ReFi Podcast

In this bonus episode of the ReFi Podcast, John Ellison sits down with the new co-hosts of season 4, Maya Dentzel and Tereza Bízková, along with her colleague Juan Giraldo from ReFi Medellín, ReFi DAO's local node. They discuss the incredible work being done in Medellín, Colombia, to drive the Web3 movement through community events and sustainable practices.

In this insightful episode, join host John Ellison as he delves deep into the regenerative finance (ReFi) movement, exploring its intersection with climate action and Web 3 technology. John shares his gratitude for the journey so far and his excitement for what lies ahead. We start with a retrospective look at the progress and challenges faced by the ReFi community during the bear market of 2022 and 2023, highlighting projects that have successfully maintained momentum. As we move into 2024 and beyond, our host discusses the emerging surge of interest and enthusiasm that is shaping the future of ReFi. This episode also covers the significant shifts in the mainstream acceptance of digital assets, including Bitcoin ETFs and the anticipation of Ethereum ETFs, which are likely to introduce a cascade of new financial instruments.Furthermore, John shares personal reflections from his recent mini-sabbatical, offering insights gained from time spent in nature and conversations with diverse leaders outside the traditional ReFi space. Key narratives expected to drive the ReFi movement towards greater impact and adoption are introduced, along with core concepts that underpin the movement. For newcomers and OGs alike, this episode provides valuable ideas and insights to deepen engagement with ReFi. Don't miss this comprehensive analysis of where ReFi stands today and its promising direction forward. A special thanks to Marcio Vilela for the beautiful art photography on the wall from his Superflora collection in the Amazon. #RegenerativeFinance #ReFiMovement #DigitalAssets #ClimateAction #Web3Innovation --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/refipodcast/message

In this week's episode of the ReFi Podcast, John is delighted to welcome his friend Vincent Daranyi, a former investment banker turned serial entrepreneur, to share his profound journey of self-discovery and his vision of neoslife—a 1,000 acre regenerative village just 75-minutes outside of Lisbon that offers an entirely new way of being.  Vincent has spent the last eight years diving deep into life's biggest questions and found a unique perspective on the role of awakening human consciousness in addressing the most pressing challenges of our time. In this conversation we get to hear about Vincent's transition from working inside the world's top financial institutions to the pursuit of a more meaningful and beautiful life.  He reveals his latest ambition to establish a regenerative village located just outside of Lisbon, which aims to serve as a model for the new world we're all working to build together. Vincent offers some unique and often radical insights on the intersection of spirituality and finance, his stance on the use of psychedelics, and his perspective on Bitcoin as the one currency above all others.  The conversation also delves into the essence of human energy and emotion, the process of awakening, and the vital role of community in driving the regenerative movement. Tune in for a journey that promises to challenge conventional thinking and inspire a collective effort towards regeneration. Vincent's journey is a fascinating microcosm of the broader regenerative movement as humanity discovers it's rightful place as a part of nature and seeks to build new systems and social experiments that embody this deeper understanding of what it means to be human. Learn more about Vincent neoslife and the upcoming retreat

Welcome to another episode of the ReFi Podcast! Today, we're thrilled to feature Luuk Weber from Kolektivo and Monty Merlin from ReFi DAO, alongside seven other stewards who are making waves within the Celo community. This episode is a deep dive into their pioneering efforts to earmark a substantial amount of capital from the Celo Community Fund. The focus? Supporting the burgeoning ecosystem of public goods that are emerging as a cornerstone in the fight against climate change through regenerative economics in the digital realm.

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Can the Solarpunk movement offer the blueprint for a greener, more sustainable future? In this episode of ReFi Podcast, host John Ellison and guest Utkarsh Patel from Solarpunk DAO explore this thought-provoking question. A few weeks ago, Solarpunk DAO unveiled $EARTH coin, a bold initiative designed to transition individuals from petrochemical finances to regenerative, eco-friendly money with just a few clicks.  While explicitly not investment advice, this conversation offers a deep educational journey into Utkarsh's lifelong immersion in nature and his critical examination of the root causes behind climate change, biodiversity loss, topsoil degradation, and more. Utkarsh shares his Solarpunk vision for the future, reflecting on his journey from studying environmental sciences to becoming a pioneering entrepreneur in sustainable development across India and beyond. From their early encounters in Founders Circles, John was struck by Utkarsh's fierce determination to advance his vision.  In this episode, you will: 

Can the Solarpunk movement offer the blueprint for a greener, more sustainable future? In this episode of ReFi Podcast, host John Ellison and guest Utkarsh Patel from Solarpunk DAO explore this thought-provoking question. A few weeks ago, Solarpunk DAO unveiled $EARTH coin, a bold initiative designed to transition individuals from petrochemical finances to regenerative, eco-friendly money with just a few clicks.  While explicitly not investment advice, this conversation offers a deep educational journey into Utkarsh's lifelong immersion in nature and his critical examination of the root causes behind climate change, biodiversity loss, topsoil degradation, and more. Utkarsh shares his Solarpunk vision for the future, reflecting on his journey from studying environmental sciences to becoming a pioneering entrepreneur in sustainable development across India and beyond. From their early encounters in Founders Circles, John was struck by Utkarsh's fierce determination to advance his vision.  In this episode, you will: 

In this latest episode of ReFi Podcast, host John Ellison sits down with William Skinner, the founder and CEO behind Helios. Helios is not just a platform; it's a bridge connecting investors to a world of renewable energy investment opportunities across emerging markets. With its unique protocol, Helios allows for the selection of geographic pools focusing on renewable energy installations in locations like India and Brazil. For over two years, Helios has been at the forefront of financing renewable energy projects, boasting an impeccable track record. While we're here to share knowledge and insights, remember, this conversation is purely educational and not intended as investment advice. This episode highlights the seamless integration of real-world assets into the ReFi space, offering planet-positive yields that benefit not only our environment but communities worldwide.

Can the path of regeneration in Latin America offer global insights into harnessing technology for sustainable growth? In this episode, we delve into the inspiring world of regeneration and innovation with Karla Córdoba. Karla, an entrepreneur and visionary, is known for her impactful ventures such as Cambiatus, ReFi Costa Rica, and Vagabonds Labs. She is also the new co-host of the podcast “Vagabonds” where she and her husband and business partner, Ranulfo, explore the narrative of regeneration in Latin America and the Spanish-speaking world. We delve into a profound conversation about one of Karla's key ventures, Cambiatus. This innovative project is revolutionizing local economies by creating tools for community currencies, empowering local communities to develop new forms of money that align with their values and priorities. Discover how these currencies are fostering support for local initiatives, art, ecological restoration, and more in regions like Costa Rica and Brazil. Furthermore, the episode provides a sneak peek into Karla's upcoming projects within the Starnet ecosystem, utilizing zero-knowledge proofs and the latest technological advancements to serve these communities even better. In this episode, you will: 

In today's episode of ReFi Podcast, John Ellison is joined by Alessandro Mazzi, the Head of Partnerships and Field Research at the Sovereign Nature Initiative, based in Lisbon. Join us as we delve into the innovative work of this organization, recognized for its pioneering thought leadership at the convergence of culture, community, data, and conservation. Ale shares his inspiring journey, transitioning from a master's in international law to the vital work of conserving nature's most precious ecosystems. The discussion navigates through several groundbreaking pilots, including the Kenya Wildlife Trust initiative. This project showcases how data about specific species, like lions, can be brought to gaming communities and organizations worldwide, highlighting the critical value these organisms hold for human and planetary health. In this episode, you will: 

In this episode of ReFi Podcast, we're diving deep into the fascinating intersection of carbon markets and Web3 technology. John Ellison sits down with Adrian Wons, the CEO and co-founder of Senken, a pioneering digital carbon marketplace. Senken is making waves by connecting buyers with high-quality, nature-based carbon credits, aiding them in fulfilling their climate commitments beyond internal decarbonization and emission reduction efforts. We explore Adrian's compelling journey through the complex and often tumultuous confluence of the carbon market and Web3. Discover how the team at Senken is meticulously listening to the signals from both buyers and suppliers. Their focus? Removing all barriers to create a seamless and trust-building user experience, utilizing carbon credits as a tool to finance climate solutions and protect our planet's precious natural habitats. In this episode you will:

