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Regen Foundation launches new grant program for local impact initiatives
The Regen Foundation has announced the launch of Sandboxing Commons, a new micro-grants program aimed at community-based regenerative organizations. This initiative seeks to empower local ecosystem stewards by providing access to blockchain-based governance tools and encourage their inclusion in decision-making processes. The program aims to develop high-integrity impact claims through systems that prioritize local governance, informed consent, and culturally relevant practices.
The Regen Foundation has announced the launch of Sandboxing Commons, a new micro-grants program aimed at community-based regenerative organizations. This initiative seeks to empower local ecosystem stewards by providing access to blockchain-based governance tools and encourage their inclusion in decision-making processes. The program aims to develop high-integrity impact claims through systems that prioritize local governance, informed consent, and culturally relevant practices.
Lido Impact Staking enters partnership with Innovation Unit of the United Nations Refugee Agency in Switzerland
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) innovation branch has partnered with Lido Impact Staking to allow users to stake Ethereum ($ETH) and donate their rewards to support displaced communities globally. This new initiative offers a way to make a real impact with zero capital loss, as the staked ETH remains under the user's control. By staking through this platform, individuals can contribute to a safer future for refugees and those forcibly displaced worldwide.
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) innovation branch has partnered with Lido Impact Staking to allow users to stake Ethereum ($ETH) and donate their rewards to support displaced communities globally. This new initiative offers a way to make a real impact with zero capital loss, as the staked ETH remains under the user's control. By staking through this platform, individuals can contribute to a safer future for refugees and those forcibly displaced worldwide.
Kokonut Network Announces Syntropic farm project
Kokonut Network, in collaboration with experts, has launched Kokonut Adelphi, a Nounish Syntropic Farm leveraging Web3 tools to establish a sustainable and ecologically regenerative agricultural initiative. This project aims to demonstrate a viable model for achieving diverse outcomes through syntropic farming, aligning with Public Nouns' mission by allocating 40% of its profits to public goods via an Ethereum-based Splits Contract. The open-source Kokonut Framework underpinning this initiative is designed to be replicable globally, fostering community-owned farms and promoting environmental education.
Kokonut Network, in collaboration with experts, has launched Kokonut Adelphi, a Nounish Syntropic Farm leveraging Web3 tools to establish a sustainable and ecologically regenerative agricultural initiative. This project aims to demonstrate a viable model for achieving diverse outcomes through syntropic farming, aligning with Public Nouns' mission by allocating 40% of its profits to public goods via an Ethereum-based Splits Contract. The open-source Kokonut Framework underpinning this initiative is designed to be replicable globally, fostering community-owned farms and promoting environmental education.
Regen Network $REGEN goes live on Celo
Regen Network's native token, $REGEN, is now accessible on the Celo blockchain thanks to the ecoBridge cross-chain aggregator. This integration, supported by Celo Public Goods, enables users to easily swap Celo tokens for $REGEN via ecoBridge and Squid Router applications. The move aims to foster a digital regenerative economy on Celo, aligning with its 2030 vision and Ultra Green Money initiative focused on on-chain ecological assets.
Regen Network's native token, $REGEN, is now accessible on the Celo blockchain thanks to the ecoBridge cross-chain aggregator. This integration, supported by Celo Public Goods, enables users to easily swap Celo tokens for $REGEN via ecoBridge and Squid Router applications. The move aims to foster a digital regenerative economy on Celo, aligning with its 2030 vision and Ultra Green Money initiative focused on on-chain ecological assets.
Ethereal Forest to host the Greenpill Network Podcast Ethereum Localism Season
Ethereal Forest DAO is guest hosting a season of the Greenpill Network podcast focused on Ethereum Localism, exploring the synergy between local community building and decentralized technology. The first episode, released on Earth Day, delves into core localism values like resilience and community governance, highlighting their alignment with blockchain principles such as decentralization and transparency. This season aims to bridge the gap between blockchain and local initiatives, demonstrating how these tools can empower communities and foster "cosmolocal coordination" for a more resilient future.
