#ReFi Upcoming Events!
As Ethereans congregate 🏟️, collaborate 🤝, and celebrate 🎉 in Denver this week, the ReFi world is looking forward to some amazing events in the coming month.  Taking a break from the usual Weekly Rewind to spotlight 👀:

1/ #ReFi Upcoming Event:
📅 DAO Online Conversation #5: Green Web3
📍 Feb 27, virtual
Learn about @Greenminingdao @senken_io @jabalidao and how they use Green Mining, renewable energies, and regen finance systems to reduce the carbon footprint of #Web3.
https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/dao-researcher/events/288672380/

2/ #ReFi Upcoming Event:
📅 Web3 Revolution: A look into the Future of Blockchain and NFTs
📍 Feb 28, Barcelona, Spain
A Mobile World Congress side event with roundtable discussions.  Feat. @iolandarubio of @Climatecoin. Hosted by @Blockmedia_es
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/web3-revolution-a-look-into-the-future-of-blockchain-and-nfts-tickets-522414615177

3/ #ReFi Upcoming Event:
📅 ETH Denver Climate Summit
📍 Mar 1, Denver, CO
A series of talks from thought leaders at the intersection of ReFi, carbon markets, ESG, sustainability, & blockchain. Hosted by @weareflowcarbon @CeloOrg @NEARProtocol @OpenForest_
https://www.climatesummit.world/

4/ #ReFi Upcoming Event:
📅 ReFi: A Climate Summit Party
📍 Mar 1, Denver, CO
A celebration to cap off the Climate Summit with ReFi networking, food, cocktails, a suprise DJ, and awesome swag. Hosted by @weareflowcarbon @CeloOrg @NEARProtocol @OpenForest_
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/refi-a-climate-summit-party-tickets-558726174027

5/ #ReFi Upcoming Event:
📅 Near Day at ETH Denver
📍 Mar 2, Denver, CO
1-day mini summit on the ETHDenver Main Stage during the ETHDenver festival feat. speakers from @NEARProtocol @OpenForest_ @weareflowcarbon + many MORE
https://neardenver.splashthat.com/

6/ #ReFi Upcoming Event:
📅 Schelling Point
📍 Mar 2, Denver, CO
An unconference for planetary wellbeing & flourishing. Feat. tons of speakers including @owocki (of the #GreenPill Podcast), @gregory_landua (of @regen_network), and many more!
https://schellingpoint.gitcoin.co/

7/ #ReFi Upcoming Event:
📅 GBBC Virtual Members Forum with Regen Network
📍 Mar 2, virtual
A presentation and Q&A with @erde_kette (of @regen_network) on the Global Blockchain Business Council's (@GBBCouncil) Virtual Members' Forum. #ReFi
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gbbc-virtual-members-forum-with-regen-network-tickets-539287462317

8/ #ReFi Upcoming Event:
📅 Climate Crunch Investor Breakfast
📍 Mar 3, Denver, CO
An exclusive breakfast gathering to discuss trends and investment opportunities in climate tech and ReFi. Hosted by @solidworldhq @ToucanProtocol @clim8collective.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-crunch-investor-breakfast-tickets-549564571427

9/ #ReFi Upcoming Event:
📅 ON SET #2 | Leveraging Digital Carbon
📍 Mar 7, virtual
Webinar showing carbon market stakeholders, project developers, and entrepreneurs how to leverage #Web3 to accelerate climate finance. Hosted by @KlimaDAO.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/on-set-2-leveraging-digital-carbon-tickets-529149419157

10/ #ReFi Apply:
✍️ Apply to SPEAK at the Sustainable Blockchain Summit Boston (📅 April 13, 2023, Boston, MA). Hosted by @filecoingreen
⏰ Applications open until: Mar 10
https://airtable.com/shraw5RmmT5VzCGNS

11/ #ReFi Apply:
✍️ Apply for FUNDING and to PARTICIPATE: Celo Camp Batch 7 (📅 April 20 - June 16, 2023). Hosted by @CeloOrg & @uprightventures
⏰ Applications open until: Mar 13
https://www.celocamp.com/

12/ #ReFi Upcoming Event:
📅 ReFi Lisboa — Emergence
📍 Mar 23, Lisbon, Portugal
ReFi Lisboa’s 2nd monthly gathering, delving deeper into the vision of using Web3 tools for regeneration.
https://lu.ma/refi-lisboa-2

13/ #ReFi Upcoming Event:
📅 Greenpill Festival Finale
📍 Mar 22-26, Gokama, India
The IRL finale for the Green Pill Festival, a 30-day global hackathon + workshops and networking sessions leveraging #Web3 for climate action. Hosted by @RefiIndia
https://www.refiindia.com/green-pill-festival

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#ReFi Upcoming Events! (Feb 27 - Mar 27, 2023)

#ReFi Weekly Rewind!
Crypto News from the 2nd week of February 2023 in #RegenerativeFinance -
Papers 📰, partnerships 🤝, and podcasts 🎙️ aplenty!
🧵👇🏼

1/ 🎙️ @WVenturesCap releases a new episode of the WAGMI Ventures podcast feat. @c_georgen (of @topl_protocol) to discuss how Topl is building an impact tech economy empowering the monetization of on-chain verified impact. #ReFi
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1IdDLBkHtJQlWhPYOdKsLo?si=ivb9m88KRti_vQquUlab2A&nd=1

2/ 📰@ToucanProtocol publishes blog post featuring @0xalxndre (of @atem_earth) discussing Atem’s end-to-end carbon management system which offers a convenient API for projects to automatically build carbon offsetting into their businesses. #ReFi
https://blog.toucan.earth/atem/

3/ 📰 @ReFiDAOist publishes newsletter “Scaling Natural Capital with Web3 & ReFi 🌿 🌻 | Roundup #50” (authored by @aida_eze @ezeugosimon) highlighting how #ReFi empowers indigenous economies, farmers, and nature-based solutions. + News, jobs & more!
https://blog.refidao.com/refi-roundup-50/

4/ 📰 @solidworldhq publishes “Solid World Investor Letter — January 2023” highlighting Solid World’s new partnership with @hedera, @stenverjerkku’s trip to Davos, Solid World in articles and podcasts + more.
https://solidworldhq.medium.com/solid-world-investor-letter-january-2023-fa2b9350b3fb

5/ 🚀 @Jasmine_Energy publicly launches their Energy Attribute Certificate (EAC) bridge & closes Launch Phase 1 with a giveaway celebration. #ReFi
https://twitter.com/Jasmine_Energy/status/1622643912656420895?s=20&t=ySjghroVHebpPCK8gdORpw

6/ 🎙️ @ReFiPodcast releases a bonus episode of the ReFi Podcast (hosted by @climateXcrypto)  feat. @tx_shep (of @silta_fi) to discuss Silta’s on-chain due diligence protocol for financing infrastructure projects. #ReFi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cw22rBW4gFE

7/ 🎙️ @Block_Explore releases a new episode of The Block Explorer podcast feat. @breno_navi (of @ekonavi_com) to discuss impact networks & decentralizing social media for regenerative work. #ReFi
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Vcbotp5johyBhlRgQnXvm

8/ 📰 @blockdata_tech publishes article “What Is Regenerative Finance?” featuring various #ReFi projects and their influence on regenerative agriculture, capital markets, and streamlining global supply chains.
https://www.blockdata.tech/blog/general/what-is-regenerative-finance

9/ 🤝 @dClimateDAO announces partnership with Ubyrisk, a leading provider of research and data on natural disaster risks, to provide climate data to the dClimate Marketplace and Oasis Hub portal. #ReFi
https://blog.dclimate.net/dclimate-partners-with-ubyrisk-to-enhance-availability-of-natural-disaster-data-for-ecosystem-builders/