Welcome to the latest episode of the Refi Podcast where John Ellison sits down with Robin Klemens, CEO and Founder of KUMO. KUMO started with a groundbreaking concept - a natural capital-backed stablecoin, aiming to redefine how we use money. Their vision? To create a currency that not only facilitates transactions but also actively protects and restores nature. Robin shares the intensive journey of KUMO, from interviewing project developers to engaging with institutional capital allocators. We delve into their latest innovation - a lending protocol that allows depositing carbon credits, tokenized into Kumo, to secure loans in US dollars or Euros. This unique approach eliminates the need for crypto involvement in the transaction, attracting significant interest from top-tier banks. Robin and John discuss the increasing trend of banks looking to lend against carbon credits, seeing nature as a diversified asset in their portfolios. This shift is driven by both regulatory pressures and a growing desire in the banking sector to invest in nature and decarbonize heavily carbon-footprinted portfolios. Join us as we delve into the complex world of project developers and institutional capital allocators. Robin provides intriguing insights into the future of this market, looking ahead at the next 12, 18, and 24 months. In this episode, you will:

What is good ReFi Nation! Join John in this enlightening episode of the ReFi Podcast, where he sits down with Hanae Bezad, a serial entrepreneur, changemaker, public speaker, and newly-minted author. In this episode, they delve into the themes of Hanae's book "Being Other." As a black and Indigenous woman of color from Arab African descent, Hanae stands as a formidable figure against the backdrop of our challenging times. Her book, available in print and as an Audible audiobook, offers a deeply moving narrative that challenges conventional perceptions. The conversation in this episode revolves around the current state of human civilization, teetering on the edge of systemic collapse. Hanae's book sheds light on new models of leadership essential in today's world - leaders who are capable of rising above the trauma and transgressions of our times, leading with compassion and understanding. Working with The Sovereign Nature Initiative in Lisbon, Hanae is at the forefront of financing conservation and biodiversity preservation, leveraging the power of web 3 and online gaming communities.  In this episode, you will:

In this episode of ReFi Podcast, John Ellison welcomes Rica Amaral - a pioneer in the positive impact space and a visionary in utilizing blockchain for social and ecological justice. Rica has been active in this field since 2007, and his journey is a testament to his dedication and foresight. In this exciting episode, we celebrate the launch of Planta-R, a new podcast which offers a unique perspective on the regenerative economy in Portuguese. The show highlights conversations with predominantly female leaders who are at the forefront of pioneering the regenerative economy in their local industries, leveraging the power of Web 3 and other decentralized technologies. We delve into Rica's unique perspective, having been a part of this movement before it was even known as ReFi. We explore his key learnings and insights gained through conversations with figures like Suzanne from Impact Market and Jimos from Sylvie Protocol. This episode offers an overview for those interested in the unique contributions that the Portuguese-speaking world is making to the global movement of regeneration. We hope you enjoy the show! If you feel compelled, please give us a five-star review. Every single one counts and supports our journey. Thank you for your time, and let us know what you think in the comments below! In this episode, you will:

In this enlightening episode of the ReFi Podcast, host John sits down with Moniek van Erven, a remarkable figure in the realm of regenerative finance and personal growth. Moniek, a master of finance and a serial entrepreneur, has influenced positive change globally, with projects spanning India, South Africa, Portugal, and more. John begins by sharing his personal experience of inner regeneration, involving sacred medicine and nature, which led him to meet Moniek. As they delve into Moniek's unique path, highlighting her transition from financial mastery to working intimately with sacred medicine, they reflect on her dedication towards fostering internal change as a catalyst for external transformation in the world. The episode focuses also on Moniek's Oyasin and their work with leaders striving to create significant change, aiding them in aligning their internal ambitions with their life experiences, emotions, and relationships through her company. A highlight of the episode is the announcement of an upcoming retreat led by Moniek in Tulum, from March 4th to 10th 2024. This retreat features free diving and sacred medicine sessions, aiming to explore the theme of water as a vital element for transformation in both individuals and the world. Visit www.oyasin.co for more information. In this episode, you will:

Come on a journey with John from ReFi DAO in an engaging episode with Sid and Osho Jha, founders of Arbol and dClimate. The Jha brothers share the story of creating organizations that leverage climate data for impactful solutions. Learn about Arbol's pioneering parametric insurance for farmers and dClimate's role in developing an open data platform that simplifies complex data analysis and application building.  The discussion also covers CYCLOPS, a satellite imagery-driven platform for monitoring nature-based solutions, and Egis, a climate risk assessment tool applied to cities like New York. This episode is a deep dive into how these initiatives are shaping new markets and industries in the realm of regenerative finance and environmental data innovation. Tune in to explore the future of climate data utilization and its potential in local and global communities.  In this episode you will:

Join John in this episode of the ReFi Podcast as he chats with Niklas Terrahe, the dynamic mind behind Ivy Protocol. In this episode, we delve into the intricate world of the voluntary carbon market, exploring its challenges, limitations, and the significant opportunities it presents in today's era. Throughout the episode, we unfold the multifaceted nature of the environmental asset market, underscoring the urgent need for collaborative and scalable solutions. These solutions are crucial for instilling confidence and trust, thereby facilitating the timely deployment of capital in this critical sector. This episode is not just an exploration of a market segment; it's a journey into the heart of environmental economics and the innovative strategies shaping its future. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation. If you find value in our show, consider leaving us a five-star review.  In this episode you will:

In this episode, John Ellison welcomes Douglas Gayeton from The Lexicon and Monty Merlin from ReFi DAO as they embark on an insightful journey into the Ecological Benefit Framework (EBF), a collaborative effort involving over 200 organizations worldwide. This episode delves into the six specific benefits identified by the EBF, showcasing how projects globally can contribute to positive environmental change. The discussion further explores how the EBF seamlessly integrates various forms of capital, such as compliance and grants, to create a unified direction for global initiatives aimed at ecological improvement. John, Douglas, and Monty engage in a thought-provoking dialogue, emphasizing the potential of the EBF to inspire collaboration among people from diverse backgrounds, all working towards a shared vision of a better future.  In this episode, you will:

Welcome to a special episode of the ReFi Podcast. In this brand new format "Regenerative Stories," we dive deep into the lives of the leaders in the regenerative finance movement, exploring the profound concept that personal healing and global sustainability are two sides of the same coin. In today's episode, we journey with Andy Kirchner, from his early years grappling with identity amidst different cultures in Holland and Curaçao, to a terrible accident that reshaped his perspective on life. We follow Andy as he turns pain into purpose, rediscovering himself and becoming an integral part of a regenerative movement that is not just about the environment but also about nurturing our inner selves. In this episode, John invites you to pause, listen, and reflect on your own journey of regeneration within. This condensed format is designed to engage you with the pivotal moments of Andy's story, encouraging you to consider how you can contribute to the collective mission of creating a more beautiful world inside and out. In this episode, you will:

In this episode of the ReFi Podcast, host John Ellison sits down with Lena Bumke from Greatherthan, and serial entrepreneur and investor Philip Stehlik. Together, they discuss their shared vision for a regenerative future and explore the ways in which they are working towards creating a better world. The conversation touches on topics such as decentralized models, decision-making, governance, and our relationship to money. The goal is to help bridge the gap between different sectors of society that need to work together to realize a regenerative future. In this episode you will:

Yo ReFi Nation! In this episode of the ReFi Podcast, John Ellison of ReFi DAO sits down with Sam Delesque, a visionary software engineer turned regen village builder.

