ReFi DAO Local Node Network
{"type": "project", "title": "ReFi DAO Local Node Network", "logoImg": "bafkreia42cpt7k5qskmwjnmwbgxvow2hpsyoj2nsfx5husevl7eiwitxfa", "website": "https://www.refidao.com/community/local", "bannerImg": "bafkreictqqqphmp6rwsxupzhd5hohxnlftely4j4ui3yp7yrrsrurmwawa", "createdAt": 1723026828702, "credentials": {}, "description": "\n# Overview\n\nReFi DAO emerged in January 2022 as a dynamic online community dedicated to tackling global challenges using advanced tools such as public ledgers, artificial intelligence, remote sensing, open data, and open science. Through the vehicle of Regenerative Finance (ReFi) and Web3, our initiative aims to foster a new economy that values human and natural capital, aligns financial gain with planetary health, and supports local communities in their long-term regenerative efforts. \n\nIn 2023, we supported the launch of about a dozen ‘ReFi Local Nodes’ globally with the Alpha Cohort of our ReFi Local Node Incubator, and allocated over $55,000 to their work via Gitcoin rounds. In the first half of 2024, we overhauled the curriculum and ran a Beta Cohort, further growing the network. Now, we have helped raise $110k to launch the Regen Coordi-Nation Program. \n\nLooking ahead, through strategic partnerships and otherwise aligned initiatives, we aim to further expand our work in supporting Local Node Operators in driving local innovation, enhancing community connectivity, and supporting verifiable local regenerative activities using Web3.\n\n# **What are ReFi Local Nodes? 🗺**\n\n“Local Nodes” are, as the name implies, place-based initiatives for learning about, experimenting with, and implementing regenerative financial practices and technologies. They provide a context for local organizers and leaders of all kinds to signal their values-alignment, interest and willingness to take tangible steps towards a more regeneratively oriented future. Some Nodes are starting from scratch, whereas others are led by organizations that have existed and been doing relevant work for years. \n\n![What is a ReFi Local Node?](https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/Qmcq8ts6edmQQEF3EdaEr4Xhk55pXPVL43VUDdwmuSocJp)\n\nThrough the Local Node Network we engage a diverse group of place-based operators in order to accelerate our collective learning, especially as relate to best practices and ways to avoid common pitfalls. This has led to the creation of a vibrant, decentralized ecosystem of practitioners who share their knowledge and experiences in solidarity with others like them. With generous support from the [Celo Foundation](https://twitter.com/CeloOrg?ref=blog.refidao.com), [Celo Europe](https://twitter.com/CeloEurope?ref=blog.refidao.com) and [CeLatam](https://twitter.com/KnktDAO?ref=blog.refidao.com), we've successfully allocated over $55,000 to ReFi Local Nodes during two prior Gitcoin rounds to date. This has enabled the launch of 30+ Local Nodes that are directly impacting thousands of people across the globe. \n\n![ReFi Local Nodes Q2 2024 (1x).jpg](https://blog.refidao.com/content/images/2024/06/ReFi-Local-Nodes-2024--1x--1.jpg)\n\nSome additional highlights of ReFi DAO’s work in supporting nodes include:\n\n1. **Incubator Programs**: The Local Node Alpha Incubator program involved over 20 participants in 7 weeks of sessions and workshops, while the Beta program expanded to 30+ participants across 3 months. [Learn More](https://blog.refidao.com/local-node-beta-incubator/).\n2. **Local Node Toolkit (Alpha Version)**: Toolkit providing over 20 pages of guidance for local node leaders, including detailed instructions on running events and presenting ReFi ideas effectively. [View Alpha Toolkit](https://www.notion.so/Local-Node-Toolkit-1000a8af4ed94c11806f5e9991499355?pvs=21).\n3. **Impact Tracking and Hypercerts**: We launched a pilot for tracking impacts using hypercerts minted on Celo, developed a detailed minting guide, and supported 15 nodes in creating their first hypercerts, with plans to initiate a retroactive funding round to reward high-impact projects. [View Minting Guide](https://www.notion.so/92066b6b440941fc91cd359febc07ce8?pvs=21) \n\nYou can browse through the list of existing Local Nodes at [**refidao.com/community/local**](https://www.refidao.com/community/local). For an overview of the impact created by the local Node Network in 2023, check out this post: [**Regenerative Journeys: ReFi Local Nodes 2023 Roundup**](https://mirror.xyz/refidao.eth/pzwS5ape0Zqu5mnqKM60eIqMfBtLjQ18UEy1jiDeAHU).