10/ 📺 @KlimaDAO posts the first replay from their 3-session webinar series: ON SET #1 | The Fundamentals of Digital Carbon, discussing the digital carbon market and its potential for shaping the future. #ReFi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_AkDvrdIbs

11/ 🗞️ @Forkast_News publishes “How regenerative finance can ease climate change and boost the bottom line” feat. @briannaleewelsh (of @ReneumInstitute) on how blockchain can bridge climate change funding gaps. #ReFi
https://forkast.news/regenerative-finance-climate-change/

12/ 📰 @regen_network publishes “"A community discussion about the role Regen Registry plays in ensuring community governed credit standards drive carbon markets integrity" (authored by @GiselBooman) on the Regen Network Commonwealth Forum.
https://commonwealth.im/regen/discussion/9926-a-community-discussion-about-the-role-regen-registry-plays-in-ensuring-community-governed-credit-standards-drive-carbon-markets-integrity

13/ 🚀 @andrea_is_a relaunches Diome, an exploratory research project investigating how digital spaces and tools can support the transition to a regenerative society. #ReFi
https://diome.xyz/0+%F0%9F%8C%9E+About/0.1+Welcome+to+the+Diome

14/ 📰 @MCSocialVenture releases its 2022 Annual Impact Report, outlining Mercy Corps Ventures activity in the past year and lessons learned investing in the technology and climate impact space.  #ReFi
https://express.adobe.com/page/VncuPibULzB0F/#fails-lessons-learned

15/ 📰 @Crypto_Altruism releases “Crypto Altruism Monthly Recap - January 2023” recapping highlights from the Crypto Altruism blog and podcast over the past month. #ReFi #impact
https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-monthly-recap-jan23

16/ 🤝 @Changeblock_io partners with @Martellorisk to provide physical on-site verification with traceability to prevent “phantom credits” for environmental offsets.  #ReFi
https://www.changeblock.com/articles/changeblock-and-martello-risk-partnership

17/ 🚀 @SequestrIO launches its eligibility product to help early stage carbon projects & end buyers to reduce implementation risk, and to identify actionable recommendations to meet @VerraStandards or @goldstandard certification requirements. #ReFi
https://www.sequestr.io/eligibility

18/ 🗞️ @CarbonHerald publishes article “‘Nori Paid $1.8M To Farmers For Carbon Removals’ – Jada Dormaier, Nori Supply Account Manager” covering @nori Removal Tonnes ($NRTs) including farmers, verification, issuance, and carbon credit sales.  #ReFi
https://carbonherald.com/nori-paid-1-8m-farmers-carbon-removals-jada-dormaier-supply-account-manager/

19/ 📰 @regen_network publishes “The Alternative That the Voluntary Carbon Market Needs at this Juncture” in response to the @guardian article regarding @VerraStandards’ alleged carbon credit over-issuance.
https://regen-network.medium.com/the-alternative-that-the-voluntary-carbon-market-needs-at-this-juncture-27e46934fc23

20/ 📰 @boydcohen publishes article “ReFi Apps on Celo” with shoutouts to Social (@impactMarket_ @gooddollarorg @UmojaLabs @GrameenFdn), Eco (@project_wren @wildchainio @moss_earth @WheelCoin), & Universal (incl. @keyko_io @ValoraApp & more). #ReFi
https://boydcohen.medium.com/refi-apps-on-celo-15b4cd65c787

21/ 🎙️ @ownereconomy releases a new episode of The Ownership Economy podcast (hosted by  @againstutopia) feat. @timrann (of @MCSocialVenture) discussing Mercy Corps' approach to impact investing w/ respect to open source, climate, and financial resilience.
https://anchor.fm/theownershipeconomy/episodes/Episode-050---From-MFi-to-ReFi-Impact-Investment-Insights-and-Possibilities--with-Tim-Rann-of-Mercy-Corps-Ventures-e1uoenf

22/ 🧵 @GainForestNow shares a tweet thread recapping the team’s recent field trip to the Philippines to map over 3000 trees and create a data-rich forest map powered by @Filecoin @CeloOrg and @thinkdatasci.
https://twitter.com/GainForestNow/status/1623750463282679809?s=20&t=ySjghroVHebpPCK8gdORpw

23/ 📰 @RefiSpring publishes article “The Case for a ReFi Ecosystem between Brazil and Cameroon” outlining the potential for cooperation between the South American and African countries to leverage #Web3 for ecological and economic prosperity. #ReFi https://www.refispring.com/blog/the-case-for-a-refi-ecosystem-between-brazil-and-cameroon

24/ 🚀 @thallo_io launches its carbon credit two-way bridge! The first credits bridged were Delfines Cupica REDD+ project (Colombia) credits from the BioCarbon Registry. #ReFi
https://twitter.com/thallo_io/status/1624044537344565249?s=20&t=8h6DxwKOLWKoEpOssE-42w

25/ 📰 @dClimateDAO publishes the first edition of the Data ReFined Newsletter, featuring #ReFi ecosystem news, articles, videos, and podcasts with shoutouts to @ReFiDAOist @MentholProtocol @OpenForest_ @clim8collective @Crypto_Altruism & more!
https://blog.dclimate.net/data-refined-01/

26/ 📢 @c3_app_ announces an updated requirement for bridging:  credits must now be of 2015 vintage or newer to be bridged via C3’s on-chain carbon credit platform.  #ReFi
https://twitter.com/c3_app_/status/1624002170466058242?s=20&t=8h6DxwKOLWKoEpOssE-42w

27/ 📰 @ReFiDAOist publishes “14 OG ReFi Pioneers 💚 🙌” with shoutouts to @Givethio @EthicHub @Kolektivo @gitcoin @commonsstack @energywebx @CeloOrg @oasaliving
 @OpenForest_ @regen_network @clim8collective @KlimaDAO @ToucanProtocol @Plastiks_io
https://mirror.xyz/0x7340F1a1e4e38F43d2FCC85cdb2b764de36B40c0/xGYS9g9TBItqW1rvBA3XQ0GxhMSXf0YSWCMuR-d58Wc

28/ 🎙️ @Givethio releases a new episode of the GM! podcast (hosted by @thegrifft) feat. @climateXcrypto (of @ReFiDAOist) discussing #ReFi leadership, regenerative commons, and starting local for global change.
https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1BRJjZVlwWoJw

29/ 📰 @boydcohen publishes article “Going down the ReFi Rabbit Hole” including curated lists of the top #ReFi organizations, podcasts, venture funds, blockchains, and rockstars.
https://boydcohen.medium.com/going-down-the-refi-rabbit-hole-5fa9c5960b10

30/ 📰 @w3b3forgood publishes This Week in Web3forGood newsletter (authored by @Abeers123 & @samflan) feat. #Web3 resources for Syria & Turkey earthquake assistance, @afrofutureai’s $1 Million Africa Metaverse Fund, #ReFi & #Impact opportunities and more.
https://web3forgood.substack.com/p/this-week-in-web3forgood-1a2

31/ ☀️ @Solar_FND drops the Checks - Sun - Solar Foundation Genesis #NFT collection, an experiment in funding solar with #Web3. #ReFi
 https://app.manifold.xyz/c/SF-Sun-1


Upcoming Event:
📅 ReFi Lisboa — Kick-off!
📍 Feb 17, Lisbon, Portugal
A community of #Web3 and climate founders, investors, and enthusiasts hosting monthly meetings in Lisbon.  Feat. speakers from @ReFiDAOist @impactMarket_ @LandLifeCompany and more!
https://lu.ma/refi-lisboa

Upcoming Event:
📅 SBS Boston Hackathon
📍 Feb 20 - Apr 2, virtual
Producing high-quality, substantive prototypes at the intersection of Web3 and sustainability. Sponsored by @filecoingreen @clim8collective @HYPHEN_AG. Apply below:
https://sbsboston.devpost.com/

