ReFi ja és aquí! 🌱

ReFi Barcelona is a ReFi local node, building bridges between the ReFi and the local ecosystems, propelling the development of the ReFi movement in Barcelona.

We want to design engaging ways to learn from diversity and build communities of collaboration based on a shared understanding of the vast opportunities that lie in the transition towards regenerative cultures. Creating regenerative systems is not simply a technical, economic, ecological or social shift: it has to go hand-in-hand with an underlying shift in the way we think about ourselves, our relationships with each other and with life as a whole.

ReFi Barcelona idea is to be aligned with Commons principles by promoting shared ownership, community engagement, and decentralized decision-making for sustainable resource management.

Barcelona 🌞

Barcelona is the biggest (entirely) European city in the Mediterranean sea. The city, and Catalonia in general, has a rich history and actuality of support to progressive initiatives.

Barcelona, as a densely populated urban center, faces a unique set of challenges stemming from its status as a bustling metropolis and the impacts of over-tourism. The city's social fabric has undergone transformations due to increased tourism, which has at times strained local resources and community cohesion. Furthermore, the depletion of natural resources, coupled with recurrent droughts exacerbated by rising temperatures due to climate change, has compounded these issues.

There is a growing web3 ecosystem in the area with deep roots in the history of web3.

Appetite for Regeneration 🧑‍🌾

Public institutions such as the Ajuntament de Barcelona (city council) has had a big focus on positive social & ecological change, with active initiatives addressing urban regeneration, waste management and climate change - being reference in many of these. Government and institutional support for sustainability projects is notable, creating a conducive environment for local initiatives. The city is known for its innovative character and is home to numerous entrepreneurial ventures and investment activities that can be aligned with regenerative principles.

ReFi Barcelona Gènesis 🌱

On the 20th of July ReFi Barcelona had its Kick-Off event bringing together an initial group of people interested in supporting the strengthening of regeneration and ReFi in Barcelona.

Check out some more about the event here: https://twitter.com/ReFiBarcelona/status/1683490586018422795

The local node can offer a range of goods and services, including:

• Regenerative events, workshops, and networking opportunities.
• Sustainable project incubation and support.
• Community engagement and citizens' assemblies for shared decision-making.
• Partnerships with local businesses for collaborative initiatives.
• Funding opportunities through grants, web3 native fundraising, and partnerships to projects.

ReFi Barcelona plans to secure funding and revenue through various channels, including:

• Grants from programs like Gitcoin and CLR.fund.
• Community events, memberships, and sponsorships.
• Ecosystem grants, such as for Celo's and Optimism's.
• Collaboration with local initiatives and government support.
• Exploration of other web3 fundraising mechanisms.
• Capitalization and tokenization of positive action.

Team details 🌟

ReFi BCN founding team:

• Luiz Fernando Gomez Segala
• Justina Svitaite
• Emanuel Toledo
• Roger Pan
• Emilia Sierra Guzmán