Ethereal Forest DAO is guest hosting a season of the Greenpill Network podcast focused on Ethereum Localism, exploring the synergy between local community building and decentralized technology. The first episode, released on Earth Day, delves into core localism values like resilience and community governance, highlighting their alignment with blockchain principles such as decentralization and transparency. This season aims to bridge the gap between blockchain and local initiatives, demonstrating how these tools can empower communities and foster "cosmolocal coordination" for a more resilient future.
This week, we examine a fundamental assumption in the ReFi space and whether we need to change our approach. Plus, exciting news from Mercy Corps Ventures.
https://paragraph.com/@carboncopy/should-refi-hit-the-reset-button
https://paragraph.com/@carboncopy/should-refi-hit-the-reset-button
Mercy Corps Venture Launches Local Stablecoin Pilot to Deliver Cash to Rural Afghanistan
Mercy Corps Ventures, in partnership with the Community Driven Development Organization and HesabPay, has launched a pilot program in rural Afghanistan to deliver digital cash assistance. The initiative will provide $100 monthly to 100 households in the Gardez region using HAFN, a local stablecoin accessed via cards with QR codes and static PINs, even in areas with limited connectivity. This project aims to create a scalable model for efficient and secure aid delivery, empowering local actors and enhancing financial access for vulnerable communities, particularly women.
Mercy Corps Ventures, in partnership with the Community Driven Development Organization and HesabPay, has launched a pilot program in rural Afghanistan to deliver digital cash assistance. The initiative will provide $100 monthly to 100 households in the Gardez region using HAFN, a local stablecoin accessed via cards with QR codes and static PINs, even in areas with limited connectivity. This project aims to create a scalable model for efficient and secure aid delivery, empowering local actors and enhancing financial access for vulnerable communities, particularly women.
Public Comment to Open for the Newly Developed Regenerative Soil Organic Carbon Methodology V2.0
Regen Network has announced a public comment period for the Applied Ecological Institute's (AEI) new Regenerative Soil Organic Carbon Methodology V2.0. This protocol aims to simplify the process for ranchers and farmers to participate in global climate mitigation efforts. Interested parties can provide feedback on the methodology through the Regen Registry handbook until the deadline of May 1, 2025.
Regen Network has announced a public comment period for the Applied Ecological Institute's (AEI) new Regenerative Soil Organic Carbon Methodology V2.0. This protocol aims to simplify the process for ranchers and farmers to participate in global climate mitigation efforts. Interested parties can provide feedback on the methodology through the Regen Registry handbook until the deadline of May 1, 2025.
Ambios Data Live on Multiple Data Marketplaces
Ambios Network has expanded access to its environmental intelligence data through key partnerships with Monda, Datarade, Databricks, and Google Cloud. This move breaks down data silos, enabling researchers, businesses, and innovators to access real-time and historical environmental datasets across multiple platforms. By increasing data availability, Ambios aims to accelerate impactful climate solutions and drive global environmental awareness.
Ambios Network has expanded access to its environmental intelligence data through key partnerships with Monda, Datarade, Databricks, and Google Cloud. This move breaks down data silos, enabling researchers, businesses, and innovators to access real-time and historical environmental datasets across multiple platforms. By increasing data availability, Ambios aims to accelerate impactful climate solutions and drive global environmental awareness.
eSusFarmAfrica wins the TAMWILCOM Fintech & Blockchain Award at GITEXAfrica 2025
eSusFarmAfrica has emerged as the winner of the TAMWILCOM Fintech & Blockchain Award at GITEX Africa 2025, securing the $10,000 prize as the Supernova Challenge Winner. The agri-fintech startup leverages AI and blockchain to provide advanced agricultural statistical data to support smallholder farmers. This recognition marks a major milestone in eSusFarmAfrica's mission to empower farming communities through innovative technology.
eSusFarmAfrica has emerged as the winner of the TAMWILCOM Fintech & Blockchain Award at GITEX Africa 2025, securing the $10,000 prize as the Supernova Challenge Winner. The agri-fintech startup leverages AI and blockchain to provide advanced agricultural statistical data to support smallholder farmers. This recognition marks a major milestone in eSusFarmAfrica's mission to empower farming communities through innovative technology.