Upcoming Event:
📅 DAODenver 2023
📍 Feb 27, 28 & Mar 1, Denver, CO
3-day deep dive into DAOs at one of #ETHDenver’s largest side events. Feat. speakers from @Givethio @CeloOrg @commonsstack @KlimaDAO @MentholProtocol and more!
https://daoplanet.org/events/dd23/

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#ReFi Weekly Rewind!  Crypto News from the 2nd week of February 2023 in #RegenerativeFinance

#ReFi Weekly Rewind!
Crypto News from the 4th week of January 2023 in #RegenerativeFinance -
TONS of announcements 📢, partnerships 🤝, and news 🗞️ to keep you bullish ReFi 📈
🧵👇🏼

1/ 📰 @carl_cervone publishes “Impact evaluations for 158 Gitcoin Grants - and the 30 I chose to fund” w #ReFi shoutouts to @nativesintech @taterdao @shambanetwork @OurBloomNetwork @basinDAO @ReFiDAOist @TreejerTalks @KokonutNetwork @web3beach @hodl_better
https://mirror.xyz/cerv1.eth/yBtw568KrA9SVvITGq2E6eQb14UdZYeb1lhimFW8qV4

2/ 🎙️ @basinDAO releases a new episode of the Net Present Value podcast (hosted by @tmoindustries) feat. @de_lujo (of @ents_foundation) to discuss Endangered Tokens’ mission to form a decentralized investment community for #biodiversity preservation. #ReFi
https://netpresentvalue.libsyn.com/investing-in-biodiversity-with-endangered-tokens-rwa-x-refi-report?tdest_id=2037914

3/ 🤝 @solarpunkdao announces partnership with @DE_dot_Energy to fund Solar Projects in India, Africa, & the Middle East. #ReFi
https://twitter.com/solarpunkdao/status/1617493142193983490?s=20&t=JKrwZOcHR4QrxP0i3Thb0Q

4/ 📢 @CarbonPath_io announces open public commentary on their first #carboncredit methodology (Methane & Carbon Dioxide Emissions Prevention via the Premature Abandonment of Oil and Natural Gas Wells). #ReFi. Participate to provide feedback at:
https://www.carbonpath.io/resources/


5/ 🚀 @NewAtlantisDAO launches the first edition of the NewAtlantis newsletter. Sign up for updates on NewAtlantis, opportunities to contribute, and news from the world of ocean conservation, #DeSci, and #ReFi.
https://newatlantis.io/

6/ 🤝 @GBBCouncil (Global Blockchain Business Council) joins the @UN’s BC100+, an initiative with the goal of championing the potential of blockchain for social impact and sustainability.
https://gbbcouncil.org/news/gbbc-joins-the-united-nations-bc100-initiative/

7/ 📰 @ToucanProtocol publishes article “Carbon Markets need balanced scrutiny” (authored by @curiouscat_eth) discussing the recent piece by The @Guardian criticizing the Voluntary Carbon Market and how blockchain technology can benefit the VCM. #ReFi
https://blog.toucan.earth/carbon-markets-need-balanced-scrutiny/

8/ 🤝 @thallo_io announces partnership with Everest Carbon, a project developer in India, with the potential for offering enhanced rock weathering carbon credits on Thallo’s on-chain carbon credit marketplace. #ReFi
https://twitter.com/thallo_io/status/1618896620539478017?s=20&t=IWl1Lh8nXFIvmD5w7m0zAA

9/ 🤝 @dClimateDAO announces partnership with @MentholProtocol. Menthol will be using dClimate’s decentralized climate data platform to verify the quality of the carbon credits it uses to automatically calculate and offset users’ on-chain footprints. #ReFi
https://dclimate.medium.com/dclimate-partners-with-menthol-protocol-to-bring-industry-leading-data-validation-to-its-platform-957962348f51

10/ 🎙️ @POTKlimates releases a new episode of Planet of the Klimates podcast feat. @greymoit (of @carbonlinkio) to discuss the partnership between @KlimaDAO and Carbon Link as well as his motivation for change in the #ReFi and carbon space.
https://rss.com/podcasts/potk/793165/

11/ 🗞️ @Blockworks_ publishes article “6 Projects Using NFTs for Social Good” with shoutouts to #ReFi and #impact projects @quantum_temple @UplandMe @winfundNFT @People0fCrypto @CoorestOfficial
https://blockworks.co/news/nfts-for-social-good

12/ 📢 @Givethio announces the Solarpunk Guild, a collection of #ReFi leaders sharing projects and opportunities at the intersection of #Web3, climate, and impact. Check out the Solarpunk Guild x Giveth @Gitcoin Climate Alpha Round Collection:
https://atlantian.notion.site/atlantian/adc482829bc84c06a1e19ed60b1df803?v=8d812dea2ccc4985b307a90b7c4844f0

13/ 📰 @RvrsToken releases their whitepaper outlining the ReverseClimateChange investment club, the $RVRS token, and its self-funding, sustainable fundraising and investing model. #ReFi. Read more:
https://medium.com/reverse-climate-change/reverseclimatechange-whitepaper-1d3127466442

14/ 🤝@esg_dao announces partnership with #Web3 data network @parsiq_net. Together they will be working to create OpenESG, the first open, democratic, and credibly-neutral #ESG scoring system. #ReFi
https://medium.com/parsiq/esg-dao-and-parsiq-join-forces-to-revolutionize-the-esg-industry-ea904e4b40ce

15/ 📢 @goldstandard announces a new open public consultation on “Governance of MRV Methodologies and Digital Infrastructure as Public Goods in the Carbon Market” aimed at speeding up methodology development in the carbon market using #MRV & #Web3.
https://www.goldstandard.org/blog-item/views-sought-governance-mrv-methodologies-and-digital-infrastructure-public-goods-carbon

16/ 🗞️ @AccelerationEc1 publishes article “How Web3 and AI Use Cases Move the Sustainability Needle” with #ReFi shoutouts to @weareflowcarbon @ToucanProtocol @JustCarbonCom @moss_earth @SingleEarth1
https://accelerationeconomy.com/ai/how-web3-and-ai-use-cases-move-the-sustainability-needle/

17/ 🗞️ @CoinDesk publishes article “Instead of Slowing Innovation, Regulation May Drive Demand for ReFi” (authored by @boydcohen) discussing how the #ReFi sector welcomes policy to propel innovation at the intersection of #crypto and #climate.
https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2023/01/25/regulations-policy-refi-adoption/

18/ 🎙️ @regen_network releases a new episode of the Planetary Regeneration Podcast (hosted by @gregory_landua) feat. Allison Fearon and Lindsay Dill (of @AlleghenyLandTr) about working with City Forest Credits, now available on the Regen Marketplace. #ReFi
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2sRWaE76ccHpnyNnRJhZDv?si=ab6641f80a5e46b5&nd=1

19/ 🧵 @clim8collective publishes tweet thread summarizing their thoughts on last week’s controversial article by The @guardian, regarding @VerraStandards credits (tl;dr #ReFi will be essential in rebuilding the credibility of the carbon credit landscape)
https://twitter.com/clim8collective/status/1618634477500260352?s=20&t=JKrwZOcHR4QrxP0i3Thb0Q

20/ 📢 Socialstack announces their rebrand to @values_co! ValuesCo will continue forwarding their mission to leverage #Web3 for social impact, empowering communities to co-create, co-own, and co-exist for good.
https://www.values.co/welcometovalues

21/ 🚀 @senken_io launches the world’s first public sale of carbon forward tokens. In partnership with @VlinderClimate, Senken released its first batch of 500 forward blue carbon credits on the Senken Marketplace. #ReFi is funding the future of carbon!
https://senken.medium.com/senken-is-launching-the-worlds-first-public-sale-of-carbon-forward-tokens-d48e8ea7005a

