{"signature": "0x43201227905dcf8cf1ac9500cbd9d3c1b98a7d88c3bb4076ac64354325950613457a0be8078fcfa67f44e408ad24661ed3a6693ee3c25ed4cc7abe35c69a351d1c", "application": {"round": "0x1b0caf40f491dce9c51e7e33d6e86112bb0bb91b", "answers": [{"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["Research on grant program design and effectiveness", "Development of Web3 Grants tooling", "Experiments with innovative funding mechanisms"], "hidden": false, "question": "How does your project contribute to the advancement of the Web3 grants ecosystem?", "questionId": 0}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "## Previous Work\n\n### ReFi DAO's Experience with Gitcoin Funding Rounds\n\nReFi DAO has a proven track record in managing and executing successful Gitcoin funding rounds, which are integral to the Web3 grants ecosystem. Here are some highlights of our previous work:\n\n1. **Local Node Beta Round (April 2023):**\n   - **Funding:** Secured $25k in match funding.\n   - **Participation:** Engaged 14 local nodes.\n   - **Outcome:** Provided valuable insights into the dynamics of local community funding.\n\n2. **Local Node GG18 Round (August 2023):**\n   - **Funding:** Secured $30k in match funding.\n   - **Participation:** Engaged 31 local nodes with over 1550 contributions totaling more than $6700.\n   - **Outcome:** Highlighted in the articles ‘[ReFi Local Nodes 2023 - Round Results & What’s Coming Next?](https://blog.refidao.com/refi-local-nodes-on-gitcoin/)’ and ‘[Catalyzing Change: ReFi DAO’s Impact Through Gitcoin Funding Rounds](https://gitcoin.mirror.xyz/RjqdZrPZaDiW_g0xqfey1xYW0OP5F502xo8vBojRFDQ)’.\n\nThese rounds have helped us gather critical insights and experience that feed into our ongoing and future initiatives, particularly the design and implementation of the Regen Coordi-Nation Program.\n\n## Plans for the Web3 Grants Ecosystem\n\n### The Regen Coordi-Nation Program & Planned Experiments\n\nThe Regen Coordi-Nation Program is a collaborative initiative between GreenPill Network, ReFi DAO, and Celo Public Goods. It aims to support regenerative communities globally using Web3 technology to address local needs and create real-world impacts. The program is structured into three experimental stages:\n\n1. **Quadratic Funding (QF) Round during Gitcoin GG21:**\n   - **Objective:** Launch an experiment of Tunable Quadratic Funding (TQF) using Regen Tips’ Proof-of-Regen score to influence funding allocations.\n   - **Output:** Collect and analyze the impact of proof-of-regen signals on matching results and share insights with the broader Web3 grants community.\n\n2. **Output & Impact Tracking with Karma GAP:**\n   - **Objective:** Enhance accountability and impact tracking by integrating QF round projects into the Karma GAP platform.\n   - **Areas for Research:** Integration of Hypercerts, platform evolution for better reporting and tracking, and development of custom EAS schemas for local communities.\n   - **Output:** Improve the Karma GAP platform based on user feedback, enhancing tracking and reporting functionalities for all users.\n\n3. **Retroactive Public Goods Funding (RPGF) Integration:**\n   - **Objective:** Streamline the RPGF process by integrating data from Karma GAP into the EasyRPGF.xyz tool.\n   - **Output:** Develop a replicable model for other operators, reducing administrative burdens and enhancing funding program efficiency.\n\n### Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing\n\nWe are committed to open innovation and knowledge sharing, aligning with the Cartographer Syndicate’s objectives. Our collaborative approach involves:\n\n- **Research Leads:** Working with Monty Merlin Bryant (ReFi DAO), Jade Clyne (TEC), and other key stakeholders.\n- **Community Engagement:** Sharing results and insights on the Gitcoin forum and engaging with the Cartographer Syndicate community through the ‘Experiment: Regen/TEC Impact’ channel.\n- **Playbook Development:** Supporting the creation of a detailed playbook for grant program operators to implement a QF to KarmaGAP to RPGF pipeline.\n\nBy leveraging our experience and conducting cutting-edge experiments, we aim to significantly advance the Web3 grants ecosystem, contributing to its sustainability and effectiveness.", "hidden": true, "question": "Describe your previous work or plans related to the Web3 grants ecosystem.", "questionId": 1}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Our project creates substantial value for the Web3 grants ecosystem through several innovative and strategic approaches:\n\n## 1. Advancing Funding Mechanisms\n\n### Quadratic Funding (QF) & Proof-of-Regen Experiment\n\n- **Innovation in QF:** By experimenting with Tunable Quadratic Funding (TQF) and incorporating Regen Tips’ Proof-of-Regen score, we are pioneering ways to enhance and refine funding allocation. This experiment aims to address common challenges in QF, such as manipulation and popularity bias, by integrating additional signal into the voting process.