Azos Finance joins Cohort 4 of the Web3 Acceleration Program
Azos Finance has been selected to join Cohort 4 of the Web3 Acceleration Program by TDeFi and DMCC Crypto. This milestone marks a significant step toward advancing Azos' mission to develop a regenerative stablecoin, $AZUSD. The team aims to build lasting infrastructure in the evolving Web3 and regenerative finance space.
Azos Finance has been selected to join Cohort 4 of the Web3 Acceleration Program by TDeFi and DMCC Crypto. This milestone marks a significant step toward advancing Azos' mission to develop a regenerative stablecoin, $AZUSD. The team aims to build lasting infrastructure in the evolving Web3 and regenerative finance space.
We're down to the final hours of @gitcoin GG23! We'd really appreciate your support in one of the following rounds:
1) dApps and Apps on @arbitrum - explorer.gitcoin.co#/round/42161...
Proceeds from this round will go to connecting more sources to our ReFi Impact Dashboard and publishing an Web3 tooling educational series in partnership with @greenpillnetwork Writers Guild!
2) Regen Coordination Global on @celo - explorer.gitcoin.co#/round/42220...
This round will help us pursue collaboration opportunities with great orgs such as @refidao @greenpillnetwork @maearth and others! We have some exciting things planned including Local ReFi Toolkit Playbooks and an ergodic ecosystem investment pilot!
1) dApps and Apps on @arbitrum - explorer.gitcoin.co#/round/42161...
Proceeds from this round will go to connecting more sources to our ReFi Impact Dashboard and publishing an Web3 tooling educational series in partnership with @greenpillnetwork Writers Guild!
2) Regen Coordination Global on @celo - explorer.gitcoin.co#/round/42220...
This round will help us pursue collaboration opportunities with great orgs such as @refidao @greenpillnetwork @maearth and others! We have some exciting things planned including Local ReFi Toolkit Playbooks and an ergodic ecosystem investment pilot!
Gitcoin Grants Stack
Grants power growth in Web3. Make your voice heard and support open-source software and public goods across the EVM ecosystem
explorer.gitcoin.co
Gitcoin Grants Stack
Grants power growth in Web3. Make your voice heard and support open-source software and public goods across the EVM ecosystem
explorer.gitcoin.co
This week, @trinitymorphy analyses the X-to-Earn model being used by ReFi projects to incentivise impact.
https://paragraph.com/@carboncopy/the-economics-of-x-to-earn
https://paragraph.com/@carboncopy/the-economics-of-x-to-earn
Ambios Network joins UK Leading Climate Tech Accelerator
Ambios Network has announced its acceptance into London GreenCity, a leading UK-based climate tech accelerator. This program is designed to support entrepreneurs developing clean technologies that address climate change. Ambios Network aims to leverage London GreenCity's expertise and network to expand its environmental initiatives into viable commercial ventures.
Ambios Network has announced its acceptance into London GreenCity, a leading UK-based climate tech accelerator. This program is designed to support entrepreneurs developing clean technologies that address climate change. Ambios Network aims to leverage London GreenCity's expertise and network to expand its environmental initiatives into viable commercial ventures.
Regen Network announces Webinar series on the Umbrella Species Stewardship Protocol/n/nIn celebration of Earth Day, ERA Brazil and Regen Network are launching a three-part webinar series focused on their Umbrella Species Stewardship (USS) Crediting Protocol, highlighting the first verified USS Jaguar biodiversity credits from the Pantanal Conservation Network. The series will kick off on April 22nd with the launch of these credits, followed by sessions on May 8th explaining how to apply ERA's USS Protocol and on May 22nd discussing the business case and market potential.