22/ 🥳 @INATBA_org announces the final nominees for INATBA Awards’ Most Exciting Project of 2023 categories, including #ReFi & #impact projects @goodghosting @EthicHub @weareflowcarbon @gooddollarorg & more.
https://twitter.com/INATBA_org/status/1618681680851775488

23/ 📢 @Jasmine_Energy announces the upcoming launch of their Energy Attribute Certificate (EAC) bridge on @0xPolygon this month! #ReFi
https://medium.com/jasmine-energy/jasmine-is-launching-on-polygon-e7e6848951c5

24/ 🎙️ @wuipod releases a new episode of the Wild User Interviews Podcast (hosted by @AlejandroVBeta1) feat. @ozymandius_ (of @OpenForest_ ) to discuss the challenges of the carbon credit model and #OFP’s approach to addressing these challenges. #ReFi
https://share.transistor.fm/s/33786841

25/ 📺 @ReFiDAOist and @commonsstack release a video to promote the ReFi Commons Prize, a $100k endowment program to fund resources and a “#ReFi Commons” across three local startup communities in 2023. Find out more:
https://twitter.com/climateXcrypto/status/1619121511163658241?s=20&t=IWl1Lh8nXFIvmD5w7m0zAA

26/ 📰 @w3b3forgood publishes This Week in Web3forGood newsletter (authored by @Abeers123 & @samflan) feat. #ReFi’s response to The @Guardian, @Gitcoin Climate Round, #hypercerts for beach cleanups, and more.
https://web3forgood.substack.com/p/this-week-in-web3forgood-935

Upcoming Event:
📅 Regeneration & The Global South | Part II
📍 Feb 3, virtual
A regenerative capital roundtable with investors and entrepreneurs working in the Global South. Feat. @timrann (of @BFAGlobal), hosted by @ReFiDAOist @MCSocialVenture
https://lu.ma/regen-global-south


Upcoming Event:
📅 ON SET #1 | Fundamentals of Digital Carbon
📍 Feb 7, virtual
Join a session discussing the Digital Carbon Market (DCM), how it’s structured, benefits for the wider carbon market, potential for the tech, and more.  Hosted by @KlimaDAO.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/on-set-1-fundamentals-of-digital-carbon-tickets-473381606127

Upcoming Event:
📅 Carbon As The New Asset Class: Emerging On The Blockchain?
📍 Feb 8, virtual
A panel discussion covering the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) and fundamental #Web3 innovations to revolutionize and scale the VCM.  Hosted by @ecota_io
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/carbon-as-the-new-asset-class-emerging-on-the-blockchain-tickets-522068881077

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#ReFi Weekly Rewind!  Crypto News from the 4th week of January 2023 in #RegenerativeFinance

#ReFi Weekly Rewind!
Crypto News from the 2nd week of January 2023 in #RegenerativeFinance -
The year has just started and #ReFi is launching 🚀 projects to set the tone for Regeneration!
🧵👇🏼

1/ 🎙️ @BraveNewEarth_ releases a new episode of the Brave New Earth podcast featuring @kierwhite (of @ReturnProtocol) to discuss the carbon market, blockchain, and Return Protocol’s #Web3-powered mechanism for automatic carbon offsetting. #ReFi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WBjeRPvYIo

2/ 📰 @RvrsToken publishes blog post, “History of ReFi (Regenerative Finance)” recapping #ReFi’s origins in farming, architecture, and economics + how these influences shaped the current ReFi landscape.
https://medium.com/reverse-climate-change/history-of-refi-regenerative-finance-c15052196e9c

3/ 📺 @thallo_io releases video of panel discussion “Voluntary Carbon Markets - The Role of Blockchain” from Climate 2023 (hosted by @ClimateTransfmd) feat. speakers @hayleymoller @Philfog @mr_adrianxyz @Toucanrob @WilliamPazos_ #ReFi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5KT3qpvZME

4/ 📰 @Climatecoin publishes blog post “Web3 and climate: Top trends to look out for in 2023” highlighting projects tracking sustainable practices (#MRV / #ESG), and #Web3 infrastructure & innovation enabling the transition to a #circular economy. #ReFi
https://climate-balance.ghost.io/web3-and-climate-top-trends-to-look-out-for-in-2023/

5/ 🎙️ @regen_network releases a new episode of the Planetary Regeneration Podcast (hosted by @gregory_landua) feat. Alex Czayka (of @WRLConservancy) to discuss working with the City Forest to protect Ohio forests & offer credits on the Regen Marketplace.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5QI8xLG6HmiZ5UherJqxSR?si=e8ZJWCpHTrWLY_2-Gnpn4g&nd=1

6/ 🚀 @dClimateDAO launches the dClimate Data Marketplace on @0xPolygon Testnet! Currently over 30+ TB of free global climate data is available with more coming online. Be one of the first to test out, provide feedback, and innovate #ReFi with dClimate:
https://dclimate.medium.com/the-dclimate-data-marketplace-has-arrived-on-testnet-51f4cf861871

7/ 👀 @AtlantisDAO1 provides a sneak peek at its Atlantis citizen app (currently in beta) - a social media network built with the purpose of accelerating the #GreenPill movement. #ReFi
https://twitter.com/AtlantisDAO1/status/1612771046679273479?s=20&t=Zp8e75eoIHMGQT0PKVnZOw

8/ 📰 @Jasmine_Energy publishes article “How Climate Assets Fit Into a Net-Zero Pledge” discussing how #RECs can be used to offset Scope 2 emissions and why transparent carbon accounting for companies will be increasingly important. #ReFi
https://medium.com/jasmine-energy/how-climate-assets-fit-into-a-net-zero-pledge-d610a845f04a

9/ 📰 @coinmonks publishes article, “The ReFi Climate Stack” (authored by @boydcohen) feat. a curated list of #ReFi blockchains, protocols, on-chain carbon and nature-backed assets, apps, #NFTs, and metaverse projects. Check out the full article:
https://medium.com/coinmonks/the-refi-climate-stack-a778ce82bf71

10/ 🗞️ @BusinessInsider publishes article feat. @OpenForest_ Protocol’s vision for scalable, transparent, forest data, including the startup pitch deck they used to raise $4.1 million in funding.  #MRV
https://www.businessinsider.com/open-forest-protocol-startup-pitch-deck-climate-tech-crypto-blockchain-2023-1

11/ 🚀 @ToucanProtocol launches its new fortnightly publication, ReGenerate. The newsletter will cover the digital Voluntary Carbon Market, #ReFi movement, and spotlight builders and projects in the space. Subscribe at https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1SD_5XIefT6KMMuF3wyfT4Af0b4e
https://blog.toucan.earth/carbon-web3-newsletter-regenerate/

12/ 🎙️ @Crypto_Altruism releases a new episode of the Crypto Altruism Podcast, “22 of the top Web3 social impact developments of 2022” with shoutouts to #RegenerativeFinance leaders @ReFiDAOist @regen_network @ToucanProtocol @TreejerTalks #ReFi
https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode85-22-of-the-top-web3-social-impact-developments-of-2022

13/ 🚀 @ALLCOTGROUP launches @io_allcot, the #Web3 arm of Alcott Group, a climate mitigation and GHG reduction development, management, and trading firm. Allcot IO is already partnered with #ReFi projects @senken_io @weareflowcarbon & @EcoRegistry.
https://www.allcot.io/

14/ 📢 @tableland__ announces their Pilot Program, offering exclusive mentorship, prizes, and small group building support to #ReFi projects, including up to $15k in grants. Apply below:
https://tableland.xyz/pilot-program/

15/ 🚀 @esg_dao launches the OpenESG.com, introducing OpenESG’s transparent ESG scoring infrastructure that accelerates the emergence of Regenerative Capitalism. #ReFi
https://www.openesg.com/

16/ 🤝 @shambanetwork announces partnership with @thallo_io. Together they will explore the possibility of using Shamba dMRV data for issuing smallholder farm carbon credits & listing them on Thallo’s on-chain carbon credit marketplace. #ReFi
https://medium.com/@shambanetwork/shamba-and-thallo-sign-a-partnership-agreement-5698aa09e2de

