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

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#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 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 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! 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. 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 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 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 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. 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 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 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 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. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. 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 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. 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. 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 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 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! 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 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 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. 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. 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. 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 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! 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: 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! daoplanet.org/events/dd23/