Join John Ellison of ReFi DAO, as he sits down with Stenver and Rez from Solid World, two incredible humans and entrepreneurs revolutionizing the landscape of climate finance.  Their groundbreaking approach allows climate projects to receive financing at inception, eliminating the waiting game of traditional carbon credit systems. Discover how Solid World leverages Web3 technologies to craft a dynamic, efficient market, addressing the needs of project developers, brokers, corporate buyers, and capital providers. This episode sheds light on the importance of transparency and trust in the ReFi world while exploring the methodologies that Solid World employs to gauge risk and expand their impact beyond the voluntary carbon market. In this episode, you will:

Welcome, ReFi Nation! Join us as we unfold a dialogue focused on vision, impact, and technology in today's episode, featuring distinguished guests, Dr. Shaun Conway and Shawn Alimohammadi from IXO. Delve deep with us into a conversation where technology meets impact, and dreams align with actionable systems. Dr. Conway, a visionary since 2008, has been at the forefront, harboring the dream of a tokenized impact economy within the robust framework of the Cosmos ecosystem. With his profound experience in development and aid, he's witnessed the power and potential of decentralized ledgers as enablers of a new world where harmony between people and planet isn't just a utopian fantasy but a tangible reality. Joining him is Shawn Alimohammadi, a pioneer of the ReFi Local Node movement, actively participating in sowing the seeds of regeneration in Cape Town. Shawn brings to the table not just expertise but a commitment to inviting and engaging local leaders in this transformative vision of a regenerative future. In this episode you will:

Buckle up as we venture on a deep, introspective journey in Episode 5 with our guest Gilberto Morishaw, head of Impact, Equity, and Inclusion at Kolektivo. Gilberto Morishaw isn't just another guest; he is a lifelong friend and an individual whose views on regeneration, diversity, equity, and inclusion are profound and enlightening. Gilberto is actively orchestrating change on the ground in his home country, Curaçao. With roots deeply embedded in the island and a current residence in the bustling city of Amsterdam, his unique viewpoint offers invaluable insights into the holistic approach to regeneration. In this episode you will:

We're thrilled to bring you a deep dive with the extraordinary Tim Moreton. With a PhD in computer science from Cambridge University and an impressive tenure as the principal engineering manager at Apple he was drawn to cLabs by the intricate technical challenges and the compelling mobile-first approach of Celo's mission. Together with John Ellison from ReFi DAO he uncovers the nuances of Ultragreen money, Celo's vision for a sustainable financial future, and the technical feats required to make it a reality. In this episode you will: Discover Celo's unique approach to finance, anchored in its Ultragreen Money initiative, and how it intersects with impactful climate projects. Uncover the challenges and benefits of transitioning to an Ethereum layer two using the OP stack. Gain insights into the evolution of scalable, carbon-negative blockchains and their broader implications for the world of decentralized finance. Time Stamps: [00:00:00] Teaser [00:00:42] Introduction [00:02:32] Welcoming Tim Moreton [00:09:18] cLabs and the broader Celo ecosystem [00:19:01] The Success of Impact Market [00:24:50] Ultragreen Money [00:32:47] Celo's ransition to an L2 on Ethereum [00:39:40] Ecosystem Growth Through Ethereum [00:45:00] Deploying a project on Celo [00:48:20] When is the L2 Coming? [00:50:30] Why Should People be Bullish on Celo? [00:52:10] How to get involved Hashtags: #regenerativefinance #regenerativefuture #permaculture #environment #assetmarket #refi #web3 #climatechange#blockchain#blockchainforgood #refipodcast #regeneration --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/refipodcast/message

Join John Ellison of ReFi DAO and Matt Cyrankiewicz of Future Horizon as they dive into an enlightening conversation about shaping a brighter, collective future. Matt and John passionately discuss Future Horizon's mission to unify community leaders and catalyze positive transformation. As we grapple with monumental challenges like climate change, it's evident that collaboration is the key. Journey with us as listeners are prompted to envisage their individual roles in the "symphony of regeneration." Discover how every act, regardless of its magnitude, can ignite significant change. In the second episode of Season 3 you will: Discover the power of collective action and how community leaders are spearheading transformative change for our planet. Explore the profound value of deep human connections, challenging the modern norms of isolation and individualism. Gain insights into building resilient communities rooted in love, care, and the essentials of genuine fulfillment beyond material gains. Time Stamps: [00:00:00] Teaser [00:01:06] Introduction [00:03:24] Breath awareness exericse [00:07:06] Double exponential growth of technology [00:10:01] Humanity's drive for consciousness [00:13:28] Meaning of being human [00:19:45] Lack of spirituality and imbalance [00:22:37] Redefining Success and Satisfaction [00:26:37] Tulum meets Star Wars [00:29:00] FutureQuest and bridging worlds [00:34:42] AI peaking as a wave [00:37:52] Becoming a solopreneur's copilot. [00:40:02] Offering cheaper services and experimentation [00:45:30] Regenerative innovation hub [00:48:22] Long-term threads of hope [00:52:52] How can we escape metacrisis? [00:56:18] Communities of care and regeneration [01:00:23] Bringing species back [01:04:37] Building an innovation hub [01:06:17] FutureWorks and building communities Hashtags: #regenerativefinance #regenerativefuture #permaculture #environment #assetmarket #refi #web3 #climatechange#blockchain#blockchainforgood #refipodcast #regeneration --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/refipodcast/message

Join John Ellison of ReFi DAO as he sits down with a true pioneer in the ReFi space, Sarah Baxendell of Regen Network. Sarah's journey is as diverse as it is inspiring, with roots in finance, supply chain management, and hands-on experiences in permaculture landscapes across eight enriching seasons. As the global environment faces daunting challenges, Regen Network is at the forefront, developing cutting-edge technology to bolster the environmental asset market with unwavering integrity. Together, they navigate the innovations of Regen Network, highlighting breakthroughs, challenges, and the pressing gender imbalance in blockchain.  Dive into this heartfelt conversation that not only spans technological feats but also emphasizes our collective role in Earth's regeneration. Immerse, reflect, and join our journey to make impactful changes together. In the second episode of Season 3 you will: Dive deep into Sarah Baxendell's multifaceted journey, from her hands-on involvement in permaculture to leading innovations in the refi space. Uncover Region Network's pivotal role in environmentally-driven asset market innovation. Delve into the conversation on gender disparity in blockchain and the push for inclusivity. Time Stamps: [00:00:00] Teaser [00:00:40] John's Intro [00:02:05] Sarah's background and journey [00:08:47] Occupy Wall Street [00:13:31] Reclamation of 107 acres of land [00:17:37] Regen Network's mission [00:19:04] Creating global climate action [00:23:38] Creating new income sources [00:25:54] Keystone species and biodiversity [00:31:00] Unique Regen Registry and scientific methodologies [00:34:09] Interchain carbon paradigm [00:36:15] Regenerative finance and blockchain [00:40:06] Trust and growth in the ecosystem [00:44:26] Data provenance and higher quality assets [00:47:41] Permissionless credit class functionality [00:50:38] App developer ecosystem emerging [00:54:09] DAOfication of the core network [00:57:05] Ecology and community of creators [01:00:14] Women in the blockchain world [01:04:37] Lack of women representation [01:08:33] Women feeling unseen and unappreciated [01:12:29] Feminine and masculine energy [01:17:18] Blockchain as the cultural wave [01:20:09] Forming community through chaos [01:23:11] What it means to be human Hashtags: #regenerativefinance #regenerativefuture #permaculture #environment #assetmarket #refi #web3 #climatechange #blockchain #blockchainforgood #refipodcast #regeneration --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/refipodcast/message

In this thought-provoking episode, John and Monty explore the challenges and opportunities of creating a sustainable world. With a focus on impact and verifiable proof, they discuss the potential for a commercially viable business that tells the story of change. From rebuilding our lives to redefining what family means, they uncover the power of facing our shadows and taking action. Discover the narrative that propels us forward and find hope in the incredible solutions and networks that can make a real difference.  Molded by familial values and academic pursuits in Bristol, Monty immersed himself in integrated management, innovation, and startup strategies. An early tech enthusiast, he recognized the lack of environmental focus in the Web 3 ecosystem. Today, he's a strong voice in the ReFi movement, working to harness the transformative power of AI and web 3 to foster a greener future through ReFi DAO and ReFi London. In the premiere episode of Season 3 you will: Uncover the capabilities of AI and Web3 in decentralizing our globe Understand the dream of a Regenerative Earth Witness how communities are forging regenerative societies Timestamps: [00:00:00] Welcome to ReFi Podcast Season 3!  [00:01:35] Community-owned network of storytellers [00:03:08] Who is John Ellison? [00:04:28] ReFi Podcast Recap  [00:06:07] Intro to Source Studios [00:06:55] Season 3 Overview [00:08:28] John's Personal Awakening  [00:09:28] Motivations and Impact  [00:14:32] Rewilding and conservation efforts  [00:17:17] Global environmental tipping points [00:21:59] Propelling towards making a difference  [00:25:23] What does it mean to be human?  [00:27:10] Redesigning models of growth  [00:29:29] Web 3 and AI governance  [00:33:31] Regenerative Renaissance and a New Story  [00:36:08] Regenerative economics and society [00:40:30] ReFi DAO and its potential  [00:43:18] A new bottom-up grassroots society  [00:45:15] Local communities and regeneration  [00:48:39] Creating space for regeneration #regenerativefinance #regenerativefuture #impactstorytelling #refi #web3 #climatechange#blockchain#blockchainforgood #refipodcast #innerregeneration #regeneration --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/refipodcast/message

Unveiling a New Chapter of Regeneration and Web3 Get ready for an exhilarating journey as we dive into the next chapter of regeneration, Web3 technology, and positive impact. Our mission remains steadfast: to reshape the world by harnessing the power of decentralized networks, innovation, and collaboration.