17/ 📰 @solidworlddao publishes blog post “Solid World Looks Back at 2022 and Forward To 2023” to recap Solid World's progress in the past year, incl. protocol building, fundraising, partnerships, community, leadership, teamwork, & perseverance. Read more:
https://solidworlddao.medium.com/solid-world-looks-back-at-2022-and-forward-to-2023-e24cfc280e86

18/ 📢 @TrustedSeed announces an open call for report volunteers to create a guide for #DAO stewards with the goal of advancing regenerative economies. #ReFi
https://twitter.com/TrustedSeed/status/1613528073424736256?s=20&t=Zp8e75eoIHMGQT0PKVnZOw

19/ 📅 @regen_network posts Regen Network founder, @gregory_landua’s speaking schedule at World Economic Forum (@wef)’s #Davos2023 (Jan 16-20, Davos, Switzerland). #ReFi Check out his schedule below:
https://twitter.com/regen_network/status/1613646678774657024?s=20&t=Zp8e75eoIHMGQT0PKVnZOw

20/ 🥳 @ToucanProtocol retires 2126 tons of carbon (in $NCT) as their matching promise for everyone who participated in their Carbon for Christmas campaign. #ReFi
https://twitter.com/ToucanProtocol/status/1613808378093993984

21/ 📢 @RefiSpring announces ReFi Spring Season 2! ReFi Spring offers support, funding, & resources for #ReFi event organizers. For more info on their Event Toolkit, ReFi Event Guild, and Grant Pool of >$45k, check out refispring.com
https://twitter.com/RefiSpring/status/1613519212743647232?s=20&t=Zp8e75eoIHMGQT0PKVnZOw

22/ 🚀 @Givethio launches the GM! Podcast (hosted by @thegrifft). Ep.1 features Brett Scott (@Suitpossum) to discuss the potential for crypto to interact with and evolve our current monetary systems & incentivize economic behavior that benefits humanity.
https://twitter.com/Givethio/status/1613928754048385024

23/ 📰 @ReFiDAOist publishes newsletter “ReFi Roundup #47: ReFi Spring Season 2 & ReFi Villages” (authored by @HerewardReFi & @CashUpton) covering the launch of @RefiSpring Season 2, #ReFi Ecovillages, podcasts, news, and more!
https://blog.refidao.com/refi-roundup-47/

24/ 📰 @w3b3forgood publishes This Week in Web3forGood newsletter (authored by @Abeers123 & @samflan) feat. the upcoming @gitcoin funding rounds, the “new” @CeloOrg, @EthereumDenver Camp #BUIDL scholarships, and more:
https://web3forgood.substack.com/p/this-week-in-web3forgood-1fb

Upcoming Event:
📅 unDavos Summit 2023
📍 Jan 14-20, Davos, Switzerland
A 7-day event including discussions on the future of everything including transportation, health, energy, finance, #climatetech, & more. Feat. speakers from @nori
https://www.undavossummit.com/

Upcoming Event:
📅 "ESG is dead, long live ESG!" Panel at Digital.Davos.2023
📍 Jan 17, Davos, Switzerland / virtual
Panel discussing the future of ESG w/ OpenESG announcements. Feat. speakers from @NDB_int @esg_dao @tingo_inc @NEARFoundation @GlobalThermo
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/esg-is-dead-long-live-esg-panel-digitaldavos2023-tickets-511263361477

Upcoming Event:
📅 Gitcoin Grants Climate Solutions Round
📍 Jan 17-31, online
Be sure to get your @Gitcoin Passport & participate in the quadratic funding alpha round for Climate Solutions. #ReFi
https://go.gitcoin.co/blog/announcing-the-gitcoin-alpha-tests

Upcoming Event:
📅 Regen Investor Roundtable
📍 Jan 20, virtual
Join @timrann and speakers @KeppleNigeria1 @sgrin77 and Wale Ayeni + breakout sessions on climate financing in Web3 carbon & beyond. #ReFi
https://lu.ma/regen-investor

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#ReFi Weekly Rewind! Crypto News from the 2nd week of January 2023 in #RegenerativeFinance

#ReFi Weekly Rewind!
Crypto News from the 1st week of January 2023 in #RegenerativeFinance -

Kicking off a brand NEW YEAR of possibilities with papers 📰 & partnerships 🤝 galore 🎇
🧵👇🏼

1/ 📰 @Jasmine_Energy publishes “Jasmine Energy Mission Control: Our 3-Phase Launch Plan for v1.0” outlining their 2023 roadmap for bringing Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs) on-chain. #ReFi
https://medium.com/jasmine-energy/jasmine-energy-mission-control-our-3-phase-launch-plan-for-v1-0-aa4db9ee892c

2/ 📰 @impactnft4all publishes their takeaways from visiting Hong Kong’s leading Smart Farm, which is using information & communication technology (#ICT), Internet of Things (#IoT), big data, and #blockchain to optimize farming practices.
https://medium.com/@impactnftalliance/experience-eco-fisheries-smart-farming-health-and-wellness-retreat-at-hong-kongs-leading-smart-199ca738a745

3/ 🚀 @MentholProtocol celebrates their Beta Launch and first Cool Pools (allowing wallets to offset historical on-chain emissions and automate offsetting for all future transactions). #ReFi
https://twitter.com/MentholProtocol/status/1609195460148793348?s=20&t=Yu_d1ek72pm8VFS4NzqjwA

4/ 📰 @carl_cervone publishes “Let’s 10X the Greenpill Community in 2023” (in the @supermodularxyz forum), making the case for diversity of people & projects pioneering the #GreenPill movement, in an effort to make crypto "net good" for the world. #ReFi
https://community.supermodular.xyz/t/lets-10x-the-greenpill-community-in-2023/141

5/ 📰 @senken_io publishes article “9 Climate Market Predictions for 2023” (including their spicy take that “pre-funding of carbon credits will be higher than actual carbon sales”!) #ReFi. Read more:
https://senken.medium.com/9-climate-markets-predictions-for-2023-e8cdd688d175

6/ 🎙️ @Crypto_Altruism releases a new episode of the Crypto Altruism Podcast feat. @samueldelesque (of @oasaliving) discussing how OASA is using #Web3 to enable community-driven conservancy and creating regenerative human living spaces. #ReFi
https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode84-oasa-using-web3-to-build-for-a-regenerative-future

7/ 🥳 @EU_Startups names @Empowerplastic as one of “10 Innovative Social Impact Startups to Watch in 2023” for using #Web3 to track the collection, sourcing, and recycling of global plastic waste. #ReFi
https://www.eu-startups.com/2023/01/10-innovative-social-impact-startups-to-watch-in-2023-and-beyond/

8/ 💸 @ACXCHG raises $15M in a pre-Series B round to build out and scale their exchange for tokenized carbon credits and blockchain-based tokenized carbon assets (built on @0xPolygon). #ReFi
https://www.ledgerinsights.com/blockchain-aircarbon-exchange-raises-15-million/

9/ 🔗 @ToucanProtocol publishes a thread linking their best resources to learn about #RegenerativeFinance (#ReFi):
https://twitter.com/ToucanProtocol/status/1610622140373684224

10/ 🤝 @signifty_me announces partnership with @KokonutNetwork. Kokonut will be exploring ways to use Signifty’s impact #NFT marketplace to further their mission of connecting #Web3 to agriculture. #ReFi
https://twitter.com/signifty_me/status/1608775236551606272?s=20&t=Yu_d1ek72pm8VFS4NzqjwA

