhmm7fmGthpblAmFvqHL7Uc5UuAw", "type": "Ed25519Signature2018", "created": "2024-08-06T09:25:33.797Z", "proofPurpose": "assertionMethod", "verificationMethod": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC#z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC"}, "issuer": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC", "@context": ["https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/v1"], "issuanceDate": "2024-08-06T09:25:33.796Z", "expirationDate": "2024-11-04T09:25:33.796Z", "credentialSubject": {"id": "did:pkh:eip155:1:0x8dF8CC5bBC715c6024a6011F4603F391FC99ea12", "hash": "v0.0.0:TjZWGE2OTRmhRZsCRq55j/PamHoQRGvzPo4wO1lG57k=", "@context": [{"hash": "https://schema.org/Text", "provider": "https://schema.org/Text"}], "provider": "ClearTextTwitter#ReFiMexico"}}}, "description": "### ReFi Mexico: Pioneering Regenerative Finance\n\nWe are ReFi Mexico, a local node committed to driving a regenerative and circular economy in Mexico. Our mission is to empower local communities, and change agents, by facilitating the adoption of Web 3.0 and Blockchain technology. We also contribute with regenerative tokenomics literature in spanish and english. \n\n- **Community Empowerment:** We work closely with local communities to build capacity and resilience through education and hands-on support for alternative funding mechanisms. \n- **Technological Integration:** Leveraging blockchain and Web3 technologies, we create transparent, efficient, and scalable solutions for environmental and social impact. \n- **Sustainable Practices:** Promoting practices that restore and sustain natural ecosystems while supporting economic growth and development.\n\n**Key Objectives:**\n- **Empower Local Agents:** Equip local stakeholders with the knowledge and tools to implement sustainable practices tailored to their specific needs.\n- **Promote Regenerative Practices:** Encourage practices that improve soil health, enhance biodiversity, and sequester carbon.\n- **Develop Open-Source Tools:** Create a decentralized application (dApp) for impact market creation, ensuring transparent and verifiable systems for carbon accounting and environmental impact tracking.\n- **Support Decentralized Initiatives:** Foster innovation and collaboration through hackathons (mentoring) and guidance to community-driven projects.\n- **Facilitate Funding Opportunities:** Assist local projects in accessing funding through blockchain-based financial tools and decentralized finance (DeFi) mechanisms.\n\n**Our Impact:**\n- **Open-Source Development:** We are developing an open-source dApp with full documentation for creating impact markets through a simple NFT Minter route. This tool will serve as a valuable resource for other projects looking to tokenize impact solutions, fostering a collaborative and innovative approach to addressing climate challenges.\n  - Read more here (don't forget to mint): [Mirror](https://mirror.xyz/refimexico.eth)\n  - Check out our [White Paper](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aTUaVFSvcLJ_LIiKt6X9Z7BQ7SIKJbzDLdpSoh6vdtc/edit)\n  - Explore our [Github](https://github.com/ReFiMexico/NFT-Minter)\n- Karma: https://gap.karmahq.xyz/project/refi-mexico---building-a-regenerative-community-nft-impact-minter\n-Don't forget to visit our Web page: refimexico.org/en\n\n- **Integration of Blockchain and Web3 Technology:** As a regenerative hub, we have successfully assisted multiple projects in integrating blockchain and Web3 technology, enabling them to leverage DeFi and ReFi to create impactful solutions. Our community members have won hackathon categories  with projects such as agriculture, composting, reforestation, and decentralized community governance.\n\n- **Educational Events and Community Engagement:** We organize educational events, both in the metaverse and in real-life locations, raising awareness about regenerative finance and sustainable practices. Our last event digitized transactions within an IRL organic marketplace, aligning with our product development goals.\n\n- **Onboarding and Supporting Local Stakeholders:** We provide guidance and consulting services to help local stakeholders integrate Web3 and blockchain technology into their solution design. By interconnecting a full community and assisting with funding opportunities, we enhance local climate resilience and contribute to global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.\n\n\n\nAt ReFi Mexico, we believe in co-creating equitable frameworks for resource distribution and access to financing, fostering a network of impact that promotes collaboration and sustainable growth. Join us in our journey to transform how we address the climate crisis and build a better future for all.\n\nWe are mapping a Network State of Impact in Mexico. \n\n\n#solarpunkvisions #hyperstructure", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectGithub": "refimexico", "projectTwitter": "refimexico"}, "recipient": "0x8dF8CC5bBC715c6024a6011F4603F391FC99ea12"}}