In this podcast episode, John Ellison is joined by Monty Merlin, collaborator at Refi Dao and good friend from the UK, to discuss the concept of a network state and its potential impact on regenerating the Earth. They explore the idea of decentralizing online communities into physical local communities to acquire land, take action, and gain diplomatic recognition. They address the tensions and conflicts that arise when bringing powerful coordination technologies into the real world. Monty goes on to share his background growing up in a passionate, environmentally-conscious family and his interest in technology as a tool to enable change. The conversation delves into the refi movement, its intersection with environmentalism, its shortcomings and the potential it holds to coordinate large scale shifts in society. 00:40 The network state. 09:32 Green consumer movement. 10:32 Living in a broken system. 15:01 Structural barriers and institutional limitations. 16:30 The suffocating canvas of legal possibility. 22:02 Network states and ideology. 26:54 Crypto-colonialism and experiments 28:33 Living in smart contracts. 33:04 Regenerative governance and collective intelligence. 37:12 Coordinations in network states. 40:42 Coordination vs. network state. 43:56 Regenerative way of living. 46:44 Regenerative economic framework. 51:01 Cross-network collaboration potential. 52:39 Global coordination and collaboration. 55:39 Storytelling in Web3. 58:10 Regenerative global organization. Join the conversation on Twitter, follow: https://twitter.com/ReFiDAOist https://twitter.com/climateXcrypto https://twitter.com/simarsmangat Send in a voice message:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/refipodcast/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/refipodcast/message

In this special episode, John chats with Rafael from Digital Gaia, who are focused on utilizing AI technology for the regenerative economy, specifically in agriculture. They are building large-scale land and soil models to help people understand the possible interventions for soil regeneration and creating healthier ecosystems. The discussion covers the issues with the black box AI model, the risks presented by AI, and how it can be reframed as an opportunity to accelerate the transition to a regenerative economy. Digital Gaia is currently fundraising on Gitcoin and is open to collaboration. The team consists of experienced professionals, including Rafael, who worked at Google for six years, and Ned Harvey, the former head of the Rocky Mountain Institute. They are dedicated to rethinking land management, data usage, and incentive structures for a regenerative planet. Donate on Gitcoin now! https://bit.ly/digitalgaia Rafael Kaufmann Nedal   “Building the brain of the regenerative economy” https://twitter.com/_rkauf?lang=en https://www.digitalgaia.earth/ 00:00 Intro 03:56 what is digital gaia? 05:28 where are we now with AI as a civilization? 10:40 How Digital Gaia is building AI co-Pilots Differtnly? 17:37 Digital Gaia Concept Paper Walkthrough 21:50 Theory of Change, Digital Twins, 29:54 Core lenses of building approach 32:05 Raf's way of thinking 36:49 Where's Digital Gaia at now and what's next? 41:26 Digital Gaia Explained 52:56 Long term vision 58:00 CTA Mentioned Ned Harvey Digital Gaia https://twitter.com/nedleeharvey Daniel Schmachtenburger meta crisis https://civilizationemerging.com/ Cerulean Ventures https://cerulean.vc/ Thinking Fast and Slow: Daniel Kahneman https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thinking-Fast-Slow-Daniel-Kahneman/dp/0141033576 Gaia hypothesis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaia_hypothesis Join the conversation on Twitter, follow: https://twitter.com/ReFiDAOist https://twitter.com/climateXcrypto https://twitter.com/simarsmangat https://twitter.com/johnx25bd  Thanks to our frens at Feed Ignite for the podcast and micro-content production: https://feedignite.com This episode was sponsored by Digital Gaia --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/refipodcast/message

Join jE in this special bonus episode as he sits down with Rene, the CEO and founder of Celo. They discuss the current state of ReFi following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and its impact on the industry. Delve into Celo's origin story and explore the key interventions needed to ensure a bright future for ReFi. With a focus on unlocking scalable growth and solving real-world problems, this intimate conversation offers a unique perspective on the power of ReFi to make a global impact. Don't miss this chance to learn from one of the leading figures in the space. Rene Reinsberg“To all my friends working on bringing web3 to the masses focusing on real-world impact. 2023 is gonna be our year!”https://twitter.com/RegenReneCelo 0:00 - Intro2:32 - Global network state teaser3:53 - Welcome outline topics5:54 - How would you describe the state ReFi today?11:16 - Core ideas of celo's origin story21:05 - Key markers/ milestones of the current state of celo's ecosystem27:30 - What are the key impediments? what are the interventions we can introduce to see mass adoptions?29:40 - How to bring this capital into refi and what are the impediments (breaking down each section of capital)43:28 - What is celo's strategic direction is in 202353:45 - Cello CTA Website - https://celo.orgDiscord - https://discord.com/invite/atBpDfqQqXCelo Camp - https://www.celocamp.comChainlink Ecosystem - https://www.chainlinkecosystem.com/ecosystem/celoHitchhiker's Guide to Fundraising in the Celo Ecosystem.https://docs.celo.org/community/fundraisingCelo TeamSepandar (Sep) Kamvar - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdk12345/Marek Olszewski - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marekolszewski/Angelo Paolo Kalaw - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aptkalaw/?originalSubdomain=ph MentionsAlex Marcus - https://www.linkedin.com/in/afmarcus/Tim Berners-Lee - https://www.csail.mit.edu/person/tim-berners-leeCharles Eisenstein - https://charleseisenstein.orgLuuk Weber - https://www.linkedin.com/in/luukweber/?locale=en_USTomer Bariach - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomer-bariach-496a2b48/OrganisationsAave - https://aave.comMakerDAO - https://makerdao.com/en/UniSwap - https://uniswap.orgKolektivo - https://www.kolektivo.networkReFi DAO - https://www.refidao.comReFi Lisboa - https://twitter.com/ReFiLisboaPoolside - https://www.poolside.coImpact Market - https://www.impactmarket.comPolka Starter - https://polkastarter.comFlori Ventures - https://www.floriventures.comMento - https://www.mento.orgClimate Collective - https://climatecollective.orgMeta Mask - https://metamask.ioCosmos - https://v1.cosmos.network/communityVenture Founders - https://www.venturefounders.co.ukSilta Finance - https://silta.financeGlobal Impact Investing Network https://thegiin.orgEthicHub - https://www.ethichub.com/en/Morgan Stanley - https://www.morganstanley.comInformationDynamic NFT - https://chain.link/education-hub/what-is-dynamic-nftBlack Swan Event - https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/economics/black-swan-event/On-Ramp & Off-Ramp - https://cointelegraph.com/explained/cryptocurrency-on-ramps-and-off-ramps-explainedCarbon Tunnel Vision - https://digitally.cognizant.com/moving-beyond-carbon-tunnel-vision-with-a-sustainability-data-strategy-codex7121ZK roll-ups - https://ethereum.org/en/developers/docs/scaling/zk-rollups/LinksValora app - https://valoraapp.com ReFi DAO Local Node Prize! - https://mirror.xyz/0x7340F1a1e4e38F43d2FCC85cdb2b764de36B40c0/FABiu5AhpAR6LBLZxlGSfjOrHsHYj2J8VT4QJWPxbpk?ref=blog.refidao.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/refipodcast/message