11/ 📰 @SpringerNature publishes an academic paper examining @KlimaDAO and how its mechanism of pooling tokenized carbon credits has the potential to benefit the wider carbon market in terms of liquidity, transparency, and adoption. #ReFi
https://link.springer.com/epdf/10.1007/978-3-031-22950-3_17?sharing_token=pTWZ7O6Ip1YC2eC_ed8Lh_e4RwlQNchNByi7wbcMAY5vZ_xyLIIub3t7CDhVPfD68BDZprs-Ldk2SLqkTzPh3hZfHbkIDgQICWYbrQE5jkM8L3lH37NESylkfaV2IX4CY7OO2pXWmRzBHGjGlnIcPpxHEvGEf0dxe6st1Wl_PpY%3D

12/ 🤝 @CoorestOfficial announces partnership with @womenforcenft. Check out WomenForce NFT where minting grants membership, empowers women to join the #Web3 movement, and 40% of sales are donated to protect the Amazon Rainforest. #ReFi
https://mint.womenforce.art/

13/ 📺 @rexstjohn (of @ReFiSummit) releases “Interview with Regen Network: What to expect in 2023” feat. @gregory_landua & @erde_kette (of @regen_network) about exciting things coming to Regen (including #biodiversity credits) & more #ReFi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jmob-bcMXtI

14/ 🤝 @enrex_crypto announces partnership with @rexy_finance. Together they will be combining sustainability with safety to create #Web3 protocols that protect users, investors, and the environment. #ReFi
https://twitter.com/enrex_crypto/status/1610624440659755009?s=20&t=AxLvw71OleAP5FTwxmkFbg

15/ 🎙️ @onemetaworld releases a new episode of the Better Worlds Podcast featuring @stenverjerkku (of @solidworlddao) discussing how Solid World is developing on-chain forward financing of carbon credits and nature-based solutions. #ReFi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYw4N0WC6XY

16/ 📢 @Jasmine_Energy announces their Mission Ops campaign (powered by @Galxe), where you can participate for a chance to win on-chain Renewable Energy Certificates (#RECs) #ReFi.  For more info, join the Jasmine Discord:
https://discord.com/invite/y8ruNxhjrv

17/ 🤝 @Changeblock_io announces partnership with Fusion One Energy Corp. to issue End-of-Life Plastic Credits where each credit represents 1 tonne of Plastic Waste that is converted to green hydrogen. Learn more at:
https://www.changeblock.com/plastic-credits-buy-now

18/ 🤝 @Changeblock_io also announces merger with Toronto-based ESG capital markets firm, Carbon12. This will allow Changeblock to expand internationally and offer its innovative carbon solutions to a global audience. #ReFi
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230105005849/en/UK-Carbon-Credit-Technology-Pioneer-Changeblock-Completes-Merger-with-Canadian-ESG-Capital-Markets-Firm-Carbon12

19/ 📰 @OpenForest_ Protocol publishes a new OFP Newsletter, “Sprouting into 2023 with OFP!” reflecting on stories, events, news, and announcements from 2022 + their outlook for the development of #dMRV in the new year. #ReFi
https://mailchi.mp/3906b5353239/sprouting-into-202?e=d879b55540

20/ 📰 @dClimateDAO publishes blog post “Why We Need an Immutable Record of Earth’s Climate Data” discussing on-chain climate data as a public good. #ReFi
https://dclimate.medium.com/why-we-need-an-immutable-record-of-earths-climate-data-a96f0579109

21/ 📢 @AtlantisDAO1 announces open call for beta testers. If you’d like to help test out Atlantis’ citizen app to help everyday people to become climate resilient, contact AtlantisDAO below #ReFi
https://twitter.com/AtlantisDAO1/status/1610978419147145216?s=20&t=Pw3sNoLOM6u156CIj9auMA

22/ 🚀 @carbonlinkio (in partnership 🤝 with @KlimaDAO and @moss_earth) launches a new website - carbonisbad.com! Check out the site to calculate your emissions and automatically reduce your carbon footprint using $NCT, $BCT, & $MCO2.
https://www.carbonisbad.com/home

23/ 💸 @garyvee & @krainak (of @veefriends) make a generous donation to The Solar Foundation (@Solar_FND) an organization utilizing Web3 to fund high-impact solar in underserved communities. #ReFi
https://twitter.com/Solar_FND/status/1611409019834634241?s=20&t=AxLvw71OleAP5FTwxmkFbg

24/ 📰 @ReFiDAOist publishes newsletter, “ReFi Roundup 2022 - The Year of Regenerative Finance!” (authored by @MontyMerlin @HumbertoBesso @KaicAnna @ThoughtFloats @Linggih_ngurah) recapping the ENTIRE YEAR in #ReFi!
https://blog.refidao.com/refi-roundup-2022/

25/ 📰 @w3b3forgood publishes This Week in Web3forGood newsletter (authored by @Abeers123 & @samflan) feat. the story of @Savepakistanorg, how @CarbonPath_io is incentivizing permanent well shutdown, #ReFi & #Impact news, opportunities, and more.
https://web3forgood.substack.com/p/this-week-in-web3forgood-84b

Upcoming Event:
📅 The Future of Regenerative Finance
📍 Jan 12, Lisbon, Portugal
An in-person event with #ReFi drinks, a panel discussion feat. @JessicaGbt @klausbrave @RachBLondon moderated by @saraikarim. Hosted by @impactMarket_ & @TalentProtocol
https://lu.ma/future-of-refi

Upcoming Event:
📅 DeSci London
📍 Jan 15-16, London, England
Showcasing talks and workshops focused on decentralized science (DeSci) projects aiming to improve everything from publishing infrastructure to longevity, rare diseases, climate tech & SynBio.
https://www.desci.london/

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#ReFi Weekly Rewind! Crypto News from the 1st week of January 2023 in #RegenerativeFinance

#ReFi Weekly Rewind!
Crypto News from the 2nd week of December 2022 in #RegenerativeFinance -

Q: If this is a 🐻 market, why are there so many ReFi launches 🚀?
A: Because #ClimateChange can’t wait!
🧵👇🏼

1/ 🗞️ Bloomberg (@business) features press release of @NEARProtocol’s partnership with @esg_dao to create 'OpenESG,' an open and credibly neutral ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) scoring system. #ReFi
https://www.bloomberg.com/press-releases/2022-12-05/near-protocol-partners-with-esg-dao-to-support-the-creation-of-openesg-an-open-and-credibly-neutral-esg-scoring-system

2/ 📺 @ReFiPodcast releases a new episode of the ReFi Podcast (hosted by @johnx25bd) feat. @leannebats (of @TresCoolLabs) discussing ERC-Cool, a token standard that weaves real world, perpetual carbon removal into any #NFT use case that adopts it. #ReFi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDqIn8Iu7LE

3/ 📺 @Open__Earth Foundation streams “Marine Ecosystem Credits Webinar” featuring the Open Earth Oceans Team discussing their recently-released whitepaper on Marine Ecosystem Credits. #MRV #ReFi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYFhUYQ4TEk

4/ 🎙️ @POTKlimates releases a new episode of the Planet of the Klimates podcast feat. @scupytrooples (of @AlchemixFi) discussing the plan to purchase carbon credits through @KlimaDAO to offset the historical emissions of the Alchemix #DeFi protocol. #ReFi
https://rss.com/podcasts/potk/731548/

5/ 🚀 @silta_fi launches the Silta Impact Marketplace V1, a hub to connect financial lenders from TradFi & #DeFi with project developers to finance sustainable infrastructure (ex. Solar power plants). Check it out at app.silta.finance #ReFi
https://medium.com/silta-finance/explore-the-silta-impact-marketplace-v1-now-released-b0219464b2b2

6/ 📺 @owocki releases new podcast episode “Green Pill #69: Kolektivo with Luuk Weber” feat. @LuukDAO (of @Kolektivo) to discuss geo-#NFTs & Kolektivo’s framework and #Web3 infrastructure to help communities launch their own regenerative economies. #ReFi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWeHepqmNeU

