{"fee": "10", "thesis": "In response to the pressing challenges of climate change across Latin America, this round of grants is designed to stimulate growth within the regenerative finance ecosystem through the innovative use of web3 and Arbitrum blockchain technology. Our goal is to cultivate solutions that enhance the sustainability and revitalization of local environments, cultures, and communities.\n\nTypes of Projects Prioritized\n- Our grant program is specifically aimed at supporting projects within the Regenerative Finance (ReFi) ecosystem that are:\n- Utilizing web3 and Arbitrum blockchain technologies to tackle critical climate issues with groundbreaking solutions.\n- Enhancing education, awareness, and community involvement in environmental conservation, reforestation, and sustainable living.\n- Engaging local communities in environmental cleanup, reforestation projects, and the promotion of sustainable travel practices.\n- Preserving and incorporating indigenous knowledge into environmental strategies, thereby supporting communities directly impacted by climate change.\n- Promoting the adoption of eco-technologies and sustainable habits to lessen environmental degradation and the impacts of climate change.\n- Addressing social and economic inequalities within the scope of environmental stewardship to ensure a more inclusive and diverse approach.\n\nDesired Impact of Funding\nThe funds are allocated to significantly bolster projects urgently needing resources to continue and expand their impactful work. Our objectives are to:\n- Enhance community education and engagement in combating climate change.\n- Make substantial contributions to local reforestation, pollution cleanup, and the adoption of sustainable practices.\n- Empower indigenous communities by valuing and applying their ecological knowledge in practical climate solutions.\n- Advance eco-technologies and sustainable living methods to reduce carbon footprints and restore environments.\n- Reduce the socioeconomic disparities worsened by climate change, promoting a more inclusive approach to environmental initiatives.\n\nGame Integration\nReFi LatAm Quest will serve as a virtual platform to simulate these priorities by:\n- Featuring challenges that mirror real-world issues such as deforestation in the Amazon, aiming to teach players the significance of preserving such vital ecosystems.\n- Utilizing the Arbitrum blockchain to reward players with ARB tokens for successful project implementations and sustainability achievements in the game, thereby demonstrating effective, blockchain-enabled ecological solutions.\n- Incorporating a robust impact measurement tool within the game to quantify and visualize the ecological and social impacts of player strategies, paralleling real-world project assessments.\n\nEvaluation of Grant Effectiveness\nGrant recipients, including virtual projects like ReFi LatAm Quest, will be required to demonstrate their progress and impact:\n- By integrating \"ReFi LatAm\" within their platforms for event tracking and engagement analytics.\n- Submitting periodic reports detailing the supported actions and initiatives, similar to in-game analytics on player engagement, educational reach, and ecological impact.\n- Continual eligibility for further funding will be contingent on these submissions, reinforcing our commitment to nurturing a thriving ecosystem where regenerative finance and climate initiatives can prosper, creating enduring change across Latin America.", "extraInfo": "This game integrates engaging gameplay with essential blockchain functionality on the Arbitrum network to promote awareness and education about ReFi and demonstrate the practical use of blockchain technology in ecological and economic regeneration.\nEnhanced Game Features:\n\nLeaderboard:\n- Implement a dynamic leaderboard system to foster a competitive environment among players. This will track and display player rankings based on their achievements, such as successful project completions, the sustainability of their nodes, and their overall impact on the environment.\n- The leaderboard encourages continuous engagement and improvement, pushing players to not only compete but also collaborate to climb higher in the rankings.\n\nToken Rewards in Arbitrum (ARB Tokens):\n- Introduce an incentive system using ARB tokens, the native token of the Arbitrum network, to reward players for their game achievements and contributions to sustainability.\n- These rewards can be used within the game for purchasing upgrades, unlocking special features, or can be traded outside the game, providing real-world value and further promoting the adoption of the Arbitrum network.\n- This integration not only enhances the gaming experience but also serves as a practical demonstration of blockchain's potential in digital economies and decentralized finance.\n\nImpact Measurement:\n- Develop a robust impact measurement system within the game that quantifies each player’s contribution towards sustainability goals. Metrics such as carbon footprint reduction, community growth, and ecological restoration efforts will be tracked.\n- This system will link to the leaderboard, influencing player rankings and ensuring that rewards are aligned with tangible environmental benefits.\n- Additionally, it will provide valuable data that can be used to improve game dynamics and make real-world correlations with ReFi initiatives.\n\nAlignment with Arbitrum Ecosystem Objectives:\n- The integration of these features showcases the Arbitrum network’s high capacity for transactions and its suitability for handling complex decentralized applications that require real-time updates and rewards.\n- By using ARB tokens as rewards, the game directly utilizes and promotes the Arbitrum ecosystem, encouraging wider adoption and deeper engagement with blockchain technology.\n\nExpected Impact:\n- Enhanced Player Experience and Engagement: The competitive elements and token rewards will attract a broader audience, retain players longer, and encourage deeper interaction with the game’s ReFi content.\n- Real-World Blockchain Utilization: Through the use of ARB tokens and the impact measurement feature, players will see first-hand how blockchain can be employed in practical, beneficial ways beyond conventional financial transactions.\n", "extraLink": "", "guidelines": "To ensure the effective and equitable distribution of our grants, it is crucial that all applicants adhere to the following submission guidelines. These guidelines are designed to identify projects that align with our mission to foster innovative, regenerative, and sustainable solutions to climate change in Latin America.\n\nGeographic and Foundational Criteria\n- Project Base: The project must be based in Latin America. This is essential to ensure that the solutions developed are directly applicable and beneficial to the local ecosystems, communities, and environments most impacted by climate change in the region.\n- Founder Residency: The founders of the project must be based in Latin America. It is important that they live in the region rather than merely traveling there for short periods. This ensures a deep, personal commitment to addressing local challenges and contributes to the long-term sustainability and impact of the project.\n\nExperience and Operational Criteria\n- Proven Experience: Founders must have proven experience in managing and executing the core activities related to their Regenerative Finance (ReFi) project. This experience is critical to ensuring the project's success and its ability to effectively utilize the grant.\n- Operational History: The project must have at least 3 months of proven activity. This can be demonstrated through various channels such as Twitter updates, Instagram Accounts, online events, local gatherings, etc. A documented history of engagement and activity will help to gauge the project's commitment and impact on the community.\n\nTechnological and Partnership Criteria\n- Blockchain (Arbitrum) Technology: The project must be leveraging blockchain (Arbitrum) technology or demonstrate a willingness and a plan to implement blockchain (Arbitrum) technology in its activities. This is crucial for alignment with our focus on innovative and sustainable solutions within the ReFi ecosystem.\n- Lu.ma Page Access: To facilitate tracking and support, the project must agree to give access to a Lu.ma page to ReFi LatAm. This allows for efficient monitoring of the project's events, activities, and overall engagement.\n\nReporting and Agreement\n- Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): Projects must sign a memorandum of understanding with ReFi Latam. This MoU outlines the responsibilities of both parties and ensures a mutual commitment to the goals of the grant and the broader mission of fostering sustainable, blockchain-enabled solutions to climate change in Latin America.\n- Periodical Check-Ins: Following the receipt of funding, the project must submit periodic check-ins detailing the activities conducted, the progress made, and the impact achieved. These check-ins are crucial for maintaining transparency, accountability, and ensuring continued support and eligibility for future opportunities."}