Join jE & Simar for an exciting episode of the ReFi Podcast as they welcome Hayley and Ryan from Thallo, the carbon platform revolutionizing the way we tackle carbon emissions. In this episode, they'll be exploring their recent launch of a two-way bridge with bio carbon registry, a key innovation in the space that will unlock demand for quality carbon credits while providing the necessary liquidity and transparency of a decentralized finance market. Thallo is leading the way in providing funding for project developers and land stewards to address one of the most pressing issues of our time. Don't miss out on this story and make sure to share with those who would be interested, and leave your thoughts in the comments… Hayley Moller “If I've learned one thing, it's to never let the fact that you can't fix the WHOLE problem stop you from taking whatever small step you can.” https://twitter.com/hayleymoller Ryan Gledhill “Ultimately, we started Thallo to make a difference.” https://twitter.com/RyanGled 00:00 Intro 03:00 Hayley's Story 06:24 Ryan's Story 09:44 What is Thallo? 15:47 Corporate Adoption 21:30 Where's Thallo at now? 24:37 Projects & Developers 29:17 Explainer 34:25 Traffic Volume so far 37:57 Where's the Market Headed? 41:16 Ecological Succession 47:32 CTA Thallo: Website - https://www.thallo.io Twitter - https://twitter.com/thallo_io Reports - https://www.thallo.io/category/reports/ Two way bridge - https://docs.thallo.io Core members: Adam Dry - https://twitter.com/drygeek Joe Hargreaves - https://twitter.com/JoeHargreaves91 Nicolas Alexander - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-alexander/?originalSubdomain=es Also Mentioned: Sepandar Kamvar - https://blog.refidao.com/meet/ Orgs: Verra - https://verra.org Toucan - https://toucan.earth KlimaDAO - https://www.klimadao.finance Flowcarbon - https://www.flowcarbon.com BlackRock - https://www.blackrock.com/uk usbank https://www.usbank.com/index.html Bank of New York Mellon - https://www.bnymellon.com/emea/en.html Vantage Capital Markets - https://vcmllp.com r3 - https://r3.comMaker DAO - https://makerdao.com/en/ Bio Carbon - https://biocarbonregistry.com/en/ Al Gore - https://algore.com/project/the-climate-reality-project Project Drawdown - https://drawdown.org United Nations - https://www.un.org/en/ Information CarbonCredits- https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/carbon_credit.asp Footsie - https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/footsie.asp Digital Measurement, Reporting and Verification (DMRV) - https://verra.org/wp-content/uploads/Verra-DMRV-WG-TOR-final.pdf Application Programming Interface (API) - https://help.crypto.com/en/articles/3511424-api Blockchain - https://r3.com/blockchain-101/ Web 3 - https://ethereum.org/en/web3/ ESG or CSR journeys - https://blog.worldfavor.com/esg-vs-csr-what-is-the-difference Global North and Global South - https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sl/climateemergencynewsroom/2021/11/03/global-north-vs-global-south/ Articles Verra ban on Tokenisation of retired credits - https://verra.org/verra-addresses-crypto-instruments-and-tokens/ Regen Investor Roundtable - https://lu.ma/regen-investor Join the conversation on Twitter, follow: https://twitter.com/ReFiDAOist https://twitter.com/climateXcrypto https://twitter.com/simarsmangat https://twitter.com/johnx25bd Thanks to our frens at Feed Ignite for the podcast and micro-content production: https://feedignite.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/refipodcast/message

Join jE for a bonus episode of the ReFi Podcast as he welcomes Ben Sheppard, the serial entrepreneur behind Silta finance. In this episode, Ben will share his insights on how his company is bridging the gap between traditional finance and decentralized finance to support sustainable energy infrastructure projects. As a due diligence protocol, Silta finance is offering unique processes to instill confidence in the lending side of the market, helping them to finance projects in emerging markets all over the world. If you are interested in real-world assets on chain and the future of infrastructure finance, this is a must-listen episode! Don't forget to subscribe, share and leave your thoughts. Ben Sheppard, Co-Founder, Silta Finance “Building a better world for my son to grow up in” Keep up to date with Silta: https://silta.finance https://www.youtube.com/@SiltaFinance 00:00 Intro 03:00 What is Silta? 05:08 What is the size of the market? (It's big) 06:00 Epiphany Moment 13:41 Silta's Alternative to Due Diligence 16:37 First DD Solar Micro Grid Philippines 17:53 Silta Score 20:16 Debt Instrument People are Buying? 24:08 What people are investing into... 28:15 Satisfying TradFi & DeFi Lenders 29:44 Explainer 33:43 Pre-existing alternative to SILTA? 36:15 Silta Token 39:20 Are the tokens at risk? 43:45 Building in Resilience 48:34 Are we still in Crypto Winter? 51:56 CTA People: James Cook https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-cook-04173142/ Stanley Boots https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanley-boots-1b383526/?originalSubdomain=vn Samy karim @cryp7omaxi https://twitter.com/cryp7omaxi Maex Ament @maex242 https://twitter.com/maex242?lang=en Philip Stehlik @pstehlik https://twitter.com/pstehlik Orgs: Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan https://www.otpp.com/en-ca/ Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce https://www.cibc.com/ StepStone Group https://www.stepstonegroup.com Goldfinch | The Decentralised Global Credit Protocol https://goldfinch.finance Aave Open Source Liquidity protocol https://aave.com Centrifuge | The first protocol to bring Real-World Assets to DeFi https://centrifuge.io TrueFi Capital Markets | DeFi's Leading Credit Protocol https://truefi.io Credix | Credit investing made global https://credix.finance Maple https://www.maple.finance MakerDAO | An Unbiased Global Financial System https://makerdao.com/en/ Definitions: Stable coins https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/stablecoin.asp KYC and AML https://getid.com/kyc-and-aml/ Dynamic NFT https://chain.link/education-hub/what-is-dynamic-nft Join the conversation on Twitter, follow: https://twitter.com/ReFiDAOist https://twitter.com/climateXcrypto https://twitter.com/simarsmangat https://twitter.com/johnx25bd Thanks to our frens at Feed Ignite for the podcast and micro-content production: https://feedignite.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/refipodcast/message