7/ 🥳 @CeloOrg announces the winners of Celo Camp Batch 6: @CarbonPath_io and @NeutralProtocol 🏆 The two winners were selected from 30 participating teams and over 350 applicants to Celo Camp’s 8-week virtual acceleration and mentorship program. #ReFi
https://blog.celo.org/the-votes-are-in-celo-camp-batch-6-winners-b96ffe4a8d66

8/ 📰 @solidworlddao publishes blog post “Solid World at COP27 in Egypt” (authored by @stenverjerkku) recapping his experience at @COP27P, including being on the @hedera ReFi Forum panel alongside speakers from @VerraStandards and @FilFoundation. #ReFi
https://solidworlddao.medium.com/solid-world-at-cop27-in-egypt-5711e053faeb

9/ 🗞️ @YahooFinance publishes article covering @ReneumInstitute’s $150k grant from the @filecoingreen Regenerative Finance (#ReFi) Green Grants program to support Reneum in building its marketplace for digital renewable energy certificates (#dRECs).
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/reneum-awarded-prestigious-filecoin-green-183300194.html

10/ 📰 @ArbolMarket publishes “Arbol’s parametric catastrophe reinsurance solution delivers one of the first payouts for Hurricane Ian damages” covering how Arbol was able to deliver a $10M payout just three weeks after Hurricane Ian departed the US. #MRV
https://www.arbol.io/post/arbols-parametric-catastrophe-reinsurance-solution-delivers-its-first-payouts-for-hurricane-ian-damages

11/ 🚀 @PrimeDAO_ announces that @Kolektivo will be the 1st project to use the Prime Launch App to pre-fund their token launch. From Dec 8-15, users can contribute cUSD to receive aKNT which will be redeemable for KNT (Kolektivo Network Token). Read more:
https://medium.com/primedao/prime-launch-to-support-the-kolektivo-seed-on-celo-6c8c80872ee7

12/ 📰 @OpenForest_ Protocol publishes article “Opening Forests with a new standard of MRV” outlining the history and present limitations of #MRV and OFP’s Web3-enabled technology stack that ushers in a new era of modern #dMRV that serves the social good.
https://openforestprotocol.medium.com/opening-forests-with-a-new-standard-of-mrv-9f43f16f8a8c

13/ 🤝 @weareflowcarbon announces partnership with @ReturnProtocol. Flowcarbon’s verifiable on-chain carbon credits will be integrated into Return’s automated offsetting protocol and social proof mechanism. #ReFi
https://www.flowcarbon.com/knowcarbon/return-protocol-partners-with-flowcarbon

14/ 🎙️ @elconfidencial releases a new episode of the Ideas con Valor Podcast (in Spanish) feat. @GabrielaChang17 (of @EthicHub) about EthicHub’s #Web3-powered platform that provides low-interest loans to smallholder farmers. #ReFi https://www.elconfidencial.com/economia/2022-12-07/finanzas-regenerativas-blockchain-idv_3535679/

15/ 🚀 @CoorestOfficial launches the Coorest DApp on @0xPolygon Mainnet. Coorest NFTree #NFT holders can claim the $CCO2 they’ve earned and burn it to claim a Proof of Carbon Compensation (PoCC) certificate, verifying their impact on-chain. #ReFi
https://app.coorest.io/

16/ 📰 @clim8collective publishes “New member showcase: Thallo,” a deep dive on @thallo_io’s user-friendly on-chain carbon credit marketplace and why they were selected to join Climate Collective. #ReFi
https://medium.com/@ClimateCollective/new-member-showcase-thallo-3a6c2c27fb7d

17/ 📰 @SingleEarth1 publishes “Introducing the Ecosystem Integrity Index (EII) by Single.Earth” discussing their methodology to monitor forest health & assess ecosystem integrity by analyzing collected data and indicators of biodiversity. #ReFi
https://www.single.earth/blog/introducing-ecosystem-integrity-index

18/ 📺 @Kolektivo releases a highlight reel of 📅 Kolektivo Festival 2022 (Oct 22, Curaçao) the largest Social Impact, Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation festival in the Caribbean. #Blockchain #ReFi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YW8gsfAaMxU

19/ 📰 @banklessDAO publishes newsletter “DeFi for Good | DeFi Download” including sections “Reinventing Economics with ReFi” (by @nunameesh), “Regenerative Finance with Gitcoin” (by @0xzgm) and “@KlimaDAO” (by @teeleroo) #ReFi. Read the full newsletter:
https://banklessdao.substack.com/p/defi-for-good-defi-download

20/ 🚀 @ToucanProtocol launches a new version of the toucan.earth website (redesigned by @herrhaase & @leeraelnft) with a new theme and site layout.
https://toucan.earth/

21/ 🚀 @weareflowcarbon announces the upcoming launch of their climate-positive 📅 #Flow3rs NFT General Auction (Dec 13 - Dec 16), a blind bucket auction where users will not know the artist or artwork they are bidding on until the reveal. #ReFi
https://twitter.com/weareflowcarbon/status/1601314752235732994?s=20&t=LZ8avS3ezRqaIkbW1G98JQ

22/ 🚀 @gitcoin launches the first ever UNICEF Round of Quadratic Funding for 10 impact projects from around the world. The round is part of @UNICEFinnovate’s exploration into #blockchain technology to test tools for efficiently allocating capital. #ReFi
https://grant-explorer.gitcoin.co/#/round/1/0xdf75054cd67217aee44b4f9e4ebc651c00330938

23/ 👀 @checkfit publishes tweet thread retrospective on the 📅 @RefiIndia Summit (Dec 1, Bangalore). Feat. 15+ speakers and 100+ attendees, including stakeholders, investors, #ReFi project leaders, and community members.
https://twitter.com/checkfit/status/1601155138504118272?s=20&t=LZ8avS3ezRqaIkbW1G98JQ

24/ 🚀 @climateXcrypto announces the launch of refigratitude.xyz, an #NFT collection where users can mint 1 NFT to keep & 1 NFT to give as a thank you to someone in the #ReFi Community. Proceeds = 50% to retiring carbon ($NCT), 50% to @BlackArtistFND
https://twitter.com/climateXcrypto/status/1601267220310806528?s=20&t=LZ8avS3ezRqaIkbW1G98JQ

25/ 📰 @w3b3forgood publishes This Week in Web3forGood newsletter (authored by @Abeers123 & @samflan) feat. an interview with @c_georgen (of @topl_protocol), #Impact & #ReFi News with shoutouts to @Kolektivo @thallo_io @KokonutNetwork, and more.
https://web3forgood.substack.com/p/this-week-in-web3forgood-7ad

26/ 📰 @ReFiDAOist publishes newsletter “ReFi Roundup #45: Gratitude, Soulbound Impact & ERC-Cool 💚❄️” (authored by @linggih_ngurah) diving into the regenerative applications of #SBTs, @TresCoolLabs’s ERC-Cool standard, #ReFi News, Events, & more!
https://blog.refidao.com/roundup-45/

Upcoming Event:
📅 Carbon Removal: 2022 progress and predictions for the year ahead
📍 Dec 12, virtual
A webinar featuring speakers and carbon policy insiders from @DACCoalition @CO2Council @ClimaPrinciples @D4DInsights @usepatch.
https://www.patch.io/webinars/carbon-removal-2022-progress-and-predictions-for-the-year-ahead

Upcoming Event:
📅 Nature Data Lab Session @ COP15 Montréal
📍 Dec 13, Montréal / virtual
Introducing the MRVC data project, a hands-on working group to develop open digital #MRV protocols for nature-based conservation projects. Hosted by @mrvcollective
https://lu.ma/mrvc-cop15

Upcoming Event:
📅 ReFi Grants Roundtable
📍 Dec 16, virtual
Learn about current and upcoming #ReFi Grant Opportunities. Hosted by @ReFiDAOist
https://lu.ma/ReFi_Grants