\n\n# 2024 H1 Developments\n\n## **🌱 Local Node Incubator - Beta Cohort Completion**\n\nDuring the first half of 2024, we overhauled the curriculum and led the Local Node Incubator’s Beta Cohort, which brought together both aspiring and established Local Nodes to delve into the theory and practice of community-based organizing around regenerative finance and systemic transformation. The program included 13 sessions with over 20 hours of content, during which 182 POAPs were minted for verified attendees. Participants rated the program highly, with an average Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 9.4/10. For more details, you can read the [Local Node Incubator - Beta Cohort Retrospective](https://blog.refidao.com/local-node-incubator/).\n\n![Incubator People](https://blog.refidao.com/content/images/2024/06/Screenshot-2024-06-05-at-9.54.01-AM.png)\n\n## Regen Coordi-Nation Program\n\nBringing together GreenPill Network, ReFi DAO, and Celo Public Goods, we’ve helped to raise $110k to support a global movement of regenerative communities leveraging Web3 technology to address local needs and create real-world impact. Co-developing this program with partners, our roadmap includes the current [Regen Coordi-Nation Genesis Gitcoin Grants 21 (GG21) round](https://explorer.gitcoin.co/#/round/42220/14) with $50k matching, as well as a planned retroactive funding round with at least $50k more in funding later this year.\n\n![Regen Coordi-Nation](https://i.ibb.co/pPFsFBJ/Screenshot-2024-08-06-at-6-04-57-PM.png)\n\n## ReFi Local Node Branding Hub\n\nLed by Adam Carr, we have recently launched a comprehensive Branding Hub to empower Local Nodes with a range of customizable graphic assets. This Branding Hub provides templates and guides for creating high-quality graphics that reflect the unique identity of each local node while maintaining alignment with the ReFi DAO family. It includes resources such as logos, social media banners, event brochures, posters, and more, allows for creative customization, and is supported by detailed video tutorials.\n\n![ReFi Local Node Branding Hub](https://i.ibb.co/Nt3Xbz1/Screenshot-2024-08-06-at-6-05-09-PM.png)\n\n# 2024 H2 Plans\n\nAs well as continuing with the Regen Coordi-Nation Program, ReFi DAO is also collaborating across and supporting a variety of other projects to support ReFi Local Nodes and Real World Impact with Web3. This includes:\n\n- **MycoFi for Municipal Resilience**: Led by ReFi DAO Core Steward and “MycoFi” co-creator Scott Morris alongside a dozen social and regenerative finance industry veterans, this initiative seeks to research various mechanisms and strategies for creating resilience and antifragility in place based economies on the municipal and community levels, and contextualize those into a playbook for local policy makers, economic developers, funders, and Local Node organizers. It expects to build out this resource in a way that adds to the Local Node Toolkit and aligned contexts across the web3 for good space.\n- **Bioregional Builders**: Co-led by stakeholders from OpenCivics, Celo, and ReFi DAO, the Bioregional Builders initiative aims to enhance connectivity between builders, developers, and community organizers at the bioregional scale, facilitating collaboration to design infrastructures that support regenerative economies and bioregional governance. Additionally, we plan to actively support this project by mapping ReFi Local Nodes, GreenPill Local Chapters, and other regionally-based ReFi/Web3/Climate projects to identify potential collaborations. We are also exploring opportunities to support the first bioregional Quadratic Funding (QF) round.\n- **Prosperity Passport**: ReFi DAO is leading the product design and partnership development for ‘Prosperity Passport,’ a smart account on Celo that features a dynamic dashboard highlighting an individual’s contributions within the ecosystem. Built on Superchain Accounts by Kolektivo Labs, this new identity application aims to showcase participation, impact, and community representation. We see Celo as the leading vehicle for real-world impact, and our involvement focuses on creating systems for on-chain community building and driving verifiable regenerative behaviors.\n\n## Team\n\nThe Local Node Network is led by [Scott Morris](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cscottmorris/) and [Monty Merlin](https://linktr.ee/montybryant), with support from ReFi DAO core stewards [Luiz Fernando](https://www.linkedin.com/in/luizfernandosg/) and [Raam Chandra](https://www.linkedin.com/in/raamchandrasekharan/). \n\nWith a dedicated team and strong partnerships, ReFi DAO is poised to continue it’s impact in supporting Local Nodes and building for a regenerative future. 🌱", "logoImgData": {}, "bannerImgData": {}, "projectTwitter": "ReFiDAOist"}