jE and Simar gratefully reflect on 2022, and what a year it has been!In both meeting and working in collaboration with brilliant and ambitious individuals that they have met along the way, uniting with a single purpose, to build a better future for all of nature and humankind, using the emerging tools at the intersection of climate & Web3. Helena from Spirals and Brian from LOA LABS jump on to have a catch up too! Helena Merk CEO at Spirals "Spirals makes it easy for any money to work towards climate impact. Rather than holding ETH, you can now hold Green ETH, and rather than holding CELO, you can hold Green CELO." https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenamerk/ Brian Truax, CSPO at LOA LABS "Here you are today, staring down the barrel of 2023. And while the best time to demand the best for and of yourself was years ago, the second best time is right now." https://www.linkedin.com/in/briantruax/ Mentioned: Celo Connect https://celoconnect.com/barcelona2022/ David Dao from Gain Forest Labs https://daviddao.org/ Gain Forest Labs https://www.gainforest.earth/ Amira from Solana https://twitter.com/amiravalliani Solana https://twitter.com/solana Ryan from Kleiner Perkins https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanpanchadsaram/ Dr. Watson from Toucan https://www.linkedin.com/in/annahollidaywatson/ Toucan https://toucan.earth/ Klima DAO https://www.klimadao.finance/ Kevin from Gitcoin https://twitter.com/owocki Scott from Gitcoin https://twitter.com/notscottmoore Gitcoin Grants https://gitcoin.co/grants/ NFT Pivot https://www.nft.pivot-tokyo.com/ Sev from Eco Labs https://twitter.com/sevnightingale Eco Labs https://www.eco-labs.xyz/ Gregory from Regen Network https://twitter.com/gregory_landua Regen Network https://www.regen.network/ Luuk from Kolektivo https://twitter.com/LuukDAO Kolektivo https://www.kolektivo.network/ BICOWG https://gitcoin.co/grants/3091/blockchain-infrastructure-carbon-offset-working-g Michael from Loa Labs https://mobile.twitter.com/michael_loa_lab Black Artist Foundation https://mobile.twitter.com/BlackArtistFND Real Simple Labs https://mobile.twitter.com/realsimplelabs Climate Collective https://climatecollective.org Checkout: ReFi Gratitude NFT https://refigratitude.xyz/ Good Reads: jE What is ReFi Article https://je.mirror.xyz/S-dpms92hw6aiacUHoL3f_iAnLVDvbEUOXw7wpy7JaU Ministry for the Future https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ministry_for_the_Future Sacred Economics https://sacred-economics.com/ 00:00 Intro 01:20 Gratefulness 04:24 Belonging 13:17 Past, present & future of ReFi 17:10 Simar, founder to investor 22:30 Relationships of LPs/GPs 23:07 Venture capital perspective 27:37 Brian 30:10 2022 Highlight 31:47 Trials and tribulations 35:28 Togetherness 36:34 Self help practises 39:33 Role in Refi 43:00 Refi Gratitude collection 50:40 Brian's CTA 51:12 Helena 51:43 2022 Highlights 54:50 Personal impact 57:40 Spirals update 58:30 FTX collapse 01:02:30 ETH Denver 01:03:21 Thanks to frens! Special thanks to all the listeners, Simar, Johnx25bd, Climate collective, Thomas, Lewis and Henry at Feed ignite, Pheadrus, Pranav and Cate. See you at ETH Denver! https://www.ethdenver.com/ Join the conversation on Twitter, follow: https://twitter.com/ReFiDAOist https://twitter.com/climateXcrypto https://twitter.com/simarsmangat https://twitter.com/johnx25bd Thanks to our frens at Feed Ignite for the podcast and micro-content production: https://feedignite.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/refipodcast/message

jE is joined by William from Helios, who are building DeFi infrastructure to allow investors to support direct renewable energy projects on top of existing commercial and industrial businesses. They have projects live across India, The Middle East and South America already, promoting decarbonization and electrification, whilst bringing real world assets on chain with a stable yield... Topics covered include:

jE and Simar are joined by Sep, Co-Founder of Celo, for a beautiful journey of a conversation brimming with stories and metaphors that connect nature, humans, technology and money... Topics covered include:

jE is joined by Jahed Momand, co-founder of Cerulean Ventures, for a deep-dive into his experiences, learnings, and insights that sit at the intersection of Climate & Web3. Topics covered include:

jE hosts ReFi Podcast's first ever live chat on Twitter Spaces, joined by ReFi pioneers Brianna, Dalton and Karl. With a live audience of 244 listeners from across the ReFi Nation, they take a deep dive into the new world of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs). The chat covers: The history and importance of RECs Their role in Web3 Capital flow & Liquidity And much more, see below... Follow Brianna, Co-Founder, CEO at Renuem: "Focused on #TheRegeneration. Tokenizing renewable energy to fund the energy transition!" https://twitter.com/briannaleewelsh https://reneum.com/ Follow Dalton, Co-Founder, CPO at Jasmine Energy: "The time to move away from our reliance on fossil fuels for energy is now." https://twitter.com/TDaltonC https://www.jasmine.energy/ Follow Karl, Head of Commuity Growth at Arkreen: "If we build it, the planet will regenerate." - Arkreen https://twitter.com/karljweaver1 https://arkreen.com/ Twitter Spaces Guests: https://twitter.com/solarpunkmaxi https://twitter.com/lyricalpolymath Mentioned: https://www.helium.com/ https://flowcarbon.com https://pick.flow3rs.io/auction https://solarpunkdao.earth/ https://www.blocks.garden/ https://cop27.eg/ https://www.iea.org/ https://www.trescool.xyz/ 00:00 intro 01:51 Brianna from Reneum 02:25 Dalton from Jasmine 04:12 RECs - Brianna 06:00 History of RECs 07:42 Karl from Arkreen 08:38 Why RECs are important now 10:24 Web3 role in REC market 15:14 Capital flows/Demand 18:46 Bottom layer and monitoring renewable energy 20:20 Liquidity added to markets 20:38 Liquification process 21:54 Voluntary market 22:55 Arkeen's approach to RECs 24:50 Incentivizing prosumers 25:12 Electrifying the economy 27:00 REC Value 29:50 Recs on-chain 33:35 Volume of on-chain supply 35:08 Spaces Q1 from @solarpunkmaxi 41:55 Spaces Q2 from Beltran, @lyricalpolymath 49:48 Spaces Q3 from @solarpunkmaxi 54:16 Spaces CTA from Beltran https://blocks.garden 58:20 CTA -------------------------------------------------------- Join the conversation on Twitter, follow: https://twitter.com/ReFiDAOist https://twitter.com/climateXcrypto https://twitter.com/simarsmangat https://twitter.com/johnx25bd Thanks to our frens at Feed Ignite for the podcast and micro-content production: https://feedignite.com #refi #web3 #climateaction #climate #nft #renewables #renewableenergy #blockchain #carbonmarket #onchain #investing --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/refipodcast/message

Johnx25bd is joined by Leanne Bats, founder of Tres Cool Labs and Co-Author of the new ERC-Cool Standard which is looking to embed climate action through carbon removal technologies into the cultural fabric of Web3. The chat covers: Leanne's background in marketing, psychology and sports... Her calling into climate and web3... The power of storytelling to galvanize climate action And much more... Meet the ERC-Cool. An improved implementation on the Ethereum standard smart contract ERC721A, that weaves real world, perpetual carbon removal into any NFT use case that adopts it." Find out more at https://trescool.xyz Follow Leanne: "After a cocktail of mother instinct, too little sleep and one too many climate documentaries, I have been building... And I won't stop until climate action is the definition of cool." https://twitter.com/leannebats Mentioned in the show: SBS Columbia https://sbs.tech/ Toucan https://toucan.earth/ How the World Really Works - Vaclav Smil https://www.amazon.com/How-World-Really-Works-Science/dp/0593297067 Sacred Economics - Charles Eisenstein https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Economics-Money-Society-Transition/dp/1583943978 00:00 Intro 01:13 Leanne's Journey 05:00 Sport & Web3 Connection 06:00 Why Climate? 08:00 Why Web3? 15:00 A digital world that fixes the physical world 20:24 Embedding Climate Action at the Base Layer 22:00 ERC-Cool Explainer 25:00 Green Hushing 30:46 How's ERC-Cool going? 32:28 How does it work? 36:10 The First Users 38:28 Storytelling 44:55 Mass Adoption 51:24 Mint of Intent 53:00 CTA -------------------------------------------------------- Join the conversation on Twitter, follow: https://twitter.com/ReFiDAOist https://twitter.com/climateXcrypto https://twitter.com/simarsmangat https://twitter.com/johnx25bd Thanks to our friends at Feed Ignite for the podcast and micro-content production: https://feedignite.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/refipodcast/message

John Ellison is joined by Rez, co-founder of Solid World DAO and co-host of This Week in ReFi Podcast. They take a look at the last year in the world of ReFi, the Cambrian explosion of innovation at the intersection of climate and Web3. Where we are now, and where we are headed as we continue our collective ReFi journey together... Mentioned in The Show People Stenver Jerkku. https://twitter.com/stenverjerkku Companies eAgronom https://eagronom.com/en/ghg-platform/ Solid World https://www.solid.world/ Toucan https://toucan.earth/ Verra https://verra.org/programs/verified-carbon-standard/ FTX https://cases.ra.kroll.com/FTX/ CTA Links https://refijobs.com https://future.quest/submit Screenshares https://www.klimadao.finance/ https://carbon.klimadao.finance/carbonmarket https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/money-supply-m0 https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/GFSR/Issues/2022/10/11/global-financial-stability-report-october-2022 https://nasdaq.com/market-activity/index/comp https://nasdaq.com/market-activity/index/comp https://co2.earth https://www.climatepolicyinitiative.org/publication/global-landscape-of-climate-finance-2021/ 00:00 Intro 01:32 State of The ReFi Nation 03:04 Rez's Journey 08:45 JE's journey 12:45 Klima DAO launch 16:40 JE's time at Toucan 17:55 KlimaDAO Launch 19:20 NCT Launch 22:50 Verra pausing Tokenization 26:50 Verra Consultations & Gold Standard 33:40 Where are we now? 34:00 State of tokenized carbon 36:22 How we dealt with COVID-19 36:43 US Money Supply 38:26 Macro Finance, IMF GFSR 40:40 Tech Stocks 41:04 Tech Company Layoffs 43:03 Changing Narrative of Crypto 47:45 Atmospheric CO2 48:20 Global Co-ordination 55:40 The next chapter of ReFi 57:34 Future Quest 1M grant pool Connect with Rez, check out Solid World Dao & This week in ReFi Rez on Twitter https://twitter.com/0xRez Solid World https://www.solid.world This Week in ReFi https://twitter.com/ThisWeekInReFi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/refipodcast/message