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#ReFi Weekly Rewind! Crypto News from the 2nd week of December 2022 in #RegenerativeFinance

#ReFi Weekly Rewind!
Crypto News from the last week of November (& kicking off December) 2022 in #RegenerativeFinance -

The ReFi world is pumping out papers 📰 podcasts 🎙️ and project partnerships 🤝 to guide us toward the #regenerative future we wish to see:
🧵👇🏼

1/ 🤝 @NEARProtocol announces partnership with @esg_dao to support the creation of 'OpenESG,' an open and credibly neutral ESG scoring system. #ReFi
https://www.eco-business.com/press-releases/near-protocol-partners-with-esg-dao-to-support-creation-of-openesg-an-open-and-credibly-neutral-esg-scoring-system/

2/ 📰 @Madhav_goyal_ publishes blog post “🖼State of REFI,” an overview of the Regenerative Finance landscape with shoutouts to @AtlantisDAO1 @_digitalgaia @clim8collective and more. #ReFi
https://mirror.xyz/madhavg.eth/Yki1njF60ypIehn2r7I6Q9vUwtwQC38GlPwvOYGzXkE

3/ 🎙️ @Crypto_Altruism releases a new episode of the Crypto Altruism Podcast featuring Alejandro Adon @WasabiNetwork (of @KokonutNetwork) to discuss how web3 can empower smallholder farmers and how #ReFi has the potential to be even bigger than #DeFi.
https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode80-kokonut-network-bridging-web3-and-sustainable-agriculture

4/ 🎙️ @ReFiPodcast releases a new episode of the ReFi Podcast featuring @0xRez (of @solidworlddao) and @climateXcrypto discussing the history of on-chain carbon credits & #ReFi’s past, present, and possible future (likely filled with “delightful chaos”).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmIChfWM93Y

5/ 🎙️ @nori releases a new episode of the Reversing Climate Change Podcast feat. @aroetter (of @terrasetclimate) discussing Terraset, a nonprofit climate fund using private philanthropy to invest in carbon removal projects.
https://nori.com/podcasts/reversing-climate-change/S3E32-Tax-Deductible-Carbon-Removal--w-Alex-Roetter-of-Terraset-e1rf64p

6/ 📰 @KlimaDAO publishes blog post “Running a greener event: How in-person events can become climate-positive” feat. @thoughtforfood_ @philblockchain & @M1ntedAsia and how they transparently offset their event carbon footprints using on-chain carbon #ReFi
https://www.klimadao.finance/blog/climate-positive-events-guide

7/ 🗺️ @Generalmagicio publishes a fantastic map of the #ImpactDAO landscape. With categories including Regen Economy, #ReFi, Culture & Education, #DeSci and more:
https://twitter.com/Generalmagicio/status/1597609980844466177?s=20&t=ECNF_CmRWRRAdz3oVBozXQ

8/ 🤝 @Climatecoin announces a partnership with @BlockchainCI and @CARICOMClimate to launch the Caribbean Community Climate Blockchain Incubator (CCCBI) to incubate #Web3-powered climate projects in the Caribbean Region. #ReFi
https://climate-balance.ghost.io/blockchain-climate-institute-bci-caribbean-community-climate-change-centre-ccccc-climatecoin-work-together-on-incubator-project/

9/ 🤝 @DegenScore cross-pollinates with @ReturnProtocol. Degen Score Beacon (soulbound #NFT that stores your on-chain reputation) holders who interact with Return Protocol can mint a Return-branded skin for their Beacon. #SBT #ReFi Learn more:
https://twitter.com/DegenScore/status/1597967384102731776

10/ 📺 @CeloOrg releases a talk “What is #ReFi and where is it headed?” featuring @HelenaMerk (of @SpiralsProtocol), @LuukDAO (of @Kolektivo), and @xochitlcazador (of Celo) from #SFBlockchainWeek on how #Web3 enables building regeneration into economies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=va1r2p6S_CM

11/ 💸 @FutureQuestDAO extends the deadline for applications to their $1M ReFi Grant Pool. If you’re a #ReFi project founder, apply by December 7th for a chance to be awarded funding from the pool!
https://twitter.com/FutureQuestDAO/status/1597992600707174401?s=20&t=0qklLoYgrRttsjnd-T6k5Q

12/ 🥳 @empowerchain_io successfully concludes its first Testnet of its circular-economy-focused blockchain, with participation from 400+ validators. #ReFi
https://twitter.com/empowerchain_io/status/1597916426807173122?s=20&t=0qklLoYgrRttsjnd-T6k5Q

13/ 📺 @tmoindustries (of @basinDAO) demos the Basin App. Users can purchase a unique .basin address which is an #NFT representing the well being and preservation of places, people, or a purpose (+ assets can be nested to earn yield! @DefiNft) #ReFi
https://share.descript.com/view/VdAuWhRhzaF

14/ 📰 @ToucanProtocol publishes blog post “Tokenization of carbon credits — an explainer” (authored by @curiouscat_eth @VaisakhEH) defining "tokenization," it’s value, some concerns, and different methods for creating on-chain #carboncredits. #ReFi
https://blog.toucan.earth/tokenization-of-carbon-credits-explained/

15/ 📰 @ReFiDAOist publishes blog post “Top 10 #ReFi Grant Programs in Q4 2022! 💸📡” (authored by @MontyMerlin) with shoutouts to @gitcoin @FutureQuestDAO @Givethio @EarthFund_io @prezenti_grants @questbookapp @ToucanProtocol @RegenNetworkDev + MORE
https://blog.refidao.com/top-10-grant-programs-for-refi-right-now-dec-2022/

16/ 📺 @YahooFinanceUK releases a new episode of The Crypto Mile (hosted by @BMcGleenon) feat. @paulgambill (of @nori) to discuss Regenerative Finance and how #blockchain technology can be leveraged to fuel the transition to a low carbon economy. #ReFi
https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/video/crypto-climate-change-blockchain-tech-122122095.html

17/ 📰 @clim8collective publishes “New member showcase: SimplexDNA,” a deep dive on how @SimplexDNA is building a comprehensive DNA-based measurement system for biodiversity on Earth. #DeSci #ReFi
https://medium.com/@ClimateCollective/new-member-showcase-simplexdna-db51853f67a4

18/ 📰 @thallo_io publishes “Carbon Credit Dynamic Pooling – What is it?” covering Thallo's concept of Dynamic Pooling, which allows credits of different vintages & attributes to have fungibility without sacrificing liquidity. #ReFi Read more:
https://www.thallo.io/dynamic-pooling/

19/ 📢 @RegenNetworkDev announces its transition from a C-corp to a Public Benefit Corp (for-profit company with mission alignment around benefiting the public):
https://twitter.com/RegenNetworkDev/status/1598387001551880192?s=20&t=mRS3Sh3OhfUDYRdmoOqq5A

20/ 🎙️ @waynehhsiung releases a new episode of The Simple Heart podcast featuring @HelenaMerk (of @SpiralsProtocol) about using blockchain technology to create effortless and verifiable climate impact. #ReFi
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2XLjll3I6Rs2q7ITEekapq

21/ 📰 @RefiSpring publishes “ReFi Spring 2022 Retrospective” reflecting on the many worldwide #ReFi events in 2022, under broad themes including:
👏 Engaging New Audiences
🔀 Interdisciplinary Events
🌄 Bioregion-Focused Events
https://www.refispring.com/blog/refi-spring-2022-retrospective

22/ 📰 @AeraForce publishes newsletter Venturing in ReFi #27 (authored by @AFilotimo & @ThoughtFloats) feat. #ReFi news, @floriventures ReFi Investments Demo Day, @shambanetwork’s integration of @chainlink oracle tech, #HashFunctions, and more!
https://web3climate.substack.com/p/venturing-in-refi-27