\n- **Value:** This approach aims to create a more optimal distribution of funds and set precedent for other grant programs to follow by enhancing the overall quality of funding decisions in the Web3 ecosystem. \n\n## 2. Enhancing Accountability and Impact Tracking\n\n### Integration with Karma GAP\n\n- **Improved Tracking:** Our project focuses on integrating QF round projects into the Karma GAP platform, enhancing the capabilities for grant program managers to track and report on the outcomes and impact of their funding.\n- **User-Centric Development:** By involving real users from our network, we ensure that the platform evolves based on practical needs and feedback, making it more effective and user-friendly.\n- **Value:** Enhanced tracking and reporting mechanisms improve transparency and accountability, enabling better assessment of project impacts and fostering trust within the community.\n\n## 3. Streamlining Retroactive Public Goods Funding (RPGF)\n\n### RPGF Integration\n\n- **Seamless Data Integration:** We aim to streamline the RPGF process by integrating data from Karma GAP into the EasyRPGF.xyz tool. This reduces the administrative burden on grantees, allowing them to focus more on impactful work rather than reporting.\n- **Replicable Model:** By documenting and sharing our process, we provide a replicable model for other grant programs, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of funding mechanisms across the Web3 ecosystem.\n- **Value:** This integration not only simplifies the RPGF process but also promotes a more sustainable and scalable approach to funding public goods, encouraging broader adoption of effective funding practices.\n\n## 4. Facilitating Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration\n\n### Community Engagement and Playbook Development\n\n- **Open Innovation:** We are committed to building in public, sharing our findings, and engaging with the broader Web3 community through platforms like the Gitcoin forum and the Cartographer Syndicate’s channels.\n- **Detailed Playbook:** Developing a comprehensive playbook for implementing a QF to KarmaGAP to RPGF pipeline ensures that our learnings and methodologies can be easily adopted and adapted by other grant program operators.\n- **Value:** By facilitating knowledge sharing and collaboration, we contribute to a more cohesive and innovative Web3 grants ecosystem, where best practices are disseminated and adopted widely, driving overall ecosystem improvement.\n\n## 5. Supporting Regenerative Communities\n\n### Regen Coordi-Nation Program\n\n- **Global Impact:** Our program supports regenerative communities globally by leveraging Web3 technology to address local needs, creating real-world impacts.\n- **Collaborative Approach:** By working with partners like GreenPill Network, ReFi DAO, and Celo Public Goods, we foster a collaborative environment that amplifies the reach and effectiveness of our initiatives.\n- **Value:** This creates a positive feedback loop where successful local projects can inspire and inform broader Web3 initiatives, promoting sustainable and regenerative practices worldwide.\n\n## Summary\n\nThrough these strategic initiatives, our project not only enhances current funding mechanisms but also fosters a more transparent, accountable, and collaborative Web3 grants ecosystem. By addressing key challenges and sharing our insights, we aim to drive innovation and create long-lasting value for all stakeholders involved in Web3 grants.", "hidden": true, "question": "How does your project create value for the Web3 grants ecosystem?", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Our team brings a wealth of expertise and experience in the Web3 grants ecosystem, backed by a strong track record of successful projects, research, and collaborations. Here is an overview of our team's expertise:\n\n## Team Members and Expertise\n\n### Monty Merlin Bryant\n- **Role:** Founder at ReFi DAO, Board Member at Trusted Seed, Steward at Celo Public Goods\n- **Experience:**\n  - **ReFi DAO:** Spearheaded multiple Gitcoin funding rounds, including the Local Node Beta Round and Local Node GG18 Round, gaining deep insights into the dynamics of community funding and the operational aspects of grant management.\n  - **Celo Public Goods:** Played a pivotal role in advancing public goods funding initiatives within the Celo ecosystem.\n- **Publications and Contributions:**\n  - Authored articles such as ‘[ReFi Local Nodes 2023 - Round Results & What’s Coming Next?](https://blog.refidao.com/refi-local-nodes-on-gitcoin/)’ and ‘[Catalyzing Change: ReFi DAO’s Impact Through Gitcoin Funding Rounds](https://gitcoin.mirror.xyz/RjqdZrPZaDiW_g0xqfey1xYW0OP5F502xo8vBojRFDQ)’.