Simar is joined by Ashley from Resource Finance, who are taking the ancient behavior of bartering and mutual credit, and creating a set of tools to enable this to happen at a community and local level at scale. The conversation unpacks: - What Resource is - Mutual Credit - Ashley's story - What regenerative economic systems look like now and in the future - A whole lot more.... References Peter Buffett https://www.peterbuffett.com Charles Eisenstein: Sacred economics https://sacred-economics.com The Ascent of Humanity https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/482505.The_Ascent_of_Humanity David Casey https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidacasey Resource Finance https://resource.finance https://twitter.com/resource_fi 00:00 intro 01:32 What is resource? 03:45 Ashley's journey 08:54 Initial insights on the broken economy 13:02 Origins of the protocol 19:25 What is Mutual Credit? 24:09 Credit/Debit 27:31 Communities on the Ground 31:12 Theory to Practice, discoveries 35:40 Key Educating Factors 37:50 Future Potential 42:13 What do you Value? 43:40 CTA -------------------------------------------- Connect with Ashley and check out Resource Finance https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleybtaylor11 https://resource.finance -------------------------------------------- Join the conversation on Twitter, follow: https://twitter.com/ReFiDAOist https://twitter.com/climateXcrypto https://twitter.com/simarsmangat https://twitter.com/johnx25bd Thanks to our friends at Feed Ignite for the podcast and micro-content production: https://feedignite.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/refipodcast/message

As COP27 unfolds in Sharm El-Sheikh. John and Simar are joined by Ryan Panchadsaram, Co-Author of Speed & Scale, advisor at Kleiner Perkins, and formerly Former U.S. Deputy Chief Technology Officer. Drawing on Ryan's experience and knowledge they unpack : - Ryan's backstory - Speed & Scale as a blueprint and plan to mobilize collective action towards tackling the climate crisis - Where and how technology can help service this mission - A resounding CTA for both individuals, companies, and governments to strive towards the Climate goals being discussed at COP27 - A whole lot more... See below... #cop27 #2030 #climateaction #unitednations Individuals Mentioned: John Doerr https://twitter.com/johndoerr Todd Park https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-park-3232573/ Bill Gates https://twitter.com/billgates Al Gore https://algore.com/ Christiana Figueres https://unfccc.int/about-us/the-executive-secretary/former-executive-secretary-ms-christiana-figueres Companies/ Organizations/Gov Departments Mentioned: KleinerPerkins https://www.kleinerperkins.com/ Speed & Scale https://speedandscale.com/tracker/ Department of Health and Human Services https://www.hhs.gov/ United States Digital Service https://www.usds.gov/ Rock Health https://rockhealth.com/ Unilever https://www.unilever.com/planet-and-society/climate-action/ Chevron https://www.chevron.com/ Shell https://www.shell.com/energy-and-innovation/the-energy-future/our-climate-target.html#iframe=L3dlYmFwcHMvY2xpbWF0ZV9hbWJpdGlvbi8 NASA, Methane leaks https://www.nasa.gov/feature/jpl/methane-super-emitters-mapped-by-nasa-s-new-earth-space-mission FlowCarbon https://www.flowcarbon.com/ Climate Draft https://www.climatedraft.org/ Breakthrough Energy Ventures https://breakthroughenergy.org/ Lower carbon https://lowercarboncapital.com/ School of Sustainability Stanford https://sustainability.stanford.edu/ UN mentions: The Paris agreement https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreement/the-paris-agreement COP27 https://unfccc.int/cop27 COP26 https://ukcop26.org/ UN integrity Measures https://www.unglobalcompact.org/about/integrity-measures OKRs https://www.whatmatters.com/ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:10 Ryan's Story 07:00 What are you most curious of? 09:16 Why Speed & Scale Exists 13:37 Solutions & Accelerants 16:25 What are you seeing since the plan is out? 19:30 Code reds Methane, Coal, Beef, Nature.. 23:29 COP27 26:40 Coordination at a global level 29:30 Sustainability School of Stanford 32:44 Carbon Removal 35:36 View on Carbon Markets 41:00 Natural Market Trends 46:10 Growth/De-Growth 48:16 Re-designing Money & Deploying Capital 56:29 CTA -------------------------------------------- Connect with Ryan and check out Speed & Scale https://twitter.com/rypan https://speedandscale.com -------------------------------------------- Join the conversation on Twitter, follow: https://twitter.com/ReFiDAOist https://twitter.com/climateXcrypto https://twitter.com/simarsmangat https://twitter.com/johnx25bd Thanks to our friends at Feed Ignite for the podcast and micro-content production: https://feedignite.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/refipodcast/message

John Ellison and Johnx25bd are joined by Courtney and Gordon for an insightful, exciting and deepening conversation about New Atlantis DAO. The two successful entrepreneurs have founded New Atlantis DAO with the goal of enabling the protection and regeneration of the Ocean. Through pioneering metagenomic data sampling the aim is to create a biodiversity market that will fund the regenerative projects that are sorely needed to secure the World's largest biome and carbon sink. It's an amazing project that is inspiring Scientists to get involved and giving hope to a sector that has been neglected and under funded thus far... Mentioned in the Show: SmartyPants https://www.smartypantsvitamins.com/ Unilever https://www.unilever.com/ Only One https://only.one/ UN https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/oceans/ https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/30x30-land-and-ocean-by-2030-explainer/ Kolektivo https://www.kolektivo.network/ 00:00 Intro 03:05 The Problem with the Oceans 04:52 How did you stumble on this? 10:45 Political Landscape/Classes of Protection 13:50 What is the New Atlantis Solution? 19:10 Investor demand 28:00 The call to Contribute 31:46 User Journey/Actors 34:40 Sampling process metagenome explainer 39:46 How do you regenerate the Ocean? 46:10 Scientists reaction to New Atlantis Arrival 49:47 Urgency and Incentive 52:46 Looking Ahead/Get Involved -------------------------------------------- Connect with Courtney & Gordon and get involved with New Atlantis https://discord.com/invite/newatlantis https://mobile.twitter.com/newatlantisdao https://newatlantis.io/ -------------------------------------------- Join the conversation on Twitter, follow: https://twitter.com/ReFiDAOist https://twitter.com/climateXcrypto https://twitter.com/simarsmangat https://twitter.com/johnx25bd Thanks to our friends at Feed Ignite for the podcast and micro-content production: https://feedignite.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/refipodcast/message

John and Simar are joined by Brianna for a hugely insightful and inspiring conversation about her work at Reneum, which will soon launch a green marketplace that will use the power of #web3 and #blockchain to fund #renewable energy. She shares the background story, future prospects and also the bigger picture of Renewable Energy Certificates and what's needed from all of us for the successful transition to green energy, and so much more... Mentioned in the show: Reneum https://reneum.com 92 Rio Summit https://www.un.org/en/conferences/environment/rio1992 Nori https://nori.com/ Hormesis Therapy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hormesis Jasmine energy. https://www.jasmine.energy/ Helios https://helios.eco/ 00:00 Intro 03:36 Brianna's Journey 06:40 Transition from Business to ReFi Founder 09:48 Energy Transition and Climate Change 12:46 Claiming Renewable Energy Credit Process 16:50 Monitoring Tools 18:08 Future & Forward 21:05 Explained 23:53 Credit Lifecycle 28:15 Primary vs Secondary Market 31:00 Where's Reneum at and future roadmap 31:58 Incoming Beta Market place 41:05 Inner journey and staying well 44:10 Giving People their Agency Back 46:30 Projection to 2030 50:20 Fitting into the Big Picture 54:15 CTA for renewable Energy -------------------------------------------- Connect with Brianna and check out Reneum https://reneum.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/reneum/?originalSubdomain=sg https://www.linkedin.com/in/briannawelsh https://twitter.com/briannaleewelsh -------------------------------------------- Join the conversation on Twitter, follow: https://twitter.com/ReFiDAOist https://twitter.com/climateXcrypto https://twitter.com/simarsmangat Thanks to our friends at Feed Ignite for the podcast and micro-content production: https://feedignite.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/refipodcast/message

