{"signature": "0x05b43845a7d9e8caf8f2e65e93445c16fa0861c5acc2a65a8f984aaf62b0002a4d311c806edf028a333225dfb6e7e3428186461ba61881639c02cda3ca0c21d61b", "application": {"round": "0xdeca949280753f849c3c21ea3d01f7ffe6b7cd44", "answers": [{"type": "email", "hidden": true, "question": "Email Address", "questionId": 0, "encryptedAnswer": {"ciphertext": "1dhrtJZZlm40jU9Dl7HpghzxyPUBxlXUHV7ziv6B2SeZFkRxPfv67fe0c288bkUT", "encryptedSymmetricKey": "fb019f35d054f1dda5c7e225b1fdbf147cdbcc5b5c3e27df9f6bc9ccffd6b044a22adf22dbb4610cf4a310945e0a3a0fb971d5d13a259921a3a56857b013ea5cace7b5ff534476a9d5267eb5a403d58c1d991ba7c291395578de63e1c8ba5f83624b48cd53833d11bc3ffe937298949954585c2cd1166b58724251564224278f0000000000000020f09d7ef9076b0123bbaef015298d23724467ad5a4461c1fbf72ed1bb46731cb0a167c53a57a616f143c486a6c39b08b8"}}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "ReFi DAO & CeloPG", "hidden": false, "question": "Funding Sources", "questionId": 1}, {"type": "number", "answer": "1", "hidden": false, "question": "Team Size", "questionId": 2}], "project": {"id": "0xbb4e8e1aa47679b4cd24d54c9848a70fb9a0d90b0c314db5558d0f8b96e07789", "title": "Monty Merlin | ReFi The World", "logoImg": "bafkreiadrwfow7yizgy3kfienvmmx4mzynpphjkrknqlnetnjjdlcahh5a", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreic3qptsgvib2rna42jrem4fmivcc3ty6dbz2nlevummo3vclorahy", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://linktr.ee/montybryant", "bannerImg": "bafkreicthw7hbd3b64xbnprumbtbvn5j3uhdvakucdi5xy3vcg66m6fcdi", "createdAt": 1729262784286, "credentials": {}, "description": "\nSustainability is not enough—we need regeneration. Through my ongoing work with ReFi DAO, Celo Public Goods, Trusted Seed, and Regen Coordination, I have continually aimed to grow the regen movement and empower communities at the forefront of ecological and social transformation.\n\n![Monty Merlin Bryant ReFi DAO](https://i.ibb.co/Gp02xxL/Screenshot-2024-10-18-at-3-23-27-pm.png)\n\n### ReFi DAO & Local Node Network\n\nReFi DAO has been at the forefront of catalyzing the Regenerative Finance (ReFi) movement. Since joining in November 2022 I have taken on many roles from leading [ReFi Roundup](https://blog.refidao.com/tag/roundup/), [Website & Knowledge Graph](https://www.refidao.com/ecosystem?ref=blog.refidao.com), [ReFi DAO Forums](https://www.refidao.com/community/working-group/refi-dao-forum/r/recbjJ1Wa9mZXW9JI?ref=blog.refidao.com), [ReFi London](https://linktr.ee/refilondon?ref=blog.refidao.com) and much more. Together with John I co-founded the next stage of ReFi DAO’s journey with the development of the ReFi Local Node Network in 2023 and ultimately taking on source leadership at the end of 2023. I have helped to raise over $150k for ReFi Local Nodes and the Beta Cohort Incubator, offering over 20 hours of content to both aspiring and established Local Nodes. \n\n- [ReFi Local Nodes 2023 - Round Results & What's Coming Next](https://blog.refidao.com/refi-local-nodes-on-gitcoin/)\n- [Regenerative Journeys: ReFi Local Nodes 2023 Roundup](https://mirror.xyz/refidao.eth/pzwS5ape0Zqu5mnqKM60eIqMfBtLjQ18UEy1jiDeAHU)\n- [🌱 Local Node Incubator - Beta Cohort Retrospective!](https://blog.refidao.com/local-node-incubator/)\n\nI’ve also published over [60 pieces of original content on the ReFi DAO blog](https://blog.refidao.com/author/monty/), engaging 4,000+ subscribers to further the ReFi movement.\n\n### Celo Public Goods (CeloPG)\n\nAs a lead steward at CeloPG, I’ve co-designed and operated five Gitcoin rounds, raising over $250k in match funding for regenerative projects, including:\n\n- GG20 Climate Solutions Celo Bonus Round ($50k)\n- GG21 Real World Builders ($75k)\n- GG21 Regen Coordination ($50k)\n- GG22 Regen Citizen's Round ($21k)\n- GG22 BioFi Pathfinders Round ($55k)\n\nI also helped launch Celo’s first Retroactive Public Goods Funding program, distributing 250,000 CELO. We’re now preparing for the Celo Citizen Retro with an additional $250k CELO.\n\n### Regen Coordination\n\nI authored the [original proposal for Regen Coordination](https://www.notion.so/c7aefdf73c1040468323f30320b18b02?pvs=21) in 2023, which has since evolved into an alliance of Web3 organizations collaborating to drive ecological, social, and economic regeneration. Over the past six months, Regen Coordination has helped raise $200k for local regenerative communities, bioregional organizing teams, and regen citizens. Learn more: [Regen Coordination GG22](https://blog.refidao.com/regen-coordination-gg22/).\n\n### ReFi Ecological Benefits Framework (EBF)\n\nSupporting the development of an Ecological Benefits Framework (EBF) to explain impact with an intuitive visual language. Now, in collaboration with [Spark Eco](https://spark.eco/?ref=blog.refidao.com), I am supporting the development of [Impact Scribe](https://impactscribe.xyz/?ref=blog.refidao.com) as a tool to help anyone showcase their project’s work using EBF and help unlock new sources of funding.\n\n### Events & Public Speaking\n\nI led the organisation of ReFi Week in Portugal and I regularly engage in public speaking to amplify the message of regeneration and Web3. See my [ReFi Talks Playlist](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXJlO2wiKO0pSk6JcLvY9u4_bK-5hV7g5).\n\n![Monty Merlin Bryant ReFi Talks](https://i.ibb.co/J2sg2gx/Screenshot-2024-10-18-at-3-40-04-pm.png)\n\n![Monty Merlin Bryant ReFi Talks](https://i.ibb.co/QnVrpF5/Screenshot-2024-10-18-at-3-43-10-pm.png)\n\n\n---\n\nI look forward to continuing this mission of regeneration, collaboration, and transformation across the globe. 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