ReFi DAO Network Resources
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Welcome to ReFi DAO: A Network Society to Regenerate the Earth.
In the face of cascading global challenges, we do not despair. We envision a regenerative paradigm. A transformative future where community, finance, and technology work in synergy towards ecological and social harmony.
→ What is a ‘Network Society’?
→ Read our Community Covenant to understand our values and commitments
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Mission: Building a global regenerative economy, rooted in local communities.
ReFi DAO’s mission is to regenerate the Earth by catalysing regenerative economies at local, bioregional, and global scale. To get there, we aim to scale the **Regenerative Finance (ReFi) movement** and empower communities in co-creating a future rooted in social equity, economic opportunity, and ecological restoration.
→ https://www.regenerative.fi/insights/what-is-refi-regenerative-finance
Introduction
Welcome to the ReFi DAO Resources Hub! 📚
This comprehensive documentation serves as your roadmap through the ReFi DAO ecosystem, whether you’re:
- 🌱 Exploring what regenerative finance means and how ReFi DAO approaches it
- 🌿 Joining as a Network Member to participate in our global community
- 🌳 Building a Local Node to catalyze regenerative economies in your region
- 🚀 Contributing to the global network through initiatives, governance, or operations
Throughout these docs, you’ll find links to our foundational documents, practical guides, and the tools needed to participate meaningfully in our mission to build a global regenerative economy rooted in local communities.
Key Resources
ReFi DAO Members | Internal Resources
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Table of Contents
🌱 Stage 1: Explore & Connect
Get connected with the ReFi DAO ecosystem and learn about regenerative finance:
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Discover the ReFi Movement
- Learn about ReFi: What is Regenerative Finance?
- Listen: ReFi Podcast - Insights from regenerative finance leaders
- Read: Blog - Latest updates and thought leadership
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Community Channels
- Follow our socials: Linktr.ee/refidao
- Join community channels:
- ReFi DAO Events Calendar - Join upcoming events and calls
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Explore the Ecosystem
- ReFi DAO Community Directory - Discover the community @ ReFiDAO.com
- https://mirror.xyz/refidao.eth/-5xV8xY7B9OEz9Di8KZAUiBfbllmhAlENv3cXVFthW8
- https://gap.karmahq.xyz/community/refidao
- Local Nodes Map - Discover ReFi Local Nodes accross the globe on https://www.regenatlas.xyz/orgs
🌿 Stage 2: Join & Participate
Become an active member of the network and start contributing:
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Understand the ReFi DAO Network
ReFi DAO is a network society that operates across multiple levels from global to local. The organizational structure combines decentralized autonomy with clear structure, connectivity, and a collective mission. This allows diverse initiatives to flourish while ensuring alignment with the broader mission and values of ReFi DAO.
Read more: 👉 ReFi DAO Network - Structure, Roles, & Governance
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Become a Network Member
Network Members signal alignment with ReFi DAO’s vision, mission, and values by signing the ReFi DAO Community Covenant V1 . This entry-level membership provides access to basic resources, participation in discussions, and opportunities to contribute.
