TLDR

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Regen Coordi-Nation – a pioneering collaboration between GreenPill Network, ReFi DAO, and Celo Public Goods aiming to support a global movement of regenerative communities leveraging Web3 technology to address local needs and create real-world impact. Kickstarting the alliance with The Regen Coordi-Nation GG21 Genesis Round and $50K in matching funds, the round is open to applications from ReFi DAO Local Nodes, GreenPill Local Chapters, and Celo Regional DAOs. Key dates include the application period from July 24th to August 6th and the round start of August 7th. Together, we are embarking on a mission to demonstrate how community organization, innovative financial mechanisms, and Web3 can enable ecological and social regeneration on a global scale.

The Power of Local Communities

Local communities are crucial to the success of regenerative finance. Connected globally, ReFi Local Nodes serve as hubs of opportunity where community members can learn, experiment, and implement ReFi solutions tailored to their local contexts. This cosmo-local network aims to foster innovation and adapt regenerative practices to meet diverse needs, ensuring effective and sustainable solutions grounded in lived experiences.

ReFi DAO has a history of supporting Local Nodes through Gitcoin funding rounds, including the Local Node Beta Round (April 2023) with $25k match funding, and a GG18 Round (August 2023) with $30k match funding. Most recently in the beginning half of 2024, we completed our second incubator program for our beta cohort of Local Nodes. You can read more about these initiatives and their impact in the articles below👇

Uniting for Regeneration

As well as ReFi DAO's efforts, GreenPill Network has been continuing to invest in it’s Local Chapters — a “CoordiNation across Nations & Cultures” that exports regenerative digital infrastructure to the world. At the same time, Celo Regional DAOs have been active since 2022 as a program to empower local communities to spearhead Celo adoption and growth in their region.

Each of these networks share common overlapping values, missions, and identities. Yet at the same time, each has a unique proposition, unique audience, and unique resources & capabilities. Inspired by BlockchainGov’s concept of a ‘Coordi-nation’ — voluntary interwoven networks of communities with aligned values and a shared identity — ReFi DAO, GreenPill Network and Celo Public Goods are coming together to form ‘The Regen Coordi-Nation.’

Our roadmap includes both a Gitcoin Grants 21 (GG21) round with $50k matching, as well as a retroactive funding round later this year based on participation & impact with at least $50k more in funding. A huge thank you to each of these parties in making this program possible – Celo Public Goods committing $50K, ReFi DAO and GreenPill Network each contributing $5K, and Gitcoin providing an additional $50K.

The GG21 Genesis Round

The Regen Coordi-Nation GG21 Genesis Round is now open for applications from ReFi DAO Local Nodes, GreenPill Local Chapters, and Celo Regional DAOs!

Key Dates

• Pre-round Application Period (receive a decision by the start of the round): July 24th @ noon UTC - August 6th @ noon UTC
• Donation Period: August 7th @ noon UTC - 21st August @ 23:59 UTC
• Extended Applications: August 6th @ noon UTC - August 12th @ 23:59 UTC

Eligibility & Application Process

Each local community must receive a nomination from the respective evaluation and governance processes of ReFi DAO, GreenPill, or Celo Public Goods (Celo PG). For ReFi Local Nodes, applicants must fill out their Local Node Profile, submit this as a proposal on the ReFi DAO Charmverse and then only apply to the round through Gitcoin Grants once approved. For full details on the eligibility and process for each network, visit the Regen Coordi-Nation Portal👇

Program Team, Advisors & Partnerships

• Lead Operator: Monty Merlin Bryant (ReFi DAO, Trusted Seed, Celo Public Goods)
• Team: Scott Morris (ReFi DAO, FoxFire), Sejal Rekhan (GreenPill Network, Gitcoin), Izzy Lawrence (GreenPill Network), Luuk Weber (Kolektivo Labs, Celo Public Goods)
• Advisors: Lana Dingwall (RootedLABs, GreenPill Network), Benjamin Life (OpenCivics), Lau Na Mu (Celo Public Goods, Metrics Garden Labs)

Partnerships & Collaborations

• MetaGov: Sharing insights for Web3 grants research and innovation.
• Glo Dollar: Planning for matching in USDGLO and enabling native Glo donations.
• $REGEN Tips: Exploring token multipliers and Proof of Regen integration.
• Open Civics: Exploring bio-regional coordination and finance facilities for local nodes.

Join Us for the Kickoff Event

We invite you to the Regen Coordi-Nation Kickoff, an online gathering to bring together ReFi Local Nodes, GreenPill Chapters, and Celo Regional DAOs to discuss the details of our program and provide time for local leaders to meet across networks. Participants will also have the chance to engage in Q&A sessions and discussions about the GG21 Genesis Round. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow regenerative community leaders and explore how we can collectively drive ecological, social, and economic regeneration using Web3 technology!

As we embark on this journey, we invite all eligible Local Nodes and Chapters to participate in the GG21 Genesis Round and contribute to this transformative initiative. Together, we can build a more sustainable, equitable future through innovative financial mechanisms and community-driven action.