From ReFi to Regenera: My Journey in the Symphony of Regeneration 🌿

Beloved ReFi nation,

After 18 months of profound transformation, I am emerging from the ashes with something new to share. Many of you know me from my work with ReFi DAO and Toucan Protocol. Today, I want to reintroduce myself as John Dass—the voice crying out in the wilderness...

It is with this new voice, that I come to announce the launch of my new show Regenera: Wisdom for the Planetary Age, a podcast born at the intersection of indigenous wisdom, modern science, and emerging technology. This isn't just another podcast—it's the fruit of a deep inner journey through death and rebirth, through ceremony and technology, through pain and transformation.

I am out of the studio, out of the home and into the wild—recording content at festivals, in villages and in indigenous communities.

Why Regenera?

While stepping back from Source stewardship at ReFi DAO (thank you ser Monty Merlin 🙏), I have been sitting with indigenous elders in sacred ceremonies, processing intergenerational trauma, and exploring how open technology can serve humanity's highest ideals. Through this journey, I've discovered that the bridge between web3 and true planetary regeneration lies in the integration of ancient wisdom with emerging innovation.

Let me say this another way indigenous wisdom is the KEY to unlock the power of web3. 🗝️

Yes, you heard me.

The vast treasure trove of intelligence locked away in the biodiversity hotspots of the world, sitting with indigenous elders and their communities—this is the key to everything that we aspire to achieve in ReFi.

What's Coming? 🤩

• Deep dives with thought leaders across the regenerative movement
• Daily indigenous wisdom drops on social
• Sacred gatherings with elders like Grandmother Jyoti Ma
• A new methodology called "Shared Dreaming" to co-create our vision of The Symbiocene (early access for paid subscribers, retreat Nov 1-3)

A Special Invitation 🧧

For those ready to go deeper, I'm hosting a 3-day retreat with Grandmother Jyoti Ma of The Fountain—a world-renowned spiritual teacher and elder working with The Mother Earth Delegation of United Original Nations and The Mother's Message. All regens are invited to join us on November 2nd for a gathering with Grandmother Jyoti Ma at House of The Rising Mojo in Ericeira, Portugal.

Let's dream of regeneration—together.

Join the live stream on Youtube Nov 2 🔴

For those of you who cannot join us for the in-person retreat or gathering in Portugal, we have setup a live stream on Nov 2 from 16.00 to 21.00, Lisbon. Please do join us from a quiet space with reverence. We will be hosting Palestinians, Israelis, Ukranians, Russians—Muslims, Christians, Jews, and people of agnostic and atheist worldviews. It will be a powerful experience and a sneak peek into The Pilgrimage, a 64-day cycle journey from Stonehenge to Giza in Spring 2025.

Technology, Consciousness & Regeneration 🕸️

I still deeply believe that open technology—whether web3 or truly open AI—holds the keys to a regenerative future. But this kind of technology alone isn't enough. We need to weave it together with indigenous wisdom, community practice, and expanded consciousness.

This—is—technology.

Consciousness is the most powerful technology in all of existence. Indigenous communities understand this better than anyone else. We need to learn from them and align ourselves with the loving awareness that permeates all things. When we build systems from this place—THIS—is how we create symbiosis. It is not only a state of being, but a state of doing that accepts our true nature as a part of this vast tapestry of life.

Join the Journey

• Watch trailer 🎬: Introducing Regenera: Wisdom for The Planetary Age 🌿
• Livestream on Nov 2 🔴: An Evening with Jyoti Ma on Youtube
• IRL Tickets 🎟️: An Evening with Jyoti Ma on Lu.ma
• Become a paid subscriber for retreat access, Shared Dreaming, community and exclusive content

Thank you so much, ReFi nation, for being such a core part of this journey! While my recent movements may seem like a departure from the foundation upon which ReFi is built, I actually see this an expansion—an invitation to explore how our technology can serve the deeper calling of planetary regeneration with loving awareness at the core.

In gratitude and service,

John Dass

@iamjohndass on X, IG, FB and LI

P.S. Special thanks to all the incredible leaders who stepped up during my absence and continue to nurture the ReFi DAO network. I dance to your symphony of regeneration. 🙏

If you want to catch up on the journey to Regenera and beyond, here are some of my top posts so far:

And if you're curious about why I changed my name, stay tuned for The Voice of Thunder, exclusive to paid subscribers.

PLUS: It's Gitcoin season!

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- BioFi Pathfinders on GG22 — $55,000 USDGLO (Benjamin Life, Monty, Samantha, Tyler—YOU ROCK!)
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