Start here: 👉 ReFi DAO Network Member - Onboarding Guide
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Join or Support a Local Node
- Support existing initiatives in your bioregion
- Learn from successful nodes and their approaches to regenerative economics
- Find a Local Node in your area through the links below 👇
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Engage in Discussions and Working Groups
- Participate in forum discussions on Regen Coordination Hub
- Attend community calls and network events
- Join working groups aligned with your interests and expertise
- Earn Contribution Points for your participation
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Access Funding Opportunities
- Local Node Kickstarter Pool - Up to 500 USDGLO for new Local Nodes
- Network Initiatives Pool - Up to 3,000 USDGLO for innovative projects
- Conviction voting system that rewards sustained community support
Learn more: 👉 ReFi DAO Community Garden
Check & engage with ReFi DAO’s Garden: 👉 https://app.gardens.fund/gardens/42220/0x4f604735c1cf31399c6e711d5962b2b3e0225ad3/0x13e71c56c5b048e9b8b6a9dbb4a4f346b5dab986
🌳 Stage 3: Lead & Build
Take leadership in building the regenerative economy:
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Join ReFi DAO Global
As described in ReFi DAO Network - Structure, Roles, & Governance , ReFi DAO Global is the core coordination and governance body for the ReFi DAO Network. It:
- Facilitates strategic planning and high-level documentation for the network
- Manages financial resources and supports Local Nodes and Network Initiatives
- Provides operational leadership to execute the network’s mission
- Maintains governance frameworks and coordination infrastructure
- Supports ecosystem growth through funding, partnerships, and community building
Become a Core Contributor, Core Steward, or Advisor to help coordinate the global network:
- Requirements
- Active Network Member with demonstrated commitment
- Relevant expertise and availability for coordination work
- Alignment with ReFi DAO’s mission and governance principles
Start here: 👉 ReFi DAO Global Onboarding Guide
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Start a Local Node
A ReFi Local Node is a place-based community that serves as a living laboratory for regenerative finance in your region. As described in our ReFi DAO Network Structure, Roles, & Governance document, ReFi Local Nodes:
- Build local regenerative economies through events, media, software, capital raising, and land projects.
- Experiment with and implement ReFi tools and systems, see ‣.
- Operate with regional autonomy while maintaining alignment with ReFi DAO’s global vision, mission and values, see ReFi DAO Community Covenant.
- Share knowledge and learnings with the broader network to accelerate collective impact.
Quick Start Process:
- 1. Review prerequisites
- Sign the Community Covenant as a Network Member
- Understand what a Local Node is
- Read the Local Node Membership Agreement
- 2. Submit funding proposal on Gardens.fund
- Request up to 500 USDGLO from the Kickstarter Pool
- Include team info, deliverables, and timeline
- 3. If approved
- Sign the Membership Agreement to become official
- Develop your brand and social channels
- Join the Local Node Leaders Telegram group
- Set up project tracking on KarmaGAP
- Checkout ‣
- Start building your local regenerative economy!
Complete guide: 👉 Starting a ReFi Local Node - Onboarding Guide
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Launch a Network Initiative
Network Initiatives are autonomous projects, guilds, or working groups that align with the mission, vision, values, and identity of ReFi DAO - as described in ReFi DAO Network - Structure, Roles, & Governance.
These initiatives operate independently with their own teams, resources, and structures, while maintaining coherence with the broader network’s goals and brand identity. They may also receive financial support and guidance from ReFi DAO Global.
🌟 Example Network Initiatives:
- ReFi Podcast - A media initiative that shares knowledge, interviews, and insights from the regenerative finance space.
- ReFi EBF - Initiative focused on the Ecological Benefits Framework (EBF) and fostering partnerships within the ReFi community.
- Prosperity Passport Development - Development of a product to support Web3 identity in the Celo and ReFi economy.
- Process
Apply to join ReFi DAO Global as a contributor (if not already)
Develop comprehensive proposal for your Initiative
Submit for funding through the Network Initiatives Pool
Launch and integrate with network coordination
💡 Note: The Network Initiatives funding pool is designed to fund new initiatives or specific partnership initiatives within the ReFi DAO network (e.g., collaboration projects with a Local Node). This funding is not intended to support the development of your existing ReFi project but rather to establish new initiatives that will operate as part of the ReFi DAO ecosystem.
Complete guide: 👉 Starting a ReFi Network Initiative - Onboarding Guide
📚 Key Documents
See here the compilation of ReFi DAO Docs:
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Foundational Documents
ReFi DAO Community Covenant V1
ReFi DAO Network - Structure, Roles, & Governance
ReFi DAO Local Node Membership Agreement v1
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Onboarding Guides
ReFi DAO Network Member - Onboarding Guide
ReFi DAO Global Onboarding Guide
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Operations & Tools
Garden Pools Setup - Funding mechanisms Contribution Points System - Recognition framework Regen Coordination Hub - Community forum
💚 Ready to join the regenerative transition?
Start wherever you are - whether plugging in to learn, leveling up as a member, or growing the network as a leader. Every action contributes to our collective mission of regenerating the Earth.
Questions? Reach out in our Telegram or on the Forum!