Gardens for ReFi

As co-founder and leader of both ReFi DAO and Regen Coordination, I have successfully launched and managed Gardens communities with proven impact. I've established funding pools totaling over 10k USD across both organizations, facilitating funding for new local nodes and network initiatives that are driving real-world regenerative impact.

My Gardens Platform Leadership

ReFi DAO Gardens Implementation

I launched ReFi DAO's Gardens community with two funding pools totaling 5.8k USDGLO:

• ReFi Local Node Kickstarter Pool (2.8k USDGLO) - Providing seed capital for new ReFi Local Nodes to kickstart regenerative finance initiatives in local communities
• ReFi DAO Network Initiatives Pool (2.8k USDGLO) - Funding community-led proposals that advance ReFi DAO's broader network goals

These pools use conviction voting with one-person-one-vote governance, enabling democratic funding decisions that have successfully supported new local nodes and network initiatives across the global ReFi ecosystem.

Regen Coordination Gardens Leadership

I also established the Local ReFi Toolkit Funding Pool (5k USD total) focused on developing practical resources for local regenerative economies. This pool leverages conviction voting to allocate resources to the most impactful contributions to our knowledge commons, using $Regen tokens for governance and funding projects that advance the Local ReFi Toolkit.

Gardens for ReFi Initiative

Vision & Impact

ReFi DAO can support the evolution and further adoption of Gardens within the ReFi, Gitcoin, and Ethereum Localism domains and ecosystems. As leaders in the Ethereum Localism domain, we are uniquely positioned to drive this expansion.

Strategic Advantages

• Large Community Following: ReFi DAO has an extensive online presence and engaged community
• Global Network: Established network of local ReFi node communities ready to adopt Gardens tooling
• Ecosystem Leadership: Recognized leadership position in Ethereum Localism movement
• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in launching and managing Gardens communities

Key Activities & Deliverables

Documentation & Resources

• Create comprehensive Gardens playbook documentation to support adoption
• Develop implementation guides tailored for ReFi and regenerative communities
• Share best practices and lessons learned from successful Gardens deployments

Community Engagement & Adoption

• Leverage ReFi DAO's large community following to drive Gardens awareness
• Engage our network of local ReFi node communities to adopt Gardens tooling
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and cross-pollination between Gardens communities

Ecosystem Partnerships

• Support strategic partnerships across ReFi, Gitcoin, and Ethereum Localism ecosystems
• Bridge connections between Gardens platform and key ecosystem players
• Advocate for Gardens adoption within broader regenerative finance movement

Platform Evolution Support

• Provide feedback and insights from active Gardens community management
• Support Gardens platform development based on real-world usage experience
• Contribute to Gardens ecosystem growth and sustainability

Ethereum Localism Context

Our work sits at the intersection of Ethereum Localism and regenerative finance, addressing Ethereum's challenge of achieving meaningful mass adoption. Through embedding Ethereum-powered infrastructure into local communities and economies, we create lasting and meaningful adoption that goes beyond speculation.

The urgency for this work is driven by converging macro trends - increasing fragility of globalized systems, climate breakdown, and the need for resilient local alternatives. Meanwhile, Ethereum is more ready than ever for mainstream adoption with improved UX and low-cost L2s.

Timeline & Sustainability

This is an ongoing initiative with key milestones over the next 6-12 months. The work builds on existing momentum and relationships, ensuring sustainable impact and continued ecosystem growth.

Funding & Incentive Alignment

I'm requesting a meaningful stream of GARDENS tokens to align incentives and provide skin in the game for this ecosystem expansion work. This token-based alignment ensures long-term commitment to Gardens platform success while enabling continued leadership in driving adoption across regenerative finance ecosystems.

Impact & Outcomes

Success will be measured by:

• Increased Gardens adoption across ReFi and Ethereum Localism communities
• New Gardens communities launched by local ReFi nodes
• Enhanced documentation and resources supporting Gardens ecosystem growth
• Strengthened partnerships between Gardens and key regenerative finance players
• Measurable growth in Gardens platform usage and community engagement

Through this initiative, we'll demonstrate how Gardens can serve as critical infrastructure for the regenerative finance movement, enabling communities worldwide to democratically fund what matters most for their local economies and ecosystems.