\n\n### Jade Clyne\n- **Role:** TQF Analyst and TEC Programs Lead\n- **Experience:**\n  - **Token Engineering Commons (TEC):** Leading various programs focused on advancing token engineering and innovative funding mechanisms.\n  - **Quadratic Funding (QF):** Extensive experience in analyzing and implementing QF mechanisms, including experiments with Tunable Quadratic Funding (TQF) to enhance funding decision quality.\n- **Publications and Contributions:**\n  - Contributed to the development and dissemination of TQF methodologies and best practices, sharing insights through TEC’s platforms and community engagements.\n\n## Collaborators\n- **Mahesh Murthy:** Founder of Karma GAP, bringing expertise in accountability and impact tracking for decentralized grant programs.\n- **Gideon Rosenblatt:** Techie, social entrepreneur, futurist focused on mission-driven, token-engineered, community wealth and socio-economic change. https://gideonro.medium.com/\n- **Sejal Rekhan:** Founding Team at GreenPill Network, Grants Innovation at Gitcoin.\n- **Luuk Weber:** Founder at Kolektivo Labs and lead Steward of Celo Public Goods. 5+ years of experience developing local regeneration solutions and operating onchain networks.", "hidden": true, "question": "Describe your team's expertise in your chosen focus area within Web3 grants. Include relevant experience, publications, or past projects.", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We will build in public, publish the results and insights from our experiments on the Gitcoin forum, ReFi DAO Blog, and engage with the Cartographer Syndicate community through the ‘Experiment: Regen/TEC Impact’ channel. Ultimately, we would like to support the development of a detailed playbook for grant program operators to easily be able to design and implement a QF to KarmaGAP to RPGF pipeline.", "hidden": true, "question": "How do you plan to share insights, methodologies, or tools developed through your project with the Cartographer Syndicate and the broader Web3 grants community?", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "hidden": true, "question": "List any contract addresses with the associated network(s), EOAs, or deployer addresses your project has deployed.", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "hidden": true, "question": "Have you received any previous grants or support for your work in Web3 grants? If so, please provide details and estimated funding amounts.", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "Yes", "hidden": true, "question": "Please confirm that you have read and agree to comply with the ethical standards outlined in the eligibility criteria, including Gitcoin's Quid Pro Quo policy (https://support.gitcoin.co/gitcoin-knowledge-base/gitcoin-grants/general-questions/what-is-our-quid-pro-quo-policy)", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "not that I can think of", "hidden": true, "question": "Do you have any potential conflicts of interest to disclose? If yes, please provide details.", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "paragraph", "hidden": true, "question": "Is there anything else you'd like to share about your project or team that wasn't covered in the previous questions?", "questionId": 9}], "project": {"id": "0x44a654c52e7f9b2d471ac6be97521d6ced3219f24ba35aed1e0711dc2924de72", "title": "ReFi DAO x TEC - Pioneering a QF to KarmaGAP to RPGF Playbook", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreidkyshglnkr3o2qc43npuwnfce3bckpsupv4vbszveem6cyfjy6le", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://linktr.ee/refidao", "bannerImg": "bafkreiacdodo656mnrvvhajoetxk56tisxm444bxfmlwkhizuepw5lwtqi", "createdAt": 1723030227878, "credentials": {}, "description": "# _\n\n# Overview\n\nThis proposal, presented by ReFi DAO in collaboration with the Token Engineering Commons (TEC), aims to pioneer a series of experiments at the intersection of QF, Karma GAP and RPGF. Our goal is to advance the Web3 Grants Ecosystem through participatory action research, leveraging the Regen Coordi-Nation program and experimenting with innovative mechanisms. This proposal outlines our planned activities, expected outcomes, and their alignment with the Cartographer Syndicate's objectives.\n\n# The Regen Coordi-Nation Program & Planned Experiments\n\nReFi DAO has a track record in managing Gitcoin funding rounds, such as the Local Node Beta Round in April 2023 with $25k match funding and 14 nodes participating, and the Local Node GG18 Round in August 2023, which saw $30k match funding, 31 nodes participating. The funding and development of our local node network have provided valuable insights into the dynamics of local community funding and directly influenced the design of the Regen Coordi-Nation Program.