John and Simar are joined by Dana & Phil from Flowcarbon and have a great chat about how their backgrounds led to the inception of Flowcarbon, the amazing work they've been doing to help project developers on the ground. The public consultation they've been leaning into and devoting so much time to with all the different voluntary carbon market participants. The background work that's gone into the new centrifuge pools for carbon forward projects, and what they expect to happen in the next six months for tokenizing assets and entering a new era of a liquid supply of carbon credits flowing both on and off-chain. #web3 #blockchain #refi #carbonmarket #investing Mentioned in the show https://www.flowcarbon.com/ Charles Eisenstein https://sacred-economics.com/ 00:00 Intro 02:32 Flowcarbon overview 05:30 Phil's background 07:47 Dana's background 11:53 Price discovery in carbon market 15:39 Two Way Bridge 22:08 Project Finance. Centrifuge 25:48 The Supply & Demand 29:16 The Projects on the Ground 30:40 Behind the Scenes 34:25 Whats Needed Before Mass Adoption 39:36 Future Forecast 44:05 CTA -------------------------------------------- Connect with Dana & Phil: Dana: https://twitter.com/danagibber https://www.linkedin.com/in/danasterngibber Phil: https://twitter.com/philfog https://www.linkedin.com/in/philfog/ -------------------------------------------- Join the conversation on Twitter, follow: https://twitter.com/ReFiDAOist https://twitter.com/climateXcrypto https://twitter.com/simarsmangat Thanks to our friends at Feed Ignite for the podcast and micro-content production: https://feedignite.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/refipodcast/message

John and Simar are joined by co-founder of Bioneers, and author of Culture, Nature & The Sacred, Nina Simons. Nina details her discoveries made in life that put her on her journey to strive for a better, healthier world for nature and ourselves. The discussion is like a winding river that steps into the heart of regeneration, and so many lessons can be learned and cultivated to enrich our behaviors, relationships and collective goals on our ReFi journey... Mentioned in the Show Caroline Casey https://bioneers.org/woof-woof-wanna-play-an-interview-with-visionary-astrologer-caroline-casey Seeds of Change https://seedsofchange.com/ Movie: The Burning Times https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0225233/ Carl Jung https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Jung James Hansen https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Hansen Biomimicry Janine Benyus https://biomimicry.org/janine-benyus/ Zaina Salbi https://twitter.com/ZainabSalbi?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Beloved Economies https://www.belovedeconomies.org/ 00:00 Intro 05:27 Nina's Journey 10:03 Creating Bioneers 13:00 Archetypal Feminine Masculine 15:56 Unlocking the Feminine 21:40 How do we connect different movements? 27:45 How to Bring in More Nurturing/Caring 31:00 Cultivating Fields of Pluralism 38:50 Maintaining the Regenerative Spirit 43:00 Bringing new thinking to Climate Emergency -------------------------------------------- Follow Nina, and check out Bioneers and her new book: Nina https://www.ninasimons.com Bioneers https://bioneers.org -------------------------------------------- Join the conversation on Twitter, follow: https://twitter.com/ReFiDAOist https://twitter.com/climateXcrypto https://twitter.com/simarsmangat Thanks to our friends at Feed Ignite for the podcast and micro-content production: https://feedignite.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/refipodcast/message

This week, John and Simar are joined by David Rodriguez from Draft Ventures, a leading seed stage venture capital fund that has invested in over 75 companies, eight of which have become unicorns. David is an active investor in ReFi, climate software, and impact fintech. He reveals his inspirations, aspirations, investment theses, perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in ReFi, and the launch of his new venture fund. #web3 #climateimpact #fintech Mentioned in the show: https://draftvc.com https://www.technoserve.org https://treeswift.com https://droneseed.com https://toucan.earth https://capitalinstitute.org/regenerative-capitalism https://goldfinch.finance/ https://silta.finance References: Larry Fink https://www.businessinsider.com/blackrock-larry-fink-unicorns-sustainable-companies-green-energy-capitalism-2022-1?r=US&IR=T Charles Eisenstein https://charleseisenstein.org/books/climate-a-new-story/ UN sustainability goals https://sdgs.un.org/goals 00:00 Intro 02:36 About David/Draft 04:34 Journey into impact and climate 08:50 MRV 12:47 Case for investing in ReFi 16:20 Listening to climate calling 19:30 David's definition of ReFi 25:05 Financial Inclusion 36:30 Investment theses 40:52 Core Practices 42:06 ReFi CTA 46:35 Approaching investment in ReFi space 51:51 Connect with David -------------------------------------------- Follow David, and check out Draft Ventures: Website: https://draftvc.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjrodriguez -------------------------------------------- Join the conversation on Twitter, follow: https://twitter.com/ReFiDAOist https://twitter.com/climateXcrypto https://twitter.com/simarsmangat Thanks to our friends at Feed Ignite for the podcast and micro-content production: https://feedignite.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/refipodcast/message

John and Simar welcome Marko from Impact Market, "The human empowerment protocol" which provides accessible financial services and tools to empower underprivileged people worldwide, and is based on the values of Unconditional Basic Income. 00:00 Intro 03:51 What is Impact Market? 06:43 Unconditional Basic Income Philosophy.. 10:00 Financial Inclusion Problem 16:06 Empowerment stories 18:37 The Story of Money 22:02 Deploying on Celo 26:45 John unpacks Impact 27:28 What happens if available money runs out? 32:40 Future Prospects of Impact Market 35:30 CTA -------------------------------------------- Follow Marko, and check out Impact Market: Website: https://www.impactmarket.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcopsbarbosa -------------------------------------------- Join the conversation on Twitter, follow: https://twitter.com/ReFiDAOist https://twitter.com/climateXcrypto https://twitter.com/simarsmangat Thanks to our friends at Feed Ignite for the podcast and micro-content production: https://feedignite.com

John and Simar welcome Luuk and Pat from Kolektivo, who are two great pioneers of the Regen space. They dig down on the Kolektivo Framework and describe some of the great outcomes within Curaçao, which has been the location for on the ground research to develop new models and technologies for regenerative economies.. Luuk also whets the appetite for the upcoming Kolektivo Festival

John Ellison is joined by Kieran and Andrew from Return to have a chat ahead of the drop of the beta version of their new application, which makes it super easy for anybody to take #climateaction on-chain in just a few clicks, with all of the usual complexities taken away.. #refi #web3 #climateimpact 00:00 Intro 03:06 What is Return? 05:25 How does it work? 08:30 How are you different? 10:52 Celebrating climate action on return and blockchain 14:14 Where did this idea come from?.. 16:33 Obstacles in your way? 20:13 AWS and online identity 22:14 Privacy 23:48 Business model? 25:45 Growth? 27:46 Calculating on-chain emissions 35:42 Where's ReFi headed? 40:20 CTA 41:22 Future investment opportunities 42:20 Advice for builders 45:38 Knowledge resources Follow Kieran and Andrew, and check out Return: Website: https://www.return.green  On Twitter: https://twitter.com/returnprotocol  Kieran on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kierwhite Kieran on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-luke-white Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-porter-a10953b4/ -------------------------------------------- Join the conversation on Twitter, follow: https://twitter.com/ReFiDAOist  https://twitter.com/climateXcrypto https://twitter.com/simarsmangat Thanks to our friends at Feed Ignite for the podcast and micro-content production: https://feedignite.com