WeatherXM Launches Governance with WIP-001 to Improve GPS Update Flexibility/n/nGovernance has officially launched for the WeatherXM Network, empowering token holders to participate in decision-making through WeatherXM Improvement Proposals (WIPs). The first proposal, WIP-001, is now live for voting and suggests adjusting the GPS location update penalty for weather stations from a daily or bi-daily requirement to a more flexible three-day window. WeatherXM token holders can cast their votes on the official Snapshot page until April 11, 2025.
BGA Launches $1,000 "BlockchainForGood" Ideathon at #ChainReactionLondon to Empower UK Students/n/nThe Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA) is sponsoring #ChainReactionLondon, hosting a $1,000 "BlockchainForGood" Ideathon for UK students. Taking place from April 14th to 17th, 2025, at the Art'otel in Hoxton, London, the ideathon encourages students to develop solutions addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals.
In this week's edition, we examine the wisdom of ReFi projects targeting degens.
Plus, @terezabb interviews Ethereum's Devansh Mehta for @hackernoon.
https://paragraph.com/@carboncopy/on-the-wisdom-of-converting-degens
Plus, @terezabb interviews Ethereum's Devansh Mehta for @hackernoon.
https://paragraph.com/@carboncopy/on-the-wisdom-of-converting-degens
We are honoured to be included in 2 funding rounds for @gitcoin GG23!
dApps and Apps - https://explorer.gitcoin.co/#/round/42161/867/128
Proceeds from this round will go to connecting more sources to our ReFi Impact Dashboard and publishing an Web3 tooling educational series in partnership with @greenpillnetwork Writers Guild!
Regen Coordination Global - https://explorer.gitcoin.co/#/round/42220/31/48
This round will help us pursue collaboration opportunities with great orgs such as @refidao @greenpillnetwork @maearth and others! We have some exciting things planned including Local ReFi Toolkit Playbooks and an ergodic ecosystem investment pilot!
dApps and Apps - https://explorer.gitcoin.co/#/round/42161/867/128
Proceeds from this round will go to connecting more sources to our ReFi Impact Dashboard and publishing an Web3 tooling educational series in partnership with @greenpillnetwork Writers Guild!
Regen Coordination Global - https://explorer.gitcoin.co/#/round/42220/31/48
This round will help us pursue collaboration opportunities with great orgs such as @refidao @greenpillnetwork @maearth and others! We have some exciting things planned including Local ReFi Toolkit Playbooks and an ergodic ecosystem investment pilot!
Gitcoin Grants Stack
Grants power growth in Web3. Make your voice heard and support open-source software and public goods across the EVM ecosystem
explorer.gitcoin.co
Gitcoin Grants Stack
Grants power growth in Web3. Make your voice heard and support open-source software and public goods across the EVM ecosystem
explorer.gitcoin.co
This week's newsletter highlights @trinitymorphy's new piece on the things holding ReFi projects back.
Read on to find out what they are and what can be done about them.
https://paragraph.xyz/@carboncopy/refi-unholy-trinity
Read on to find out what they are and what can be done about them.
https://paragraph.xyz/@carboncopy/refi-unholy-trinity
This week, we're thrilled to have Louise and @paparaw.eth of Ecofrontiers and /regenatlas publish a guest research piece on blockchain-based solar energy production using /glow as a case study.
https://paragraph.xyz/@carboncopy/ecofrontiers-dives-deep-into-glow
https://paragraph.xyz/@carboncopy/ecofrontiers-dives-deep-into-glow
This week, we talk ReFi projects forming syndicates to increase their chances of grant funding.
Plus, a delay in the release of the Glow deep dive.
https://paragraph.xyz/@carboncopy/on-syndicates-and-grant-funding
Plus, a delay in the release of the Glow deep dive.
https://paragraph.xyz/@carboncopy/on-syndicates-and-grant-funding
Catch up on the last week in ReFi.
https://blog.refidao.com/email/0f90f6d2-7f27-4164-bb8e-506092d5fe19/
https://blog.refidao.com/email/0f90f6d2-7f27-4164-bb8e-506092d5fe19/