\n\n[The Regen Coordi-Nation](https://blog.refidao.com/the-regen-coordi-nation-genesis/) is a collaborative initiative between GreenPill Network, ReFi DAO, and Celo Public Goods that aims to support regenerative communities globally using Web3 technology to address local needs and create real-world impacts. The program is structured into three stages:\n\n1. **Quadratic Funding (QF) Round during Gitcoin GG21**\n2. **Output & Impact Tracking with Karma GAP**\n3. **Retroactive Public Goods Funding (RPGF)**\n\nEach stage incorporates cutting-edge experiments designed to collect valuable learnings and push forward Web3 grant program design and implementation.\n\n## Stage 1: Quadratic Funding (QF) & Proof-of-Regen Experiment\n\n**Objective:** Launch an experiment of [Tunable Quadratic Funding (TQF)](https://medium.com/token-engineering-commons/expertise-and-quadratic-funding-bd4f0c5c3e23) during the GG21 Regen Coordi-Nation & Celo Ecosystem QF rounds to test the effects of utilising Regen Tips’ Proof-of-Regen score in influencing the quadratic funding allocations.\n\n**Celo GG21 Rounds Proposal**: Donors into either of the rounds have the chance for a quadratic multiplier based on their [Proof of Regen score](https://www.regen.tips/score). \n\n**Output:** Evaluate the impact of proof-of-regen signals on matching results. Collect and publish these insights to inform other grant program operators.\n\n## Stage 2: Output & Impact Tracking with Karma GAP\n\n**Objective:** Address the challenge of effective accountability and impact tracking for Web3 grant programs, using ReFi DAO and the Regen Coordi-Nation’s network of local communities as an active user case to enhance Karma GAP. \n\n**Areas for active research include**:\n\n- **Karma GAP QF Integration**: How to better integrate QF round projects into the Karma GAP platform and provide more control for grant program managers in managing their programs within the Karma GAP interface.\n- **Hypercerts Integration**: If and how the integration of Hypercerts into Karma GAP could make sense. See here for initial scoping: [Karma GAP x Hypercerts x Regen CoordiNATION](https://www.notion.so/fa1713f7d73543928b183d66b11d0986?pvs=21).\n- **Platform Evolution**: Exploring the practicalities of how to revamp Karma GAP to better report, track and distinguish Output, Outcomes & Impact, as well as supporting grantees in understanding this distinction.\n- **Custom EAS Schema Development**: Developing a custom EAS schema targeted for local communities such as ReFi Local Nodes, GreenPill Chapters, and Celo Regional DAOs, and creating functionality to bulk upload attestations into the platform.\n\n**Output:** Improve the tracking and reporting of outcomes and impact for grant recipients and enhance the Karma GAP platform based on real user feedback and needs. These improvements and added functionality will then be available for all program operators and users of the platform.\n\n## Stage 3: Retroactive Public Goods Funding (RPGF) Integration\n\n**Objective:** Support the development of a seamless user experience for integrating data from Karma GAP into the EasyRPGF.xyz tool to streamline the RPGF process and reduce the administrative burden on grantees by automating data integration.\n\n**Output:** Provide documentation on this process as a replicable model for other operators to enhance their funding programs.\n\n# Participatory Action Research Leads\n\n- **Monty Merlin Bryant** ([Linktree](https://linktr.ee/montybryant)) — Founder at [ReFi DAO](https://linktr.ee/refidao), board member at [Trusted Seed](https://trustedseed.org/), and steward at [Celo Public Goods](https://celopg.eco/).\n- **Jade Clyne** ([LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jade-clyne-865132101/)) — TQF Analyst and TEC Programs Lead\n\nIn addition, we will be working alongside and collaborating with a variety of other key stakeholders including [Mahesh Murthy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maheshvmurthy/), [Gideon Rosenblatt](https://gideonro.medium.com/), [Sejal Rekhan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sejal-rekhan/), [Luuk Weber](https://www.linkedin.com/in/luukweber/?locale=en_US) and others to realize these experiments and report on the learnings. \n\n# Advancing the Web3 Grants Ecosystem\n\nOur commitment to open innovation, collaboration, and knowledge sharing aligns with the Cartographer Syndicate’s objectives. We will build in public, publish the results and insights from our experiments on the Gitcoin forum, and engage with the Cartographer Syndicate community through the ‘Experiment: Regen/TEC Impact’ channel. Ultimately, we would like to support the development of a detailed playbook for grant program operators to easily be able to design and implement a QF to KarmaGAP to RPGF pipeline.", "lastUpdated": 0}, "recipient": "0x7340F1a1e4e38F43d2FCC85cdb2b764de36B40c0"}}